Leisure Painter: December 2015

Leisure Painter December 2015 is a 76-page special issue packed with step-by-step art projects, practical guidance, and seasonal inspiration for painters at every level. This digital edition brings the magazine to your screen as a PDF, ready for instant download after purchase.

Inside, Steve Strode concludes his year-long colour series, with advice on building good working practices and developing skills through daily drawing, sketchbooks, and personal projects. Other features cover light and shade on glass, painting with acrylics, moving from watercolour to oils, and drawing animals in coloured pencil.

Book Overview

Leisure Painter is a UK art magazine published every four weeks by The Artists’ Publishing Company Limited. The December 2015 issue includes step-by-step demonstrations, practical features, letters, exhibition listings, book and DVD reviews, and an index of the year’s articles.

This issue features contributions from Steve Strode, Sue Sareen, Linda Birch, Martin Kinnear, Paul Hopkinson, Elena Parashko, Trudy Friend, Tony Paul, Vic Bearcroft, Tim Fisher, and Jessica Palmer.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Step-by-step watercolour portrait of a British bird with Paul Hopkinson
• Coloured pencil demonstration on an autumn theme by Elena Parashko
• Advice on acrylics and working practice from Steve Strode
• Techniques for capturing light on glass and opaque objects with Sue Sareen
• Drawing cat features with Vic Bearcroft
• Pen and wash local waterways with Tim Fisher
• Introduction to papercutting with Jessica Palmer

Why This Book Matters

This issue continues Leisure Painter’s long-running support for amateur artists, combining practical step-by-step projects with series designed to build confidence. It also marks the end of a year-long colour series and includes calls for entries for the 2016 Open Art Competition, making it a useful archive for painters interested in traditional and contemporary techniques.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so no physical item will be shipped. After purchase, you can access the PDF on a range of devices, including tablets, desktop computers, and mobile phones.

The file is compatible with Kindle apps and common PDF reading applications. You can read it on screen at whatever size suits you.

FAQ

How soon will I receive the magazine? Access is available immediately after purchase as an instant digital download.

Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This is a digital edition, and no printed magazine will be sent.

Which devices can I use? The PDF can be opened on tablets, desktops, mobiles, and reading apps that support PDF files.

Add this special December 2015 issue to your collection and enjoy a month of practical painting projects designed to improve your skills.