American Artist Magazine

American Artist Magazine, March/April 2012

Brian Riley — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

DEPARTMENTS

6 Editor’s Note

53 Business of Art

92 Bulletin Board

94 Coming in...

96 Announcing the  American Artist 75th  Anniversary Exhibition

FEATURES

75 Years of American Art

10    Robert Henri: Painter, Teacher, Artistic Crusader
by Austin R. Williams
The lessons of this early-20th-century master— including advice about portrait painting and figure drawing—are as relevant today as when American Artist first reported on them more than 70 years ago.

14    Call to Arms
by James Duncan
In 1945, American Artist examined some of the iconic images that shaped the home front during World War II. Sixty-seven years later, these works remain as compelling and poignant as ever.

16    Finding the Beauty in Everyday Life
by Eric Sutphin
Throughout his career, Leon Kroll turned to the female form for its grace and symbolic power. His idyllic images of tranquil women asserted the presence of beauty even in the darkest of times.

22    Degas + Renoir: Point and Counterpoint
by John A. Parks
After World War II, America became the world’s center for artistic patronage, and works by the Impressionists were some of the most highly sought-after. Today, exhibitions of work by two major Impressionists reveal distinctly different creative visions.

30    Mary Blair: Painting in Hollywood
by Michael Gormley
A prolific and innovative artist, Blair influenced a generation of children’s books, animated films, theme parks, and architectural décor.

36    The New New
Art director Amy Petriello looks back on the design changes that American Artist has undergone over the last 75 years and shows us the importance of timelessness.

38    Discovering America
by Naomi Ekperigin
For many artists, World War I incited a shift in their approach to making art that was highly personal and called for direct contact with the American landscape.

42    Houghton Cranford Smith: Painter of Dreamscapes
by Michael Gormley
Houghton Cranford Smith spent a lifetime painting. The evolution of his work evinces both changing tastes and a faithful adherence to eternal truths.

46     The Classical Revisited
by Allison Malafronte
Starting in the 1980s, classical realism emerged as a vital representational art movement. This article looks at some of the original proponents of the practice and the schools that continue to pursue this tradition today.

56     2012 Workshop & Art School Directory
Our annual compilation of domestic and foreign workshops and art schools.

American Artist Magazine, February 2012

Brian Riley — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

DEPARTMENTS

6 Editor's Note

9 Art Mart

10 Quick Sketches

64 Exhibitions

71 Business of Art

74 Technical Q + A

76 Coming In...

78 Bulletin Board

80 Art for Thought

FEATURES

20   The Art of the American Twenties, Part 2:  Exploring America
by John A. Parks
In our second look at the Brooklyn Museum’s current exhibition “Youth
and Beauty: Art of the American Twenties,” we consider several
movements and ideologies that informed some of the most
accomplished artists of this era.

26   Shaping the City
by Austin R. Williams
John K. Harrell layers on the acrylic paint in order to represent
the vitality of urban landscapes.

34   No Babes on Sheets
by Courtney Jordan
The figures in Martha Erlebacher’s paintings are a good-looking bunch,
but loaded as they are with symbolism, allegorical narrative, and
humanist themes, they go far beyond classical ideals of the human form.

40   Will Barnet, Walter Kuhlman, Burton Silverman:
Three Painters Visualize the Real World
by Michael Gormley
The paintings and prints of these three artists suggest some of the
grand possibilities for contemporary artists working in different
strands of realism.

52   Patricia Watwood: Myths and Individuals
by James Duncan
Through her exploration of myths and spiritual journeys,
Patricia Watwood finds individual narratives that  communicate
the human search for truth in the  modern era.

58   The Nerdrum Affair
by Allison Malafronte
In response to the recent prison sentence of Norwegian artist
Odd Nerdrum, American Artist is revealing some of the facts of
the trial and giving several of his contemporaries an opportunity
to voice their opinions.

American Artist Magazine, December/January 2012

Brian Riley — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:00:00 GMT

DEPARTMENTS

6 Editor's Note 9 Art Mart 66 Business of Art 68 Technical Q+A		70 2011 Editorial Index 76 Coming In... 78 Bulletin Board 80 Art for Thought

FEATURES

10 Artist Wish Book

17    Twelve Artists to Watch In 2012
Despite some widely held notions, representational art never
actually ceased being practiced in modern and contemporary
times—it just disappeared from public view. The lack of exposure
has been attributed to what appears to have been a rather
narrow conception of what constituted “serious” art. Thankfully,
that situation has started to right itself, as evinced by a widening
appreciation for diverse art forms. American Artist is keen to
honor and preserve this diversity as we celebrate our 75 years
in print. With the new year quickly upon us, we offer a look at
some of the exciting and individual approaches to
representational art in four ever-evolving categories:
the classical view; perception & expression; mythologies;
and conceptually speaking.

18    James Galindo: Romantic Interpretations of the Female Figure
by Allison Malafronte

22    Stephen Early: Forming Figures of Strength & Grace
by Allison Malafronte

26    Rebecca Leer: The Timeless Look of Dramatic  Still Lifes
by Allison Malafronte

30    Ophir Agassi: Paintings Worth a Thousand Words
by Naomi Ekperigin

34    Ben Fenske: Beyond Time & Place
by Allison Malafronte

38    Simon Gaon: Painting That’s All About Feeling
by Michael Gormley

40    Mark Lang: Allusion, Ambiguity, and Complexity
by Austin R. Williams

44    Bryan LeBoeuf: Into the Moment
by Austin R. Williams

48    Danny Galieote: Arabesque Pop
by Michael Gormley

52    Mathew Cerletty: Bridging the Gap Between Realism and Modernism
by Michael Gormley

56    Efram Wolff: Variations on Imagery
by Naomi Ekperigin

60    Aaron Smith: Decadence Meets Austerity
by Eric Sutphin

American Artist Magazine, November 2011

Erin Carey — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:59:00 GMT

DEPARTMENTS

6 Editor’s Note 9 letters 10 art mart 12 Quick Sketches 70 Exhibitions		71 Business of Art 74 Technical Q+A 76 Coming in... 79 Bulletin Board 80 Art for Thought

FEATURES

26 Surfaces: The Groundwork for Beauty
by Rob Zeller
The quality of materials artists employ matters almost as much as the skill set and vision of the artists themselves. The decision of which type of ground to use is one of the most important choices an artist makes when beginning an artwork, because surface texture has a profound effect on the working process and the resulting piece.

32 The Art of the American Twenties, Part 1: The Liberating Figure
by John A. Parks
A major new exhibition revisits the 1920s, one of the most dynamic decades in American history. Our first look at this show reveals how both popular and artistic attitudes to the figure changed dramatically during this time.

38 Daniel E. Greene: Studio Inventions Depicting the Real
by Michael Gormley
This artist’s strikingly lifelike paintings employ highly evolved abstract design principles. His large-scale depictions of subway stations and auction houses are carefully staged studio inventions involving a focused and detailed production process that is cinematic in scope.

46 Jacob Collins: Classical Inspiration, New Vision
by Austin R. Williams
This master contemporary realist combines time-honored painting traditions with a fresh and individual sensibility.

52 Juan Carlos Martínez: Honoring the Past, Firmly in the Present
by Naomi Ekperigin
This realist artist and instructor discovered that the 19thcentury academic method enabled him to not only render the world as he saw it but also honor the Masters who made such expression possible.

60 Pursuing the Classical Dream: American Artist’s Guide to Art Schools

October 2011

Erin Carey — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:24:00 GMT

DEPARTMENTS

6 EDITOR’S NOTE 9 LETTERS 10 QUICK SKETCHES 65 EXHIBITIONS 71 BUSINESS OF ART		74 TECHNICAL Q+A 77 COMING IN... 78 BULLETIN BOARD 80 ART FOR THOUGHT

FEATURES

20 Albert Bierstadt: Visions of the West
BY JAMES DUNCAN
Albert Bierstadt painted epic vistas based on his firsthand experiences in the American West, but to the viewing public, his works were visions of a dreamland waiting for discovery.

26 Odd Nerdrum: Painter, Philosopher, and Pedagogue
BY MICHAEL GORMLEY
In his dark and spiritual works, this contemporary master presents a fully realized vision of his unique philosophy of art.

36 Tender: The Enduring Beauty of Egg Tempera, Part II
BY MARGARET KRUG
In the second part of our series on this singular medium, we look at artists of the 20th and 21st centuries who have used egg tempera’s unique depth to communicate human stories and emotions.

42 The Indian Space Painters: Totems, Symbols, and Myth
BY BARBARA HOLLISTER AND ERIC SUTPHIN
These visionary artists reveal a total worldview combining Native American and modernist sources in search of a universal visual language.

52 Capture the Truth of Your Subject
BY SAM ADOQUEI
For Sam Adoquei, painting a landscape is a way to honor nature, and as such, it cannot be done solely from imagination. Actively observing and recording the movement of light and changing colors is crucial for capturing the realities of nature.

56 The Classical Now: Paintings by Daniel Ludwig
BY JOHN A. PARKS
Prompted by major changes in his personal life, this New England artist recently revamped his entire creative process, leading to paintings that are just as engaging as his earlier works but more directly connected to his experiences and altered perspective.

September 2011

Erin Carey — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:20:00 GMT

Departments

6 EDITOR’S NOTE 8 ART MART 10 QUICK SKETCHES 66 EXHIBITIONS 71 BUSINESS OF ART		74 TECHNICAL Q+A 77 WORKSHOP DIRECTORY 78 COMING IN... 79 BULLETIN BOARD 80 ART FOR THOUGHT

16 Where to Study Art: A Sponsored Guide to Some of the Best Educational Programs

22 The Ashcan School: An American Rebellion
BY JAMES DUNCAN
By the end of the 19th century, America’s powerful art academies had come to value tradition over self-expression. It took the conviction of a group of artists led by Robert Henri to incite a shift that still influences artists today.

30 Urban Vistas: Creating a Portrait of a Place
BY NAOMI EKPERIGIN
The city can be an overwhelming subject, with its ever-changing inhabitants, neighborhoods, and structures. For Patrick Pietropoli, Greg Gandy, and Richard Haas, large-scale paintings enable them to create timeless portraits of rapidly evolving locations.

44 Enduring Realism: Three Artists’ Interpretations of City Life
BY MICHAEL GORMLEY
Taylor Montague, Max Ginsburg, and the late George Tooker approach the urban landscape quite differently, but all three represent a new front for realism and its portrayal of modern life.

54 On Location at the Urban Fringe
BY AUSTIN R. WILLIAMS
Valeri Larko takes her large canvases to the outskirts of major cities, where she paints areas of the urban landscape that are often overlooked.

60 Dan McCaw: Searching for an Inner Likeness
BY ALLISON MALAFRONTE
This seasoned painter and instructor believes that the most important part of the artistic process is the expression of an individual voice and vision.

July/August 2011

Erin Carey — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:37:00 GMT

Departments

6 Editor’s Note 8 Letters 9 Art Mart 12 Quick Sketches 66 Exhibitions		73 Business of Art 76 Technical Q+A 78 Coming in... 79 Bulletin Board 80 Art for Thought

22 The Amazing American Circus Poster
by James Duncan
The iconic images found within circus posters have delighted and enticed “children of all ages” to escape to the Big Top for more than a century.

26 Getting Away: Trailer Parks, Road Trips, and Other Summer Escapes
by Naomi Ekperigin
Artists Robert LaDuke, Scott Yeskel, and David Lyle take different approaches to creating playful yet mysterious images that capture the nostalgia of American pastimes.

38 Quietly Fantastic: The Landscapes of Philippe Charles Jacquet
by Austin R. Williams
This French artist reaches just beyond the real to depict magical locales that resemble a mixture of fantasy, nostalgia, and summer daydreams.

42 A Well– Rounded Approach to Floral Painting
by Bob Bahr
A lifetime of experience and an assortment of painting tools have given this Connecticut artist the recipe for a successful painting career.

50 Water Ways
by Courtney Jordan
Artist Matthew Cornell has made a career out of studying weather patterns, ocean tides, and river beds, and his work reveals that conveying the power of water is all about making waves.

56 John Dowd: Provincetown’s Favored Son
by Michael Gormley
Painter John Dowd finds endless inspiration in this legendary seaside retreat, and his portraits of the local landscape reveal the many sides of American vacation towns.

60 Paul Resika: A Painters’ Painter
by John A. Parks
This prolific artist’s lengthy career has taken him on a journey through a wealth of motifs and a variety of styles.

December 2010

Brian Riley — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:00:00 GMT

On the Cover:
Untitled (work in progress, detail, reversed)
by Steven Assael.

FEATURES

The Interiors & Figurative Work of Ben Fenske: A Critical Look at Raw Talent
by Allison Malafronte & Michael Gormley
Two American Artist editors review the work of an up-and-coming artist and offer their opinion on why this young painter is one to watch.

What Is Genuine? Realist Artists Take on “Hard Times”
by Naomi Ekperigin
A recent exhibition united today’s top painters to display work that utilizes the power of realism to not only bring attention to life’s harsh realities but also act as a call to action.

The Eye of the Painter: Steven Assael and the New Realism
by Michael Gormley
Steven Assael’s complex figurative paintings and vibrant working method reveal that concept and technique work hand in hand to further an artist’s vision.

Symbolism & Strength Beneath the Surface
by Allison Malafronte
Through dramatic design and striking subject matter, Kathleen Gray’s paintings deliver subtle messages of strength, resilience, and hopeful expectancy.

Jean-Léon Gérôme: A Master Realist in a Changing Era
by Calvin Goodman
A recent exhibition in California provided a chance to study the life and work of French painter and sculptor Jean-Léon Gérôme and reassess his contributions to art during an era dominated by Impressionism.

The Perfect Gifts for Artists
Find holiday gift ideas for the artists in your life.

November 2010

Brian Riley — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 17:56:00 GMT

On the Cover:
Belle (detail, reversed)
by Galina Perova, 2007, oil, 50 x 44.
Private collection.

FEATURES

Rosemarie Beck: Exploring the Physicality of Paint
by Eric Sutphin
This New York artist used themes from mythology, music, and literature as ways to explore the tactile properties of oil paint, and her approaches can offer inspiration and guidance to today’s painters.

Rose Frantzen: Building Community & Impacting Culture, One Portrait at a Time
by Allison Malafronte
When Iowa artist Rose Frantzen returned to her hometown of Maquoketa after several years living in major U.S. cities and traveling abroad, she decided to commemorate members of her community through a powerful portrait project.

Inspiring Figures: Portraits by Women
by John A. Parks
A new exhibition reveals the enormous contribution of women artists to the figurative tradition.

Painting Life: Galina Perova and the Portrait Society of America
by Michael Gormley
Galina Perova is a contemporary figurative painter who has taken up the challenge of painting from life in an attempt to replicate “real” human experience.

Inside the World of Pastel
by Wende Caporale
As a pastel painter, I feel that knowing the history of the medium is important for me to grow and improve as an artist. I am especially inspired by female artists who helped bring the medium to public attention.

American Artist Studios 2010

Brian Riley — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:00:00 GMT

On the Cover:
Nelson Shanks in the natural north light of his home and studio in Philadelphia.

Photo: Nathan Kraxberger

FEATURES

The Proper Disposal of Supplies, Solvents, and Waste
by Daniel Grant
Artists savor many things, including sketches, correspondence, studies, frames, and art supplies. Although there may be available space to store some of those treasures, many others must be discarded to maintain studio safety and cleanliness.

The Well-Equipped Studio: A Custom Guide to Proper Studio Practice

Tales from the Studio
by M. Stephen Doherty
Over the course of his long and distinguished career, Nelson Shanks has painted in palaces, embassies, corporate offices, living rooms, art schools, the White House, and historic spaces occupied by the ghosts of great artists. As long as the light was good and the space adequate, he was able to create major works of art.

Historical Studios of Master Artists
by Stephen May
Across America, dozens of studios once belonging to master artists have been preserved and are open for artists to visit and learn from. Among them are the historical studios of Thomas Cole, Jasper Cropsey, and the Wyeth family.

Making Small Compromises in Paradise
by M. Stephen Doherty
Artists move to Hawaii for the temperate climate, clean air, inspiring scenery, and friendly art community. In exchange for these pleasures, they have to accept the higher costs of studio spaces, art supplies, and travel back to the mainland

Jim Lynch
Anita Marci
Philip Sabado
Wanda Russell
Carmen Gardner

Light, Open Space, & History in New Mexico
by M. Stephen Doherty
Four nationally known artists have either adapted or built studios in the style of those used by early-20th century painters and printmakers.

Joan Potter
P. A. Nisbet
David A. Leffel & Sherrie Mcgraw

A Rare Look Inside Private Spaces
by M. Stephen Doherty
Professional artists from across the United States opened their private studios to American Artist Studios magazine.

Sam Knecht
William Chambers
William A. Schneider
Michael van Zeyl
Heide Presse
Carl J. Samson
Ruth Ann Sturgill
Ruth Ann Greenberg
Christine Ivers
Gerald Simcoe
Arthur Egeli
Luana Luconi Winner
Deborah Chabrian & Edward Martinez
Sharon Abshagen

Studios for the Serious Pursuit of Art Education
by M. Stephen Doherty
Anthony Ryder and Ryan S. Brown rent spaces in New Mexico and Utah, respectively, where their students   follow a progression of rigorous, intensive courses in drawing and painting.

Anthony Ryder
Ryan S. Brown

October 2010

Brian Riley — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:00:00 GMT

On the Cover:
First Light at Yellow Banks,
Santa Cruz Island (detail)
by David C. Gallup, 2010, oil, 8 x 10.
Private collection.

FEATURES

Materials Roundup: Acrylic Paints & Products
by Bob Bahr
New acrylic paints and products have expanded the possibilities of the medium. We asked several contemporary artists to try out some of these new materials, and this is what they had to say.

The Life and Practices of the Artists’ Colony
by Michael Gormley
A restless summer during my youth led me to The Cape School of Art and its rich tradition of instruction. It is but one example of America’s artists’ colonies, which provide instruction and support for artists looking to advance their skills.

The Hamptons Studio of Fine Art: An East End Artists’ Colony for the Ages
by Allison Malafronte
James Daga Albinson’s recently opened Hamptons Studio of Fine Art and its attendant artists are  starting a new chapter in the storied history of  painting on Long Island’s East End.

Nature’s Masterpieces: An Artist Captures the Uncharted Beauty of California’s Channel Islands
by David C. Gallup
Over the course of five years, I’ve been able to turn my love for the Channel Islands into a series of paintings that has resulted in a national museum tour, a 160-page book, and a documentary film of the project. Here are the conceptual, creative, and business strategies I employed to make this vision a reality.

Memory & Myth: The Paintings of Andrew Wyeth
by John A. Parks
Making a private world into a public treasure.

September 2010

Brian Riley — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:02:00 GMT

On the Cover:
Carmela Bertagna (detail)
by John Singer Sargent, ca. 1880, oil,
23 1⁄2 x 19 1⁄2. Collection Columbus
Museum of Art, Columbus, Ohio.

The History & Development of Acrylic

FEATURES

Naked All Night: An Experiment in Drawing Until You Drop
by Michael Gormley
For 21 years, Pratt Institute’s foundation department has hosted its annual Draw-a-Thon, an all-night figure-drawing event and a perennial community favorite. This year, American Artist was there to report on the spectacle.

The History & Development of Acrylic
by Allison Malafronte
From acrylic’s introduction in the 1950s until today, the properties, possibilities, and practitioners associated with the medium have advanced significantly. Here’s a look at the artists who made acrylic mainstream, the manufacturers who improved its formulation, and some of the contemporary painters and developments that are increasing its credibility.

Maintaining Master Practices
by Dan Thompson
In my education as an artist, the theories of Henry Hensche heavily influenced my painting practices, along with those of many master artists. Now, as an instructor myself, I pass on many of the concepts that Hensche espoused—such as light key—to my own students, and urge them to incorporate these ideas into their process.

John Singer Sargent: A World of Grace in Changing Times
by Michael Gormley
Past and present exhibitions of Sargent’s portraits reveal both the master’s great ability to communicate the character of his subjects and the ways that our opinions about artwork can be affected by present circumstances.

Heat Waves in a Swamp: The Paintings of Charles Burchfield
by John A. Parks
The paintings in a recent exhibition—along with the artist’s revealing journal entries—chart how this great American watercolorist came to paint both the seen and the unseen.

The Still Lifes of Robert Kogge: More Than Meets the Eye
by Allison Malafronte
Using a unique approach he developed as an art student, Robert Kogge employs colored pencil and ink wash to create still lifes with layers of depth and meaning.

July/August 2010

Brian Riley — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:00:00 GMT

On the Cover:
Tang Dynasty Steed (detail)
by Alberta Geyer, 2008, oil, 24 x 20.
Courtesy The Hearle Gallery, Chatham,
Massachusetts.

Combine Watermedia & Pastel for
Inspired Results

FEATURES

Winners of the 2010 Cover Competition
Hundreds of artists submitted entries to the 2010 American Artist Cover Competition, and we are pleased to announce that the winning image is Alberta Geyer’s Tang Dynasty Steed. That painting, as well as artwork from the nine other finalists, is presented here.

Inhabiting Nature: Painting the Figure in the Landscape
by Michael Gormley
Classical artist Nicholas Hiltner, an instructor at the Grand Central Academy of Art, recovers the Old Master process for creating traditional figure-in-the-landscape paintings.

Exploring Familiar Scenes for Deeper Content
by John A. Parks
The compelling vision of Hudson Valley artist Todd Samara draws on roots firmly planted in a well-known locale.

Combine Watermedia & Pastel for Inspired Results
by James Metcalfe
New York City based artist Janet Cook layers pastel over bright watermedia underpaintings to create scenes that hum with life

Morgan Weistling: America’s Artist
by Allison Malafronte
In his paintings of early American pioneer life, California artist Morgan Weistling reflects his deep level of commitment to the creative process while detailing the simple beauty of our country’s humble beginnings.

How to Express Content With Fewer Brushstrokes
by M. Stephen Doherty
While studying the great artists of Cape Ann, Massachusetts, David A. Lussier learned to develop plein air landscape paintings that identify the atmosphere, light, and mood of a scene without depending on tedious details.

June 2010

Brian Riley — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:00:00 GMT

On the Cover:
Portrait of the Artist
Louis Comfort Tiffany (detail)
by Joaquín Sorolla, 1909, oil, 21 1⁄4 x 25 1⁄4.
Courtesy the Hispanic Society of America,
New York, New York.

Paint With Watercolors as if You Were
Assembling a Puzzle

FEATURES

Acrylic Special Section: Exploring Versatile Acrylic Paints & Mediums
by M. Stephen Doherty
Teachers, professional artists, and students associated with the Rye Arts Center, in New York, sampled a wide range of colors and formulations of acrylic paints and mediums. In the process, they discovered materials that expanded their creative opportunities.

Acrylic Special Section: 5 Acrylic Artists Share Methods, Materials, and Techniques
by Karyn Meyer-Berthel

Making All the Rule in Acrylic
by Allison Malafronte
Whether she’s painting on the beaches of Orange County or on her 1,200-acre ranch in the valley, California plein air painter Marcia Burtt takes advantage of the freeing, expressive qualities of acrylic to design her own adventure through the art-making process.

The Shining Example of Sorolla
by Bob Bahr
Modern painters can benefit from studying Joaquín Sorolla, a master of depicting light and the figure. The reinstallation of his monumental painting series Vision of Spain, at the Hispanic Society of America, in Manhattan, offers a chance to revisit the accomplished oil painter.

Paint With Watercolors as if You Were Assembling a Puzzle
by M. Stephen Doherty
Chicago artist Andrea Vincent devotes a great deal of time to evaluating the colors, shapes, and key elements of a subject to determine the best way to paint it with layers of transparent watercolor.

Creating Drama From the Commonplace
by Linda S. Price
Her subjects may be everyday items, but pastelist Diane Rudnick Mann effectively uses them to create drama in her meticulously rendered still life paintings.

Getting to the Truth of a Subject
by M. Stephen Doherty
For Nancy MacDonald, the decision whether to work with oil or pastel, and how to handle those painting materials, depends on what she believes is the truth about her observations.

May 2010

Brian Riley — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMT

On the Cover:
Chrysanthemums (detail, reversed)
by Patricia Watwood, 2008, oil, 15 x 18.
Collection the artist.

Seeing & Painting Beyond the Obvious

DEPARTMENTS

Editor’s Note
What’s New at ArtistDaily.com
Art Mart
Quick Sketches
Exhibitions
Bulletin Board

FEATURES

Special Report: Art Supplies Are Going Green
by Daniel Grant
Art-supply manufacturers are making efforts to provide greener products. Artists themselves, however, still bear the biggest responsibility for being green, by disposing of their waste materials properly.

Seeing & Painting Beyond the Obvious
by Allison Malafronte
According to Carolyn Anderson, painting is a combination of technique and creativity driven by visual interpretation. She contends that learning how the eye and mind process visual information develops a deeper understanding that, in turn, leads to the discovery of a personal visual language.

Contemporary & Classical
by John A. Parks
Oil painter Patricia Watwood places a bygone style in present-day contexts.

When Relative Value Is the Only Issue in Watercolor
by M. Stephen Doherty
E. Gordon West turned the limitation of color blindness into an asset by effectively composing watercolor paintings based on the value range he can clearly identify.

Using Right Practices to Paint Better
by Bob Bahr
Colorado oil painter Joshua Been simplifies aspects of his painting process so that he can spend more time working at the crucial parts of making a picture: value, shape, edges, and texture.

Pat Walker: Still Lifes in the Mississippi Delta
by John R. Kemp
This painter’s rich, bold still lifes explore abstract shapes and light in an attempt to create balance, harmony, and rhythm.

Rediscovering Nature With Landscape Painting
by M. Stephen Doherty
Colorado artist Jeannie Breeding always enjoyed being out in nature, but it wasn’t until she discovered landscape painting, first in watercolor and then in oil, that she really knew how to express that joy.