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How to draw and paint cats with Linda Birch

From amusing illustrations and working drawings to a portrait in oil, Linda Birch offers a variety of approaches to drawing and painting cats.

How to paint watercolour trees with Julie Collins

Julie Collins advises on possible colours and colour combinations for trees, both traditional and imaginative, with tips on how to plan and paint them.

How to paint insects in line and wash with Liz Chaderton

Take your first steps in painting with line and wash by painting insects with Liz Chaderton.

How to Make Quick Lively Sketches of Animals with Gary Geraths

Gary Geraths shares advice for painting quick, lively sketches of animals in the January 2018 issue of Leisure Painter

Social Media Crash Course with Mark David Hatwood

Harbour Gallery owner and contributor to The Artist, Mark David Hatwood, has written some great information on using social media fro artists to accompany his articles in the magazine.

Portrait Painting with Juliet Wood

Juliet Wood describes how she tackled a portrait of her grandson and reveals the challenges confronted during the process