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230 Reviews   •  English   •   Art & Photography (Art)
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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.
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February 2026 The February 2026 issue of The Artist offers a vibrant mix of ideas, insight and hands-on inspiration for developing your artistic voice. Enjoy Grahame Booth’s feature on the power of connection in painting, Belinda Eaton on instinct and spontaneity, and Sarah Middleton’s fresh look at Botticelli. Follow Dave West’s coastal plein-air oil techniques, Barry Herniman’s snowstream in watercolour, and discover Ingrid Brown’s guidance on finding your personal artistic path. Rounding out the issue, Paul Hollingsworth shares his wonderfully idiosyncratic oil practice. A rich, thoughtful collection designed to spark new thinking and elevate your work this season.


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The Artist issue February 2026

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The February 2026 issue of The Artist offers a vibrant mix of ideas, insight and hands-on inspiration for developing your artistic voice. Enjoy Grahame Booth’s feature on the power of connection in painting, Belinda Eaton on instinct and spontaneity, and Sarah Middleton’s fresh look at Botticelli. Follow Dave West’s coastal plein-air oil techniques, Barry Herniman’s snowstream in watercolour, and discover Ingrid Brown’s guidance on finding your personal artistic path. Rounding out the issue, Paul Hollingsworth shares his wonderfully idiosyncratic oil practice. A rich, thoughtful collection designed to spark new thinking and elevate your work this season.
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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.

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The Artist

I would like to see more articles about acrylics
 Reviewed 10 June 2022

The Artist

Delighted to see The Artist magazine now with a new digital receptive audience with Pocketmags. Yet more artists will be able to hear about the inspirational articles I contribute to. All progressive, all intuitive and all inclusive. Excellent idea and forward thinking! Reviewed 04 January 2021

The Artist

I enjoy the range of subjects. The magazine always gives me ideas for my own paintings. I also like that it keeps me up to date with new products and I particularly like the book reviews. Reviewed 26 August 2020

The Artist

varied content , Reviewed 14 July 2020

The Artist

For me there is to much of a focus on watercolour painting; I would like mor3 material on oil painting Reviewed 11 July 2020

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