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.

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Noble Rock Portraits • The meeting of land and sea was a subject of lifelong interest for WILLIAM STANLEY HASELTINE.

Raised by a Maker • Three sets of Vermont-based mothers and daughters creatively support one another in the arts—and in life.

WE ASKED... • What’s a message about art you’d like to tell your younger self?

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BLENDING OILS • Practice your blending technique by following along with SCOTT MAIER as he demonstrates five easy steps for creating a simple sky gradient with four basic colors.

Travel Sketching Simplified • Before you decide that travel sketching is not for you, give these ideas a try.

The 1-2-3s of Linear Perspective • Discover the origins, methods and magic of three-point perspective.

Artist a-Go-Go • Follow these savvy travel tips for a truly bon voyage.

Compositions

THE fractured WORLD • Encounters with nature at the ends of the world lead Beau Carey to make a new kind of painting.

ART on the MOVE • Jessica Bastidas’ two passions converge to provide a wealth of international experiences.

many HAPPY RETURNS • The power of place is prominent and compelling in the works of Old and Modern Masters alike.

The Essence of PLACE • There isn’t a checklist of things to do to capture the spirit of a place in your art; it’s more about putting yourself in the moment, letting go of a fear of failure, and trusting yourself to tell the story you want to tell.

Palettes Throughout History • Trace the evolution of color through the palettes of artists over time.

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art news • Keeping you in the know

Independent Study • Resources to inspire + build skills

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Art & Antiques • Michelle Wooderson has created a comfortable haven for her art-making that also reflects her love for all things vintage.

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