A Sense of Depth

A solid grasp of foreground, mid and background makes Colley Whisson's scenes come to life

Peaceful Places

Sara Linda Poly creates a sense of atmosphere and depth in her soft, ethereal landscapes

School's in Session

A look at some of the many in-person and online art classes and workshops available today

Collaborative Environment

In this special edition of Beyond the Palette, we asked Scottsdale Artists' School executive director Trudy Hays a few of our own questions-about the benefits of art school, community and more

Flying COLORS

Artist David Barclay discusses how to pack painting gear for air travel-managing bulk, weight restrictions and more

Keep It REAL

The Art Renewal Center bolsters the support and reverence of traditional representational art

BUILDING AN ART CAREER ONLINE PART I

In this two-part series, James Gurney presents options for artists who want to improve their internet business strategies

EDWARD FRAUGHTON

Sculpting the Spirit of the American West

Preserving the Soul of Art

Throughout human history, people have used art to express themselves, record their daily activities, capture moments and share their emotions.

Intrigue in the ordinary

I've \"'ve never had any formal training always had a strong attraction to the arts and the practice of painting

Paper Textures

John Lovett guides us through the varying properties of different watercolor surfaces

Creating Ambiance

Mona Parker Weidner selects colors palettes and light sources that emphasize the mood of her interior scenes

Visual Depth

Blending and smoothing with solvents, Holly Siniscal creates painterly portraits in colored pencil

Sharp Precision

Working with craft blades and tattoo needles, Conor Smith etches realistic renderings of wildlife

The architecture of water

When Then I moved from Toronto to a tiny community in Nova Scotia, I became fascinated by the ocean, its reflections and endlessly shifting patterns of color and light

Saturated World

Emphasizing the beauty of nature, Joe A. Oakes paints landscapes with warm colors and imaginative compositions

Pure Bliss

Working alla prima, Andreas Liss takes on a loose, unbridled approach in his artwork

Sculpting the Paint

Using a palette knife allows oil painter Maria Iva to create clean colors and rich textures

Forwad MOMENTUM

Artist Lisa Gleim shares the evolution of her career and how she grew into her preferred medium of pastels

BLAZING The TRAIL

International Artist's inaugural cover artist, watercolorist Alvaro Castagnet

ARTISTS of the WORLD UNITE!

Vincent Miller, founder and original publisher of International Artist, tells us why and how he launched this much-loved magazine 25 years ago

PAINT FIRST, THEN DRAW

James Gurney shows how you can use drawing tools over a watercolor or gouache painting to add lines, details and texture

COME TOGETHER

The Art of the Portrait and the 25-Year History of the Portrait Society of America

Rhythmic Brushwork

Figurative artist Daniel Bilmes discusses texture, color, narrative and more

SCRATCHING THE SURFACE

A brief overview of some of the new surfaces being used today with a focus on painting

Elegant Design

A well-executed drawing and composition make up the core tenets of Jose Lopez Vergara’'s oil paintings

Naomi Brown: Desert Glow

Painting in the alla prima method, Naomi Brown captures the saturated colors of the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts

HOW TO MAKE GRADIENTS

James Gurney demonstrates how to get your colors to change gradually throughout your picture

What Brain Science Teaches Us About Painting-PART 2

James Gurney shares how new insights in visual perception and neuroscience can help us as artists

What Brain Science Teaches Us About Painting-PART 1

James Gurney shares how new insights in visual perception and neuroscience can help us as artists