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 154 December/January 2024

Celebrating the Season of Art!

Wishlist

STILL LIFE • All the Prize Winners in our International Artist Magazine Challenge No. 138

CALL FOR ENTRIES • HOW TO ENTER OUR ART COMPETITIONS

ART PRIZE CHALLENGE SERIES • A continuing series of art competitions designed to encourage the best talent working in the world today open to any painting or drawing medium.

OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM

In the Field • Artist and nature enthusiast Judd Mercer shares his thoughts on plein air painting, upcoming workshops and more

ELEVATOR PITCH • Tips for writing your biography and artist’s statement

Future Generations

From New Zealand to Florence • Elizabeth Ralph-Smith’s Artistic Odyssey

Master Showcase

Stasis: Step by Step

Winter Spell • Capturing the subtle magic of a snow scene is a blend of story, atmosphere and observation

Stay Connected… WITH FINE ART

MATERIALS & SUPPLIES

CASEIN: NEW LOVE FOR AN ANCIENT MEDIUM • James Gurney has been using water media more than oils for plein air painting—here’s one of his favorite oil substitutes

Mastering PIGMENTS • In this three-part series, Todd M. Casey provides a deeper understanding of the properties of pigments in oil painting

BRUSHING UP • John Lovett discusses his set of brushes for watercolor painting and how he uses them

Intensifying the Atmosphere • Chris Long paints cloudscapes, nocturnes and urban scenes that capture stunning displays of light and shadow

Delicate Beauty • Setting up the proper arrangement and lighting, Rosemary Lewis creates florals with form and balance

Natural Movement • Diane Van Noord creates her landscape paintings using palette knives and limited colors

Infinite Depths • Painting primarily with her fingers, Lavely Miller builds up her ethereal figures through layers of acrylic glazing

Untethered

Building Form • Working loosely, watercolorist Sandra Aguilar focuses on larger masses of color and shape in her wildlife art

Full Transparency • Jenny Barnes combines accurate pencil sketches with the spontaneity of watercolor to create portraits that bleed emotion

Artisanal life

Sharp Eyes • Danielle Robertson works with PanPastels and pastel pencils to capture the details of her wildlife subjects

Inspired by Sargent • In every issue of International Artist we feature a Painting Workshop from Richard Robinson, one of New Zealand’s best artists

SATISFY YOUR Palette

ON Location • Explore the studios or plein air setups of some of the world’s best artists.

FRIENDS FOR LIFE • Harley Brown’s fascinating things no one else will tell you

BALINOFSKI

Creative Spark.

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