Innehållsförteckning för September 2023 från Artists & Illustrators

…strive to achieve the kind of painting that calls for your attention from across the room and delights the eye up close? In this issue, we show you how to achieve simple and efficient strategies for achieving that kind of powerful composition, whatever your subject, medium or style. Get inspiration from, not one, but two portrait artists, Sarah Jane Moon and Florence Lee, who show you how they create their distinct – and very different – portraiture styles that will surely have the crowds mesmerised. Or do you fancy having a go at still life? Zahrah Azhar shows you how she painted Pakistani honey mangoes, whilst Andrew Talbot demonstrates how he uses his self-invented, lightweight Mahl stick to paint some beautiful peonies. We also scored an exclusive interview with one…

21 AUGUST International open competition, Wales Contemporary wants artwork in any medium apart from photography, digital prints or film. It’s £15 to enter. new.artopps.co.uk 25 AUGUST MUŻA invites artists and curators worldwide to submit immersive experiences for the Malta Biennale 2024. Grants of up to €13,000 available. Free to enter. maltabiennale.art 31 AUGUST The Women United Art Prize, which celebrates female artists, is open to all women-identifying artists worldwide. It’s €8 per entry. womenunitedartmovement.com 3 SEPTEMBER The Robert Walters Group, with Saatchi Gallery, seek artists representative of contemporary Britain. Prize fund totals £17,000 and it’s free to enter. robertwaltersgroup.com…

IN PARTNERSHIP SUPPORTED BY WE’RE EXCITED TO HOST the annual British Art Prize once again this year, sponsored by digital giant Adobe. A significant national art competition, The British Art Prize will provide winning artists of all levels with a broad platform for achieving beneficial exposure and recognition for their artwork. Open to everyone, whether you’re a novice, an up-and-coming artist, or a seasoned painter, all genres, media and methods will be taken into consideration. The British Art Prize provides artists with the possibility to sell their creations to a combined audience of around one million art enthusiasts and collectors, as well as a first-of-its-kind amount of national exposure across four major magazine brands. Additionally, there is an enormous prize fund including cash awards, art gift cards and the opportunity…

ANDY’S MATERIALS Paint A mix of Winsor & Newton artists oil, Michael Harding oil and Old Holland oil Brushes 10mm, 12mm, 15mm flat nylon brushes and 1,2 and 3 round nylon brushes Support 6mm board with x 6 layers of gesso ground, sanded smooth between each layer. Bob Ross odourless thinner I HAVE HAD THE PRIVILEGE of being able to paint full-time all my working life, which will soon be 30 years. Being able to paint in a realistic manner has always given me a thrill and excitement in the studio each day, and it still excites me as objects and people come alive on the canvas with just simple paint and a few brush strokes. I have always painted in oil and had a Mahl stick clasped in my…

MESSAGE OF THE MONTH Kay Ashton Artists and Illustrators has been a constant throughout my creative journey – from day one when it came recommended – and the magazine continues to inspire, nearly 15 years later. The articles and features are incredibly varied, and even though I mostly paint in oils, there is always something new to learn. I find other artists’ processes (regardless of medium) fascinating; there is always a new tip or technique to acquire, and I enjoy reading about their own creative journeys. If they are on social media, I will continue to follow their journey. I have always enjoyed the theoretical side of art and there is plenty of that from colour theory to what brushes to use. Each issue is always informative and entertaining. One…

SARAH JANE MOON Sarah Jane’s love of colour is apparent in her large scale, energetic portraits. They often represent people she admires who are making change across various industries. As a queer artist, she brings a unique approach to portraiture in a bold style. Sarah Jane paints in London, Sussex and New Zealand. ANDREW TALBOT Andrew’s artistic inspiration derives from a range of subjects, including his characterful home interiors, breath-taking flowers and the finest of wines. Don’t miss his 9th solo exhibition at Beckstones Art Gallery in October 2024. TANIA RIVILIS Tania began painting at the age of 27. Since 2019, she has been a permanent exhibitor at Arcadia Contemporary and Bonnard Galerie. In 2022, Tania received the prestigious William Lock Prize at the Royal Portrait Society. This year, she…

from our trusted partner Tripsmiths Departs October 8, 2023 There are only around 35 known paintings credited to Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer, yet his works are among the most recognisable in the world. On this exclusive tour of the Netherlands, you will see Girl with a Pearl Earring, View of Delft and other Vermeer paintings, as well as great works by Rembrandt. In The Hague, The Telegraph art critic Andrew Graham-Dixon will join you for a private out-of-hours viewing at the Mauritshuis. He will also share his vast knowledge of the Dutch Golden Age in a private talk. In Amsterdam, you will enjoy a full-day city tour and a visit the Rijksmuseum, where the Dutch Masters take centre stage. Exclusive to The Telegraph Six days from £1,745pp* What’s included ◆…

SINCE ITS FOUNDATION IN 1982, Adobe’s mission has been to change the world through digital experiences. The enterprise has managed multiple transformations to become one of the world’s leading digital businesses – in all art and creative matters. They are taking lessons learned from transformations in technology over the years and are now making them available to their customers through Experience Cloud. And now, for the drum roll: Firefly is the new family of creative generative AI models coming to Adobe products, focusing initially on image and text effect generation. Experiment, imagine and create an infinite range of images with Firefly, generative AI-powered content creation from Adobe. Firefly gives all creators superpowers to work at the speed of their imaginations. With Firefly, everyone who creates content – regardless of their…

A FLOWER STILL LIFE IS A CLASSIC challenge for any painter. Many great modern artists had recourse to this subject and produced some truly amazing work. It’s surprising that a great painting can be wrought from such banal subject matter. We know that flowers are conventionally beautiful but how do you make them interesting and engaging beyond that? If I think of Bonnard, Suzanne Valadon, Cezanne or Matisse, I think it’s the way they create an essentially abstract painting that uses the flower subject matter as a starting point or a touchstone. Because there is no narrative content to a picture of flowers the artist can use paint to explore them as a purely visual vehicle for expression. That’s exactly what I have tried to do here. Organic forms lend…

Things we love… If you think you know the work of Sir Alfred Munnings (1878-1959), think again. A new exhibition in the freshly redecorated home of Munnings affords a chance to enjoy the remarkable handling of colour and light. This display of specially selected works spans the celebrated artist’s career, from early childhood through to the last few years of his life. On until 22 October 2023 at Castle House, Dedham CO7 6AZ. munningsmuseum.org.uk Don’t miss… Contemporary landscape artist Lucy Kent is excited to be exhibiting her latest body of work, Plains to Coast at Patrick Mavros this September, sponsored by The Luxury Safari Co. This is her first oeuvre inspired by the African landscape, which displays her signature style with a Kenyan twist whilst raising money for two Kenya…

GWEN JOHN: ART AND LIFE IN LONDON AND PARIS 21 October 2023 to 14 April 2024 The Holburne Museum, Bath, is presenting a major exhibition, Gwen John: Art and Life in London and Paris in partnership with Pallant House Gallery, the first retrospective of the artist Gwen John (1876–1939) in 20 years. While the critically acclaimed show at Pallant House chronologically traces Gwen John’s 40-year career, placing her art in relation to the two cities where she chose to live and work, the Holburne show will also focus on the intense intimacy of the artist’s late work. As well as many of Gwen John’s major paintings, the exhibition in Bath will introduce a significant number of her small works on paper, mostly from private collections and rarely seen in public.…

AS EXQUISITELY DEMONSTRATED IN the Tate Modern’s current exhibition Capturing the Moment (on until 28 January 2024 and as featured in the Summer issue of Artists & Illustrators) world-renowned artists including Andy Warhol, David Hockney and Jackson Pollock have, for years, been blurring the lines between painting and photography. London-based visual artist Rosie Emerson takes a similar approach. She works with photography, which is then edited and, upon completion, she decides what size and shape the canvas will be. Working with three different print mediums – currently screen-print, cyanotype and photopolymer etchings – each one requires a different approach and, along with photography, includes print and painting. Rosie’s grandmother was an artist who trained at the Slade School of Art, pre and post second world war. Rosie says knowing her…

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THE BRILLIANT NEW WEBSITE FOR SHOWCASING AND SELLING YOUR ART You asked – we listened and delivered! We are delighted to announce that Portfolio has been upgraded to The British Art Club on a brand-new, brilliant platform and now working better than ever. Your Portfolio membership will continue as before, including the artworks currently listed on your profile. Don’t worry: you won’t need to pay a penny more than you currently do. Simply log in to your Portfolio account and you will be prompted to reset your password the first time you sign in. Then, all that’s left for you to do is enjoy everything the new club has to offer! Once logged in, your improved profile will appear and you can share, showcase and sell your artwork commission free.…