Artists & Illustrators

Artists & Illustrators is the UK’s best-selling magazine for artists and art lovers, providing advice and inspiration every month. Published for almost 25 years, each issue of Artists & Illustrators contains a colourful palette of profiles and features, together with valuable practical ideas, expert technical advice and useful product tests. Whether you favour oils or watercolours, portraits or landscapes, abstract art or botanical illustration, Artists & Illustrators brings a refreshing blend of creativity and advice every four weeks throughout the year.

From the editor

Sketchbook • TIPS • ADVICE • EXHIBITIONS • NEWS • REVIEWS

Celebrate 500 issues of Artists & ILLUSTRATORS

Exhibitions • THE BEST ART SHOWS TO VISIT FROM THIS MONTH ONWARDS

A premium art bundle worth over £2, 500 • To celebrate our landmark 500th issue, one lucky reader will win an exceptional collection of prizes from five leading names in the art world

We present… SARAH CASWELL • This botanical artist finds year-round inspiration on her doorstep

Tom Mead • This figurative and portrait artist captures the personalities of his subjects through unusual, fragmented compositions. He tells Sarah Edghill how he creates his striking work

HOW I MAKE IT WORK Karl Terry • This oil artist is addicted to working en plein air but acknowledges it can be exciting and frustrating in equal measure

Oliver Winconek • This artist shunned the world of a traditional art education and went it alone. It was a bold – and rewarding – decision, finds Niki Browes

Rob Ryan • Illustrator and printmaker ROB RYAN discusses his career so far and tells Alfie Hoyle what he loves about being in the studio and having the freedom to create

500 ISSUES OF INSPIRATION • From celebrated artists to tomorrow’s talent, discover how Artists & Illustrators has championed creativity since 1986

The future of ART • With the rise of AI and other technological innovations, how we draw, paint and create is likely to become ever more advanced, says art author, curator and former director of Christie’s, Jo Baring

L.S. Lowry The Theatre of Lıfe • A new exhibition marks the 50th death anniversary of the artist whose body of work extends far beyond the industrial landscapes for which he’s best known. Sarah Edghill examines the myths behind the man

Step-by-step studio • British Art Club member NATALY KENNY shares her best practices on working with different mediums

Bursting with colour • JULIA RIGBY uses acrylic paints and inks to recreate this striking autumnal Lakeland scene

Crashing to Earth • NAOMI JENKIN shows how to create drama and energy in a seascape

Lying around • MORAG CAISTER uses oil and pastel to paint a couple relaxing on the sofa

Home grown • With this still life, TERENCE CLARKE shows how to work free and fast in acrylic on board

Eye to eye • JANE FRENCH explains how she captured the fresh features and thoughtful expression of young Kit in this striking oil portrait

Glory days • Acclaimed watercolour master, ALVARO CASTAGNET, helps us celebrate 500 issues of Artists & Illustrators

The Art Index • CLUBS • WORKSHOPS • PRODUCTS • ADVICE

About face

Art and about • The UK is home to a brilliant bunch of artists, keen to show off what they’ve been up to. We tell you what’s happening up and down the country this month

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Artists & Illustrators

PAINTING PEOPLE • ADD LIFE AND STORY TO LANDSCAPES WITH BELIEVABLE FIGURES

Picture this • In every issue we ask an artist to tell us about a painting that means a lot to them. This month we speak to oil artist HANNAH LINFOOT