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Paul Dixon downed tools, quit his building job in England and moved to South Africa to become a successful professional artist

How to avoid the common traps of repetitive subjects and formulaic approaches.

In her pastel animal portraits, Steffi Decker interprets soul and atmosphere as well as light, shadow and shape

It is not enough to simply dazzle with the ability to paint realistic works.

How eastern insights can shape the way you paint.

A conversation with artist and instructor Derek Penix

A conversation with artist and instructor Tina Garrett

John Lovett provides tips for engaging the viewer in a composition

Neill Jenkins believes oils are the perfect medium for painting his Oversized floral images

The natural attractions of her home state have inspired a search for drama for Carmen Beechers

Readers are in for a treat in the months to come as you enjoy this regular column by award-winning all media artist Bill James.

Readers are in for a treat in the months to come as you enjoy this regular column by award-winning all-media artist Bill James 

Gordon Hanley discusses the color and diversity of birds in watercolour painting

International Artist’s inaugural cover artist, watercolorist Alvaro Castagnet

Deborah Tilby aims to harmonize painterly elements with detail and texture in her compositions

In his wildlife paintings, Andrew Denman combines several artistic methods that allow for his distinct style to emerge

Qian Xiao's experience with watercolor painting allows her to explore the properties of acrylics

Zhao Fucai merges traditional Chinese techniques and Western realism in his dynamic watercolours

Chairman’s Letter

Using a blend of alla prima and indirect painting, Elizabeth Barlow creates vibrant floral portraits

John Lovett explains how painting from life can sometimes have unexpected twists

John Lovett shows how you to use hard and soft focus to direct the viewer's eye.

Telling the human story.

Using traditional and contemporary approaches, Rosso Emerald Crimson paints representational art with a sense of abstraction

Utilizing both technology and imagination, Karen Hollingsworth creates striking compositions

Working from dark to light values, Vicki Brophey focuses on color intensity in her pastel paintings

Ans Debije uses blades to carve impactful, painterly still lifes in oil

Creating an underpainting to build composition allows Brad Teare to focus on color and texture

Adapting the ancient art of Batik to contemporary watercolor.

Jen Urquhart depicts scientifically accurate florals and botanicals in colored pencil

The phenomenal 10-minute DVD art lesson concept wins artists' approval.

Developing a method for coping with complexity and a compulsion for detail.

Alvaro Castagnet is a master of busyness - whether it is in streetscapes or urban interiors. We ask him to share how he makes these complex subjects work

Roberto Zangarelli combines academic painting with his own artistic principles

Transforming the everyday into something special is Diane Morgan's artistic passion

Plein Air Strategies

Chairman’s Letter

A fascinating "peak under the hood" to see the creative wheels turning and the painterly gears meshing.

Beginning with the details and working outward allows Kesja Tabaczuk to focus on the most important elements

This revered portrait painter his subjects with limericks, anecdotes and novelty tunes on his baby grand piano!

Classically trained painter Darya Dolgareva painstakingly crafts her scenes from life before transferring her vision onto canvas

John Bradley finds inspiration from old photographs and the story they tell

We look at what drives this seasonal illustrator

A recent retrospective allowed T. Allen Lawson to stand back and see his work from a new perspective