Bigger & Better
The size of your canvas does matter. Make your paintings more powerful by giving your grand subjects the room they need.
By William Scott Jennings

Right Before Our Eyes
William Hosner shares his secret for giving his paintings the air of authenticity.
By Deborah Christensen Secor

A Moment in Time
Go undercover to capture spontaneous movements and create telling compositions.
By Mark Laguë

Behind the Scenes Your painting's background is just as important as the focal point. Explore your many options with tips from six artists.
By Michelle Taute

Telling Tales The art of the story: Learn how to turn your observations—and a little imagination—into narrative paintings.
By Huihan Liu

The Best of Both Worlds Combine transparent and opaque passages for sensational acrylic landscapes.
By Charles Harrington

Special Section: Everything in Its Place Painting is easier when you know where your tools are. These storage solutions will help you find a home for all your materials.
By Michael Chesley Johnson

Competition Spotlight Art Competition finalist Jorge Alberto

Columns

Brushing Up
Stamp your way to greater creativity.
By Betsy Dillard Stroud

The Drawing Board
Use values and edges to give your portraits the perfect nose job.
By Butch Krieger

Art Clinic
How paying attention to shapes, colors and detail can take your work from ho-hum to great.
By Jane Jones

Business
To sell more art you need to slow down and evaluate your business. These five tips will show you how.
By Kathy Gulrich

Master Class
Get the inside story on how Hans Holbein the Younger met the impossible demands of a royal commission.
By Tina Tammaro

Departments

• Dialogue
• The Artist's Life: Tips for hassle-free traveling; François Boucher's near-miss; and competition winners from around the country.
• Materials Handbook: Experimenting with acrylic mediums; a protective pastel carrier; a handcrafted Italian tabletop easel; and the ultimate art organizing tool.
• Art News