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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A Convergence of Masters • ÉDOUARD MANET and Claude Monet’s friendship inspired a day of creative camaraderie.

The Model Family • Vianna Szabo reveals that it’s all relative when it comes to prepping for portrait painting.

FAMILY MODELING TIPS

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RESISTANCE TRAINING • HELEN BROWN shows how to apply a watercolor batik treatment by manipulating paper, paint and paraffin.

WATERCOLOR BATIK BASICS

Side-View Self-Portraits: Easier Done Than Said • DAN GHENO offers practical tips for perfecting the setup.

THE SIDEWAYS GLANCE • Once my side-view setup is in place, my working process is no different than it would be for any other drawing or painting. Here’s how I leverage this configuration.

Water on the Rocks • ERWIN P. LEWANDOWSKI demonstrates how to tackle a complex work in colored pencil by breaking down the composition into a few major areas.

Ties That Bind • Celebrate the season with close-to-home creations and family collaborations.

READER HACK

Compositions

HOME Is Where the LIGHT Is • Carole Rabe’s interiors are a reflection of what she sees in front of her—and the way that light plays with her concept of home.

DESIGN REDUX

A CREATIVE EVOLUTION

Light Thickens • Using a limited palette and a powerfully adept narrative voice, Linden Frederick explores his corner of the world at twilight.

Windows of Hope • Columbus Pearl Knox stood apart not only for his sensitive portrayals of people, but also for his inspiring effect on those around him.

Palm Beach A Creativity Field Guide • Need to hit the creative reset button? If so, this coastal wonderland is a perfect place to do it.

PHOTOS THAT TELL A STORY

Big Art, Big Message • Take a behind-the-scenes look at how artists conceive, commission and create large-scale public murals in the City of Brotherly Love.

FAST FACTS

THINKING BIG

Stepping Out • Meet the student winners of our 2019 Annual Art Competition.

Outfit

Donations Done Right • Experience the joy of generosity with these five guidelines for gifting your artwork.

DO NOW

Gesture Tells All

Independent Study • Resources to inspire + build skills

Workshops 2019 - 2020 Your Complete Guide to Workshops Here and Abroad • Artists never stop learning. Each new painting or drawing can bring another revelation, but when you want to learn more about a specific technique, medium or style, you can’t do better than to take a workshop. Start planning now. On the following pages, you’re sure to find one or more workshops just right for you.

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