Art & Photography

The Artist Magazine

12 issues per year   |  English
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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The Artist

August 2026 Dive into the August edition of The Artist for inspiring plein‑air features, practical demos and more. From Catherine Beale’s quick watercolour shortcuts, to John Owen’s Rodl‑river study, extreme plein‑air solutions from Nicholas Poullis and Grahame Booth’s expert top tips this edition is perfect for artists who want ideas, technique and motivation - fast.


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The Artist issue August 2026

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Dive into the August edition of The Artist for inspiring plein‑air features, practical demos and more. From Catherine Beale’s quick watercolour shortcuts, to John Owen’s Rodl‑river study, extreme plein‑air solutions from Nicholas Poullis and Grahame Booth’s expert top tips this edition is perfect for artists who want ideas, technique and motivation - fast.
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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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