Niki Browes Editor
… and improve your drawing skills with step-by-step guides from art masters such as Adebanji Alade – a convert of the medium ever since his childhood – Becca Barron and Mike Roberts. Each has their own unique approach and subject matter when using the coloured pencil. I hope their stories and demonstrations show you that anything is possible with this exciting medium to create luminous colour and eye-popping results. Elsewhere Al Gury shows you how to work with a limited palette in oil whilst Emma Beale shares her stories on getting creative with the fun medium of collage: it allows you to play with colour and shape in its purest form.
Then, we have artists at the top of their game sharing how they got there. It’s an intriguing mix, including multi-medium artist and British Art Prize ’23 finalist Ruth Swain, abstract acrylic artist Flavia Birsan, oil artist Debbie Urquhart and Francisco Fonseca, whose artwork is influenced by bygone eras of his hometown.
We also look into a rewilding exhibition at the Knepp Estate in West Sussex, which includes many popular artists, such as Artists & Illustrators long time collaborator Jake Spicer, whilst an intriguing show at Tate Modern explains the short lived, yet hugely influential Blue Rider expressionist movement, featuring important pioneers of modern art of the 20th century.
Art giant David Hockney has long been a fan of capturing the joy of swimming pools. We found out how dedicated outdoor swimmers have also turned the lidos of London into much-loved artworks, featuring rippling water, floral swim caps and exciting architecture. This story will make you want to dive in. In the meantime, keep painting and creating – and join in the fun!
INTRODUCING
MIKE ROBERTS
As a freelance il
