Artists Magazine

Readers learn painting and drawing firsthand from other artists through written instruction and reproduction, guiding them step-by-step through the creative process. The magazine shows readers a wide variety of creative options, teaching the fundamentals of art making, presenting techniques in different painting and drawing media.

From The Editor

Artists Magazine

“10 Francs a Sitting and a Little Alcohol” • Jacques and Berthe Lipchitz is one of Modigliani’s greatest portrait paintings.

Phone a Friend • New to portrait or figure painting? Try these 19 practical tips for setting yourself up for success.

FROM PHOTO TO PAINTING

WE ASKED... What is the MVT (Most Valuable Tool) in Your Art-Making?

Embracing Authenticity • Careful preparation and a mindful approach set the stage for capturing the essence of a sitter.

Model Manners • A successful collaboration begins with planning.

SOFT EDGES, HARD TRUTHS • Daniel Sprick’s portraits are marvelous examples of the power of painting to communicate, reveal, celebrate and magnify our human existence.

THE LANGUAGE OF painting, THE GRAMMAR OF light • EC (Casey) Baugh, who pushes the boundaries to create bold, expressive paintings of the human face and figure, stresses the importance of a fearless mindset for creatives looking to articulate their vision through the language of art.

Breaking Out • We’re delighted to present the 15 emerging artists whose work took awards in the 3rd Annual Artists to Watch Art Competition. The diverse group proves that there are no boundaries when it comes to age, style and subject matter. Talent is talent, pure and simple, and we’re honored to share it with you here. Congratulations to our 2024 winners!

A WALK ON THE Wild(life) Side • Federal and state duck stamp competitions provide wildlife artists with a unique platform to showcase their work—and transform their careers.

On the SURFACE • While translucent art surfaces might be an unusual choice, tracing the history of these materials from ancient manuscripts to modern implementations demonstrates a lasting significance.

art news • Keeping you in the know

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Independent Study • Resources to inspire + build skills

From the Vault (November 2013)