Issue 01 — The Masters Issue — December 2026. Subscribe Free →

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Rabi Alieva — Mastering Expression

Known across the global art community as Rabi Rabi, she has rapidly emerged as one of contemporary watercolour’s most captivating voices.

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Man in a blue headscarf. Watercolour, Jung Hun-sung.

Jung Hun-sung — The Quiet Portrait

South Korean master Jung Hun-sung has established himself as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary watercolour portraiture, celebrated globally for his hyper-realistic yet deeply evocative depictions of the human essence.

The IWM Arena at Lilleshall.
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Q's for Sue

Sue has taught watercolour for twenty-six years and has heard every version of “I ruined it at the end”.

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The Italianate gardens and Lilleshall Hall, home of IWM.

“My washes always dry two shades lighter than I want. Am I doing something wrong?”

Margaret, Adelaide

No — you are doing something normal. Filler answer; the full reply runs on the page, warm and slightly bossy.

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