Art
Artists & Illustrators
Miriam Escofet
The BP Portrait Award winner had just two sittings to paint The Queen, so how did she do it? MARTHA ALEXANDER hears her studio secrets
7 min |
October 2020
Artists & Illustrators
NICK BOTTING
The popular British landscape artist shares his expert tips for mixing colours, composing with figures, and bringing a real sense of depth to a scene
8 min |
October 2020
Artists & Illustrators
Toffee APPLES
KENDRA FERREIRA prepares for Hallowe’en with this month’s drawing project, as she shows how solvents can be used to create a painterly finish with coloured pencils
7 min |
October 2020
Artists & Illustrators
PAINTING THE SEASONS
Ahead of a new exhibition, curator STEVE MARSHALL looks in depth at the different ways in which painters and printmakers craft artistic responses to the unfolding year
7 min |
October 2020
Artists & Illustrators
Artist PAPERS
Confused by terms like “cotton rag”, “cold pressed” and “cylinder mould made”? Picking perfect paper can be perplexing, but luckily our experts have got all the answers
7 min |
October 2020
Artists & Illustrators
The Right White?
White is the most commonly used pigment yet also the one we think about the least. LIZET DINGEMANS explains the options and how to test them for yourself.
4 min |
September 2020
Artists & Illustrators
ODILON REDON
With lockdown encouraging an appreciation of gardens and nature, the work of the French symbolist painter has never been more relatable, says STEVE PILL
5 min |
September 2020
Artists & Illustrators
Simon Pierse
The watercolour artist with a flair for finding beauty in the harshest of landscapes tells REBECCA BRADBURY about his love of emptiness and extremes
7 min |
September 2020
Artists & Illustrators
Mindful portraits
LANCELOT RICHARDSON guides us through a more considered approach to drawing, building a portrait with careful soft layers to achieve maximum detail and impact
7 min |
September 2020
Artists & Illustrators
LEARNING LESSONS
As the lockdown eases and art schools begin to re-open their doors, we ask tutors and staff from some of the UK’s best institutions for tips on making the most from your next short course
6 min |
September 2020
Artists & Illustrators
Plan and discover
Tackling a lunchtime still life, in-demand American tutor and artist FELICIA FORTE reveals how she manages to incorporate moments of discovery into an organised plan for a painting
5 min |
September 2020
Artists & Illustrators
Giclée Printing
If you want to reproduce your artwork to gift or sell, a giclée print is the professional choice. REBECCA BRADBURY answers everything you need to know.
7 min |
September 2020
Artists & Illustrators
Aesthetics of drawing
Finding your place in the history of art may seem grand, yet as AL GURY explains, knowing what came before can help you decide what to do next
5 min |
September 2020
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Fresh Paint
Inspiring new artworks, straight off the easel
5 min |
September 2020
Artists & Illustrators
10 MINUTES WITH Soraya FRENCH
The Society of Women Artists (SWA) president on mixed media, bold colour and gender imbalance.
2 min |
September 2020
Artists & Illustrators
The Art Of Being Alone
The global lockdown has left artists stuck indoors like never before. Steve Pill looks back at art history for clues of how to handle the situation – and where we go next
7 min |
August 2020
Artists & Illustrators
2 COLOUR MIX
In this four-part series, ANN WITHERIDGE of London Fine Art Studios looks in depth at the four-colour Zorn palette. This month we will create a colour chart to explore the full range of possibilities.
7 min |
August 2020
Artists & Illustrators
Order & CHAOS
A precise drawing can help less confident artists get started. However, as HASHIM AKIB explains, a chaotic start that you tidy up later can produce more satisfying results
4 min |
August 2020
Artists & Illustrators
Fresh Paint
Inspiring new artworks, straight off the easel
5 min |
August 2020
Artists & Illustrators
Flamenco Dancer
Inspired by her art class sketches, AINE DIVINE recaptured the flamenco spirit back in her studio with bold colours and simple tricks
6 min |
August 2020
Artists & Illustrators
Hidden Depths
CARNE GRIFFITHS tells REBECCA BRADBURY why he swapped blockbuster movies for ornate illustrations – and why a good cup of tea is so important
6 min |
August 2020
Artists & Illustrators
Bryan Mark Taylor
This American landscape master has invented his own easel and even taught Pixar a thing or two. He tells STEVE PILL how he developed his in-demand and increasingly abstract style
6 min |
August 2020
Artists & Illustrators
Depth with colour
Over the next seven pages, we present a painting workshop on using colour to suggest three dimensions. AL GURY begins by outlining four areas of focus, before DAVID HORNUNG breaks down those relationships in detail
6 min |
August 2020
Artists & Illustrators
Applying colour principles
It is well known that colour can contribute to the illusion of spatial depth in a two-dimensional image or design. This is usually explained in terms of each colour attribute: hue, value, and saturation.
4 min |
August 2020
Artists & Illustrators
AMANDA HYATT
One of Australia’s leading watercolour artists shares her unusual alla prima techniques and reveals why she loves conjuring shades of grey from overcast scenes
9 min |
August 2020
Artists & Illustrators
HOW TO…Critique YOUR ART
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts chair AL GURY shares four simple strategies for assessing your own artwork and correcting errors
4 min |
Summer 2020
Artists & Illustrators
IN THE STUDIO - Felicity Flutter
The graphic designer turned watercolourist tells REBECCA BRADBURY how her endless fascination with water has led to an incredible body of seascapes and coastal paintings
7 min |
Summer 2020
Artists & Illustrators
FRAMING: TRAY FRAMES
London Atelier of Representational Art tutor LIZET DINGEMANS shows you how to measure up and attach a floating frame to give a stylish finish to your artwork
5 min |
Summer 2020
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MASTERCLASS: PENCIL STILL LIFE
London Fine Art Studios tutor MICHAEL GALLONE shows you how careful planning and subtle reflected shadows can add realism to your coloured pencil drawings
6 min |
Summer 2020
Artists & Illustrators
HOW I PAINT Andrew Tozer
The Cornish plein air painter has found new ways to work during the lockdown, as he takes inspiration from the masters and draws upon his library of sketchbooks
9 min |