Artists & Illustrators Magazine

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Please do go out and buy this month’s Artists & Illustrators Magazine as it is a technique special and I have written an article on painting fabrics.
http://www.chelseamagazines.com/Artists-and-Illustrators


I hope you like the article, let me know what you think of it or if you have any questions!


Comments

  1. Making A Mark17 July 2012 at 16:29

    Good for you Sophie - I'll be sure to look out for it. Have they given you a pdf of the article to put on your website? If not you could try asking for one.

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  2. Sophie17 July 2012 at 17:18

    Thanks Katherine! They haven’t but I’ll keep it in mind.

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  3. zz17 July 2012 at 22:24

    Hey, congratulations Sophie, I shall buy that tomorrow !!

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  4. Sophie18 July 2012 at 13:44

    thanks Carole, would love to hear what you think of it!

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  5. zz18 July 2012 at 19:56

    Sophie, its an excellent article !! Your sub-headings are a great help - inspiration - materials - blocking in - and - values. In particular you explain it, with lots of words of encouragement and include plenty of tips along the way.

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  6. Sophie2 August 2012 at 03:01

    Thank you Carole! Really glad you like it.

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