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Rhythm and Control

Deliberate brushwork, accurate proportions and a strong sense of volume breathe life into the portraiture of Jie Gao

No Place Like Home

Focusing on color mixing and composition, Kayla Martell paints blissful interior scenes

Skyscapes

Ksenya Verse highlights the intricate textures, variability and sculptural nature of clouds

The Shape of Color

Acrylic painter Virginie Schroeder uses color as structural elements in her artwork

Pure Energy

Paul Bailey renders the Welsh coastline with a set of dynamic acrylic techniques

Moved by Instinct

Inspired by the beauty of nature, Jean Haines’ watercolors bloom with spontaneity

Gesture & Expression

Working in soft pastels, Yael Maimon creates impressionistic depictions of her feline subjects

Garden Sketches

Using just a small sketchbook, John Lovett creates a warm pond scene in watercolor

Critiques for the Up the Creek Workshop

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

Creative Spark

On the Wing

Artists Christopher Forrest and Michael Dumas dive into the vast world of bird art, from observation to application

We Ditched Art School, Hopped the Freights and Wrote a Book

James Gurney shares the story of his friendship with American painter Thomas Kinkade

Hunches Are Built Upon Wisdom

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

Steeped in History

International Artist Presents Artist Groups & Societies

Educate, Inspire, Connect

Chairman’s Letter

Words of Wisdom

from the 2025 The Art of the Portrait Faculty Artists

Master Showcase

Step by Step: Capturing Expression

Andrew-Orr-Bucolic-splendor

Lori Putnam: Intuitive response

Crystal Beshara: Something beguiling

Favorite Subjects

All the Prize Winners in our International Artist Magazine Challenge No. 145

Apex Predators

Growing up in Kenya surrounded by nature, Guy Combes talks about the passions of painting wildlife

Back-up Plan

An overview of the data storage options for all of the digital files that make up your art business

On Location: Yong Hong Zhong

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

Find Your Tribe

Letter from the Publishers

Free Bird

Letter from the Editor