Artists & Illustrators April 2018

Artists & Illustrators April 2018 is a digital magazine edition for painters, drawers and visual artists. This PDF download is available instantly after purchase.

Published by The Chelsea Magazine Company Ltd. and edited by Sally Hales, the issue centres on painting from life and includes practical guidance for artists at all levels.

Book Overview

Artists & Illustrators April 2018 is the April issue of the London-based art magazine. The issue focuses on painting from life, with contributions from Adele Wagstaff, Aldo Balding, James Otto Allen, Roxana Halls and Sue Spaull. It also includes an interview with Tate curator Elena Crippa about “All Too Human: Bacon, Freud and a Century of Painting Life.”

Sections include studio visits, exhibition listings, letters, practical projects and product recommendations. Readers will find guidance on acrylics, drawing the figure, working in ink, mixed media and watercolour. This digital PDF is 84 pages and is available for instant download after purchase.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• An interview with Tate curator Elena Crippa about “All Too Human: Bacon, Freud and a Century of Painting Life”
• Painting From Life: 12 steps to create a striking likeness from a life model
• Aldo Balding’s top tips for perfect figures
• James Otto Allen answers questions on painting
• Roxana Halls and Sue Spaull on portraiture
• Techniques from painter David Milne, including his “Dazzle and Kick” method
• Advice on ink layering, mixed media, bold watercolour washes and essential acrylics
• April’s best art shows and artistic events, including York Open Studios and the Derwent Art Prize

Why This Book Matters

This issue connects studio practice with art history, from Lucian Freud and Francis Bacon to David Milne. It offers practical guidance for artists who want to improve their painting from observation, while profiling working artists and current exhibitions. The magazine is designed for painters, illustrators and anyone interested in contemporary art practice.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping and no waiting time. After purchase, you can access the file and open it on a computer, tablet, phone, or compatible reading app. It works with Kindle apps for supported devices and with common PDF readers on desktop and mobile platforms.

FAQ

How will I receive the issue?
This is a digital download. Access is available immediately after purchase, and no physical copy will be posted.

Can I read it on different devices?
Yes. The PDF can be opened with appropriate reading apps on Kindle devices, tablets, desktop computers and mobile phones.

Is this the full issue?
Yes. This digital edition contains the 84-page April 2018 issue.

Download Artists & Illustrators April 2018 today and bring fresh ideas into your art practice.

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