Features
In Peak Form
A keen understanding of the human form and light distribution enables you to paint exactly what you see.
By Anthony Ryder
Act Naturally
Joseph Lorusso's unpretentious narrative paintings invite us to engage in his timeless stories as both participant and voyeur.
By Steve Smith
Portraits of the Artist
Learn about the emergence of the self-portrait as an art form and why two contemporary artists find the genre so captivating.
By Lisa Wurster
A Second Chance
Free to follow a fervent, self-guided art education, pastelist John Roush is reveling in his lifelong passion.
By Steve Smith
The Human Element
Diane Schmidt finds inspiration in moving between abstract works and realistic figures, connecting the two with easy grace.
By Jennifer Ball
Special Section: Are You Making What You're Worth?
Get expert advice from the professionals on how to price your work fairly and build your clientele.
By Paul Dorrell
Columns
The Drawing Board
Check out these pointers for creating a compelling focal point and avoiding typical composition pitfalls.
By Robert Barrett
Brushing Up
An artist's reluctance to admit defeat shows us how to learn
valuable lessons and begin again.
By Marian Heath Axley
Art Clinic
Direct the viewer's eye through a painting by eliminating excess detail and reducing foreground elements.
By Birgit O'Connor
Business
Discover novel ideas for exhibiting your artwork, including
alternative venues, promotion and setup.
By Sandra Carpenter
Master Class
The work of Sir John Everett Millais combines brilliant mastery with a truthful, sometimes shocking depiction of the world.
By Martha Newfield
Departments
- Dialogue
- The Artist's Life: A late bloomer discovers her niche in cut-paper, a two-ton sculpture goes missing, and an Old Master's life on the lam.
- Competition Spotlight
- 2005 Art Competition Finalist Douglas Malone.
- Ask the Experts: Portable, pocket-sized ways to store reference information, and an easy formula for putting together an artist's résumé.
- Art News
- 2006 Art Competition
- Materials Handbook: Colored pencils made to stay vibrant, choosing the right brush, keeping tools close at hand, and more.
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