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Creating color harmony that works.

Artist and SAS instructor Ron Hicks discusses his influences, artistic progression and painting from the heart

Always mindful of composition, pastelist Dorothea Schulz distills the essence of simple pleasures in her still lifes

Well-known illustrator Boris Vallejo shares his insights on technique and painting fantasy-themed works of art

Suzy Smith empowers the female form using cultural and social references

After speaking up about art that shocks, Ron Ranson raises some more thorny issues.

Warren Chang gives us an in depth description on the creation of a figurative painting

Painting is a lot like cooking, to achieve the desired goal you have to have the right ingredients.

Approach every painting with a spirit of adventure - and don't overlook the computer!

Letter from the Publishers

Life observations and photo references guide Marcia Wegman to an ideal, attention-grabbing composition that entices viewers

Elizabeth Tyler paints acrylics that can be experiences at both a distance and close-up

Can it be that galleries aren't on easy street after all?

The philosophy and working of portrait giant Everett RaymondKinstler.

Still life can be a tool of discovery.

Jeremy Lipking has discovered his subject matter and is exploring it deeper than ever before

Hebe Brooks explains how she enhances her artwork through vivid reflections, fabrics, environment and more

Using the clair-obscur technique, John Boe Paulsen paints figurative works that are technically sound and filled with narrative

This artist's gift for line and tone combines with a mastery of color and reflected light.

Always snapping reference photos, Tracy Lyn Propp lets serendipity guide her artwork

By analyzing her subjects, Debra Reid Jenkins identifies key design elements to explore in every painting

Warren Chang demonstrates his latest fieldworker painting, Lettuce Harvest

Master artist David Leffel discusses art, movement and melody with International Artist magazine

To stay focused and consistent in the painting process, Debbie Smith sets her goals and asks questions about her artwork

Slawa Radziszewska discusses her painting process and how to overcome painting challenges

Expressive oil painter Matt Ryder talks painting, passion and seizing opportunities

John Lovett explains methods to painting thin lines and the importance of keeping your brushes and tools fresh

Painstaking preparation of your canvas or panel, a good underpainting, a careful set-up and first sitting are the foundations for this artist's style.

James Morgan's wildlife and nature paintings are inspired by his experiences and observations of the environment

Using color, color temperature, tone, intensity and edges to paint an inspired work of art

James Gurney tackles challenges specific to the medium of gouache

Challenge your assumptions.

All the Prize Winners in our International Artist Magazine Challenge No. 125

All the Prize Winners in our International Artist Magazine Challenge No. 133

Luisa Holden creates abstract landscapes by building up layers of paint and experimental brushstrokes

Artist David Barclay discusses how to pack painting gear for air travel—managing bulk, weight restrictions and more

Shawn Gould combines elements of various reference photos to create dynamic and balanced compositions

Finding and enhancing the focal point of the painting is the key to Troels Kirk's artwork

John Lovett shares how to make focal points work for your painting.

In each issue we examine some of the essential art materials available to practicing artists

We examine some of the essential art materials available to practicing artists

Raymar’s New Copper ACM Panels

In each issue we examine some of the essential art materials available to practicing artists

We examine some of the essential art materials available to practicing artists

We spotlight essential art materials available for practicing artists