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I have always enjoyed painting street scenes and would mimic some of my favourite artists who painted this subject matter. I’d see how they dealt with figures, the play of light, busy traffic or if ev

THIS DRAWING WAS A COMMISSION I did of a tabby that I decided to name “curious cat” because of the look on its face. I really liked the contrast and all the details, such as the fur, that make the dra

You will learn You don’t need much equipment to paint with acrylics How different brush shapes help you to create a varied painting To add vibrancy to your artwork with a carefully chosen limited pale

I AM A COLOURIST PAINTER. With brushes and oil paints, I depict a world that’s more beautiful than it is in reality. My favourite painting subjects, where I can truly let loose with colour, are still

I chose to paint this scene from the Cob Harbour at Lyme Regis because it captures a quiet, reflective moment that’s an alternative to the bustle of the town. We often holiday in Devon, and Lyme Regis

SO MANY TALENTED ARTISTS were put off art at an early age, and Nisha Sehjpal is a prime example; she vividly remembers a high school teacher once telling her she had no business being anywhere near pa