Leisure Painter – November 2023
English | 96 pages | pdf | 301.49 MB
Welcome at Leisure Painter Magazine November 2023 Issue
Buildings are often brought up as subjects that are difficult to draw and paint successfully. Perspective, eye level, angles and vanishing points all make rendering them problematic, even for the more experienced painters, and that’s why I’m delighted that David Webb’s urban scene begins the feature section of this month’s issue. He also demonstrates how to simplify what appears to be a complicated array of colours and shapes, and offers solutions to help bring a sense of substance and form, while never losing sight of the reason why he painted the scene in the first place; not as an accurate representation but an artistic response. ‘I am not attempting to create an architecturally perfect rendition of the scene,’ he says. ‘It’s a loose watercolour painting and, if I were to use a ruler to make the lines, the result would be quite boring…. Instead, I concentrate on the bigger shapes, which are more important to me than depicting every detail.’
Cover artist, Kerry Bennett also uses a lively watercolour style, brushes and sponges, and vibrant colours to demonstrate how to paint a silver birch wood in autumn. The detail is all in the wonderfully textured and nuanced trunks, while the background and foliage is a glorious fusion of colour.
More seasonal colour mixing alongside back-to-basics techniques can also be found in Colin Steed’s beginner’s landscape demonstration this month.
For many, learning to draw and paint is all about loosening up, having fun and experimenting, and for those who want to try a different style or medium, look no further than the inspiration behind Paul Minter’s article this month – the work of the Parisian artist, Edouard Cortès (1882–1969) – or put your drawing skills to new uses by following the advice of Susan Poole on simple linocut printing at home. As always, there’s an array of demonstrations, exercises and practical advice to follow, whether you’re honing your skills or trying something different!
INGRID LYON Editor
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