Description
Highlights
Use Color Trails to Lead the Viewer’s Eye
2-Point Perspective
The Wow of Watercolor: Transparent and Opaque Effects in Landscapes and Figures
Best Practices: Hanging Your Own Show
Problem Solving When You Work From Life
Features
Running Water
Dale Laitinen, Robin Purcell, Michael Reardon and Mark Workman harness the energy of free-flowing watercolor in dynamic landscapes. By Maureen Bloomfield
Believing the Illusion
Kate Sammons works outward from a focal point to render a convincing representation in graphite, charcoal or oil. By Judith Fairly
Colorful Characters
With a distinctive line and limpid color, Joan Becker populates a universe with spirited characters. By Ruth K. Meyer
Life Challenges
Christopher Pierce ingeniously solves the quandaries that follow from his commitment to work from life. By Michael Lacoy
Columns and Departments
Letters
Close-Up
Wet-into-wet watercolor is the way to create atmosphere. By Michael Reardon
The Artist’s Life
Children’s book illustrator Jan Brett draws a dassie; Daniel E. Greene depicts Natalie Portman as Queen Amidala from Star Wars; botanical artist Wendy Hollender tills a field; and more. Edited by Cherie Haas
Exhibitions
Shows to see this summer. Edited by Cherie Haas
Brushing Up
Lead the viewer’s eye through your composition with color notes strung together as a trail. By Arleta Pech
Drawing Board
Use two-point perspective to draw architectural structures. By Laurin McCracken
Business
Do it yourself: Learn how to hang your own show. By Jonathan and Marsha Talbot
Supply Cabinet
Check out new materials on the market. Edited by Cherie Haas
Master Class
Alfred Sisley places a repoussoir to invite the viewer into an Impressionist landscape. By Jerry N. Weiss
Workshop Guide
Competition Spotlight
A computer programmer becomes a colored pencil artist. By Sheila Cantrell
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