Masterclass:

Ken Howard explains how London and Venice have become central to his work

In Conversation:

Lachlan Goudie talks to Sally Bulgin about his most recent paintings

Practical painting and drawing:

• Glyn Macey continues his series of 60-minute challenges by painting boats in acrylic. Click here to see reader's versions of Glyn's monthly challenges
• Discover how, when and why you should use glazing and overwashing techniques with Paul Riley
• Robert Dutton begins a new drawing series inspiring you to use black and white media in your work
• Paint winter city scenes in watercolour with Paul Weaver
• Wendy Jacob encourages you to experiment with gouache
• Use watercolour to paint a steam engine with Gerald Green
• Take a look at the design element of painting with Paul Talbot-Greaves as he continues his acrylic series. Click here to see reader's versions of Paul's monthly exercises
• David Wiseman tests the new Abstract Acrylics from Sennelier
• Paint a portrait that captures the vitality of the sitter with Leanne Rutter
• John Owen advises on capturing water in all its moodes in watercolour


• The A-Z of colour - Julie Collins continues with B for bright
• Reinterpret your paintings with wood engraving with John Bryce
• Katherine Tyrrell begins her new series with a look at money-saving tips for purchasing art materials

Plus:

• Free 24-page guide to art courses and holidays for 2016
• Call for entries to our 2016 Open Art Competition
• Art Club of the Year 2016
• Your views
• The Art World
• Exhibitions
• Opportunities

All this and much more in the February issue of The Artist - out on December 31, click here to purchase