Leisure Painter  |  October 2023
The latest issue of the UK’s No. 1 learn-to-paint magazine comes with a free 16-page special, packed with practical advice and inspiration on how to paint trees in watercolour.
Within our features and demonstrations this month are an array of painting projects from photographs, demonstrations, practical advice and more to help you draw and paint everything from late summer gardens, landscapes, dramatic skies and boats to a close-up of stacked pebbles, transport subjects and portraits. Ian Pethers demonstrates mark making for a detailed ink drawing of a moonlit shoreline, while Nina Squire answers the question, Why pastels? Award-winning miniaturist, Christina Hopkinson demonstrates how she captures a vast landscape on paper just 6.5x8.5cm and Brian Smith introduces the techniques he uses to fill his sketchbooks. This issue’s practical advice, inspiration and exercises will keep you motivated and ready to draw and paint in the weeks ahead.
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Leisure Painter magazine was founded in 1967 and is the UK's most popular art and painting magazine that is published 12 times a year. The award-winning company was created to assist amateur artists of all levels and cover all aspects of painting and drawing including pencils, acrylics, charcoals, oil paints, pastels and watercolours. Not only does Leisure Painter cover a range of materials, but also a huge variety of topics are covered too, including flowers, landscapes, buildings, animals, boats and portraits.
With Leisure Painter magazine, you can gain access to an online community of like-minded artists who share their top tips and advice on how to develop your skills, as well as enter regular competitions including David Bellamy's sketchbook challenge. Plus, you can pour over the exhibition and art events pages to find opportunities to dive further into your hobby with other enthusiasts.
Try your hand at one of the Leisure Painter’s painting projects - for example, “how to capture the character of an old building using watercolours” or “step-by-step guides on how to complete your drawing of distant mountains with charcoal”. Regular projects from our regular contributors are a great way to expand your artistic skill set.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Leisure Painter October 2023.