Light Source and Direction
The Spark: Artfully Arranged
On the Rise: Visual Artists to Watch
You know them when you see their work—those emerging artists whose talent is too big not to be noticed. Some are quite young; others have…
“Yummy Color”- Paint a Realistic Watercolor Still Life
Perfect Shadow Perspective
Paint Faster by Counting Strokes
15 Winning Works of Art
Enjoy an incredible display of creativity and talent in this celebration of the winners of Artists Magazine’s 38th Annual Art Competition. Year after year, as…
Classical Painting: 3 Must-See Videos
We’ve gathered three experts to share their expertise on painting and drawing using classical methods. Join Judith Kudlow in her atelier, with “Classical Painting: The…
Layering Watercolor for Vibrant Results: 3 In-Depth Videos
Make vibrant, glowing paintings with Soon Warren’s techniques for layering watercolor and glazing in these three exciting video workshops. By Scott Maier Explore these most-watched…
Realistic Acrylic Painting: An Artist’s Process
Alvin Richard began his path to realistic acrylic paintings, with startlingly real glass objects and hints of popular culture, with the help of a long-distance…
Painting with Pastels: Combining Pattern, Color, and Form
Painting with pastels, Robin Sheard Nyikos melds layered surfaces, rich color, pattern, and texture. Plus, her five tips for artists. By John A. Parks Robin…
Richard Schmid: A Conversation
Richard Schmid, the master artist who wrote definitive books on direct painting, captured not only the world he saw but also the world of his…
Creating an Ideal Reality
Arlene Steinberg blends a formal sensibility with a modern toolkit that lets her scale up. By Holly Davis A colored pencil work by artist Arlene…
Creating Oil Pastel Scenes from Imagination: A Demo
With a flawless sense of value, oil pastelist George Shipperley applies arbitrarily chosen colors, bringing to light the images in his mind’s eye. By BJ…
How to Use Your Art Studio as Your Subject
For Peri Schwartz the studio is a stage where she can arrange ordinary objects to form subtle explorations of shape, light, and color. The drawings…
A 5-Step Guide to Mass Drawing
Achieve a distinctive look and mood in your charcoal drawings by focusing on the massing of shapes and gradations in tone. By Steven J. Levin…