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

Sketchbook • TIPS • ADVICE • EXHIBITIONS • NEWS • REVIEWS

THE DIARY • Open calls, prizes and artist opportunities

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

WIN! • £1000 worth of expert pen sets

We present… KAREN DAVIES • This artist’s journey, from Africa to military life, reflects creativity, experimentation and resilience

Lucy Pass • The British Art Prize 2023 winner reveals the layers of emotion and creativity behind her winning piece, as told to Ramsha Vistro

HOW I MAKE IT WORK Emma Shipley • This graphic artist shares how she turned her passion for art into a successful luxury label creating homeware and accessories

Riad aka The Gorilla Brigade • This Canadian artist challenges norms and embraces diversity through vibrant, dynamic pieces, finds Sara Mumtaz

Pip McGarry • This artist’s multifaceted career spans TV, safaris, exhibitions and philanthropy, leaving an indelible mark on wildlife conservation, finds Sarah Edghill

Going for gold • Ahead of Paris 2024, Official Team GB Artist BEN MOSLEY talks to Rebecca Bradbury about his signature style, painting athletes and going to the Olympics

The art of sport • Discover how other artists are getting involved in this summer’s Olympics

Voyage of discovery • An exhibition to celebrate the Paris Olympics reminds one of France’s reputation as a hotbed for culture. A river cruise along the Seine means you can see this, and a whole lot more, in just eight days, finds Niki Browes

The Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition • The world-famous event attracts entries from the great and the good as well as lesser-known artists. Adrian Mourby speaks to six of those whose work will go on display for the first time at this year’s display

The Brıtısh ART Prıze 2024 • Artists & Illustrators is delighted to be back with The British Art Prize 2024. Enter today for the chance to win some fabulous prizes, have your work exhibited at a major London gallery and be featured in this magazine

From Copacabana to Cornwall • A retrospective of Brazilian painter BEATRIZ MILHAZES’ 40-year career is anchored in her love for coastal spaces from Copacabana to Cornwall.

Three is the magic number • In a bid to keep their creative needs met, KATHRYN BOYT, CHARLOTTE DURANCE, and NAOMI TIPPING started the Three Materials Challenge, which calls artists to create using just three materials in no more than 30 minutes. Here, they invite you to get involved in the next round

STEP-BY-STEP studio • In this insightful How-To section, professional artists from The British Art Club show you how they perfected their painting techniques. Here, charcoal and graphite artist HILLARY EMETUCHE shares how he approaches his practice

Shape of you • TOM SHEPHERD creates an expressive watercolour portrait by highlighting the importance of shapes and light rather than the finer details

Cliff hanger • Renowned for her large watercolour seascapes, CATHY VEALE takes inspiration from the Dorset...