The Artist

The UK’s best practical art magazine for aspiring amateur and professional artists - since 1931. Well-known artists reveal their working practices and techniques, covering all subjects and media, in every issue. Learn how established and up-and-coming artists create their work and use the tips they provide to help you improve your own drawing and painting. Keep up to date with the latest art materials, tried and tested by our trusted panel of expert artists, and keep in touch with the latest art competitions to enter and must-see exhibitions. Learn how other artists make money from their work, join one of our practical workshops/holidays, and don’t miss out on the latest art news and views.

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Working in harmony • Engaging with the world at a human level is important to Katrina Wallis-King both personally and as an artist. Susie Hodge talks to her about her affinity with landscape and the natural world and discovers how it brings meaning and value to her work

An appetite for nature • In this abridged extract from Alan Cotton’s book, Drawn to Paint, Jenny Pery sheds light on the artist’s optimistic approach to oil painting

The eye of the beholder • In the final article in his four-part series on watercolour landscapes, Ian Sidaway describes various approaches to the subject and the all-important composition

The art of the limited palette • In this concluding article in her three-part series, Hazel Soan turns our attention to the staining, lifting and granulation qualities of watercolours

Arresting portraits • Making a connection with the viewer from the start is important to Michele Ashby. In the first of two articles exploring pastel pencil techniques, she shows how to create a contemporary portrait

The adjudicator • In the second of his four articles on oil painting techniques Robert E Wells reveals some surprising tools he uses to obtain the results he’s looking for

Art Courses & Holidays showcase • Never underestimate the importance of taking time out to explore new places, meet new people and learn new skills

Head in the clouds • Paint the delicate shape of clouds and mist with Winston Oh as he demonstrates how to tackle mountain landscapes in watercolour

Delights of the garden • Judith Yates finds constant inspiration from her own garden. Follow in her footsteps as she paints gardenscapes in acrylic and acrylic inks

Crosshatching in pen and ink • August Lamm brings the ancient technique of crosshatching up to date in this abridged extract from her new book. Follow her portrait demonstration and learn how to use contoured crosshatching techniques

A temperamental medium? • In the second of her three-part series on painting with gouache, Manda Comisari tackles blending, layering and adding detail and shows that, applied correctly, there’s nothing to fear

Staying safe • Mike Barr encourages us to take more risks and enjoy the confident accident

Taming the wild • Follow Lucy Swinburne’s step-by-step guide to painting a wild dog with pastel pencils

Working from sketches • Turning sketches into successful watercolours can be a difficult process. Julie Collins offers advice on ways to think about your sketches as preparations for paintings as well as works in their own right

OPPORTUNITIES & COMPETITIONS • Check out the latest competitions to enter and make a note of important deadlines

EXHIBITIONS • GALLERY OPENING TIMES AND EXHIBITION DATES CAN VARY; IF IN DOUBT PHONE TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

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