For you to try this month:

Watercolour:

• Watercolourist Sue Sareen shows how to paint glass and opaque subjects
• Follow Paul Hopkinson step-by-step to paint a gorgeous goldfinch in watercolour

Pencil:

• Elena Parashko uses coloured pencils to draw the fruits of autumn
• Careful study of detail will help produce accurate drawings says Trudy Friend, who completes a study of a pheaseant this month
• How to draw the main features of a cat's face, and capture felines in action with Vic Bearcroft

Oil:

• Use water-mixable oils to paint a portrait in three stages with Tony Paul
• Martin Kinnear shows how to transfer your watercolour skills to oil painting

Other media:

• Linda Birch follows the style and techniques of Victorian nocturne painter, John Atkinson Grimshaw, with acrylics
• Use pen & wash techniques to paint waterways, houseboats, locks and life on the river with Tim Fisher
• Discover the simplicity of paper cutting with an introduction from Jessica Palmer

Plus:

• Steve Strode completes his series on colour by discussing how to develop your skills and confidence

And:

• Reader's letters
• Art Club of the Year 2016 competition launches this month
• Things to do this month
• Reviews of the latest practical art books and DVDs
• Art club news, profiles and exhibition listings
• Exhibitions from around the UK
• Paintings from the PaintersOnline gallery
• Call for entries for Leisure Painter's open competition 2016

All this plus a Search Press special offer for all readers in the December issue of Leisure Painter - Out on November 6, click here to purchase