International Artist

International Artist takes you inside the studios of the world’s best artists. The magazine displays practicing artists describing their approach and work process in all painting mediums.

International Artist

Brand Ambassadors and Influencers

Stoking the Fire

PEOPLE & FIGURES • All the Prize Winners in our International Artist Magazine Challenge No. 130

CALL FOR ENTRIES • HOW TO ENTER OUR ART COMPETITIONS

ART PRIZE CHALLENGE SERIES • A continuing series of art competitions designed to encourage the best talent working in the world today open to any painting or drawing medium.

OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM • THREE INTERNATIONAL ENTRY POINTS

Art School TODAY

Unlocking Discoveries • Abstract artist David Michael Slonim talks imagination, intuition and finding your own voice

THE ARTIST AS ARCHIVIST • James Gurney shares his tips for preserving and interpreting your artwork

A Thrilling Return • Chairman’s Letter

UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMS • The Portrait Society of America has several upcoming events and competitions. We invite you to participate either by attending an event or sharing your work.

Discovering the Why • A personal account of the 2022 The Art of the Portrait conference

24th annual International Portrait Competition

Violet Bohemian

The Muse • Figurative artist Craig Pursley discusses his experience working with the same model for six years, in which he produced over 100 paintings

WHERE VAN GOGH PAINTED • Five accomplished artists and a handful of students traveled overseas for a 10-day workshop in Southern France

Bold as Brass • Ans Debije uses blades to carve impactful, painterly still lifes in oil

The Shape of Petals • A thorough understanding of simplified shapes and values allows Catherine Bobkoski to capture the intricacy of her subjects

In the Best Light • Cheri Christensen concentrates on value, temperature and color relationships in her animal art

A life of their own

Treescapes • Working with loose washes, palette knives and sponges, David Brammeld creates expressive nature scenes

Up Close and Personal • Wildlife artist Becca Barron achieves realistic portraits through a delicate drawing style and precise layers

Hustle and Bustle • Watercolorist Amit Kapoor captures movement and action in his city scenes using purposeful, sweeping brushstrokes

A Change of Pace • Instead of using paper and glass as a painting support, John Lovett outlines how to construct a rigid primed board

More than Blue • From turquoise to green to brilliant blue, Dolores Saul demonstrates how to accurately paint the color and movement of the ocean

Noticing the beauty

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AIMEE ERICKSON

Turn an Average Photo Into a Great Painting • In every issue of International Artist we feature a Painting Workshop from Richard Robinson, one of New Zealand’s best artists.

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

THE PASSAGEWAY