Artists Magazine

Readers learn painting and drawing firsthand from other artists through written instruction and reproduction, guiding them step-by-step through the creative process. The magazine shows readers a wide variety of creative options, teaching the fundamentals of art making, presenting techniques in different painting and drawing media.

INQUIRING MINDS

Artists Magazine

Piecing It Together • Trading clay for cloth, Vicki Conley uncovers her creative vision in art quilts.

WE ASKED... • What do you do to promote a good work/life balance?

Finding the Pose • Look for the underlying structure to bring energy and spirit to your life drawings.

Keeping the Flame Alive

42ND ANNUAL ART COMPETITION • Every year, Artists Magazine shines a spotlight on the creativity of both rising and seasoned artists. We’re delighted to showcase the 15 prizewinners and 25 honorable mentions selected by our esteemed jurors from many hundreds of inspiring entries.

THE REAL WEST • With Route 66 as her inspiration, Maggie Walker Nelson paints authentic stories of small-town life that capture a rapidly changing world.

THE STORY BEHIND A PAINTING • Gustavo Ramos’ recent portrait commission sheds light on the unique challenges of painting a historical subject.

Mapping It Out • In 19th-century America, a thriving map trade produced panoramic views that captured towns in vivid detail—equal parts art, advertisement and historical record.

Heart & Soul • Jennifer Gennari’s pet portraits can stand on their own as masterful examples of alla prima painting, but very often, her commissions are a poignant remembrance and a remedy for sorrow following a heartbreaking loss.

THE MAGICAL CITY GEORGE MORRISON’S NEW YORK • A new exhibition at The Met, running through May 31st, chronicles the artist’s life, legacy and lasting impact on the New York School of Artists.

Unsold • To hold on or let go? Several artists share their insights on how to deal with unsold artwork.

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