Features:

• Masterclass - Andrew Marr reveals his thoughts on abstract art in an extract from his new book
• Winner of the Wildlife Artist of the Year Award, Claire Harkess, talks to Susie Hodge about her passion for painting wildlife in watercolour
• Do it anyway! More motivational tips from Adebanji Alade
• John Roland shares his ideas on how to generate an income from your hobby
• Susie Hodge reviews the exhibition of Cézanne's portraits at the National Portrait Gallery

Practical painting and drawing:

• David Curtis describes how he painted an alla prima contre-jour oil painting of a picturesque corner of his garden
• In the final part of his series, Peter Burgess describes his process for creating a finished painting
• Ian Sidaway explains how he made pen and watercolour sketches of trees in every London postcode
• Understanding and painting structure in the landscape with Graham Webber
• Judi Whitton describes how to use her drawing methods to produce a reference piece
• Understand the proportions and forms of the figure as Adele Wagstaff begins a series on anatomy for the artist
• Penny German shares tips on setting up and lighting a still life composition
• Develop your botanical painting skills as you paint an artichoke in watercolour with Jarnie Godwin
• Z is for zeal in the final part of Julie Collins' A - Z of colour series

Plus:

• Your views
• The Art World
• Exhibitions
• Opportunities
• Books & DVDs
• Retailer directory
• Artbox

All this, plus your 2017 index in the December issue of The Artist, out on November 3 - click here to purchase your copy.