Published in association with Leisure Painter magazine and featuring the work of many well-known artists, this book contains numerous practical painting projects in a range of media. The Leisure Painter magazine has a committed readership and the monthly painting project is one of its most popular articles. This book brings together a varied selection of these projects, providing a source of painting ideas for amateur artists. The coverage of subjects in the book is diverse: from landscapes and seascapes to still life, interiors and people. All the main painting media are represented - watercolour, pastels, oils and acrylics - aiming to ensure variety and interest. In addition, the book features a wide range of different styles of painting by many well-known artists, including some HarperCollins authors such as Alwyn Crawshaw, Linda Birch, Ron Ranson, Ann Blockley and Wendy Jelbert.