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The Artist’s Magazine celebrates the creative life and the creative act, the artist as well as the art, by showcasing the best work—in all media and in all styles—of the best artists working today. Learn about pastel, watercolor, oil, acrylic painting; drawing techniques; modern artists and art teachers. Get inspired by the range of subjects, including painting landscapes, portraits and figures, abstract art, animal and wildlife art, still life and more.

Paint a Crystal Vase | Step-by-Step from Soon Warren

Posted on April 10, 2013 by NickK

The keys to painting cut crystal in watercolor are a detailed drawing, masking fluid and patient glazing. Full Article

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Painting Demo | How to Use Hard and Soft Edges

Posted on April 5, 2013 by NickK

Read about techniques for using hard and soft edges to direct attention, show dimensionality and depict the play of light. Full Article

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Draw a Compelling Still LIfe | Basic Drawing Techniques

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Christine McHugh, Managing Editor

Master basic drawing techniques and tips for drawing in charcoal, and you can render an eye-catching still life drawing step by step. By Steven J. Levin In the June 2013 issue of The Artist’s Magazine, Steven J. Levin explains his … Full Article

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How to Draw a Landscape

Posted on April 3, 2013 by NickK

Graphite can be a rich and expressive medium for a “painterly” scene when drawing a landscape. Full Article

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Under the Desert Sun by Sue Gombus, Our April 2013 Artist of the Month

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor

Under the Desert Sun, pastel wildlife painting by Sue Gombus

Congrats to Sue Gombus, whose pastel wildlife painting earned her the spot as our April 2013 Artist of the Month! Gombus is dedicated to wildlife conservation through art. Full Article