The INK and the GRAIN

Using the Japanese moku hanga technique, Leon Loughridge creates rich woodblock prints of the American Southwest

Searching for HOME

New York artist Gigi Chen shares her deeply personal experience painting a large-scale muralthe size of a bedroom-for an artist residency

PAINTING IN THE GARDEN

James Gurney shares his experience painting botanical subjects outdoors in water media

Beautiful Blossoms

Kathy Anderson discusses her techniques and what inspired her to start painting florals

ON YOUR OWN

The advantages of going solo and selling your own artwork

Zoe Fitchet: Sharpened focus

I explore and express my love of the natural world through creating accurate and realistic, highly detailed portraits.

GENRES AND STYLES OF ART

Understanding artistic vocabulary and experimenting with different ideas

Camille Przewodek: Qualities of light

I am a plein air colorist in the representational tradition of Monet.

Painting the Red Boat

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

IMPORTANT PRINCIPLES OF ART - THE BREAK

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

John Lovett: Australian Outback

Bringing just a few simple materials along, John Lovett details his experience painting on location in the Australian Outback

Frederick Brosen: Stories the City Tells

Frederick Brosen captures the heart of his city scenes through spatial construction, color transition and perspective

Magnificent Flora

Through expressive brushwork and vibrant color, Matt Ryder captures the many complexities of flowers

Shades of Expression

African-born artist and educator Samuel Adoquei discusses the subtleties and nuances of painting skin tones in art

Setting the Stage

Some of the top still life painters working today break down their processes for creating powerful compositions

Self-Portrait

Creating Harmony with a Limited Palette

AND THE WINNER IS

This past July, someone in Illinois beat the odds and won $1.33 billion in the Mega Millions jackpot lottery, a life changing amount of money. The odds of winning the jackpot were 1 in 303 million. So many people were entering for a chance to win the big prize that 33,360 tickets were being sold per minute.

Chairman's Letter: "The International" Grand Prize Award

Each year, the Portrait Society encourages new work to submit to the most respected portrait and figure competition in the world, The International. Artists from every corner of the globe will submit paintings, sculptures, drawings, watercolors and other works on paper to be reviewed for possible selection for awards. Among the many honorable mentions and other prizes, approximately 20 pieces will ultimately be chosen as "in the room" finalists for our annual conference exhibition.

PAINTING IN THE RAIN

James Gurney shows how rain can be a plein air painter's best friend, but also their worst enemy A heavy downpour is fatal to an unprotected watercolor.

Suggesting Reality

Douglas Fryer discusses teaching, inspiration and creating highly expressive artwork

Where Van Gogh Painted

Five accomplished artists and a handful of students traveled overseas for a 10-day workshop in Southern France

A Change of Pace

Instead of using paper and glass as a painting support, John Lovett outlines how to construct a rigid primed board

Art School TODAY

ART INDUSTRY INSIDER with Vanessa Rothe

Hustle and Bustle

Watercolorist Amit Kapoor captures movement and action in his city scenes using purposeful, sweeping brushstrokes

In the Best Light

Cheri Christensen concentrates on value, temperature and color relationships in her animal art

Bold as Brass

Ans Debije uses blades to carve impactful, painterly still lifes in oil

Violet Bohemian

THE ART OF THE PORTRAIT

THE ARTIST AS ARCHIVIST

James Gurney shares his tips for preserving and interpreting your artwork

Unlocking Discoveries

Abstract artist David Michael Slonim talks imagination, intuition and finding your own voice

The Muse

Figurative artist Craig Pursley discusses his experience working with the same model for six years, in which he produced over 100 paintings