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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Venice: Steeped in History, Awash With Beauty
Moon River • On a summer night, WINSLOW HOMER walked down to the rocks outside his studio and painted a stunning ocean nocturne.
WE ASKED... YOU ANSWERED
WE ASKED ... • If you could’ve witnessed the creation of one artwork, what would it be?
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COLOR • Nature’s palette has much to offer, as demonstrated in HELEN OH’s seashell paintings.
NATURAL IRIDESCENCE
Materials
Wendy Layne • FOR FABER-CASTELL
Robin Berry • FOR HOMEHOBBY BY 3L
How to Draw Birds • As an artist, you already have the power of observation. Make the most of that power with these eight exercises.
Materials
Taking a Cue From Rousseau • CHRIS COZEN builds an engaging composition based on line and color-filled shapes.
Painting Water Reflections • JOHANNES VLOOTHUIS divulges some of his most valuable secrets in this lesson on painting water reflections.
WATERMEDIA WORLD
The Water’s Fine! • Dive into watercolor with these easy tricks.
Compositions
HERE’S LOOKING AT ART • Renowned artist Alex Katz expands on his insightful comments about the art and artists presented in his newly published book.
READ THE BOOK
Landscape Redux • Australian artist Ken Knight finds freedom in painting the same scenes again and again to tap into a motif’s potential.
One Scene, Four Ways
One Scene, Four Tools
Beach Bound • The sand and sea are a strong draw for artist Teil Duncan, but she’s inspired more by the signs of life they attract.
UNDERLYING INTEREST
WHERE LIGHT MEETS LAND AND WATER • Marcia Burtt depicts the thrill of working at the ocean’s edge.
A Sprinkle of SPLASH • Take a sneak peek at a few of the extraordinary watercolor paintings featured in Spash 20.
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Is Everybody Happy? • Commissioned work can be highly satisfying to both artist and client. Here’s how to make it so.
DO NOW
Independent Study • Resources to inspire + build skills
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