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.

Editor’s Note

Acrylic Works

Outdoor Sketches • Acrylic paints are perfect for capturing beautiful outdoor light effects with quick plein air sketches. Here, artist JOE GYURCSAK offers his field-tested tips for painting a scene with speed and economy in order to keep up with the changing light.

From the Juror

First Place Winner Ken Goldman • Consummate skills paired with a willingness to step out of the comfort zone and change course mid-painting lead to a prizewinning portrait.

Second Place Winner Susan Martin • Beautiful lighting, rich texture and striking color reveal the richness and complexity of nature in this prizewinning painting.

Third Place Winner Lynn Neuman • A meticulous compositional framework sets the stage for color, light—and the healing power of art.

Honorable Mentions • Making choices, as we all know, can be excruciating, which is why the work of an art juror is both exhilarating and exhausting. This year’s juror of awards, Stephen Quiller, had the challenging task of selecting just three paintings to receive awards from the 116 works selected as finalists. Happily, he also had the opportunity to name 10 honorable mentions, allowing him to recognize several of the other exceptional pieces that caught his attention and enjoyed his consideration. We’re delighted to present these stand-out works of art in this special section.

Still Life & Floral • “I paint flowers so they will not die.”

Urban Life & Architecture • “It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.”

Pets & Wildlife • “An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.”

Portraits & Figures • “A beautiful body perishes, but a work of art dies not.”

Land & Sea • “Painting from nature is not copying the object, it’s realising one’s sensations.”

Abstract & Other • “Art is a line around your thoughts.”

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