Artists Magazine

Readers learn painting and drawing firsthand from other artists through written instruction and reproduction, guiding them step-by-step through the creative process. The magazine shows readers a wide variety of creative options, teaching the fundamentals of art making, presenting techniques in different painting and drawing media.

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Artists Magazine

Patterns of Illumination • Through immersive installations and intricately crafted works on paper, Anila Quayyum Agha transforms pattern, shadow and structure into deeply human experiences.

Painting Luminous Skies • To elevate your next plein-air landscape, try zeroing in on the sky. By Matthew White

Mountain Showers • Follow my process for painting a sky scene that sets the mood with light and shadow.

The Art Behind the Art • Mindful planning is key when it comes to creating backgrounds that bring a sense of harmony and cohesion to your works.

Master Your Materials • Experimenting with tools, surfaces and materials—and noting what you discover—helps you develop a visual language that’s uniquely your own.

NATURE IN AND OUT OF DOORS • Northern California artist Jim McVicker combines genres to increase the scope and power of his creative vision.

Bottling the Alpine High • Judd Mercer uses dramatic light to transcribe the feeling of “lonely awe” in the mountains and lakes of his home state, Colorado.

THE LONG VIEW • The 10 winners of our 19th Annual Over 60 Art Competition have spent years creating art—often for others—and are now embracing the freedom their later years bring to their craft.

IN THE FRAME

Creating COLORS • For artists who can’t always find what they want in a tube, making their own paint becomes an act of quiet control and curious alchemy—one that reconnects them to the very substance of their work.

Getting Regionally Specific • Artists and gallery owners offer advice on creating—and selling—location-specific artwork.

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Independent Study • Resources to inspire + build skills

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