64 PROFILE: MILLIE MAROTTA
How this best-selling illustrator creates
‘calming art’ for books.
66 OIL ESSENTIALS
A shopping list for those first brush strokes.
68 NEIL PINKETT
Apply oils with a palette knife to create an
atmospheric harbour scene.
74 OIL & ACRYLIC TECHNIQUES
A selection of methods to bring realism,
dimension and texture to your paintings.
76 JAMES SULKOWSKI
Build up a still life of hydrangeas with careful
manipulation of oils and colour.
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80 SKETCHBOOK STUDIES
A first attempt at animal portraiture in oils.81 PROFILE: EMMA TAYLOR & JANE RILEY
Two self-taught artists share their
experiences and advice.85 THE BASICS: CHOOSING BRUSHES
The pros and cons of various brush types.86 DIGITAL ESSENTIALS
Recommended art apps for your device.88 PETER PARR
Painting and sketching with an iPad.90 SAL MEDDINGS
Use pen, ink and Photoshop to draw and
colour a delicate dragonfly.93 BECKY BETTESWORTH
Draw a seaside scene, then build up the
image with colourful digital layers.98 OBSERVATIONS FROM AN ART SCHOOL
Relish the opportunity to learn from others,
says Henry Garfit of Newlyn School Of Art.Digital techniques
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