Leisure Painter & The Artist | November 2025
As the vibrant hues of autumn start to creep in, this edition of Leisure Painter & The Artist brings a rich blend of inspiration, expert guidance, and practical techniques across a variety of media. Whether you’re drawn to the delicate
transparency of watercolours, the bold textures of oils, or the expressive potential of pastels and coloured pencils, there’s something here to ignite everyone’s creativity.
We celebrate new talent with an exclusive interview featuring Lisa Bruin, winner of the Leisure Painter Award at this year’s TALP competition. Her connection to animals and nature shines through her realistic and emotive pastel portraits, offering invaluable insights into capturing character and atmosphere. Meanwhile, Tim O’Brien takes us ‘Down the allotment’, exploring the charm and complexity of these quintessentially British spaces through oil painting. Naomi Jenkin’s pastel bokeh backgrounds add depth and atmosphere, while Nicki Saunders reveals the secrets of luminous pigments in watercolour landscapes. Jem Bowden concludes his insightful series on composition and Nina Squire shares her passion for shop fronts, guiding you from initial sketches to finished pieces that capture personality and perspective. Helen Carter continues her detailed coloured-pencil clinic, this time creating expressive flames and Colin Joyce delivers the final part of his atmospheric sky series in oils, demonstrating how to evoke mood and drama through colour, texture and thoughtful restraint.
For professionals and aspiring pros alike, Paul Talbot-Greaves shares insights into life as a working artist, Catherine Beale encourages you to supercharge your watercolours with dynamic whip lines, and Barry Herniman demonstrates the power of seasonal colour.
Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time or refining your portfolio, this issue is designed to inspire, educate, and inspire. you.
Happy painting!
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Leisure Painter & The Artist November 2025.