Like many artists, I often develop designs for paintings from photographic reference, despite its still being thought of by many as cheating. They argue that it is only by working directly from the su

Like many artists, I often develop designs for paintings from photographic reference, despite its still being thought of by many as cheating. They argue that it is only by working directly from the su

When painting from a reference photo, it’s fair to say that composition is already there for you. But when we paint in the great outdoors, it suddenly becomes very difficult. You have a wide periphera

Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them

Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them

If you’re planning to enter our Urban Life round, which launches next week, take these tips from four of last year’s top ten photographers