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Fresh Eyes

Anna Rose Bain discusses the passions of being an artist and helping students transform their own work

The Next Level

Jacob Dhein uses a wet-into-wet technique to create painterly depictions of a variety of subjects

Wild Spirit

Alternating between broad glazes and fine details, Claire Milligan captures the intricacies of the animal kingdom

The Bridge Between

Watercolorist Thomas Wells Schaller delves into the nuances of observation and imagination

The Color Continuum

Catherine Hearding demonstrates how she utilizes color to enhance the mood of her landscapes

Points of Precision

A strong focal point and attention to detail make Nicola Jane's artwork jump off the page

BE YOURSELF

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

JEFFREY T. LARSON

Expertly Putting the Pieces Together

Hot-Blooded

Blending elements of realism and surrealism, figurative artist Anna Wypych’'s paintings are dominated by vivid reds

Adam Clague Incandescence

Adam Clague’s masterful understanding of contrast allows him to paint subjects that seem to glow from within

Dynamic Harmonies

Artist and educator Ken Goshen explores the concept of balancing oppositional qualities in composition

Alicia Brown Cultural impact

My work is representational with the main focus on the figure. As a classically trained artist, the style and techniques utilized in the art-making process is a more traditional approach, which includes painting and drawing.

A Sense of Depth

A solid grasp of foreground, mid and background makes Colley Whisson's scenes come to life

Peaceful Places

Sara Linda Poly creates a sense of atmosphere and depth in her soft, ethereal landscapes

School's in Session

A look at some of the many in-person and online art classes and workshops available today

Collaborative Environment

In this special edition of Beyond the Palette, we asked Scottsdale Artists' School executive director Trudy Hays a few of our own questions-about the benefits of art school, community and more

Flying COLORS

Artist David Barclay discusses how to pack painting gear for air travel-managing bulk, weight restrictions and more

Keep It REAL

The Art Renewal Center bolsters the support and reverence of traditional representational art

BUILDING AN ART CAREER ONLINE PART I

In this two-part series, James Gurney presents options for artists who want to improve their internet business strategies

EDWARD FRAUGHTON

Sculpting the Spirit of the American West

Preserving the Soul of Art

Throughout human history, people have used art to express themselves, record their daily activities, capture moments and share their emotions.

Intrigue in the ordinary

I've \"'ve never had any formal training always had a strong attraction to the arts and the practice of painting

Paper Textures

John Lovett guides us through the varying properties of different watercolor surfaces

Creating Ambiance

Mona Parker Weidner selects colors palettes and light sources that emphasize the mood of her interior scenes

Visual Depth

Blending and smoothing with solvents, Holly Siniscal creates painterly portraits in colored pencil

Sharp Precision

Working with craft blades and tattoo needles, Conor Smith etches realistic renderings of wildlife

The architecture of water

When Then I moved from Toronto to a tiny community in Nova Scotia, I became fascinated by the ocean, its reflections and endlessly shifting patterns of color and light

Saturated World

Emphasizing the beauty of nature, Joe A. Oakes paints landscapes with warm colors and imaginative compositions

Pure Bliss

Working alla prima, Andreas Liss takes on a loose, unbridled approach in his artwork

Sculpting the Paint

Using a palette knife allows oil painter Maria Iva to create clean colors and rich textures