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Start Art 5 3 Welcome from the publisher I t is with great pleasure that we introduce issue 5 of Start Art , eagerly awaited by readers of our first four issues, to which the feedback has been overwhelming. We are heartened to learn how helpful you have found the publication for getting you started in drawing and painting in all media. Those of you who already have the first issues will be well on your way to becoming confident and proficient amateur painters, and committed participants in a lifelong hobby that is both absorbing, and fun! A warm welcome, too, to those of you for whom Start Art 5 is your first step into the world of drawing and painting – our aim is to guide and inspire you, and to simplify the practise to make drawing and painting accessible, and to enable you to produce work that will be admired by your family and friends. Throughout these pages you will find lots of help, advice and guidance by especially selected top tutors from around the world, all of whom are experienced in teaching complete beginners. We encourage readers to use Start Art as you might do a cookery recipe book, by gathering together the materials listed at the start of each feature, then practising the various techniques and exercises suggested, before following the step-by-step demonstrations, and taking note of the useful explanations and tips throughout. Complete beginners are invited to work through the publication in the logical sequence of the features as they appear: practise the drawing exercises first to establish your confidence, then try some easy painting techniques, before working through the various demonstrations right up to the final, complete compositions in acrylics at the end of the issue. By the time you have completed the last demonstration you will have learnt that, with a little thoughtful help, advice and encouragement from the right tutors, everyone can learn to draw and paint! Enjoy! Sally Bulgin RT START Home Study Courses • Study in the comfort and convenience of your own home • All ages/all stages - learn at your own speed • London Art College Diploma and Certificate courses • Flexible timetable - excellent tutors Courses Include: • Botanical Painting • History of Art • Illustrating Children’s Books •Watercolour • Photography • Pet Portraits • Chinese Brush Painting For a full list of our courses, please visit our website www.LondonArtCollege.co.uk To request a brochure please call: 0800 328 0465 or write to London Art College, PO Box 719, Lancaster, LA1 2WT. ESTABLISHED 1931 DISTANCE LEARNING