Leisure Painter August 2020

Leisure Painter August 2020 is the latest issue of the UK’s best-selling learn-to-paint magazine. This digital edition is available as an instant PDF download for painters who want practical guidance at home.

Inside, you’ll find step-by-step demonstrations in watercolour, acrylics, oils, pastel and mixed media, plus news, reviews and reader art from the PaintersOnline community.

Book Overview

Published by Warners Group Publications, Leisure Painter August 2020 brings together expert contributors and teachers in a 74-page issue. The cover feature begins a seven-part beginner’s guide to painting portraits in watercolour, while other articles cover painting trees, working from digital photos, line and wash techniques, watersoluble markers, and acrylic mediums.

This magazine is designed for amateur and less-experienced painters who want to improve their skills and enjoy creative time at home.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• A true likeness: the first part of a beginner’s guide to painting watercolour portraits with Liz Chaderton.
• Focus on trees: practical brushstroke advice for painting trees in the landscape with DJ.
• A painting project in two parts, including a stormy coastal scene at Seaton and a sunny Mediterranean view.
• An introduction to acrylic mediums with Jackie Garner, including a textured flower and grass painting.
• Digital beginnings: how to take and process a digital photograph to paint a garden bird with Chris Pendleton.
• Drawing with colour: watersoluble sticks and markers with Linda Birch.
• A beginner’s guide to pastel pencils, plus sketching, line and wash, and seasonal watercolour studies.

Why This Book Matters

Leisure Painter has supported amateur artists for decades, offering realistic projects that build confidence and skill. The August 2020 issue reflects a moment when painting at home became especially important, with practical features on using reference photos and digital tools.

Each demonstration is written by practicing artists, making it a reliable companion for anyone learning to paint.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. After purchase, you can access the PDF on compatible Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, and mobile devices. The file works with standard reading apps that support PDF.

FAQ

How do I get access after purchase? Your PDF is available for download immediately after the purchase is complete.

Will I receive a physical copy? No. This is a digital magazine edition and no printed copy will be sent.

What devices can I use? The PDF can be opened on tablets, computers, smartphones, and any PDF-compatible reading app.

Enjoy this issue of Leisure Painter and find fresh ideas for your next painting.