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

Earning His Stripes • Russian artist Alexander Timchenko pins his talent on a unique art form.

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A Kaleidoscope of Light & Color • Discover how interference and pearlescent pigments can add mesmerizing optical effects to your work.

A Painting in Two Colors • Learn how an extremely limited palette is all that’s needed to explore value and temperature—and take on the world.

Into the Cold • Brave the winter weather with these plein air painting tips—and don’t forget your gloves.

PEAK experiences • Realistic, large-scale paintings of the Pacific Northwest take Lucas Kratochwil to new heights—literally.

taking FLIGHT • We’re excited to present the 15 emerging artists whose artwork took awards in the Second Annual Artists to Watch Competition. From talented high schoolers to artists flourishing in retirement, and many ages in between, this diverse group of winners—working in a variety of art media—represent the potential for creative breakthrough at many different stages of life. These artists combined skill and imagination to create compelling works of art that we’re delighted to celebrate. Congratulations to our 2023 winners!

The Great Wave • Famous for his unique style and experimental techniques, the reach of Katsushika Hokusai’s influence extends far beyond his place and time.

Conductor of LIGHT & COLOR • Steven Walker’s interest in the quality of light is directed like a conductor’s baton, orchestrating color, value and depth to make paintings that sing.

A Matter of Intuition • Artist Liz Park has spent a lifetime training her gaze on the subject matter that she holds close. Her love of animals presents very early in her work, and as her journey into a full-time artistic practice unfolds, these subjects define her success.

art news • Keeping you in the know

Copyright Goes to Court • Last spring, the Supreme Court ruled that artist Andy Warhol infringed on another artist’s copyrighted imagery. Here’s what you need to know.

Independent Study • Resources to inspire + build skills

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