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The Artist

Feb 01 2022
Magazine

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.

the artist

WELCOME from the editor

EDITORIAL CONSULTANTS

Next month in the artist

YOUR VIEWS • LETTERS, EMAILS AND COMMENTS

STAR LETTER

THE ART WORLD • NEWS, INFORMATION AND ONLINE EVENTS IN THE ART WORLD

Late Constable

The sensory landscape • Janine Baldwin, winner of The Artist Award in the 2021 Pastel Society’s annual exhibition, talks to Susie Hodge about how she uses a loose and emotive approach to capture the landscape

Loosen up by simplifying • Advice from Steve Griggs on how to evaluate and simplify a scene by making a simple shapes and value diagram from which you can develop a loose watercolour painting

Peak drama • Sevina Yates demonstrates how to capture a mountain scene in acrylics with a painting of a view from Everest base camp

Flower compositions in pastel • Whilst looking for alternative inspiration during lockdown, pastellist Richard Suckling discovered the joy of flowers. He shares the materials and methods he uses to make his floral paintings

Be bold with gouache • Robert Dutton shares his tips for working with gouache and urges you to be bold and express yourself with large brushes for exciting results

Embrace the rain! • Paintings of rainy days can be beautifully atmospheric, says Peter Cronin, who shares his advice for painting rainy scenes in watercolour

The colours of winter • Haidee-Jo Summers delights in discovering the colours to be found in winter landscapes as she paints en plein air

The sketchbook habit • Sketchbooks are great for recording and trying out ideas, making notes and even showing off your work. Ian Sidaway takes a considered look at what’s available and how to choose and use a sketchbook that’s suited to your needs

WHAT IS DIGITAL ART? • In the first of a new series, Sarah Edmonds explores the world of digital art

Hollyhocks on the allotments • In the final article in his three-part series, Keith Tunnicliffe demonstrates a linocut of an allotment scene, made in his loose and colourful style

Find your focal point • Julie Collins’ 12-part series considers some common painting problems. This month she discusses focal points and how to use them to bring freshness to your work

Controlled spontaneity ink painting • Amanda Hyatt discusses her approach and the techniques she uses for her monochrome Chinese ink paintings

Still life story telling • Jenny Aitken demonstrates how good lighting and a balanced arrangement can bring energy to a still life in acrylics

Make a new start • In the first of three articles on forging a second career in art, Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year finalist Sally Ward discusses how to start your art career from scratch

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

Tap into your inner impressionist • Mike Barr says impressionism is a way of thinking, a mindset rather than a...


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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.

the artist

WELCOME from the editor

EDITORIAL CONSULTANTS

Next month in the artist

YOUR VIEWS • LETTERS, EMAILS AND COMMENTS

STAR LETTER

THE ART WORLD • NEWS, INFORMATION AND ONLINE EVENTS IN THE ART WORLD

Late Constable

The sensory landscape • Janine Baldwin, winner of The Artist Award in the 2021 Pastel Society’s annual exhibition, talks to Susie Hodge about how she uses a loose and emotive approach to capture the landscape

Loosen up by simplifying • Advice from Steve Griggs on how to evaluate and simplify a scene by making a simple shapes and value diagram from which you can develop a loose watercolour painting

Peak drama • Sevina Yates demonstrates how to capture a mountain scene in acrylics with a painting of a view from Everest base camp

Flower compositions in pastel • Whilst looking for alternative inspiration during lockdown, pastellist Richard Suckling discovered the joy of flowers. He shares the materials and methods he uses to make his floral paintings

Be bold with gouache • Robert Dutton shares his tips for working with gouache and urges you to be bold and express yourself with large brushes for exciting results

Embrace the rain! • Paintings of rainy days can be beautifully atmospheric, says Peter Cronin, who shares his advice for painting rainy scenes in watercolour

The colours of winter • Haidee-Jo Summers delights in discovering the colours to be found in winter landscapes as she paints en plein air

The sketchbook habit • Sketchbooks are great for recording and trying out ideas, making notes and even showing off your work. Ian Sidaway takes a considered look at what’s available and how to choose and use a sketchbook that’s suited to your needs

WHAT IS DIGITAL ART? • In the first of a new series, Sarah Edmonds explores the world of digital art

Hollyhocks on the allotments • In the final article in his three-part series, Keith Tunnicliffe demonstrates a linocut of an allotment scene, made in his loose and colourful style

Find your focal point • Julie Collins’ 12-part series considers some common painting problems. This month she discusses focal points and how to use them to bring freshness to your work

Controlled spontaneity ink painting • Amanda Hyatt discusses her approach and the techniques she uses for her monochrome Chinese ink paintings

Still life story telling • Jenny Aitken demonstrates how good lighting and a balanced arrangement can bring energy to a still life in acrylics

Make a new start • In the first of three articles on forging a second career in art, Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year finalist Sally Ward discusses how to start your art career from scratch

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

Tap into your inner impressionist • Mike Barr says impressionism is a way of thinking, a mindset rather than a...


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