Living Etc

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‘The shade of raspberry dictates the mood of a room,’ says Victoria Yardley, managing director of Victory Colours. ‘A pinker hue can be young and vibrant, whereas a darker more reddish tone can be atmospheric and moody. Either way, raspberry makes fo

Watercolor Artist

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Peggy Macnamara, born and raised on Chicago’s North Side, holds a B.A. in art history from Manhattanville College, in Purchase, N.Y., and an M.A. in the same field from the University of Chicago, but she worked as a legal aide before making art her c

HomeStyle

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- The enduring appeal of a neutral scheme has a lot to do with the flexibility it offers to evolve through the ages with simple updates of your furniture, homeware and art. Hushed, timeless tones create a lovely relaxed mood, and there’s plenty of sc

Artist's Palette

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• Don’t try to rush. Painting takes time. Let the work develop at its own rate and build upon it gradually. • When painting mud, use as little paint as possible. You can always add more; and you will gradually learn how much you need as you go on. •

PhotoPlus : The Canon Magazine

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There’s an entire miniature world out there just waiting to be captured – zooming in reveals tiny details that are easily overlooked under normal circumstances. All you need to get a similar shot to the one above at home is some water, a glass contai

Artists Magazine

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“The actual physical space between the layers of mixed media and the ground upon which artists paint is so tiny, yet the feeling of space one can create visually can appear to be immense! This happens by manipulating the elements of art—color, edges,

Hong Kong Tatler

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The first exhibition by postwar US artist Al Held in Hong Kong features works spanning his entire career, from his colourful, dynamic beginnings, seen in his Pigment Paintings and Taxi Cab series, to the more pared-back, geometric, minimal pieces and

Ideal Home

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‘Pairing a moody colour like inky blue with white will create the illusion of tactility and texture,’ says Natasha Pettit, colour designer, Craig & Rose ‘Add dark blue to starker whites, silvers and neutral tones to keep it cooler in sunny rooms and

Art Almanac

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125 Hyde Street, Footscray VIC 3011. T 0407-197-106. W www.the-art-room.com.auAn art class, studio workshop and all round creative hub in the Inner West of Melbourne. W www.artclassco.com Visual artist Jacqui Stockdale offers short courses and maste

5280 Home

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WOMEN IN ABSTRACTION > Where: William Havu Gallery When: June 14–July 27 Opening Reception: June 14, 6–9 p.m. What: Grab your art-loving pals and celebrate women at this group show featuring an all-star lineup of artistic ladies. British-American art

Australian How To Paint

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• Don’t worry about your washes being messy and scrubby. All will disappear with the layers of drybrush over the top. • Be very patient when drybrushing - wait for an area to dry before continuing, otherwise you will end up with ‘holes’ in your paint

Photography Week

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All photographers strive to produce sharp imagery, but sharpness issues often plague even the most skilled photographers. Tack-sharp imagery is often the most striking and memorable, especially in the landscape and portrait genres, and ensuring that

Amateur Photographer

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As a young boy Chris was given a Kodak Brownie 127 by his parents and he remembers the excitement of waiting for the prints to be developed. When the first digital cameras came out he reignited his passion for all things photographic. His job involve

Inside Out

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Get your dose of design through David Harrison’s blog at designdaily.com.au The form A marble-based lamp with a brass stem and shell-shaped painted-metal shade. What makes it special Sarfatti (1912-1985) was Italy’s pre-eminent lighting designer. Wi

Digital Photographer

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For our latest competition in association with Photocrowd, we challenged you to submit your best images of the arrival of spring. After working through thousands of brilliant entries, the winners have been selected. Both crowd-voted and expert winner

The Knot Ohio Weddings Magazine

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Metallics are just as versatile as white or cream. They can be mixed with various colors or matched with other neutrals like whites, ivories or grays. Using all neutrals looks übermodern and totally timeless at the same time. Balance your bright flor

Amateur Photographer

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Some pictures rely on impact. Others rely on colour. Yet others rely on composition. Some are purely emotional. Then there are those where the longer you look, the more you see. Very, very few pictures manage to combine all five, and more. Although I

Capture

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This is a top shot. It’s a photograph that captures the imagination and expresses the personality of the photographer as well as the person in front of the camera (without even seeing their face). Humorous, compositionally strong, simple, and direct.

Home Cinema Choice

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1. Go big. Set your camera to take images at the largest possible size, and at the highest resolution. Don't worry about cropping or resizing – we will make them print-ready. 2. Get in focus. Make sure your photos are as sharp and clear as possible.

Australian Home Beautiful

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Just as the elements are pared back, so are the new hues. “Consider toning it down in the colour department by focusing on having more neutral shades,” suggests Noël Coughlan of NC Interiors. “White, cream and sandy tones work beautifully.” Sticking

Better Homes and Gardens Australia

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Give an abstract a companion! Lean them against the wall, stack them or hang them. You’ll find this simple trick makes abstract pieces feel at home, even if the compositions vary. Nadia Attura at artfinder.com. Button large solid ash wall hooks, $13

Jeanne d'Arc Living English

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This wall has turned into a piece of art. we got this idea form one of our reader, pia Wisler and you can use the technique to create a "verdigris look" on anything from walls and furniture to figurines. Start by painting the wall with the color "Cho

South African Home Owner

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Architecture is visual storytelling linking the past, present and future. Metako Projex works closely with clients to create unique designs to bring their visions to life using the latest technology. This begins with concept designs, 3D images and co

N-Photo: the Nikon magazine

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As I write this we’re starting to see the first tentative steps to ease the lockdown, enabling photographers to head out into the solitude of the countryside to pursue their passion. And this issue’s lead feature is on close-up photography of natural

Digital Camera World

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Our reader Paul Spence I took this picture of Boris, my two-year-old Doberman, in Maryport, Cumbria. I enjoy taking him up the fells in Cumbria where he can let his hair down! I managed to get him to sit for a while with lots of treats in hand. I lov

Classic Racer

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Photograph: Nick Nicholls/Mortons Archive There’s a reason whyClassic Racerhas delved into the archive and dug out this image, and those on the following pages, of the iconic Honda. Firstly, they are colour... and colour photographs of the bike are a

Amateur Photographer

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Maarten is a fine-art photographer based in Belgium. He’s worked with a wide range of clients including magazines and music festivals; he also organises workshops. See maartenmellemans.be and photographydomination.com. A big chunk of my assignments

HomeStyle

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- Citrus shades, particularly pale greens and yellows, bring instant freshness and a clean appeal to a room. If you’re wanting to edge your décor into slightly more daring territory than the ever-faithful Resene Whites & Neutrals collection, consider

Getaway

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Jon says, ‘I took this image during one of my astral workshops in the Kouebokkeveld in the southern Cederberg. Aside from making a pleasing composition, the water reflects the light of the stars, which helps to increase the dynamic range and add ligh

D-Photo

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We check out the photographers making a splash at this year’s Auckland Art Fair, including the aquatically-inclined Cathy Carter. Veteran photographer Scott Fowler walks us through his process of injecting creative flair into the portrait practice. W