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.

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Artists Magazine

An Image of Divine Perfection • Study for the Nude Youth is an extraordinary figure drawing by Michelangelo.

The Evolution of an Artist • Shaped by years of creative instinct, experimentation and perseverance, Lori Horowitz fuses a wide variety of media in her sculptural works.

WE ASKED... What do you do when creative “disaster” strikes?

A Matter of Touch • Explore the similarities, differences and benefits of various paper types when working in pastel.

Drawing From Life • It may look like all the action in a quick life drawing happens between the pencil and paper, but there’s a lot of looking and thinking happening, too.

Back to Basics • The simplest tools can have the greatest impact when used together.

HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW? • Botanical inspiration informs the work of these four artists, who—working with a variety of media and materials—demonstrate the creative potential of this enduring art form and its unique power to provide visual delight as well as ecological awareness.

MASTER OF MAGIC • Esteemed watercolorist Joseph Zbukvic reflects on his unlikely start, the unique challenges and beauty of watercolor, the lifelong lessons of plein air painting and the passion that continues to fuel his international career.

Beauty & Reverence • In her sensitive and insightful figure painting series, Amy Werntz invites us to view aging anew, highlighting the depth of human experience through universal emotions.

It’s Reigning Cats and Dogs (AND OTHER PETS) • Our 4th Annual Best in Show | Pets Art Competition winners’ circle is crowned with wagging, wiggling, wonderful works.

The Honest Eye • A new exhibition showcases the work of Camille Pissarro, often overlooked as the revolutionary first Impressionist.

WORKS ON PAPER • The annual AcrylicWorks competition, now in its 12th year, celebrates the best work being done by today’s acrylic artists. While the works entered are created on a range of substrates, several standout pieces utilize paper as a surface. Read on to discover the creative stories behind these 10 AcrylicWorks finalists—artists who’ve learned how to skillfully exploit paper as a tool for enhancing the unique properties of the medium.

Pricing a Piece • Unsure of how to set a price on your artwork? These guidelines can help.

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Independent Study • Resources to inspire + build skills

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