Niki Browes Editor
…at this time of year, it’s easy to feel the need to hibernate. As we all know, it’s cold, gloomy and dark. But we can generate lightness and harmony with our creativity. Take inspiration from the amazing artists featured in this month’s issue. In a variety of mediums and subject matter, we hope there’s lots of stimulation to distract from the bleak winter months.
Take this month’s Big Interview artist Lana Privitera, whose watercolour paintings are vivid and detailed. Her art ideas come to her at any given moment; be that making breakfast or washing the dishes. She claims that “Not a minute of my free time goes to waste,” which shows the signs of an artist utterly dedicated to their practice.
There’s also lots to be motivated by in the practical section of the magazine, including drawing a cat in charcoal, a sunset in gouache and ivy in coloured pencil. Whatever you’re favoured medium, it’s a good opportunity to take a leap of faith and try something new.
Meanwhile, our Assistant Editor, Ramsha Vistro, interviewed last year’s winner of The British Art Prize, Gary Armer. It was an award that he says was a pinnacle in his career, whilst it’s interesting to hear how the win fast-forwarded and accelerated his art business. The feature is a run-up to our big reveal of 2023’s shortlist – as showcased in next month’s issue of Artists & Illustrators. In this issue, however, we encourage youto vote for your favourite painting with our People’s Choice Award. Don’t delay, vote today! But: be warned. All 50 paintings are astonishing and award-worthy. It’s a tough call! Over to you.
INTRODUCING
ALLAN WILKIE
In his painting, drawing and printmaking, Allan focuses on the representational. His
