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.

A HUMAN INTEREST STORY

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New York Through a Parisian Lens • WILLIAM GLACKENS lent a distinct French flavor to his view of a Manhattan restaurant.

Take a Hike • Susan Abbott recommends walking as an inspiration-inducing exercise.

YOUR CHALLENGE

WE ASKED... • What’s your favorite painting series by a famous artist?

WE ASKED... YOU ANSWERED

Build

Fun With People • Drawing people doesn’t have to be intimidating. Try SUHITA SHIRODKAR’s unique approaches to the subject and have fun capturing the cast of characters who populate your life.

Sense of Time • ANDREW S. CONKLIN designs and paints an allegorical work with a vanitas theme.

Me and My Shadows • Follow my process for casting light on shadows in perspective.

Face Facts • Nailing the details can take your portrait from good to great.

Compositions

COVER to COVER • The five winning works in our first-ever Artists Magazine Cover Competition are captivating compositions both on and off the cover.

THE PAINTINGS OF GUSTAVO RAMOS • A contemporary painter looks back to the Old Masters to draw inspiration for his portraits of 21st-century life.

MEET THE ARTIST

BRAVE NEW (WORK) WORLD • By weaving together distinctly different images, Jamie Lindholm fuses realism with conceptual ideas to create portraits with a unique visual impact.

ARTIST’S MATERIALS

MEET THE ARTIST

THE INTERCONNECTEDNESS OF GEOGRAPHY & VIEWPOINT

A FINELY TUNED VOICE • Dan Schultz portrays relatable figures in luminous California landscapes.

SCHULTZ’S MATERIALS

MEET THE ARTIST

Marks of Distinction • The ancient art of tattoo, with its complex and multicultural history, is enjoying a modern-day renaissance.

HER FACE

Keeping you in the know • Norway’s new Munch Museum opened to sell-out crowds and continues to dazzle.

Outfit

FARE Contract • Lawyer Susan Schwartz and artist Virginia Broersma have formulated an updated legal agreement to protect artists’ rights.

DO NOW

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Independent Study • Resources to inspire + build skills

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WORKSHOPS 2022 • Your Complete Guide to Workshops Here and Abroad

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