Artists & Illustrators
Making History
Master painter of medieval, military and motorsport art, GRAHAM TURNER reveals how he recreated the Battle of Agincourt in stunning detail
3 min |
December 2018
Artists & Illustrators
How To Manage Your Palette
Acrylic artist HASHIM AKIB offers his advice
1 min |
December 2018
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Animal Magic
MARK ADLINGTON has crossed the globe on a quest to capture the spirit of animals in his artwork. SALLY HALES finds out why
5 min |
December 2018
Artists & Illustrators
10 Minutes With . . . John Pule
With a painting on show at the Royal Academy of Arts’ Oceania exhibition, RACHAEL FUNNELL finds out what drives this artist
4 min |
December 2018
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13 Tips For Colour Mixing
Take control of your palette and paint better pictures in minutes with our handy guide to creative colour mixing
3 min |
May 2019
Artists & Illustrators
The Working Artist
Photography isn’t ‘cheating’, says our columnist LAURA BOSWELL . Used correctly, it’s a vital tool for developing an artwork.
2 min |
May 2019
Artists & Illustrators
David Inshaw
The Wiltshire-based painter and Brotherhood of Ruralists member reveals his techniques.
3 min |
May 2019
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Botanical Art
The Society of Botanical Artists’ ELIZABETH HELLMAN has all the answers, from lighting tips and brush advice to whether your subject needs to be painted on a white background
5 min |
May 2019
Artists & Illustrators
Andrew James
Ahead of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters’ annual show, the society’s treasurer reveals his search for kindness and a love of charcoal.
3 min |
May 2019
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Ali Cavanaugh
The far-reaching effects of childhood illness and an unusual choice of paint surface bring extra vitality to this American artist’s engaging portraits, as MARTHA ALEXANDER discovers
5 min |
May 2019
Artists & Illustrators
Sarah Papworth
This West Midlands illustrator has just published a book called I Know An Artist – and she knows a few things about being one herself as well. Interview: RACHAEL FUNNELL
3 min |
April 2019
Artists & Illustrators
The Working Artist
Artist residencies aren’t just for professionals, says our columnist LAURA BOSWELL. We should all take a little time to focus on our art.
2 min |
April 2019
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Coming Home
WAYNE ATTWOOD spent seven years living on a yacht painting in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, yet it took a return to Birmingham to truly find his artistic calling he tells STEVE PILL
5 min |
April 2019
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Sketching With Confidence
Wildlife artist TIM POND shares three great challenges designed to improve your hand-eye coordination and help you draw with conviction
1 min |
April 2019
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Things I've Learned: Sir John Standing
The British actor reflects on his sideline career in art. Interview: RACHAEL FUNNELL
1 min |
April 2019
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Impasto Painting
Scottish artist JUDITH BRIDGLAND knows how to lay it on thick! Here she reveals how she uses substantial impasto marks to create her bright, expressive paintings
5 min |
April 2019
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Lucy Marks
With an experimental approach to oil mediums and mark making, this vibrant artist wants to share her love of the landscape through paint, as AMANDA HODGES reveals
5 min |
April 2019
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Fresh Paint
Inspiring new artworks, straight off the easel
4 min |
April 2019
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Assemblages
RAY BALKWILL lives and paints on the banks of the Exe Estuary. He found inspiration for his latest project quite literally under his feet
4 min |
April 2019
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Annabel Gault
The landscape artist embarks on a new series in her Suffolk workspace. Words and photos: ANNE-KATRIN PURKISS
3 min |
April 2019
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Twilight Scenes
Colour and light changes quickly as night falls, posing challenges for landscape painters. NICK CUDWORTH shares a wealth of experience capturing these fleeting moments on canvas.
4 min |
March 2019
Artists & Illustrators
In Her Nature
With access to her diaries, biographer WILLIAM PACKER offers fresh insight into the charming rural paintings of the late, great MARY NEWCOMB
7 min |
March 2019
Artists & Illustrators
The Working Artist
Staying on top of your accounts is a must for all artists says our columnist LAURA BOSWELL
2 min |
March 2019
Artists & Illustrators
The Curious Incident Of The Artist In His Spare Time
Celebrated for his award-winning novels and illustrations, MARK HADDON has always painted for pleasure. Now a new series of abstract paintings heralds his emergence as a gallery artist as SALLY HALES discovers
5 min |
March 2019
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Keith Grant
The Liverpool-born artist opens the doors to his Norwegian home studio. Words and photos: ANNE-KATRIN PURKISS
3 min |
March 2019
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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.
4 min |
March 2019
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Guiding Light
As the 350th anniversary of Rembrandt approaches, his biographer ROSALIND ORMISTON celebrates the life and work of an artist we can all continue to learn from
6 min |
March 2019
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5 Things I've Learned: John Duffin
Words of wisdom from the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers member.
1 min |
March 2019
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Printmaking Sophie Rae
The Bristol-based artist reveals how determination turned adversity into creative success
1 min |
February 2019
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Paint A Celebration Cake
To mark our 400th issue, WIL FREEBORN created a beautiful watercolour. Here, he guides you through recreating the painting,
2 min |