The boldness of charcoal

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

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

Drawings that take minutes or even seconds to accomplish can give any artist invaluable practice. Quick execution, or gesture sketching, is a great way of developing our drawing skills. It takes pract

Drawings that take minutes or even seconds to accomplish can give any artist invaluable practice. Quick execution, or gesture sketching, is a great way of developing our drawing skills. It takes pract

Raku ceramicist Catherine Lucktaylor talks about finding inspiration on the Cornish coast

Question Is there a way to speed up with coloured pencils? Answer If you work solely with coloured pencils, you already know how mindful they can be. You’ve already learned how to layer and blend to b