International Artist Magazine - December 2021 - January 2022

In this issue

Beyond the Palette with Scottsdale Artists’ School: Artist and SAS instructor Ron Hicks discusses his influences, artistic progression and painting from the heart • Station Points—Tips & Insights from James Gurney: How to Make Gradients • The Way of Watercolor: Part 4 – The Power of Iteration • Art in the Outdoors: Part 1 – Plein Air Painting and Artistic Growth • Demonstrations, Workshops & Master Painters of the World

HOW TO MAKE GRADIENTS

James Gurney demonstrates how to get your colors to change gradually throughout your picture

5 mins

Louis Carr — Intimate Spaces and Youthful Portraits

Louis Carr is an artist based in Raleigh, North Carolina, who is well-known for his intimate and delicately rendered portrait and landscape paintings.

5 mins

The Power of Iteration

The Way of Watercolor: In this four-part series, Stephen Berry lends his thoughts and expertise in the realm of watercolor painting

4 mins

PLEIN AIR PAINTING AND ARTISTIC GROWTH

Plein air artist Michael King explores elements unique painting in the field in this three-part series.

5 mins

The Illusionist

Classically-trained artist Julia Albo uses the power of observation to create three-dimensionality on a flat surface

2 mins

Tips and Tricks

John Lovett shares a few of his studio tips, from brush care to ideal ways to store watercolor paper

4 mins

Ethereal quality

I use my work to explore my relationship with the landscape and the feelings of peaceful solitude and contemplative awe. I carry these emotions when I am surrounded by beautiful scenery. It's what I seek to express in my paintings. Watercolor lends itself perfectly to this task due to its ethereal and delicate nature.

3 mins

Gentle scenes

Soft pastel is a special medium for me. It gives me freedom, control and the possibility to express myself on paper in a variety of ways. I use different types of paper for different effects.

3 mins

Painting Golden Valley

In every issue of International Artist we will feature a Painting Workshop from one of New Zealand's best artists.

3 mins

Young at Art

Harley Brown's fascinating things no one else will tell you

9 mins

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International Artist Magazine Description:

International Artist takes you inside the studios of the world’s best artists. The magazine displays practicing artists describing their approach and work process in all painting mediums.