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Liz Shippam creates sharp, realistic botanical art in watercolor by building up layers of paint

John Lovett demonstrates the various uses and advantages of long flat brushes

Living by the coast, Renay Shaffer has found inspiration through her firsthand experiences

Eric Wert explains his process for linking foreground and background elements to create highly detailed still lifes

Husband-and-wife Hans and Beth (de Loiselle) Guerin constantly push one another leading to new and challenging projects

In this special edition of Beyond the Palette, we asked Scottsdale Artists’ School executive director Trudy Hays a few of our own questions—about the benefits of art school, community and more

When there were no readily obtainable art supplies this artist discovered collage.

Understanding the differences between those who collect and those who invest in art can make a major impact on your art career

Suggesting the authentic qualities of light itself.

James Gurney's new book is the book every artist has been waiting for

There is a solution to color difficulties - even if you're color blind like this artist.

This artist uses color to compose realistic traditional floral still lifes.

Working in the studio allows this land and seascape painter a chance to find the abstract qualities and underlying structures of the scene.

Lian Quan Zhen captures the impressions of a scene through his method of mixing pigments

My, my, this artist starts with darks!

This master artist explains why nature is the ultimate teacher and master of color juxtaposition.

See what happens when you're forced to focus on value and contrast.

Karolina Borecka shares her insights for painting anatomically correct parrots infused with personality

Evie Zimmer uses her background in representational art to paint detailed abstractions the combine color and shapes

Blending observation and imagination, James Gurney visualizes gigantic cartoon characters in a plein air setting

Atanas Matsoureff brings together multiple techniques in his watercolours including wet-on-wet and drybrush

Michael Halak

Judith Vanacore uses pastel to tell a visual story in an exciting and colorful manner without being inhibited by the reality of the reference photo.

John McCartin demonstrates another work that shows the distinction between what is physically seen and what is painted. This time, the painting combines multiple photographs into one cohesive scene.

Paula Henchell explores mixed media methods by pouring watercolour and painting with acrylics

John Lovett explains how to experiment with gouache in his watercolour paintings

The Art of the Portrait and the 25-Year History of the Portrait Society of America

Before beginning a new piece, Amit Biswas formulates an understanding of his subject and identifies key elements

The essential skills that every artist needs to make good paintings.

John Lovett discusses seven common issues watercolorists face and how to approach them

Through drawing, artist learn how to explore subject matter in new way and to greater depths

Chairman’s Letter

Joyce Washor demonstrates how to create color harmony through the use of a particular palette of colors

Bill MacKay allows details to emerge organically and gradually throughout his painting process

By testing the effect and moderating the dominance of different colors this artist influences the composition and mood of cityscapes.

To be successful why not regard watercolor as a game of chess, where all the winning moves are planned ahead.

The rationale behind paintings that are very detailed but have carefully uncluttered compositions.

Using a set of fundamental principles, Teresa Oaxaca shares how to create works of art that will hold a viewer's attention

B. Nicole Klassen explains her methods for designing still lifes.

Julia Hargreaves aims to include a triangle composition in each of her paintings

How to make the most of painting on site, in light that keeps changing.

Perhaps creative vision can be heightened and more focused if you paint a series at the same location.