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Natural Rhythm

Focusing on structure and composition, Björn Wirtz creates paintings with a strong sense of visual flow

Vibrant Native Americana

Choctaw artist Karen Clarkson paints contemporary portraits on historical documents

Relative Color

Kami Mendlik demonstrates how to see the relationships between colors as opposed to a literal interpretation of each solitary hue

Sensory Impressions

Relying on her own memories and photographs, Jeanne Rosier Smith captures her experiences in pastel

Forces of Nature

Wilderness painter Dolores Phelps lets gravity and the natural flow of water guide the way

Shape Maker

Composition and value structure are key elements in the velvety gouache art of Rachel Dowd

Shape and Orientation

John Lovett guides us in determining the proper format for a painting

Critiques for Backlighting Workshop

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

Surface Qualities

Charcoal artist Emily Copeland masterfully captures the unique textures of a variety of vintage objects

The Underwater Realm

From tide pools to kelp forests, artist and biologist Mark Hobson paints the wonders below the surface

Sketching Plants and Animals

James Gurney and Thomas Kinkade share their adventures with nature sketching from their 1980 art odyssey across America

Enjoy the Here and Now

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

Show and Tell

Art Shows & Fairs Guide

Uncharted Territory

Chairman’s Letter

Step by Step

Using the Face as a Cornerstone

Words of Wisdom

from the 2025 Art of the Portrait Faculty Artists

Master Showcase

Misun Holdorf: Rhythmic impasto

Andrea García Bruno: Wild textures

Artist Alumni

Letter from the Publishers

Highly Valued

Letter from the Editor

Art Challenge: Still Life

All the Prize Winners in our International Artist Magazine Challenge No. 146

A Way of Being

Guided by a deep sense of passion, Jill Carver teaches her students how to paint with openness and curiosity

Subject Matters

The importance of choosing the primary theme of your artwork

On Location: Jennifer Johnson

Explore the studios setups of some of the world’s best artists.

Creative Spark