Artists & I LL U S T R A T OR S
We’ve got a bit of a focus on illustration for you this month, with exclusive interviews and practical advice on developing your own skills. The artists involved cover everything from gardening to politics, so there should hopefully be something for all tastes. We’re also very pleased to
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feature the legendary Rolf Harris in this issue, too. Since we arranged the interview, we’ve been surprised that his name has provoked a smile in people of all ages. Yet whether you know him best for his 1960s songs or his recent art programmes, the depth of painterly talent on display at his forthcoming retrospective is still pleasantly unexpected.
Steve Pill, Editor C FEATURED
FEATURES 12 ANGELA HARDING
ONTRIBUTOR JANE DWIGHT
A leading expert on Chinese brush painting, Jane studied under the Beijing master Cai Xiaoli. After her article this month, she will teach a
beginner’s guide at the Prince’s School of Traditional Arts in July.
www.janedwight.com
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Join the leading painter-printmaker in her rural home studio 19 ROLF HARRIS Australia’s most entertaining artist prepares for a major retrospective 24 DRAWN TO THE SOUTH WEST How one corner of England became a hotbed of illustration talent 28 THE QUEEN AND I The stories behind fi ve of the best portraits of Queen Elizabeth II 35 ON COMMISSION Illustrating for the National Trust 36 MY STUDIO Anne Kerr’s Pembrokeshire base 38 TEMPTING FETE A quintessentially English project! 41 PAINTBRUSH CHALLENGE Has Martha got what it takes to impress Rosemary & Co’s founder? 46 BIG BREAK With our Artist of the Year winner
PRACTICALS 49 FOR YOUR STUDIO
The best new art product ideas 50 TALKING TECHNIQUES Discover how Ruth Winding brings a golden touch to her paintings 54 FUNNY FACES Advice on creating expressive portraits on a tight deadline 57 ILLUSTRATING IN LAYERS Three unusual techniques to try 61 WINNING WAYS Jeremy Galton’s still life tips 62 MASTERCLASS Hashim Akib paints a bustling city 66 THE ATELIER METHOD A complete portrait demonstration 70 IN THE STYLE Learn the basic skills required to create a Chinese ink painting 74 HOW TO... LOOK AFTER YOUR PAINT BRUSHES Keep your bristles in top condition
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REGULARS 5 PERSPECTIVES
News, events and exhibitions 11 COLUMNIST Introducing our new columnist, Dr Bren Unwin 29 READING ROOM The latest art books reviewed 32 PORTFOLIO Your best still life paintings 60 SUBSCRIPTIONS 76 LETTERS 82 LIFE DRAWING With Andrew James
JUNE 2012 Artists & Illustrators 3
A fantastic Mabef box easel worth £245 – see page 7 for details
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