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In this issue, we have three practical guides on how to do just that, all in coloured pencil, one of my favourite mediums due to its vibrancy and versatility. Our cover artist, Penel Kirk, shows you how she created a Rockhopper penguin, who she named Rupert, in glorious colour. Isn't he dandy? Then Sema Martin creates a more serene looking, beautiful baby duckling in ripples of water whilst Jo Allsopp drew an eye-catching hare, looking majestic in amongst the season's dandelions. Whether you're painting your pet or wildlife, there's tips and tools in these three tutorials that should help you on your way.

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Sharon Tiernan paints a windy Scarborough sea scape - with a magnicent swell - in electrifying colour, whilst Nicholas Poullis creates a serene view from his home in the South of France. Terence Clarke shows you how he depicted a snowy lake view in Worcestershire whilst, if owers are your thing, why not look at Matthew Lyon's tulip demonstration? Even when they're ageing, they're still worth documenting, and preserving for life, he finds.

Engish | PDF | 84 pages | 54.7 MB

In this issue, we have two artists with wildly different approaches to the genre, yet equally striking results. No matter the size of the canvas, Janice Lightowler uses only one small brush per painting and attaches that brush to the back when completed. Steve Forster adopts the French method of ébauche, which starts with a charcoal under-drawing followed by a vibrant paint finish.