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Carol Adlam
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Carol Adlam

Step inside the compact Nottingham studio of this award-winning illustrator. Words and photos: ANNE-KATRIN PURKISS

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Summer 2019
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Richard Allen

This talented digital illustrator recently won his second V&A award in three years, while also building a prize-winning oil painting career. STEVE PILL learns how he does it

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Summer 2019
The Working Artist
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The Working Artist

Fresh from a Japanese printmaking residency, our columnist LAURA BOSWELL reflects on her experiences

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Summer 2019
A Sense Of Place
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A Sense Of Place

JULIAN TREVELYAN made a major contribution to 20th-century British art. ROSEMARY WAUGH explores the work of this overlooked painter of everyday life

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January 2019
The Working Artist
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The Working Artist

Aiming for perfection can hinder your progress. LAURA BOSWELL explains how you can stop stalling and start moving forward

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January 2019
Emma Haggas
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Emma Haggas

The Wiltshire-based painter on how she returned to art after a career break.

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January 2019
The Working Artist
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The Working Artist

Staying on top of your accounts is a must for all artists says our columnist LAURA BOSWELL

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March 2019
Keith Grant
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Keith Grant

The Liverpool-born artist opens the doors to his Norwegian home studio. Words and photos: ANNE-KATRIN PURKISS

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March 2019
Jen Gash
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Jen Gash

The winner of the Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year 2018 shares her tips on composition and advice for entering competitions.

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March 2019
Fresh Paint
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Fresh Paint

Inspiring new artworks, straight off the easel

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November 2018
Master Of Colour
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Master Of Colour

An exhibition reveals how one of Irelands greatest painters, RODERIC OCONOR , was nearly lost from art history. JENNY WHITE explains

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November 2018
A Change Of Scenery
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A Change Of Scenery

Award-winning artist PHOEBE DICKINSON set herself the ultimate landscape painting challenge. ROSEMARY WAUGH finds out why

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November 2018
10 Minutes With... Clara Drummond
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10 Minutes With... Clara Drummond

The award-winning portrait painter reveals the inspiration for her art and the importance of sketchbooks.

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November 2018
The Art Of Inspiration
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The Art Of Inspiration

JAKE SPICER and MARK CASS are on a mission to bringart to the masses. SALLY HALES and NATALIE MILNER find out why.

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November 2018
A Cut Above
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A Cut Above

PAUL CATHERALL s linocuts of landmarks are almost as iconic as the buildings themselves. ROSEMARY WAUGH explores his process.

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November 2018
Deep Blue Sea
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Deep Blue Sea

Acrylic artist HASHIM AKIB develops a photo into a balanced and bold marinescape.

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November 2018
A New Way Of Seeing: Girl With A Pearl Earring
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A New Way Of Seeing: Girl With A Pearl Earring

KELLY GROVIER explores the painting techniques behind one of the world’s most famous artworks

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February 2019
How To Look Like Cézanne
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How To Look Like Cézanne

TERENCE CLARKE thinks the strength and beauty of the artist’s work lies not in his technical gifts but his unique way of seeing. He explains why

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February 2019
Printmaking Sophie Rae
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Printmaking Sophie Rae

The Bristol-based artist reveals how determination turned adversity into creative success

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February 2019
10 Minutes With . . .  Nick Hand
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10 Minutes With . . . Nick Hand

We ask the letterpress printmaker why he took his process on the road on a ‘printing bike’.

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February 2019
Things I've Learned: Basil Beattie
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Things I've Learned: Basil Beattie

The abstract artist and Royal Academician shares some insights gained during his long creative career

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May 2018
The Visualising Gap
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The Visualising Gap

MARTIN KINNEAR explains how to use digital technology to boost your painting process

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May 2018
Paint A Daffodil
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Paint A Daffodil

Watercolour artist SIÂN DUDLEY adapts the grisaille method to create vibrant yellows

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May 2018
In Van Gogh's Footsteps
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In Van Gogh's Footsteps

HUGHIE O’DONOGHUE’S latest show is inspired by the great painter. NATALIE MILNER asks the Academician how and why he wanted to explore the Dutch master’s legacy

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May 2018
Tim Wright
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Tim Wright

The artist speaks to SALLY HALES about the materiality of paint and his fascination with capturing the human figure

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May 2018
Fresh Paint
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Fresh Paint

INSPIRING NEW ARTWORKS, STRAIGHT OFF THE EASEL

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4 mins  |
November 2017
Tove Jansson: Beyond The Moomins
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Tove Jansson: Beyond The Moomins

THE SUCCESS OF THE FICTIONAL WORLD MADE ITS CREATOR FINLAND’S MOST FAMOUS ARTIST, BUT HER FIRST LOVE WAS PAINTING. SALLY HALES EXPLORES HOW SHE STROVE TO ACHIEVE HER DREAM

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November 2017
The Working Artist
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The Working Artist

THOUGHT ABOUT VOLUNTEERING? LAURA BOSWELL BELIEVES IT’S A GREAT WAY TO BOOST YOUR SKILLS

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November 2017
Anthony Eyton RA
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Anthony Eyton RA

THE ACADEMICIAN REVEALS HOW HIS HOME STUDIO IN BRIXTON, LONDON, CONTINUES TO INSPIRE.

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November 2017
Telling Tales With Paula Rego
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Telling Tales With Paula Rego

TWO NEW EXHIBITIONS FROM THE WORLD-FAMOUS ARTIST REVEAL THAT – EVEN AT THE AGE OF 82 – HER STORYTELLING IS STILL EVOLVING. NATALIE MILNER TAKES A LOOK AT HER LATEST WORKS.

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November 2017