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

Bring Out the Brushes

’Tis the Season

SEASCAPES, RIVERS & LAKES

Misure Nien • Second Prize is a two-page editorial feature in American Art Collector magazine

David Sandell • Third Prize is a one-page editorial feature in American Art Collector magazine

Andy Eccleshall

Ann Dyer

David Buckbinder

Paula B. Holtzclaw

Aflatun Israilov

CALL FOR ENTRIES

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

Blending Traditional Skills & Contemporary Practices

Inward Reflections • Ruben Astudillo on Art, Identity and the Power of Self-Portraits

Master Showcase

Step by Step: Faith and Flowers

FROM CONCEPT to Creation • Naturalist painter Shanna Kunz discusses her techniques for thinking outside the box when working on a new piece

THE ARTISTS’ ARSENAL

INTERNATIONAL ARTIST MAGAZINE

SIMILAR SUBJECTS, DIFFERENT MEDIUMS • Working with similar subject matter in each piece, James Gurney analyzes the qualities and quirks of his favorite sketch media

HARLEY BROWN’S FASCINATING PASTEL TECHNIQUES • In this special edition of Harley’s column, the passionate pastelist takes readers through the more technical aspects of his artistic approach

A BRIEF DEMONSTRATION ROSE WEASEL

THE BASICS OF BRISTLES • A breakdown of some of the most common paintbrush fiber types, both natural and synthetic

Whimsical Illusions • Trompe l’oeil artist Natalie Featherston talks finding her art style and staying true to one’s passions

A BALANCING ACT • Toggling between creative and business mode

Blossoming Colors • Using a blend of alla prima and indirect painting, Elizabeth Barlow creates vibrant floral portraits

Making Waves • Working both loosely and tightly, James Swanson captures a sense of movement in his water dog paintings

Detail Through Simplicity • A strong focal point, accurate color matching and simplified shapes bring Marco Grasso’s subjects to life

Staying Open • Chantel Barber uses a variety of acrylic paint thicknesses to create highly expressive figurative works

Buttery Smooth • Extra soft pastels and a unique substrate give Karin Richter’s artwork a rich, velvety quality

The Value of Planning • Brienne M. Brown delves into the importance of creating value sketches before embarking on a new piece

Sense of Touch • CPSA president Denise J. Howard demonstrates her techniques for achieving texture in colored pencil

Upholding Tradition • Oil Painters of America’s National Exhibition and Convention showcase some of the best in representational oil painting

Directing the scene

Simple and sweet

Painting Critiques for the Three Sisters Workshop • 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

CONOR SMITH • Explore the studios of some of the world’s best artists

Creative Spark.

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