Leisure Painter August 2013

Leisure Painter August 2013 is a digital edition of the UK’s best-selling learn-to-paint magazine. This issue offers a wide range of step-by-step painting projects and practical advice for artists of all levels. Download the PDF instantly and start exploring the tutorials right away.

Inside, readers will find demonstrations in watercolour, acrylic, pastel, ink and wash, egg tempera, and mixed media. The issue also includes interviews, letters, exhibition news, book reviews, and features designed to build confidence at the easel.

Book Overview

This August 2013 issue is Volume 47, Issue 511 of Leisure Painter. Featured artist Ruth Stage discusses her egg tempera paintings on gesso boards, and regular contributors share techniques for landscapes, gardens, portraits, skies, and animal studies.

Whether you are new to painting or have years of experience, the magazine aims to encourage experimentation while also focusing on careful observation and good drawing.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Step-by-step watercolour skies using wet-in-wet techniques with Dave Pilgram.
• A two-part portrait tutorial by Lucy Swinburne, starting with drawing a child’s portrait from a photograph.
• Tony Paul’s guide to using a minimal palette for landscape colour mixing.
• Steve Strode’s five-step plan for successful outdoor painting with acrylics.
• Tim Fisher’s advice on pastel paper surfaces and how to create your own.
• Wendy Jelbert’s creative use of household materials for lively summer landscapes.
• Experiments with gouache on coloured supports and a look at Caran d’Ache Museum Aquarelle water-soluble pencils.

Why This Book Matters

Leisure Painter has long been a practical companion for amateur painters. This issue supports readers in trying new materials, learning from experienced artists, and developing a regular painting practice.

It also reflects the wider art community through exhibition news, letters, product reviews, and profiles of contemporary painters.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This digital download is delivered as a PDF and can be read on a variety of devices, including compatible Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, smartphones, and other PDF reading applications.

There is no physical shipping. Access is available immediately after purchase.

FAQ

How do I get access after purchase? Your PDF will be available for instant download after checkout.

Will I receive a physical magazine? No, this is a digital edition. No physical copy will be shipped.

Which devices can I use? The PDF works with most PDF readers, including Kindle apps, tablets, desktop and mobile devices.

Add Leisure Painter August 2013 to your library and enjoy a month of painting guidance and inspiration.