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Intrigue in the ordinary
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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

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August/September 2023
Paper Textures
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Paper Textures

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

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August/September 2023
Creating Ambiance
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Creating Ambiance

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

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August/September 2023
Visual Depth
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Visual Depth

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

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August/September 2023
Sharp Precision
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Sharp Precision

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

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August/September 2023
The architecture of water
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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

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August/September 2023
Saturated World
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Saturated World

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

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August/September 2023
Pure Bliss
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Pure Bliss

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

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August/September 2023
Sculpting the Paint
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Sculpting the Paint

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

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August/September 2023
Forwad MOMENTUM
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Forwad MOMENTUM

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

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August/September 2023
BLAZING The TRAIL
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BLAZING The TRAIL

International Artist's inaugural cover artist, watercolorist Alvaro Castagnet

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August/September 2023
ARTISTS of the WORLD UNITE!
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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

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August/September 2023
PAINT FIRST, THEN DRAW
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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

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August/September 2023
COME TOGETHER
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COME TOGETHER

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

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August/September 2023
Rhythmic Brushwork
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Rhythmic Brushwork

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

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August/September 2023
SCRATCHING THE SURFACE
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SCRATCHING THE SURFACE

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

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August/September 2023
Elegant Design
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Elegant Design

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

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June/July 2023
Naomi Brown: Desert Glow
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Naomi Brown: Desert Glow

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

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4 mins  |
June/July 2023
HOW TO MAKE GRADIENTS
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HOW TO MAKE GRADIENTS

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

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Station Points
What Brain Science Teaches Us About Painting-PART 2
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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

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Station Points
What Brain Science Teaches Us About Painting-PART 1
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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

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Station Points
PAINTING REALISTIC DINOSAURS
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PAINTING REALISTIC DINOSAURS

James Gurney shares his top 10 tips for painting lifelike dinosaurs

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Station Points
TRIADS Part 2: How to Chart Your Colors
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TRIADS Part 2: How to Chart Your Colors

James Gurney tests the properties of three-color palettes

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Jon Ching - Biophilia
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Jon Ching - Biophilia

The endless wonders of the natural world inspire my artwork, for after one realizes there is magic in every cell of every living organism, one cannot look away.

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Wild at heart
TRIADS Part 1: Plein Air Experiments
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TRIADS Part 1: Plein Air Experiments

James Gurney explores the possibilities of three-color palettes

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Melissa Helene - Off the Board
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Melissa Helene - Off the Board

Animals come to life in intricate detail through the boldness and versatility of Melissa Helene's scratchboard art

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3 mins  |
Wild at heart
Plans of Attack
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Plans of Attack

Multidisciplinary wildlife artist Daniel Wilson breaks down processes for working in charcoal and acrylic his

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6 mins  |
Wild at heart
How to Paint a Spotlight Effect
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How to Paint a Spotlight Effect

James Gurney offers tips for focusing the light where you want it

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Cheri Christensen - In the Best Light
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Cheri Christensen - In the Best Light

Cheri Christensen concentrates on value, temperature and color relationships in her animal art

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8 mins  |
Wild at heart
Using Complementary Colors
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Using Complementary Colors

James Gurney explores opposite color pairs

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5 mins  |
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