Paint & Draw Issue 9 June 2017

Paint & Draw Issue 9 is a digital magazine in PDF format, with 100 pages of practical art inspiration for watercolour, pastels, pencils, and oils. The issue is available for instant download after purchase, so you can begin exploring the techniques right away.

This edition focuses on core skills such as composition, layering, texture, and painting outdoors. It brings together workshops, interviews, art news, product reviews, and reader galleries for artists at different stages.

Book Overview

Edited by Beren Neale, Paint & Draw Issue 9 features practical workshops from artists including Margaret Merry, Bill Robinson, Jake Spicer, Rebecca de Mendonça, Valérie Pirlot, Roger Dellar, Phil Galloway, and Howard Lyon. The issue also includes an interview with portrait artist David Cobley, a feature on the artistic community in Margate, and regular sections such as Bitesize, Art Class, Artist’s Studio, Your Art, Resources, and reviews.

The magazine is designed for artists who want clear, achievable guidance across traditional and digital painting media.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• A watercolour and garden scene workshop with Margaret Merry on building a strong composition.
• Bill Robinson’s tips for finding joy in painting outdoors.
• Jake Spicer’s approach to building portrait details with layered pencil work.
• Rebecca de Mendonça’s methods for creating texture with pastels and Conté crayons.
• Techniques for painting light in oils with Valérie Pirlot and a London city scene alla prima with Roger Dellar.
• An introduction to digital oil painting in ArtRage with Phil Galloway.
• Howard Lyon’s lesson in emulating 19th-century master techniques.

Why This Book Matters

This issue supports artists who want to improve their craft through focused, real-world exercises. It includes guidance on observation, colour mixing, and working from life, while also looking at historical painting methods. The combination of contemporary workshops and archival references gives readers practical material they can return to again.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. Access is available immediately after purchase. The PDF can be read with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and compatible reading apps.

FAQ

Will I receive a physical copy?
No, this is a digital magazine in PDF format and is delivered by instant download.

How soon can I access the issue?
The file is available immediately after purchase.

Which devices can I use?
The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, and mobile reading apps.

Add Paint & Draw Issue 9 to your digital library and keep practical art techniques close at hand for your next studio session.