Past Issue

Sculpting the Paint

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

Pure Bliss

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

Saturated World

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

Sharp Precision

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

Visual Depth

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

Creating Ambiance

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

Paper Textures

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

Painting in Paradise

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

Paint First, Then Draw

James Gurney shows how you can use drawing tools over a watercolor or gouache painting to add lines, details and texture

The Fab Four

Long-time International Artist contributors James Gurney, Harley Brown, John Lovett and Richard Robinson chat about the past, present and future

Artists of the World Unite!

Vincent Miller, founder and original publisher of International Artist, tells us why and how he launched this much-loved magazine 25 years ago

Blazing the Trail

International Artist’s inaugural cover artist, watercolorist Alvaro Castagnet

Forward Momentum

Artist Lisa Gleim shares the evolution of her career and how she grew into her preferred medium of pastels

It’s About Us

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

Lasting Bonds

Chairman’s Letter

Come Together

The Art of the Portrait and the 25-Year History of the Portrait Society of America

25th Annual International Portrait Competition

Jaye Ouellette: The architecture of water

Francois Malnati: Intrigue in the ordinary

Seascapes, Rivers and Lakes

All the Prize Winners in our International Artist Magazine Challenge No. 136

Scratching the Surface

A brief overview of some of the new surfaces being used today with a focus on painting

Rhythmic Brushwork

Figurative artist Daniel Bilmes discusses texture, color, narrative and more

On Location: Kim Casebeer

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

Creative Spark