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.

From The Editor

Artists Magazine

THE Thrill of a NEW TOOL • For artist ZHENYA GERSHMAN, shopping for supplies at her local BLICK Art Materials store is no less exciting than splurging on a new designer handbag—and she never leaves the store without allowing herself one impulse purchase. When she grabbed an interesting set of silicone tools (Princeton’s Catalyst Wedges and Contours), she had no idea how she might use them. Turns out, the new tools led to an exciting new form of expression in her work.

ARTIST’S TOOLKIT

Prime

Dean of Illustrators • DEAN CORNWELL’s magazine illustrations inspired the imagination of many—including that of a budding artist.

Find Your Muse • Michelle Wooderson extols the benefits of a familiar haven where creativity runs wild and free.

TRY THIS

Piece by Painterly Piece • Fabric designer, quilt designer and painter Anna Maria Horner merges textile expertise with fine art sensibilities into all of her creations.

LINE AND COLOR

WE ASKED... • What would you say to someone who’s wondering whether to choose art as a career?

WE ASKED... YOU ANSWERED

Build

Play With Your Food • The possibilities and opportunities for food sketching are practically unlimited. Here, SUHITA SHIRODKAR shares some fun ways to cook up fresh ideas for your sketchbook.

Materials

On the Grid • ANDREW S. CONKLIN demonstrates Antonio Mancini’s unique square-by-square painting method.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Setting the Table • In an excerpt from her book The New Oil Painting, artist KIMBERLY BROOKS emphasizes the importance of organizing supplies and toning a canvas to kick off the painting process.

MEET THE ARTIST

Build ART HACKS Portrait Panaceas • Capturing a likeness starts with facial points of reference.

READER HACK

Compositions

THE 38 th ANNUAL ART COMPETITION • Fifteen prizewinning works of art and 25 honorable mentions present an incredible display of creativity, artistry and talent.

PORTRAIT/FIGURE

HONORABLE MENTIONS

STILL LIFE/INTERIOR

STILL LIFE/INTERIOR HONORABLE MENTIONS

ANIMAL/WILDLIFE

ANIMAL/WILDLIFE HONORABLE MENTIONS

ABSTRACT/EXPERIMENTAL

ABSTRACT/EXPERIMENTAL HONORABLE MENTIONS

LANDSCAPE

LANDSCAPE HONORABLE MENTIONS

A SKETCHING TOUR OF England’s Lake District • STUDIES AND SKETCHES DONE ON-SITE IN THIS RUGGEDLY BEAUTIFUL PART OF ENGLAND INSPIRED A FLURRY OF WORK FOUR YEARS LATER.

TOOLKIT

Dogs in Art Symbolism, Survival, and Companionship • A look through the lens of art history reveals the evolution of the symbiotic relationship with our closest companions in the animal world.

THE MYSTERIOUS EVERYDAY

GOOD STUDY HABITS

Outfit

Online Class Act • After years of providing in-person art instruction, Eric Wiegardt tried teaching live on the internet—and extols its virtues.

MEET ERIC WIEGARDT

DO NOW

Independent Study • Resources to inspire + build skills

WORKSHOPS 2022 • Your Complete Guide to Workshops Here and Abroad

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