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

Awards in Art

Inside the Industry

Shohreh Abdolrahimi California, USA, Old waters, acrylic, 16 x 16" (40 x 40 cm) • Grand Prize is a four-page editorial feature in American Art Collector magazine

Arlin Sukarlin Marlborough, New Zealand, Enchantment, acrylic, 47 x 47" (120 x 120 cm) • Second Prize is a two-page editorial feature in American Art Collector magazine

Daniel Driggs Indiana, USA, Ruby with Flower, acrylic, 6½ x 9½" (16 x 24 cm) • Third Prize is a one-page editorial feature in American Art Collector magazine

Sherry Fields Texas, USA, Saturday’s Colors, pastel, 12 x 9" (30 x 22 cm) • Finalist

Martin Banks Hessia, Germany, Electric Brae, oil, 31½ x 31½" (80 x 80 cm) • Finalist

Amy Ilic Volpe Florida, USA, Untitled, acrylic, 30 x 20" (76 x 50 cm) • Finalist

Timothy Pittenger Illinois, USA, Fire and Ice, acrylic, 48 x 36" (121 x 91 cm) • Finalist

Sukhvinder Saggu ACT, Australia, Puzzling Pandemic, acrylic, 20 x 20" (50 x 50 cm) • Finalist

Edith LeFebvre California, USA, Evolve, acrylic, 48 x 36" (121 x 91 cm) • Finalist

HOW TO ENTER OUR ART COMPETITIONS

OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM • THREE INTERNATIONAL ENTRY POINTS

How to Create a PORT FOLIO • Just like general college applications, each school or gallery may or may not have its own set of requirements. Check their website first, make sure you find and read it all, and then follow their guidelines in any order or format they suggest. OK, boring things aside, this is your place to shine and opportunities abound!

Feeding the Soul • Artist and SAS instructor Ron Hicks discusses his influences, artistic progression and painting from the heart

HOW TO MAKE GRADIENTS • James Gurney demonstrates how to get your colors to change gradually throughout your picture

Finding a New Rhythm

Louis Carr • Intimate Spaces and Youthful Portraits

Master Showcase

Drawing of Juan Manuel

The Power of Iteration • In this four-part series, Stephen Berry lends his thoughts and expertise in the realm of watercolor painting

PLEIN AIR PAINTING AND ARTISTIC GROWTH • Plein air artist Michael King explores elements unique to painting in the field in this three-part series.

The Illusionist • Classically-trained artist Julia Albo uses the power of observation to create three-dimensionality on a flat surface

My Art in the Making Still Life #12

Bold Energy • Creating an underpainting to build composition allows Brad Teare to focus on color and texture

My Art in the Making By the River

Expressive Hues • Carefully considering her palette, Natalia Karpman works toward a harmonious balance of color in her still lifes

My Art in the Making The tomato parade

Little Details • Kristine Rapohina blends wet-on-wet and drybrush techniques to capture the unique surfaces of her botanical subjects

My Art in the Making Dahlia Diva

Tips and Tricks • John Lovett shares a few of his studio tips, from brush care to ideal ways to store watercolor paper

Ethereal quality

The Depth of the Waves • Victoria Kart demonstrates how to keep acrylic paintings fluid by utilizing water throughout the process

My Art in the Making Wave number 15

Gentle scenes

Accurate Renderings • Through gradually adding layers of color, Alan Woollett captures the realistic forms and feathers of birds

My Art in the Making Spoonbill Study...