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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Gucci: The Artistry Behind the Brand • Art, design and fashion converge in the house of Gucci in Florence, Italy—and the company’s other stores around the world.

In Love With Passion • EUGÈNE DELACROIX takes a cool measure of his own Romantic personality.

WE ASKED ... What is your favorite self-portrait?

WE ASKED... YOU ANSWERED

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FLESHTONES • HELEN OH explains how to create a range of fleshtones from the three primary hues plus white—and then demonstrates its application in a portrait.

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Materials

Self-Portrait With Reflections • ANDREW S. CONKLIN paints a romanticized self-portrait with the help of a mirror and a carefully composed setting.

The Artist in the Mirror • Tips for the Artist-Turned-Model

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Hot List • ...BECAUSE YOU DESERVE THESE TOP-QUALITY ART SUPPLIES!

Everything I Know About Drawing I Learned From a Doughnut • Learn how a chocolate-frosted doughnut can improve your ability to draw live subjects.

Compositions

ASSERTING HER SELFIE • Carla Gannis extends the concept of self-portraiture by raising selfies to an art form.

EYE TO I • The National Portrait Gallery presents a century of American “selfies.”

Distorted Reflections • Christos Tsimaris takes a personal look at his roundabout art journey through a year of self-portraits.

Order Out of Chaos • The delicate lines and colors of Andrew Piedilato’s paintings stand in stark contrast to his maritime subject matter.

Artists & Their Studios • Whether you travel by land, sky or armchair, the workplaces of these 14 artists are worth a visit.

HISTORIC ARTISTS’ HOMES AND STUDIOS

Outfit

Putting Heads Together • Working collaboratively on a creative project brings both rewards and challenges. Is this method right for you?

NOTABLE COLLABORATORS

Independent Study • Resources to inspire + build skills

WORKSHOPS 2 0 19 • Your Complete Guide to Workshops Here and Abroad

Workshops

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