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.

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Artists Magazine

A Propensity to Escape From Notice • The White Horse by JOHN CONSTABLE was something new—a monumental preparatory oil sketch.

Channeling Constable • Explore light, color and movement in cloud studies inspired by those of John Constable.

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Go Big, Go Bold • To achieve a loose, slightly abstracted painting style, use large brushes and go light on details.

Raise Your Sights • When you make skies and clouds integral to your sketch—thematically, compositionally and tonally—you’ll paint a more expressive and compelling image.

It’s a Snap • An effective sky painting begins with a well-composed photo that captures depth, light and drama.

THE STORY IN THE SKIES • Canadian artist Holly Dyrland looks to the ever-changing sky for her impressionistic takes on the rural landscape.

Master of the NIGHT • A systematic approach to painting allows Carl Bretzke to capture fleeting moments of light and atmosphere with remarkable precision—even in the dark.

THE MAGIC OF NATURE • Anda Styler captures her emotional responses to New England landscapes in acrylic paintings that pulse with life.

Finding Calm in the Clouds • Inspired by Colorado’s expansive horizons, Michael Magrin captures the ever-changing beauty of the Western sky.

SIZING THINGS UP • It’s not every painting that requires a scissor lift to get the job done. Many things go differently when undertaking a work of monumental scale. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at one such bigger-than-life painting experience.

MAKING HISTORY • The Salmagundi Club, a fabled New York City haunt for artists, keeps a treasure trove of historical artifacts in its collection.

art news • Keeping you in the know

Art Worth Celebrating • Blue Spiral 1 marks 35 years, honoring its roots by showcasing Southeastern contemporary artists.

Independent Study • Resources to inspire + build skills

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