Past Issue

Form and Content in Painting

Philip Miles explains how he balances form and content to create a powerful and dynamic work of art

Andrew Hindman

Abstracted reality

James Neil Hollingsworth

Photographic Reference

Kristian Mumford

Visceral process

The Importance of Concept

Chinese artist Xi Guo creates paintings where every element serves a purpose to the completed composition

Amanda Hyatt

Lessons in Watercolour, Part 4 - Loosening up

Sketchbooks, Journals and Diaries

John Lovett discusses the importance of note taking and sketches in art

Susan Lynn

Direct observation

In the Field

Firsthand observation allows Anne Peyton to paint the details, textures and movements of birds with ease

Achieving Atmosphere

The pastel paintings of Alberto Piedra Fernández have strong atmosphere that is both realistic and artistic

Amanda McLean

Pastel Perspectives, Part 4 - What Colour Paper Should I Use?

Linda Kukuk

Inside scratchboard art

Creating Glamour with Metalpoint

Join the world revival of this art form by learning from this "Living Master" of the medium Gordon Hanely

Chairman's Letter

Master Showcase

Never Without Inspiration

Kate Sammons

An oil demonstration

Professional Artist: Why Are Commissions So Important?

A look at the key elements of commissioned artwork

Painting Workshop

New Zealand artist Richard Robinson critiques some student paintings from his online workshop and demonstrates key points with his own painting

Discovering Art: The Making of an Artist Part 71

Space Division & Hunan Sunset

Important Principles of Art:

Harley Brown's fascinating things no one else will tell you