Art crossword with easyish cryptic clues
by Eddie James
(Originally published by Artists & Illustrators magazine in August 1998 and sponsored by Daler-Rowney)

Across

A resort of artists – making sets (about four) (2,5)
Drake represented by outlaw Kelly – more black added? (8)
10 Caricaturist Max starts with a drink (8)
11 A crafty association! (5)
12 Primitive art that's never seen the light of day? (4,7)
15 Dutch portraitist – Prince Henry's familiarly (4)
16 Such a painting would go straight on your wall! (5)
17 Cheap airbrushes – there's a couple inside (4)
18 Pop artist from small European country (not eastern) (12)
22 Sketches underwear by the sound of it (5)
23 The very picture of a poser! (8)
24 Did he not bother to look at the sky, this Victorian artist? (8)
25 They offer painters support (6)

Down

Artist Philip Wilson's last guide (5)
Applies a surface covering – produces too many eggs! (8)
The very first man's an 18C architect and designer (4)
Stirring rag in oil is innovative! (8)
Doctor joins one family of art patrons (6)
Green/blue patina on bronze – opera composer gets on to artist! (9)
Sculptural material, Mick Jagger? (5)
13 Protective garment on Arp looks funny! (5)
14 Laid a plan possibly relating to a certain architectural style (9)
16 Steam is emanating from this modern French artist! (7)
17 Strait-laced woman's shade of yellow? (8)
19 French 17C landscape artist, possibly ducal to a point (6)
20 Master British landscapist – potter's wheel operator? (6)
21 Name of picture? Small bird with French article (5)
23 In backward Peru, paint is not diluted or mixed (4)

Solution
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