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The Art of the Portrait
American Art Collector • AUGUST 2023/MONTHLY
Upholding Tradition
SHOW CALENDAR
PRESENT 23
A Portable WINDOW • Scott Prior’s Seasons
FASHION STATEMENT • The 2023 Bennett Prize goes to painter Shiqing Deng
Michael Carson • A Contemporary Master of American Art
Stay Connected… WITH FINE ART
Masterful Works • Oil Painters of America presents its annual exhibition of works by its Master members in Philipsburg, Montana.
A Timeless Technique • The American Impressionist Society presents its annual National Juried Exhibition in the historic Brandywine Valley
WHERE TECHNIQUE MEETS TECHNOLOGY
FEATURED Artists & Galleries
THE PRESENCE OF A Narrative • A look at the award-winning works from the 25th -annual International
The VALUE and IMPACT • of the Portrait Society of America
Carol Baxter Kirby: Portrait of Chief Justice Robert Benham
Beautiful FACES
FEATURED Artists & Galleries
Portrait Artists Directory • For a milestone 15 years now, our annual Portrait Artists Directory has given collectors a simple, clear and easy way to find their next great portraitist. In this issue, you can explore nearly 50 artists from across the country and beyond. With examples of artwork, price ranges and contact information at the ready, it’s never been easier to find the right artist for you.
Show Previews • OUR EDITORS TALK TO ARTISTS ABOUT THE WORK IN THEIR LATEST SHOWS
Beautiful Variety
Making Their Mark
Night and Day
Emotion in Motion
Blended Beauty
Communicating Through Paint
Paradigm Shift
Wild World
Drama and Beauty
Seeing Red
Thresholds
Best and Brightest • Principle Gallery hosts NOAPS’ Best of America exhibition and event, displaying stunning paintings in oil and acrylic.
Art in the Mountains • The third annual Intersect Aspen returns to the Aspen Ice Garden this August.
The Heartland • Women Artists of the West celebrates 53 years of art with a new exhibition at a historic venue in Kansas.
Hushed Scenes • Swec was the Grand Prize Winner in International Artist magazine’s Challenge No. 135, Cityscapes.
Free Spirit • Roland was the Second Prize Winner in International Artist magazine’s Challenge No. 134 Abstract/Experimental Art.
A Timeless Touch • Fish received American Art Collector’s Award of Excellence for work featured in Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach, 2022
Ann Kraft Walker
Grace M. DeVito
Nancy Tankersley
Jennifer Heine
David Kizziar
SOLD! • American Art Collector magazine has changed the way artists, galleries and collectors connect. It has closed the gap that previously existed in the traditional art market. Spectacular and instant SOLD! stories keep rolling in. Check out some of the highlights of the sales and connections achieved from the pages of our magazine and throughout the market.