Humpback whales were hunted to the brink of extinction in the 1970’s. However, in 2022 they were removed from Australia's threatened-species list. This large perennial wall drawing by Miriam Innes is a celebration of conservation, survival and safe guarding their future.
“Working with Nitram Bloc de Saule, Maxi, & Demi Bâtons is ideal for working on such large scale drawings. The versatility of the Nitram charcoal offers a wide range of application techniques. The shape and width of Nitram large format charcoal provides continuous coverage without compromising on tonal differentiation. Its durability and strength can withstand breakage and excessive shedding while working directly onto the surface of the wall."
~ Miriam Innes
Miriam Innes is best known for her large, dynamic, charcoal drawings. Her work explores the natural material of charcoal and its relationship together with, and in man-made environments. As an Irish artist, who resides in Australia, Innes relates to charcoal, her primary medium and draws parallels to it with the black bog oak found in the area where she grew up. As a child she drew pictures with it; her experience of drawing with charcoal is a reminder of her origins, connection to the land and a representation of her humble upbringing.
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“Back from the Brink”, 2022, by Miriam Innes on display at the Oceans by Meriton
To watch a hyperlapse of the final stages of this Miriam Innes drawing, visit nitramcharcoal.com/miriam-innes or scan the QR code
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PICTURE THIS Sky Portrait Artist semi-finalist Fatima Pantoja on her self-portrait
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HOW I PAINT Figurative artist James Hague on why he always comes back to painting
DIGITAL ART Kate Segal on how she incorporates art into her work as a clinical psychologist
THE BIG INTERVIEW Still life artist Lucy Mckie on her journey into art from observation
THE BRITISH ART PRIZE Vote for The People’s Choice Award
EXHIBITION A major look back at Cezanne’s work at Tate Modern
RETROSPECTIVE See beyond Lucian Freud’s fame and infamy
ART HISTORY Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis: short life, huge legacy
Techniques
IN DEPTH Jake Spicer explores a warm and cool palette in the third of his five-part series
MASTERCLASS Lucy Stopford shows you how to create a portrait in an hour and a half
STEP BY STEP Portrait painting using Rembrandt’s techniques by Brigid Marlin
GUEST EXPERT Cass Art’s Laura Slinn on creating characters with personality
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… to our longest-reigning monarch, the Queen, the world witnessed a once in a lifetime moment in history whilst her passing may leave the country feeling in a state of ux. Which is why art from the past and present helps to keep us grounded at timesof uncertainty. Art is ageless because it connects people of di erent generations, ages and ethnicities. Whether it was created 200 years ago or yesterday, it has a creative, spiritual sense to it that can have a positive, lasting impact on anyone, irrespective of their age.
Take cover artist Lucy McKie. She tells us, “I love walking around art galleries and seeing how painters in the past have captured the very essence of their sitters. It’s such a powerful link with history.” American artist Brigid Marlin encourages you to adapt the techniques of the Old Master Rembrandt into your new artwork, whilst portrait painter Luca Indraccolo remembers being a small boy and marvelling at his rstCaravaggio.
We cover a retrospective of the rst major exhibition of Lucian Freud’s work in 10 years, which brings together paintings from more than seven decades whilst we also look at the work of Cezanne, often cited as “the father of modern art.” Then, we introduce you to the work of Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis, the Lithuanian artist and composer and one of the country’s most loved and famous historical gures.
Elsewhere, contemporary abstract artist Kate Segal tells us how she integrates her art into her career as a clinical psychologist to help people – further testimony to the healing power of art.
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New Yorker Kate is a self-taught visual artist, textile designer and illustrator whilst she also has a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Kate’s art incorporates her signature use of uplifting colours and is embedded with themes of nature, spirituality, feminity and the human condition.
Born in Naples, Luca left Italy at the age of 19 to start his advertising career, ending up as a creative director for Saatchi & Saatchi London. Realising that ne art was his true calling, he now lives in Malta. He regularly teaches workshops at the Raw Umber Studios in Stroud.
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Hurvin Anderson’s worldview was shaped by his immersion in two distinct cultures. Steeped in the vivid colours of the Caribbean and contrasted with urban English landscapes, Anderson’s work disrupts the binaries of place. His first major monograph, published this October, retraces the British painter’s entire oeuvre, from his early career Audition paintings to his latest works on Jamaican hotels.
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If you love the magazine’s redesign, you’re going to fall head over heels for the new look Artists & Illustrators website. It’s still one of the biggest resources for artists on the internet, but a fresh new feel makes our how to guides, competitions and interviews even more enjoyable to read. artistsandillustrators.co.uk
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…a new immersive installation by Korean-Canadian artist Zadie Xa. Her largest solo exhibition in London to date features fabric walls, paintings and sculptures alongside light and sound elements. The work will explore folklore and the ‘trickster’ archetype, paying particular attention to the ways in which it relates to our current political climate. The display reflects the artist’s continued exploration of hybrid and diasporic identities and a desire to give a platform to the lost narratives of those who are disjointed from their cultural communities. Zadie Xa: House Gods, Animal Guides and Five Ways 2 Forgiveness runs until May 2023 at Whitechapel Gallery, London E1 7QX. whitechapelgallery.org
Discover how to create botanical prints at Gallery45. Studio artist Diana Fitzpatrick will help you master the printing techniques and encourage you to experiment with different methods, papers and inks. The workshop starts at 10.30 am on 8th October 2022 and is suitable for beginners. It costs £50 and includes all materials and lunch. feltongallery45.co.uk
Take your urban sketching skills to the next level with watercolour. Bestselling author and artist Phil Dean (@shoreditchsketcher) provides a step-by-step guide to creating beautiful urban artworks. Get started with the very basics of depicting cityscapes with a pencil or pen, including tips on perspective, measuring, and mark-making. Then, move straight onto the core watercolour techniques you will need to introduce stunning colour and tone to your sketches. With easy-to-follow exercises on everything from negative space to line and wash, this is an essential guide to elevate your urban art. 10 November, 2022. Ilex Press, £16.99
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Sir John Soane’s Museum invites creatives for the Artist at Soane residency. You'll get an honorarium of £1,500 to cover materials and expenses. artistatsoane.artopps. co.uk
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Enter the NordArt annual exhibition of visual arts in Büdelsdorf, Germany, to win €10,000. Three Public Choice Awards will also be awarded €1,000 each. Free to enter. nordart.de
10 NOVEMBER
Win up to €3,000 by submitting your illustrations for the 18th Tapirulan’s Illustrators Contest, with the theme ‘tilt’. Entry costs €15. illustratorscontest. tapirulan.it
30 NOVEMBER 2022
Open to artists aged 16-25, The Young Botanical Artist
Competition invites artists to submit 2D botanical artworks. shirleysherwood.com/ YoungBotanicalArtist ▸
As we begin to move past the chaos of the last few years, ensuring we find tranquility within our homes has never been so important. The new ‘Slow Living’ trend has become increasingly popular on social media as it urges us to wave goodbye to fast-paced lifestyles and find inner calm with décor inspired to bring relaxation. Infused with nature and calming illustrations, Scandinavian brand Desenio’s prints will ensure homes incorporate this look into living spaces. desenio.co.uk
Coinciding with the 100th anniversary of Lucian Freud’s birth, the Garden Museum will present an exhibition that delves into Freud’s relationship with plants and gardens for the first time. The show will display Freud’s ability to capture the elusive essence of plants in original ways, often acting as Freud’s subjects during times of stylistic change. Bringing together paintings and etchings, as well as drawings from Freud’s childhood, the exhibition will demonstrate the ways in which Freud granted his plants the same gravitas as his human subjects. Freud’s plants often connected his life history to the people he loved, embodied personal childhood memories, and helped him negotiate his identity and heritage. Visit the Garden Museum in London SE1 7LB between 14 October 2022 and 5 March 2023. gardenmuseum.org.uk
…the extraordinary new illustrated collection from Edward BrookeHitching. The Madman’s Gallery: The Strangest Paintings, Sculptures and Other Curiosities From the History of Art draws on a depth of research and images to form a book that surprises at every turn, celebrating the endless power and creativity of human imagination. From the bestselling author of The Phantom Atlas and writer on the BBC Series QI, comes a unique display gathering more than a hundred magnificent works, each chosen for their beauty, weirdness and captivating story. 13 October 2022, Simon & Schuster, £30.00
The first European solo exhibition by Haiti-born painter Andy Robert is challenging a static understanding of history. Through perspective and scale, the artist experiments with colour, line and grids, arriving at a mosaic-like approach. Michael Werner Gallery, 22 Upper Brook Street, London W1K 7PZ. michaelwerner.com
15th October 2022 – 29th January 2023
15th October 2022 – 16th April 2023
From Eric Ravilious, Edward Bawden and Paul Nash to Elisabeth Frink, David Hockney and Lucian Freud, some of the biggest names in British art are coming together in a vibrant, wide-ranging exhibition that explores
the history of British art of the 20th and 21st centuries. Visitors will find various sculptures, paintings and works on paper by some of the bestknown and well-loved names from the UK’s art scene.
The Higgins Bedford, Castle Lane, Bedford MK40 3XD thehigginsbedford.org.uk
A decade of Indian artist Reena Saini Kallat’s work will be showcased this autumn with several new pieces. Kallat has a particular interest in how political and social borders can act as divisions. Her work distils the global and local through various mediums .
Compton Verney, Warwickshire CV35 9HZ comptonverney.org.uk
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