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Rosi Robinson shares her insights and techniques on the batik approach to fine art

Combining colored pencil and pastel, Erika Kauffman portrays the personalities of canines in rich color and detail

Painting from life, Johanne Mangi captures the hearts and souls of pets with skill and passion

Combining art forms

Prior to starting a new painting, Jette van der Lende thoroughly thinks out her composition

Rather than working light to dark, Daniela Werneck applies dark pigment, lifts it from the surface and repeats with lighter layers

James Gurney has been using water media more than oils for plein air painting—here’s one of his favorite oil substitutes

How to paint perfect shadows

Ellen Milinich's portraits are real, intimate and spirited everyday images

Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Publishers

Chairman’s Letter

Chairman’s Letter

Claiming an extraordinary appreciation forthe telephone pole, this artist reveals her technique for discovering the personality of the overlooked.

Randy Van Dyck's paintings start with the title as concept, then the focal imagery develops into an unexpected play on words