Highlights

The Best Software
for making and selling your art

Make Colors Pop
surround them with gray

Spain's Master Realist
meet Antonio Lopez Garcia

Features

A Cultivated Order
Working in acrylic over black gesso, Don Tiller depicts fanciful farmlands.
By Deborah Secor

Reality as Revelation
Spain's Antonio Lopez Garcia addresses the ravages and gifts of time.
By Robert K. Carsten

Studio Tour
Don't miss Susan Lyon's tips for equipping and organizing your studio.
By Christine McHugh

Gorgeous Grays
To make colors pop, place them next to grays mixed from near-complements.
By Karen O'Neil

Poetic Landscapes
Jeff Joyce paints the essence of landscapes that mirror states of mind.
By Louise B. Hafesh

Creative License
An expert guides you to the best software programs for artists.
By Michael Chesley Johnson

In Search of Eden
If you're looking for an art-friendly place for a visit or a lifetime, don't overlook these small towns.
By Jennifer Cushman, George Thompson, David Fryxell and Maureen Bloomfield

Columns and Departments

July/August 2008 Online
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Letters

The Artist's Life
Paul Stanley of the band Kiss turns to the visual arts.
By Leslie Stroope

Exhibitions
From Turner to Gilbert and George: Learn about these great summer shows.
Edited by Holly Davis

Drawing Board
To achieve a polished finish in charcoal, follow these five tips.
By Anthony Waichulis

Brushing Up
Keep track of your values by working with a grisaille sketch.
By Michael Chesley Johnson

Business
Check out these strategies for profitable art fairs.
By Karen Leland

Master Class
In quick sketches, Degas captured Manet's personality by way of a supercharged line.
By Jerry Weiss

Ask the Experts
Are there objective standards for evaluating art materials?
By David Pyle

Competition Spotlight
Chris Krupinski paints pears against patterned fabric.