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Tony Underhill on Urban Sketching: Capturing atmosphere, place and everyday moments

Urban sketcher Tony Underhill shares why drawing on location offers something photographs can’t, how to simplify busy…

Inside the artist’s studio: Drawing setup, tips and creative habits with Hannah Lipsey

From organised chaos and mountains of pencils to carefully balanced lighting and endless cups of tea, discover how coloured pencil artist Hannah Lipsey's studio supports long drawing sessions.

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Jean Elliot and Jocelyn Jones share the story behind their initiative Dutch Art Box, which aims to help artists diversify and sell their work on multi-platforms

A guide to pastel painting

Which brand works best, what is the difference between them and should I buy the whole range... Find the answers to this and more with our guide to pastel painting.