Artists & Illustrators
THE glazing METHOD
STEPHEN COATES shows how carefully planning the wetness of your layers and applying glazes of colour can allow you to build a soft, atmospheric set of clouds in a landscape painting
2 min |
February 2022
Artists & Illustrators
Thomas Gainsborough
With a major exhibition, the opening of a centre dedicated to his art, and the return of his Blue Boy , 2022 is shaping up to be the year of Gainsborough, says ADRIAN MOURBY
7 min |
February 2022
Artists & Illustrators
THE BIG INTERVIEW: Anthony Eyton
As he approaches his hundredth year, the Royal Academician tells STEVE PILL about what it means to be an artist and why there is a newfound urgency to his work
8 min |
February 2022
Artists & Illustrators
DRAWING IN DETAIL Part 1: Eyes
Award-winning artist LAURA SMITH presents the first in a new four-part series that takes a closer look at details within masterpieces to help you improve your own art
7 min |
February 2022
Artists & Illustrators
MEET THE ARTIST: Edward CAREY
The UK-born, Texas-based author and illustrator on shifty birds, the perfect pencil and his drawing hero.
2 min |
February 2022
Artists & Illustrators
MAKING Pictures
Rather than just paint a pet portrait, TERENCE CLARKE wanted to make more of a chance encounter. He shows you how to take charge of your subject and create a true work of art
6 min |
February 2022
Artists & Illustrators
Angela Harding
The artist behind some of today’s best-loved prints and book illustrations talks to REBECCA BRADBURY about the delights of the British countryside and dividing her time between two studios
7 min |
February 2022
Photography week
GET A HEAD START
Jason Parnell-Brookes shows you how to set up your tripod head correctly, and explains the pros and cons of different types
4 min |
November 18, 2021
Photography week
HOW TO...GET CREATIVE WITH TEXTURES
James Paterson shows you how to blend textures and add 3D lighting effects to images for incredible effects
1 min |
November 18, 2021
Photography week
EXPERT GUIDE TO ACTION CAMERAS
So, you think action cameras are just for video? The truth is that these versatile devices can unlock creative doors for pro stills photographers, too…
6 min |
November 18, 2021
Photography week
HOW TO USE A GOPRO HERO 10 TO SHOOT STILLS
We try out this latest action camera in a few different shooting scenarios
10 min |
November 18, 2021
Photography week
PANASONIC ANNOUNCES THE LUMIX S 35MM F/1.8
New lens completes lineup of fast primes designed with gimbal users in mind
1 min |
November 18, 2021
Photography week
WATERFALL SECRETS
Go beyond long exposures, and discover how to combine a host of skills to take your waterfall photos up a gear with James Paterson
6 min |
December 16, 2021
Photography week
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE IMAGE OF THE BUILT WORLD
Voting is open for the Art of Building 2021 Public Choice Award
1 min |
December 16, 2021
Photography week
3 LEGGED THING UNVEILS TWO NEW LEVELLING ACCESSORIES
Levelling Base and Half Bowl enable easy adjustments for stills and video
1 min |
December 16, 2021
Photography week
HOW TO...CREATE YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS CARDS
James Paterson shows you how to make personalised festive cards, ideal for sending to friends and family, with these easy-to-follow tips
1 min |
December 16, 2021
Photography week
25 PRO WAYS TO SHOOT BETTER PORTRAITS
From lighting to learning how to work with models, improve your people and camera skills with these top tips from five expert photographers
10+ min |
December 16, 2021
Artists & Illustrators
How to...Suggest depth
Painting is often a case of trying to depict a 3D object on a 2D surface. AL GURY reveals four simple principles that will help you create a true sense of depth
6 min |
Winter 2021
Artists & Illustrators
Kirsten Britt
In the first of four case studies, the part-time artist explains how she developed her colourful, layered approach to painting portraits in pastel and watercolour
6 min |
Winter 2021
Artists & Illustrators
Petula Stone
Finding subjects from the garden studio of her 19th-century cottage, this award-winning watercolourist has developed a graphic approach to floral painting
5 min |
Winter 2021
Artists & Illustrators
Sketching SUBJECTS
Over the next 16 pages, we will cover some basic skills needed to start painting. GRAHAME BOOTH begins by explaining the benefits of sketching to familiarise yourself with a subject
6 min |
Winter 2021
Artists & Illustrators
Varying Edges
Ask an Artist ’s PETER KEEGAN concludes his three-part still life painting workshop by showing how variety at the edges can really add an extra dimension to your art
6 min |
January 2022
Artists & Illustrators
How -to GUIDES
So you understand your materials and you’ve practised basic skills, over the next 22 pages it is time to take a deeper dive into some tricky artistic subjects. Wildlife artist JASON MORGAN kicks things off with a simple approach to painting fur
6 min |
Winter 2021
Artists & Illustrators
Photo PORTRAITS
A pet portrait can make a wonderful gift or a charming memory. MATT JEANES shows you how to overcome inadequate reference photos and produce a layered masterpiece
6 min |
January 2022
Artists & Illustrators
Wisteria IN WATERCOLOUR
Finding variety in repeated forms is the key to creating interesting pictures. FABIO CEMBRANELLI shows you how to balance light and shade in this gorgeous French doorway
6 min |
Winter 2021
Artists & Illustrators
Rob Pointon
From impressing the Household Cavalry to bending city streets to suit his own vision, this Royal Institute of Oil Painters member is making his mark says
8 min |
January 2022
Artists & Illustrators
Walter Sickert
The Camden Town painter is renowned for portraying a darker side of life, yet behind the salacious subjects lies an artist on a simple quest to paint with honesty, says STEVE PILL
6 min |
January 2022
Artists & Illustrators
The Working Artist
Whether you step away for a few minutes or 17 years, taking a break is important for your creativity, says our columnist LAURA BOSWELL
2 min |
January 2022
Artists & Illustrators
Jennifer Anderson
From her brave approach to sourcing sitters to her unconventional compositions, the Scottish portrait artist does things differently in her shared studio, as REBECCA BRADBURY discovers
6 min |
January 2022
Artists & Illustrators
Exhibitions
JANUARY’S BEST ART SHOWS
2 min |