Here comes the sun

In my opinion, British summers are rather fantastic, especially when spent in a garden. Even if you’re not naturally green-fingered, being a painter gives you a wonderful opportunity to enjoy and enga

1 Start by putting in the main facial features. Using Dark Sepia and Van Dyck Brown, add outlines for the eyes, nose and mouth (define the pupils and nostrils as well) and once you’re happy, add a sec

Step 1 See last month’s issue for a detailed look at how to draw this scene. Use either pencil first, or go straight in with a permanent ink pen. Step 2 THE BUTTERCUPS 1 Prepare pools of: • A dilute t

Extremes in dark and light are effective tools in creating punchy focal points. I have painted lots of sunny, acrylic street scenes – mainly backlit – and really enjoyed dabbing in the sparkly highlig

If you can’t paint your garden walls or fence, you can still add interest by using outdoor textiles to inject some colour and pattern. Dig out tester pots or leftover paint to jazz up plain planters.

Follow along as Eliza Ivanova explains her process for colouring artwork digitally without losing that innate sketchbook charm