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THIS LITTLE DUCKLING BRINGS TOGETHER EVERYTHING I love about coloured pencil work: colour theory, limited-palette studies, texture, and of course, animals. As a pet portrait artist, I am naturally dra

AT THE HEART OF MY OWN PRACTICE lies observation and my wish to capture atmosphere of the place, wherever that may be. To achieve this, I like to work en plein air observing the new scenes and alla pr

Ever fancied learning to draw but don’t know where to start? Artist Sam Marshall’s fabulous new book is filled with simple tips to get you inspired

WITH TYPICAL UNDERSTATEMENT, and an admirable sense of humour, Lizzie Coles describes her background as “a little more eclectic” than she’d planned. Having loved drawing since she was a child, she was

Michaelina Wautier is one of the most compelling rediscoveries in Baroque painting. Working in 17th-century Brussels, she tackled subjects usually reserved for men, producing still lifes, portraits an