Develop your drawing and painting skills with this month’s selection of books

I often see raised eyebrows when I mention that I love using soft pastels in my sketchbook. Watercolours are a popular choice, being portable and easy to use, but pastels and pastel pencils feel more

I love to take a sketchbook with me when I’m out in the countryside. I can make detailed drawings, quick watercolour sketches, or add just a few brief marks with a pencil or pen to remind me of the sc

Online galleries have transformed how we discover and collect pieces – these platforms offer a curated selection that’s just a click away

Until 21 July 2025 A solo exhibition by Sarah Jane Moon, a New Zealand-born British painter known for bold portraits that explore identity, gender and connection to place. Working primarily in oil, Sa

SOMETIMES THE INSPIRATION FOR YOUR NEXT PAINTING can be right in front of you – literally. Trying to find the correct subject with great lighting and composition is quite an art: a lot of images won’t

PAINTING NOSTALGIA Artist Polly Mabel Nicolaou creates ...