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COVER: Image by Bill Jacklin from Bill Jacklin: New York, Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers, 4. May 2016As I prepared to edit my first issue of Artists & Illustrators,
I had the opportunity to read countless copies from cover to
cover and take inspiration from each one – much like an artist
does when creating a new painting.
When tackling a blank canvas, thoughts of the art you love
and want to create can breed hesitation. But that provenance
can also be a guiding force for your paintbrush. For this issue,
we decided to explore inspiration, what it means to a painter, and the
unexpected places it comes from. On page 18, artist Tony Foster tells us how his
search for watercolour inspiration took him across the globe, setting up his easel
on site to paint subjects like Mount Everest and the Grand Canyon.
Meanwhile, artist Ray Balkwill shares the writings of American painter Robert
Henri, and how his words of artistic motivation helped to shape his own career.
And, as always, we have a whole host of practical projects to make that blank
canvas seem a little less intimidating, including an 11-step watercolour
masterclass and Siân Dudley’s guide to painting an authentic dog portrait.
Whatever your source of inspiration, don’t be afraid to let it find its way into
your artwork.
Katie McCabe, EditorWrite to us!
Is there a special subject
that continues to inspire your
artwork? We want to see the
results. Share your paintings
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IF YOU KNOW WHERE TO LOOK
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