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Part Two of our new series showing the British landscape through the eyes of its acknowledged contemporary masters. This issue we ask the question of Kenneth Denton and David Curtis.

Part One of our new series showing the British landscape through the eyes of its acknowledged contemporary masters. Juliette Palmer, Keith Shackleton, Terry McKivragan, John Newberry, Stephen Brown and Edward Stamp.

How Ruth Brownlee uses her own visual language to interpret the landscape.

Creating powerful art is as simple as manipulating 5 essential elements.

There are certain building blocks that pave the way for expressive art. Once you understand and adopt these fundamentals your inner artistic message will follow naturally.

Means Pick up your brush and paint; the best way to get started.

Art in the Outdoors Part 3. Michael King explores elements unique to painting in the field in this final installment of his three-part series.

Step up to the analyst's couch please.

Part 6: Psst! Start list building now!

When you are confronted with a subject that is simply overwhelming, "Idea generators" can help you focus.

First get the idea, and build passion through planning.

Get up to date with our report on major prize winners in the US, the UK and Australia.

With a successful career in graphic design JW Barnes has found that trying to paint styles different from your own could lead to the breakthrough you're looking for.

Today's so called 'art world' doesn't put much value on God-given gifts. Robert Dale Williams shows why they are so wrong.

Stick to the fundamentals and find your own path.

Adeste Deguilmo shares one method of painting a harmonious composition

Having a direct link to African needs, both human and endangered animals, professional realist wildlife artist Daniel Taylor has, over a span of 40 years, been bringing to life a 'trust' that may be lost within a single generation

Wayne Hovis proves that even major changes are possible deep into the painting process

We visit Myfanwi Pavelic, Canada's most famous painter of the famous

Readers of International Artist magazine show us where they are in the world with their photos

Emotional content doesn't just come through by accident.

Working with just a palette knife, Emilie Fantuz paints moments of modern life

This artist draws on several artistic traditions to create contemporary realist works.

Five accomplished artists and a handful of students traveled overseas for a 10-day workshop in Southern France

Joyce Fournier's abstract expressionist artwork develops through an organic process of paint application

John Lovett shows us which white is what and how to use it

Watercolorist Ingela Matsson paints directly on dry paper, just soaking the areas she wants to paint

Achieve the beautiful, dappled sunlight effects of the woodland.

A Californian wildlife artist confronts her fears of the big bad wolf.

Why both halves of our brains - the intuitive, spontaneous side and the analytical, linear side - are required in the painting process.

Every so often, when you are out painting and the situation is not as warm and cozy as you would like, does the thought run briefly through your mind: "At my age, what on earth am I doing out here?" Take heart from this master artist.

Secondary colors play an important role in preserving light, shadow and volume.

What drives us to select the subjects we choose to paint, David C. Powers explains

Ideas for tackling a common problem area.

A respected artist speaks out.

We talk to Patricia Moran about her breakthrough book on painting flowers and portraits that will appeal to artists of all levels

Expressive animal collages

All the Prize Winners in our International Artist Magazine Challenge No. 140

All the Prize Winners in our International Artist Magazine Challenge No. 131

A Portrait Demonstration

Julio Reyes talks with executive director of The Portrait Society of America, Christine Egnoski

Capturing the subtle magic of a snow scene is a blend of story, atmosphere and observation

Prior to this year's May conference in Washington DC, Christine Egnoski spoke to members of the Portrait Society of America's faculty about their work.

15 respected artists and teachers speak about some important issues impacting on artists today.

14 respected artists and teachers speak about some important issues impacting on artists today.

from the 2024 Art of the Portrait Faculty Artists

from the 2024 Art of the Portrait Faculty Artists

Christine Egnoski speaks with the 2012 Portrait Society Faculty