Author Zone
This year we have some fantastic demonstrations from a selection of artists and Search Press and authors. Be sure to follow the links below to discover more! Don't forget, for the duration of the virtual festival, from 7th-20th July you can get 30% off and FREE UK P&P* on all products on the Search Press website using the code ART30
Meet the authors
Adebanji Alade - Oil Painting and Sketching
BBC The One Show's regular, Adebanji Alade is the President of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters. If you are feeling inspired by Adebanji's art, remember to pick up copies of his books using the ART30 code for 30% off and free UK P&P on your order!*
Hashim Akib - Acrylics
Search Press author, and internationally-renowed author, Hashim Akib, showcases his techniques in a fantastic demonstration. Follow the link to watch Hashim painting a coastal scene of Brixham in Devon in acrylics! Remember to use the ART30 code for 30% off and free UK P&P on your order of his books!*
Jo Allsopp - Watercolour and Mixed Media
Jo Allsopp is known for her popular workshops and loose painting style. Tune in to the website at 1pm on Monday 7th July to watch the premiere of Jo's demonstration of a Loose Poppy! Pick up Jo's Loose and Lively Animals book and use ART30 code for 30% off and free UK P&P on your order!*
David Bellamy - Watercolour
David Bellamy is a master of the landscape painting. Learn about his travels and discover how it has impacted his artwork. With a selection of books available from Search Press, start your David Bellamy collection today and use ART30 code for 30% off and free UK P&P on your order!*
Alison C. Board - Watercolour and Mixed Media
Alison will be streaming a demonstration LIVE on her YouTube Channel on 11th July at 10am - watch along to join in the fun! There will be Alison's original artwork and some books to win! If you can't make it don't worry - the video will be available to catch up with afterwards. Find out more about Alison, the competition and her books here and make sure you use the ART30 code for 30% off and free UK P&P on your order.*
Stephen Coates - Watercolour
Click here to rediscover two watercolour demonstrations from Stephen as he showcases how to draw skies and lay down a wash. PLUS you can even pick up 2 of his books for the price of one in the Special Offers section!*
Matthew Palmer - Watercolour
Also demonstrating live this year is art demonstrator and well-known Search Press author, Matthew Palmer. Matthew will be demonstrating a summer seascape for us on LIVE at midday on Monday 21st July on our Facebook page. Teach yourself to paint with the help of Matthew's books and use ART30 code for 30% off and free UK P&P on your order!*
Neil Whitehead - Ink and Wash
Award-winning urban landscape artist Neil Whitehead is inspired by the architecture of our towns and cities. Neil will be sharing a demonstration premiere with us here at 1pm on Sunday 13th July. Don't forget to tune it! If you enjoy Neil's work, remember to pick up his book using the ART30 code for 30% off and free UK P&P on your order!*
*ART30 code is only valid on www.searchpress.com from 7th-21st July 2025. Only valid on full-price items. Minimum spend pre-discount of £15. Free UK P&P. Can not be used in conjunction with any other offer.
