Artists & Illustrators

Artists & Illustrators is the UK’s best-selling magazine for artists and art lovers, providing advice and inspiration every month. Published for almost 25 years, each issue of Artists & Illustrators contains a colourful palette of profiles and features, together with valuable practical ideas, expert technical advice and useful product tests. Whether you favour oils or watercolours, portraits or landscapes, abstract art or botanical illustration, Artists & Illustrators brings a refreshing blend of creativity and advice every four weeks throughout the year.

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Artists & Illustrators

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Exhibitions • THE BEST ART SHOWS TO VISIT FROM THIS MONTH ONWARDS

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We present… SERGHEI STEPANOV • This contemporary artist creates thought-provoking pieces, exploring the chaos found in nature, with a touch of surrealism

Elaine Kaz imierczuk • Oxfordshire-based painter ELAINE KAZIMIERCZUK wants us to cherish our planet’s variety of plants and habitats, especially our disappearing native wildflower meadows as told to Jenny Lunnon

HOW I MAKE IT WORK Phoebe Jane • From childhood doodles to intricate art, this artist’s hand-drawn work resonates worldwide

Danielle Tomlinson • This Leicestershire-based former Olympian creates vibrant pieces, driven by a passion for wildlife conservation, finds Sara Mumtaz

Kate Shooter • This artist captures life’s essence through vibrant hues and abstract forms, inviting viewers into a world of introspection, says Ramsha Vistro

Michelangelo: The Last Decades • Many people aren’t aware that Michelangelo lived until the age of almost 89 and was working until the end, adapting and evolving all the time. Amanda Hodges looks into a new exhibition on his later life

Six lives • Henry VIII is one of history’s most famous monarchs who is best known for his six marriages. His wives and their lives are the subject of much fascination and speculation that continues to this day. A new exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery fans the flame, finds Amanda Hodges

Asian inspiration • A seven-week holiday proved to be a perfect art adventure for award-winning artist LAURA WALL. Here, she explains how she created painting remembrances from her trip

Colour kapow! • Being a finalist in the British Art Prize 2023 gave ROB COWAN the boost to hold his first solo exhibition. Sarah Edghill finds an artist fizzing with energy

STEP-BY-STEP studio • In this insightful How-To section, professional artists show you how they perfected their painting techniques. Here, portrait artist HAYAM EL-SAYED discloses how she approaches her practice

Bay watch • TERENCE CLARKE captures the essence of a French bay in oil and acrylic

Nature’s way • PHIL HOBBS has lived and worked in the English Lake District for over 50 years. Here, he shows you how he painted a local scene in pure watercolour

Blurred lines • Charcoal artist ELÍAS FLORES shows you how to create a portrait with depth and emotion

Petal power • ALYONA CREATES shows you how she painted this beautiful peony using the new compact Derwent watercolour paint pan set

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Picture this • Every month, we ask an artist to tell us about a painting that means a lot to them. This month, we speak to Maryland-based fine artist ALLIE DATTILIO