Features:

• Discover the joys of a painting holiday with Peter Brown as seven go painting in Havana
• Susie Hodge talks to Jeremy Gardiner about how he creates his abstract compositions in acrylic
• Charles Williams muses on why we make paintings

Practical painting and drawing:

• Lucy Willis shares tips for reimagining your photographs into successful watercolour paintings
• Follow advice from Yael Maimon on how to position elements within the composition using the rule of thirds
• Paul Talbot-Greaves shows how to paint an apple in three simple steps
• Discover successful colour mixing with oils and follow a still life demonstration from Sarah Spackman
• Paint atmospheric landscapes in gouache with Kevin Scully
• Ian Sidaway works from his on-site reference material of the Lake District to make four watercolour paintings
• Don't let grey days dampen your enthusiasm for plein-air painting - encouragement from Geoff Hunt
• Martin Kinnear concludes his series on discovering a new style as he prepares for an exhibition
• Discover cold wax and water-soluble oils for luminosity and texture in your paintings with Camilla Clark
• Discover the value of monochrome painting with Paul Riley
• Follow advice from Julie Collins on using tube and mixed greens in your watercolour painting
• Paint a coastal scene in the style of Lamorna Birch with Glyn Macey
• Be inspired by winners of this year's The Artist Open Competition

Plus:

• Your views
• The Art World
• Exhibitions
• Opportunities
• Books
• PaintersOnline Editor's Choice Award

All this and more in the October issue of The Artist, out on September 7 - click here to purchase your copy.