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Working with similar subject matter in each piece, James Gurney analyzes the qualities and quirks of his favorite sketch media

Gordon Wetmore talks to the man who's painting President Clinton.

John Lovett provides tips on how to use circles in perspective

Kasey Sealy wants you to stop fiddling and try these practical oil painting tips now.

Andy Evansen first breaks down a scene into basic shapes through value studies, then translates it to a color painting

Learning to paint at 52, this artist shares her shortcut method for painting landscapes.

John Lovett discusses the importance of note taking and sketches in art

Letter from the Editor

James Gurney and Thomas Kinkade share their adventures with nature sketching from their 1980 art odyssey across America

More than just blank space, John Lovett explores how skies can add balance and ambiance to a painting

Ksenya Verse highlights the intricate textures, variability and sculptural nature of clouds

Colored pencil artist Megan Seiter creates crisp, detailed still lifes of florals and other organic subjects

Chairman’s Letter

Katherine McNenly treats each layer of paint as a foundation for the next one

Letter from the Editor

This artist offers his insights on how to find the painting style that best suits you.

Warren Chang breaks down his recent paintings capturing elements of life in California during the past two years

This English artist is famous for his light touch in gouache and his way of manipulating all kinds of contrast to good effect.

Working with pastel on custom-prepared surfaces, Kit Gentry finds that sensitive edges are essential for rendering form and atmosphere in landscape

From mountains, perma-frost taiga lush farmland to the Arctic, this adventurer artist has explored the landscape in a personal quest for an authentic Canadian artistic expression. Just like his ancestors.

Peter Stuhlmann's distinctive style has been influenced by cartoons and stained glass windows

This Australian artist has carved out an enviable reputation for her vivid sea and landscapes.

The important principles of art in action

The key to making luminous pastels involves combining vibrant, clear colors over a radiant-toned underpainting.

Artist and SAS instructor Julee Hutchison creates painterly landscapes that evoke excitement and curiosity

Chew Piak San, Chok Kok Kheong, Hsieh Ming-Chang, Tham Siew-Inn, Tzeng Shing-Ping, Wen-Wei Liu, Wong Kum, Stephen Yau

Loy Chye Chuan, Kung Lai-Fu, Seah Kang Chui, Harlim, Chung Kin-San, Chung Chung-Sik, Wan Soon Kam, Barli Sasmitawinata, Peh Eng Seng, Ong Kim Seng, Wong Seng Tong

Producing works with perfect harmony

Artist Rika De Klerk balances shapes and passages for her complex compositions

Dotty Hawthorne explains how wiping out an underpainting creates the foundation for a rich and complex pastel work

Mary Jane Ansell creates captivating compositions that emanate lively forces

A near death experience gives this artist new meaning.

Using complementary and reflective colors, and applying many colors of the same hue, allows Bill James to paint in pastels, as Claude Monet did in oils

John P. Smolko demonstrates his one-of-a-kind mark making in colored pencil

This artist combines loose direct brushstrokes and thick layers of texture to create powerful, passionate art.

In Part 2 Amy Sanders knows why, against all commercial odds, she persists with pastel - it's all in the layers!

Letter from the Publishers

Part 5: If you want to make more sales it's definitely easier to be different than better.

Australian artist Jessica Le Clerc advocates for drawing as the foundation of meaningful art

Experimentation allows for development in your artwork; this article shows how to create an impasto painting after many years of creating works that have smooth blends.