Art
International Artist
PAINTING IN THE GARDEN
James Gurney shares his experience painting botanical subjects outdoors in water media
2 min |
April/May 2023
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Beautiful Blossoms
Kathy Anderson discusses her techniques and what inspired her to start painting florals
3 min |
April/May 2023
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ON YOUR OWN
The advantages of going solo and selling your own artwork
5 min |
April/May 2023
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Zoe Fitchet: Sharpened focus
I explore and express my love of the natural world through creating accurate and realistic, highly detailed portraits.
2 min |
October/November 2022
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GENRES AND STYLES OF ART
Understanding artistic vocabulary and experimenting with different ideas
3 min |
October/November 2022
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Camille Przewodek: Qualities of light
I am a plein air colorist in the representational tradition of Monet.
1 min |
October/November 2022
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Painting the Red Boat
Richard Robinson - In every issue of International Artist we feature a Painting Workshop from Richard Robinson, one of New Zealand's best artists.
3 min |
October/November 2022
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IMPORTANT PRINCIPLES OF ART - THE BREAK
Harley Brown's fascinating things no one else will tell you
7 min |
October/November 2022
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John Lovett: Australian Outback
Bringing just a few simple materials along, John Lovett details his experience painting on location in the Australian Outback
4 min |
October/November 2022
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Frederick Brosen: Stories the City Tells
Frederick Brosen captures the heart of his city scenes through spatial construction, color transition and perspective
5 min |
October/November 2022
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Magnificent Flora
Through expressive brushwork and vibrant color, Matt Ryder captures the many complexities of flowers
5 min |
October/November 2022
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Shades of Expression
African-born artist and educator Samuel Adoquei discusses the subtleties and nuances of painting skin tones in art
5 min |
October/November 2022
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Setting the Stage
Some of the top still life painters working today break down their processes for creating powerful compositions
5 min |
October/November 2022
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Self-Portrait
Creating Harmony with a Limited Palette
5 min |
October/November 2022
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AND THE WINNER IS
This past July, someone in Illinois beat the odds and won $1.33 billion in the Mega Millions jackpot lottery, a life changing amount of money. The odds of winning the jackpot were 1 in 303 million. So many people were entering for a chance to win the big prize that 33,360 tickets were being sold per minute.
5 min |
October/November 2022
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Chairman's Letter: "The International" Grand Prize Award
Each year, the Portrait Society encourages new work to submit to the most respected portrait and figure competition in the world, The International. Artists from every corner of the globe will submit paintings, sculptures, drawings, watercolors and other works on paper to be reviewed for possible selection for awards. Among the many honorable mentions and other prizes, approximately 20 pieces will ultimately be chosen as "in the room" finalists for our annual conference exhibition.
3 min |
October/November 2022
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PAINTING IN THE RAIN
James Gurney shows how rain can be a plein air painter's best friend, but also their worst enemy A heavy downpour is fatal to an unprotected watercolor.
3 min |
October/November 2022
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Suggesting Reality
Douglas Fryer discusses teaching, inspiration and creating highly expressive artwork
3 min |
October/November 2022
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Where Van Gogh Painted
Five accomplished artists and a handful of students traveled overseas for a 10-day workshop in Southern France
4 min |
August - September 2022
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A Change of Pace
Instead of using paper and glass as a painting support, John Lovett outlines how to construct a rigid primed board
2 min |
August - September 2022
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Art School TODAY
ART INDUSTRY INSIDER with Vanessa Rothe
4 min |
August - September 2022
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Hustle and Bustle
Watercolorist Amit Kapoor captures movement and action in his city scenes using purposeful, sweeping brushstrokes
4 min |
August - September 2022
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In the Best Light
Cheri Christensen concentrates on value, temperature and color relationships in her animal art
8 min |
August - September 2022
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Bold as Brass
Ans Debije uses blades to carve impactful, painterly still lifes in oil
4 min |
August - September 2022
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Violet Bohemian
THE ART OF THE PORTRAIT
2 min |
August - September 2022
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THE ARTIST AS ARCHIVIST
James Gurney shares his tips for preserving and interpreting your artwork
6 min |
August - September 2022
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Unlocking Discoveries
Abstract artist David Michael Slonim talks imagination, intuition and finding your own voice
4 min |
August - September 2022
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The Muse
Figurative artist Craig Pursley discusses his experience working with the same model for six years, in which he produced over 100 paintings
8 min |
August - September 2022
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Against the Grain
Working gradually and meticulously, Linda Lucas Hardy creates her colored pencil art using the dry brush technique
7 min |
June - July 2022
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Spontaneous Color
John P. Smolko demonstrates his one-of-a-kind mark making in colored pencil
7 min |