International Artist

International Artist takes you inside the studios of the world’s best artists. The magazine displays practicing artists describing their approach and work process in all painting mediums.

International Artist • Issue 153 October/November 2023

Great Things to Come

When Inspiration Strikes

FAVORITE SUBJECTS • All the Prize Winners in our International Artist Magazine Challenge No. 137

Daniela Werneck • Texas, USA, Talking to a Humminbird, watercolor on aquabord, 20 x 16" (50 x 40 cm)

Francois Chartier • Quebec, Canada, Serenity, oil on canvas, 48 x 60" (121 x 152 cm)

Debra Keirce • Virginia, USA, Time to Gather, oil, 12 x 12" (30 x 30 cm)

Russell Harris • Illinois, USA, Charlie’s World, oil on linen on panel, 10 x 8" (25 x 20 cm)

Dennis Whalen • New South Wales, Australia, Porcelain and Fruit VI, oil on linen, 24½ x 43½" (62 x 110 cm)

Deborah Brees • Illinois, USA, Gold in the Morning Sun, oil on canvas, 16 x 12" (40 x 30 cm)

Toby Davis • Idaho, USA, Dreams of Paris, oil, 36 x 36" (91 x 91 cm)

CALL FOR ENTRIES • HOW TO ENTER OUR ART COMPETITIONS

CALL FOR ENTRIES • ART PRIZE CHALLENGE SERIES

People & Figures

INTERNATIONAL ARTIST CHIEF JUDGE

OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM • THREE INTERNATIONAL ENTRY POINTS

Sources of Inspiration • Artist and SAS instructor Julee Hutchison creates painterly landscapes that evoke excitement and curiosity

HOW TO WRITE A PRESS RELEASE • An important part of an artist’s promotional tool kit, whether promoting a workshop or an exhibition

PAINTING IN PUBLIC • James Gurney discusses how to overcome shyness and deal with curious spectators

Mentoring • The Portrait Society of America Chairman’s Letter

Perseverance and Aspirations • A Conversation with Paul Newton

Master Showcase

The Art of Purposeful Painting • Capturing Intensity in Portraits

THE COMPOSITION OF PAINT • In this three-part series, Todd M. Casey provides a deeper understanding of the properties of pigments in oil painting

Got Your BACK • After 25 years in business, Raymar Art Panels continues to provide unwavering support to artists—figuratively and literally

Unbridled Control • Matt Talbert describes his process for creating expressive, paintings of the human figure—a balance of intuition and technical skill

My Art in the Making Waiting for a Sign

Modes of Perception • Alex Kelly interprets the visual relationships between subjects in his artwork, using it as a springboard for creative expression

My Art in the Making Sometimes you have to leave something behind to go forward

Deeply Connected • Using loose and refined strokes, Melissa Breault creates a sense of harmony between subject and environment

My Art in the Making October Light

Architectural Landmarks • Constructing roofscapes and urban scenes, Richard Rees demonstrates how to get the most out of oil pastels

My Art in the Making Mesquita, Cordoba, Spain

Sleek & Luminous • Colored pencil artist Megan Seiter creates crisp, detailed still lifes of florals and other organic subjects

My Art in the Making Limones

In the Woods • Working with the unpredictable medium of watercolor, Bob Hamilton-Pennell captures the moods and mysteries of nature

My Art in the Making Morning Hike, Cape Perpetua

Seeing Red • John Lovett demonstrates the power of working with a limited palette

Flow of Energy • Luisa Holden creates abstract landscapes by building up layers of paint and experimental brushstrokes

My Art in the Making Dusky Moor

Floating through nature

Room for variety

The Beauty of a...