Whether you’re an art novice with a passion for painting, or an experienced artist looking for some fresh insight, you’ll find plenty to get excited about – and there are also lots of techniques to learn from, too.

We really hope that this Paint & Draw collection gives you the inspiration and information to create your best art yet. We’ve picked some of the most popular and detailed workshops from the first five issues of Paint & Draw, ranging from tips and techniques in watercolour, acrylics, oils and pastels. But there’s no need to feel limited by the media of the workshops. Of course, some tips on applying oils may not be applicable to watercolour, but so much of the information in the following workshops can be used, adapted, and interpretated – whatever it takes for you to start creating art that is truly and uniquely yours!

We also have some great video footage of many of our featured workshops with the artists themselves showing you how they work – head over to page 146 to find out more. These can be followed, or simply be played in the background while you dig into the workshops. Whatever way you go about it, the main aim is to have fun and get creative. Good luck, and we hope you enjoy!