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
How Art Can Change Your Life
Resilience
FLORALS & GARDENS
Francois Chartier • Second Prize is a two-page editorial feature in American Art Collector magazine
Michele Van Maurik • Third Prize is a one-page editorial feature in American Art Collector magazine
Jasmine Huang
Nicole Finger
Susie McColgan
TaiMeng Lim
Scott Royston
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
Celebrating Excellence in Fine Art Education
UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMS • The Portrait Society of America has several upcoming events and competitions. We invite you to participate either by attending an event or sharing your work.
By Sharing and Caring, Good Things Happen!
26th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL PORTRAIT COMPETITION
BUILDING AN ART CAREER ONLINE PART 2 • In this two-part series, James Gurney presents options for artists who want to improve their internet business strategies
On the HIGH SEAS • A seascape painter and a ship captain, Joanne Parent is forever called to the wonders of the ocean
Looking to the Old Masters • Figurative realist Billy Seccombe reflects on how his artwork has been influenced by some of the biggest names in art history
Highly Qualified • A look at the illustrious backgrounds of the Round 4 Bennett Prize jurors
ROOM TO GROW • Mitch Baird talks community, connection and forever learning as an artist
GENERAL COSTS TO RUN AN ART BUSINESS • Delving into the various costs associated with running an independent venture
The New West • Colt Idol imbues saturated colors and high value contrast into his dynamic Western art
Capturing Who They Are • Painting from life, Johanne Mangi captures the hearts and souls of pets with skill and passion
Push and Pull • Megan Elizabeth Read approaches her figurative paintings in a contiguous manner, moving between detail and simplicity
Avian Essence • Greg Oakley paints accurate depictions of his feathered subjects while creating a sense of story and emotion
The Lull of the Sea • Using subdued colors and exploring blank areas on the paper, André Kano creates tranquil maritime scenes
Natural flow
Tuscan Textures • John Lovett demonstrates his process for painting a warm Tuscan village scene in watercolor
Bold and Alive • Using traditional and contemporary approaches, Rosso Emerald Crimson paints representational art with a sense of abstraction
Sense of Place • Soft pastelist Amanda McLean focuses primarily on large, abstract shapes, gradually working toward the details
Horse power
Painting a Red Sailboat • In every issue of International Artist we feature a Painting Workshop from Richard Robinson, one of New Zealand’s best artists
Stay Connected… WITH FINE ART
NAOMI BROWN
NEVER ENDING PASSION • Harley Brown’s fascinating things no one else will tell you
Creative Spark.
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