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Painting with Mood – The Secret to Emotional, Successful Art with Johannes Vloothuis
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Southwest Art April/May 2026 Print Edition
Join us as we celebrate the 55th anniversary of Southwest Art! In this issue, we visit with 11 previously featured artists and have them answer five questions about their artistic journeys. They share works both past and present, giving readers insights to the trajectory of their art and techniques. The pages are also filled with important exhibitions including two milestones: a 30-year mid-career retrospective for Jeremy Lipking at the Booth Western Art Museum and Eric Bowman’s 10th anniversary exhibition at Maxwell Alexander Gallery. Get your copy today!
Southwest Art April/May 2026 Digital Edition
Join us as we celebrate the 55th anniversary of Southwest Art! In this issue, we visit with 11 previously featured artists and have them answer five questions about their artistic journeys. They share works both past and present, giving readers insights to the trajectory of their art and techniques. The pages are also filled with important exhibitions including two milestones: a 30-year mid-career retrospective for Jeremy Lipking at the Booth Western Art Museum and Eric Bowman’s 10th anniversary exhibition at Maxwell Alexander Gallery. Get your digital issue today!
Artists Magazine March/April 2026 Print Edition
There’s lots of great art cooking in the March/April issue of Artists Magazine! Learn how one artist elevates fruits and vegetables into inventive still lifes; how another funnels the excitement of restaurants and cafes into lush oil paintings; and another uses portrait-painting skills to depict kitchen interiors that sparkle with personality. Highlights in this issue: -Sketchbook: Check your fridge for a cornucopia of daily sketching subjects. -Hidden Treasures: A trio of creativity challenges will help you see everyday objects with fresh eyes. -Art Smarts: Try these 7 tips for breathing life into your still life groupings. Featured Artists: Eric Wert; Patricia Bellerose; Joseph Lorusso and Mary Sauer
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Artists Classroom @ Home with Lorraine Simonds From Control to Confidence: Painting Watercolor Portraits That Resonate
Releasing Inhibition: Painting Portraits That Tell a Story. You’ll learn to use saturated washes and expressive colour to capture vitality, strength, and presence.Deadline: AcrylicWorks 13: The Best of Acrylic
Share your love of acrylic in AcrylicWorks 13: The Best of Acrylic (2026), an annual competition that celebrates today’s top talents in the medium.Paint Along April 2026: Painting with Mood – The Secret to Emotional, Successful Art
What makes a painting unforgettable isn’t realism — it’s emotion. In this inspiring workshop, you’ll learn how to create paintings that speak, using mood as the key to powerful, successful artwork. Through step-by-step demonstrations and guided exercises, you’ll discover how to use color, light, and design to express feeling — from peaceful stillness to dramatic energy. You’ll learn how to let emotion guide every brushstroke so your paintings instantly connect with viewers.28th Annual Pastel 100 Art Competition
Pastel Journal and Artists Network are pleased to present our 28th Annual Pastel 100 art competition! Don’t miss the opportunity to win cash prizes, premium art materials from our amazing sponsors, and publication in a magazine with a worldwide audience.5th Annual Artists to Watch (2026)
Call for entries! Whether you are a student, a recent graduate or an older artist newly focused on your art-making, this art competition is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on your work!Early Bird Deadline – Artists Magazine 43rd Annual Art Competition
The Artists Magazine Annual Art Competition celebrates outstanding works of art in a variety of art media in five different categories and shines a spotlight on the talents of today’s artists.Artists Classroom @ Home with Lorraine Simonds From Control to Confidence: Painting Watercolor Portraits That Resonate
Releasing Inhibition: Painting Portraits That Tell a Story. You’ll learn to use saturated washes and expressive colour to capture vitality, strength, and presence.Final Deadline: Strokes of Genius 18: The Best of Drawing
Strokes of Genius has been recognizing artistic excellence across multiple drawing media for 18 years. Sponsored by Artists Magazine and Artists Network, this annual drawing-specific art competition offers artists an opportunity to win cash prizes, get published in a special showcase publication sold on newsstands, and earn recognition as one of the top talents in contemporary drawing!Artists Classroom @ Home with Jean Pederson Exploring Acrylic and Mixed Media Techniques
This six-part series is an exploration of acrylic painting and mixed media techniques, from foundational principles to the integration of collage and found objects in your work. You’ll learn about viscosity, transparency, and surface qualities so you can choose the products that will enable you to meet your artistic objectives.