The Artist Magazine April 2015 Back Issue

To coincide with the broadcast of The Big Painting Challenge on BBC1, this month we talk to judge Lachlan Goudie, who reveals his approach to a variety of subjects and techniques in different media. Challenge yourself by trying the ideas and techniques demonstrated by our team of talented professional artists in this month's practical articles. Aine Divine demonstrates portraits in watercolour; Michele Del Campo shows to develop a painting from various source material; David Parfitt demonstrates how he pushes the boundaries of watercolour landscapes; Plus, Ian Sidaway advises on the best brushes for watercolour; Graham Brace shows how a mixed-media approach can work well for landscape scenes; Robert Dutton tests Nitram Fine Art Charcoal; Martin Kinnear advises on if, why and when you should varnish oils; Liz Seward describes her techniques with pastel pencils, and more.....