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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

Pigments merge and create subtle gradients in Ian de Hoog’s traditional wet-in-wet approach

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

We spotlight essential art materials available to practicing artists

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

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

A showcase of the work of an international master painter.

This artist has shifted the cultural perspective in his figurative paintings by protraying the religious life in a realistic manner, and putting a human face to faith.

Eric Bowman explains the importance of light in developing a composition

Be it landscape or portrait, Jeremy Lipking's paintings are always about the quality of the light

Wilderness painter Dolores Phelps lets gravity and the natural flow of water guide the way

The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition has an enduring legacy in the world of wildlife art and conservation

Philip Miles explains how he balances form and content to create a powerful and dynamic work of art

Working with calligraphy brushes, palette knives and other tools, Eugenia Gorbacheva harmonizes softness and structure

Alicia Ponzio’s interest in human anatomy guides her sculptural works

Artist Lisa Gleim shares the evolution of her career and how she grew into her preferred medium of pastels

While Roger Dale Brown approaches each scene he paints differently, there are underlying truths for each work

How to get through with your pride and sanity intact.

The right frame improves your chances of making a sale.

Painting emotion into portraiture

Personal visions

Did the city of this artist's dreams live up to his expectations?

The alla prima technique lends Iryna Khort a sense of unbridled expression when capturing her wildlife subjects

Letter from the Editor

Christopher Stephen sketches and takes notes while outdoors to retain a sense of looseness back in the studio

To keep her works spontaneous and fresh, artist Christa Hillekamp prefers to work without reference materials

Anna Rose Bain discusses the passions of being an artist and helping students transform their own work

Tuning in to Monet to create a work from the imagination.

10 top tips for getting the most out of painting holidays abroad.

Harley Brown’s fascinating things no one else will tell you

James Zwaldo shows how an aerial view can intensify the subject, the message, movement and color