43rd Annual Art Competition
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Artists Magazine July/August 2026 Print Edition
In the 2026 July/August issue of Artists Magazine, we’re highlighting artists whose work demonstrates a unique capacity for sharing the human story. Highlights in this issue: Facing Off: 4 portrait exercises that help build skills in other genres People Skills: 7 practical tips for including people in urban scenes Understanding Composition: Advice for creating a dialogue between artwork and viewer Featured Artists: Mary Whyte; Warren Chang; Mark R. Pugh; Joe Fig and Jill Soukup
Best of Watercolor: Winners of the Splash 27 Competition Digital Edition
Meet the 150 finalists from the Splash 27 Competition in this special publication presented by Artists Magazine. Within this issue, you’ll find winning paintings to fire up your creativity and you’ll get insight from Awards Juror Chris Krupinski on what makes a masterpiece. Highlights include: Explore a winning showcase of 150 examples of exceptional talent and exciting technique. Juror Chris Krupinski discusses the power and potential of watercolor. Get tips for success from the three top award winners. Featured artists: Michelle Nixon, Lyudmila Tomova Clark and Michael Ridge
Artists Magazine July/August 2026 Digital Edition
In the 2026 July/August issue of Artists Magazine, we’re highlighting artists whose work demonstrates a unique capacity for sharing the human story. Highlights in this issue: Facing Off: 4 portrait exercises that help build skills in other genres People Skills: 7 practical tips for including people in urban scenes Understanding Composition: Advice for creating a dialogue between artwork and viewer Featured Artists: Mary Whyte; Warren Chang; Mark R. Pugh; Joe Fig and Jill Soukup
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Artists Classroom @ Home with Jean Pederson Exploring Acrylic and Mixed Media Techniques
Join internationally recognized artist Jean Pederson for an immersive Artists Network @ Home workshop designed to help you break out of usual habits and discover a more expressive, intuitive approach to art.Paint Along July 2026: Create Convincing Depth in Your Landscapes
Step beyond the flat surface of your canvas and bring your landscapes to life with convincing depth. In this hands-on workshop,master artist Johannes will share his toolbox to trick the eye and draw viewers into your world. By the end, your paintings won’t just depict a scene—they’ll open a doorway, inviting peop1le to wander inside and explore, beyond the capability of reference photos.Final Deadline: 28th Annual Pastel 100 Art Competition
Pastel Journal and Artists Network are pleased to present our 28th Annual Pastel 100 art competition!