February 2024

Artists & Illustrators

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It Is The Season Of Goodwill…
… and one way of creating joy is by sharing our artistic endeavours with one another. For me, there’s nothing more relaxing than a leisurely visit to an art exhibition for inspiration. Take the Barbara Hepworth Museum in West Yorkshire, Wakefield. By
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Introducing
Hillary is an academically trained landscape painter from northeast Massachusetts. She illustrated books for many years before making the transition to landscape painting in 2014. Hillary has an affinity for marshes, seas and skies, and finds endless
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The Diary
Submit your figurative works for The RBA’s Rising Star scholarship to win £5,000 and a month-long scholarship in Rome. Entry is £10. royalsocietyofbritishartists.org.uk RSA Residencies for Scotland provides funding of up to £5,000 for valuable resear
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Sketchbook
Witness a rare spectacle as Frederic, Lord Leighton PRA’s masterpiece, Flaming June, graces the Royal Academy of Arts Collection Gallery. Transported from the Museo de Arte de Ponce in Puerto Rico, this iconic Victorian-era artwork offers a unique gl
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Art Unplugged
Art isn’t just about strokes on a canvas; it’s a territory bursting with tales, secrets and boundless imagination. Brace yourself for an escapade through these five art podcasts, each serving up a dose of artistic anecdotes with a side of whimsy. The
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Exhibitions
This exhibition curated by Hammad Nasar and Anthony Spira delves into the evolution of South Asian miniature art. Witness contemporary artists reinterpreting tradition through installations, sculptures and film. Explore pieces by iconic artists like
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WIN! £1,300 Worth Of Art Materials
Delving into a world of colour and creative possibilities has never been more exciting, and Gamblin – a name synonymous with excellence in oil painting materials – is here to make your artistic journey even more vibrant. Since its inception in 1980,
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We Present…
GAVIN MUNDY, A SHORTLIS OF THE BRITISH Art Prize 2023, has carved a niche for himself in the art world with his intricate and compelling paintings. His artistic roots run deep, with a childhood filled with doodles. “I was always drawing, copying from
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Susan Simonini
SUSAN SIMONINI’S ARTISTIC journey diverges from the traditional narrative of inheriting creativity from a family legacy. While artistry wasn’t a direct heirloom, there was a subtle artistic appreciation passed down from her mother. At the age of eigh
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Kate Birch
FOR AS LONG as I can remember I’ve been making art. That meant spending hours at the kitchen table, as a child, drawing women in beautiful gowns and dogs wearing clothes eating in fancy restaurants. And because I was encouraged and praised, I nurture
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Kate’s Tips On Becoming A Full-time Artist
One of the greatest gifts you can give yourself as an artist is the freedom to try and fail. Sometimes our own desire to make perfect things the first time stops us from creating, but it’s through our mistakes that we really grow. Making art can be a
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Hillary Scott
HILLARY SCOTT’S ART, IGNITED BY childhood tales and guided by Old Masters, echoes her deep-rooted connection to nature’s tranquility. Childhood exposure to Van Allsburg’s tales and Edward Hopper’s mastery kindled her fascination with landscapes. Natu
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Paul Evans
Born and brought up in Sussex, Paul Evans did a foundation year at Eastbourne College of Art and Design, followed by a course in children’s book illustration and printmaking. He is now one of Britain’s most successful landscape artists and works in a
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Art Life Old, New And Alive. A Dedication
ARRESTING PORTRAITS AND BRIGHT, candy-hued sculptures next to nudes in nature or dystopian tales of conflict, emerging talent alongside established geniuses: welcome to Gallery One at The Hepworth Wakefield. This beautiful space, which overlooks the
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Art House
IN THE UK, THERE IS NO SHORTAGE OF HISTORIC, stately homes brimming with all sorts of treasures which give us clues about those who resided there centuries ago – from the charmed lives of the landed gentry to the downstairs staff who served them. But
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Toby Michael
As a painter, I have always painted people, in a portrait and narrative context. I have a deep interest in the humanities and the social sciences and find that I am best able to understand and communicate this visually. To operate in the world, you m
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The Winners
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH Our annual British Art Prize, in association with Adobe this year, was designed to provide artists of all ages and abilities with a platform to gain valuable exposure and recognition for their work. A prize fund worth over £10,000
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Lucy Pass
From a young age, art was my thing and there was never a doubt that I wanted to have some creative aspect to my career. When I left school, I had a bash at a degree in fine art, but after a year of feeling a bit lost and unfulfilled, I decided it was
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Ange Bell
Spencer & Co. embodies the direction of my current work; the imagery, narrative, techniques and experimentation are all represented within this piece. I aim to create art that offers something more than a straightforward representation but is concern
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Highly Commended
My friend’s gymnast daughter had been asked for a ‘weekly weigh-in’ by her coach. This started a group of us sharing a cascade of discussions and memories – some funny, some brought on tears, but they all included weird evaluations of our bodies from
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Portrait In Oils
THIS IS THE BEGINNING OF A SERIES which will showcase how I approach portraits with different media and differing techniques. In this first one, I will be showing how I paint a portrait in oil, using only four colours, and I’ll be using the inside-ou
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Sea Clown
AS A WILDLIFE ARTIST, my affinity lies in depicting animals, with a particular passion for birds. It’s not merely about painting a visually appealing bird; rather, it involves delving into its intricacies; understanding its habitat, behaviour, extinc
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Coffee Club
I WAS READING ABOUT MATISSE recently and he talks a great deal about constantly changing his paintings as he worked on them, sometimes completely repainting the composition. This radical process of changing a painting, as you pursue it is an interest
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Vineyard Visions
I HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF GROWING UP in beautiful South Africa, and some of my most precious memories are of our ten years living in Cape Town. This lovely city – spectacular in its own right – is a mere 45-minute drive away from some of the world’s mos
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You Tell Us
Art is my escape, something that I can always count on, especially as a person suffering with anxiety. It has always been so important for me to be able to sit and create art to lessen my stress and feel grounded. My goal is for my bold artwork and s
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Picture This
This painting depicts my dog Finnfin, a rescue with a painful past. His enduring sorrow and resilience inspire me deeply. As an animal lover, my art centres on capturing their unique personalities and emotions. I prioritise conveying their feelings t

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