Contents:

THE WORLD
Art Prize Challange
All the Prize Winners in our International Artist magazine Challenge No 72 Favorite Subjects

THE WORLD
Call for Entries
Entry form for International Artist magazine's Challenge No 74 People & Figures
Now you can enter using digital printouts and online!

INSPIRATION
A Day in the Life of an Artist MEL LEIPZIG
A series where we take a look into the lives of some the world's most noted artists
by Wende Caporale

USA
The Art of the Portrait
Chairman's Letter

Masters Showcase
Four top artists showcase their work

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Painterly Style with a Contemporary Vibe
Mary Sauer talks with executive director of The Portrait Society of America, Christine Egnoski

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Aaron Westerburg Demonstrates his technique

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A Long Journey

Pencil
Bill Vuksanovich views design as the quintessential concept of art

WORKSHOP
Station Points
Tips & Insights From James Gurney Sketching people in the wild

Watercolor
Part 8
The S-Design and The Circle Design
Readers are in for a treat in the months to come as you enjoy this regular column by award winning all media artist Bill James

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Mastering Brushstrokes
Albert Handell talks about his painting technique

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Tuning in
Stanka Kordic paints alla prima AND with glazes for heightened luminosity and texture to get a feel for what the paint needs

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Are you a Form Painter or a Color Painter?
Daniel Maidman demonstrates transparent and opaque techniques in figurative painting

CANADA
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The Liberty to Explore
Ali. A. Aryan benefits from the complete freedom of endless experimentation

Acrylic
Master Painters of the World
Francis Gingras

AUSTRALIA
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Bringing the Past Alive
John Bradley finds inspiration from old photographs and the story they tell

NEW ZEALAND
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Do we see what is real?
By limiting the ‘clutter’, Miranda Woollett can focus on the big questions she is trying to resolve

UNITED KINGDOM
Pastel
Master Painters of the World
Vanja Crew

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Master Painters of the World
Natalie Toplass

JAPAN
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True to Life
Hisamu Kido adores portraiture and recommends a practiced, respectful and thoughtful approach to the art form

WORKSHOP
Discovering Art
The Making of an Artist Part 44
‘Eye Pathways’ and ‘Atmospheric Perspective’
by Barry John Raybould

WORKSHOP
Professional Art
Do You Have a Long Term Vision About Your Art?
Develop a career path and boost your cash flow with these handy tips
by Graeme Smith

Watercolor
The Little Things
John Lovett shows us how getting the punctuating marks right can bring your painting to life

SPECIAL FEATURE
Various Media
Your Painting Workshops Continue
New Zealand artist, Richard Robinson critiques some student paintings from his online workshop and demonstrates key points with his own painting

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1 - Letter from the Publisher

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128 - How to Subscribe & Order

144 - Art Materials & Instruction Locator

144 - Classifieds