Leisure Painter: August 2014

Leisure Painter: August 2014 brings together practical painting projects, step-by-step demonstrations, and seasonal inspiration for artists. This digital issue is available as an instant PDF download, ready to read on your preferred device.

Inside, contributors share approaches to watercolour, acrylic, coloured pencil, and mixed media. The issue also includes a brief history of colour by Tony Paul, exhibition news, book reviews, and reader letters.

Leisure Painter August 2014: Book Overview

This issue of Leisure Painter, edited by Ingrid Lyon and published by The Artists’ Publishing Company Limited, offers a range of projects for painters of all levels. Articles include Tony Underhill’s three-step approach to painting watercolours in 30 minutes, Becky Samuelson’s summer scenes in acrylic, Rosalind Jelbert Ingram’s portrait of a dog in coloured pencil, and Adrienne Parker’s mixed-media work from holiday photographs.

Readers will also find Colin Steed’s painting project on balancing tone and colour, Fiona Peart’s use of masks and stencils, and Gayle Mason’s advice for drawing water in coloured pencil.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Tony Paul traces the history of colour from cave painting to modern pigments.
• Tony Underhill demonstrates how to paint watercolours in 30 minutes.
• Rosalind Jelbert Ingram shares a step-by-step portrait of a dog in coloured pencil.
• Adrienne Parker uses a mixed-media approach to painting from a holiday photograph.
• Kate Bentley shows how to paint a watercolour woodland scene with sponges and masking fluid.
• Colin Steed explains how to balance tone and colour in a village scene.
• Gayle Mason advises on the colours and techniques needed to draw water in coloured pencil.

Why This Book Matters

Leisure Painter has been a practical companion for artists who want clear, achievable tuition. This August 2014 issue responds to readers’ questions about colour mixing and cadmium pigments, highlights the National Gallery’s Making Colour exhibition, and encourages painters to take on summer challenges.

With exhibition listings, art club news and book reviews, the issue also works as a reference for painters who want to stay connected to the wider art community.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download and no physical product will be shipped. Access is available immediately after purchase. The PDF can be opened on desktop computers, tablets, mobile phones, and compatible e-readers such as Kindle apps and PDF reading apps.

FAQ

When will I get my file? Access is granted immediately after purchase and the PDF can be downloaded from your account.

Is a physical magazine shipped? No. This is a digital download only, so no printed magazine will be sent.

Which devices are supported? The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop and mobile devices, and compatible PDF readers.

Add Leisure Painter: August 2014 to your library and enjoy a month of practical painting ideas.