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

The Artist’s Journey

Made by Human Hands

Jennifer Sowders • Grand Prize is a four-page editorial feature in American Art Collector magazine

Dan Knepper • Second Prize is a two-page editorial feature in American Art Collector magazine

Mark Hobson • Third Prize is a one-page editorial feature in American Art Collector magazine

Chien Chung Wei

Andy Eccleshall

Mark Harrison

Troels Kirk

Linda Boisvert DeStefanis

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 • THREE INTERNATIONAL ENTRY POINTS

Preserving the Soul of Art

EDWARD FRAUGHTON • Sculpting the Spirit of the American West

Master Showcase

Step by Step • A Portrait of Connection

BUILDING AN ART CAREER ONLINE PART 1 • In this two-part series, James Gurney presents options for artists who want to improve their internet business strategies

Keep It REAL • The Art Renewal Center bolsters the support and reverence of traditional representational art

Flying COLORS • Artist David Barclay discusses how to pack painting gear for air travel—managing bulk, weight restrictions and more

Open Enrollment

Collaborative Environment • In this special edition of Beyond the Palette, we asked Scottsdale Artists’ School executive director Trudy Hays a few of our own questions—about the benefits of art school, community and more

School’s in Session • A look at some of the many in-person and online art classes and workshops available today

Peaceful Places • Sara Linda Poly creates a sense of atmosphere and depth in her soft, ethereal landscapes

Colley Whisson A Sense of Depth • A solid grasp of foreground, mid and background makes Colley Whisson’s scenes come to life

Sue Barrasi Compelled to create

Jeff Olson The Edge of Reality • Jeff Olson’s abstract landscapes embrace the spontaneity of both nature and the painting process itself

Holly Dyrland Grand Gestures • An instinctive painter, Holly Dyrland uses bold brushwork and energetic color to define her scenes

Heidi Willis The Naturalist • Always striving for accuracy, Heidi Willis bring the natural world to life in her watercolor paintings

Aki Kano Ephemeral Moments • A slow and steady application of soft washes allows Aki Kano to create portraits that capture nuanced emotion

Marie Burke Lightness and Grace • Marie Burke captures the delicate forms of flowers through a wet-on-wet approach

John Lovett Painting Tasmania • John Lovett takes us on a painting tour of one of Australia’s most extraordinary islands

Rebecca Neundorf Crisp forms

Painting a Walk to the Beach

Stay Connected… WITH FINE ART

PRAISING US REALISTS • Harley Brown’s fascinating things no one else will tell you

Creative Spart

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