June 2009 Features
Color Revival
By Jessica Canterbury with Butch Krieger
Exciting new colors join reformulated favorites on the market this year. No matter what type of painter you are, you’re bound to find something here that will excite your senses and stir your creative spirit.

High Definition
By Meredith E. Lewis
Jonathan Frank celebrates the unique landscape of the American West in watercolor and ink.

Articulation of the Bone
By Sarah A. Strickley
In homage to nature’s design, Rachel Collins gets up close for a dramatic portrayal of vertebrae and flowers.

The Outsider
By Ken Gofton
English artist David Paskett reveals much of himself and his own life experiences in dynamic paintings of Hong Kong and mainland China.

In the Field
By Russell Jewell
Painting outdoors is a surefire way to loosen up and get attuned to your subject. This noted plein air painter tells you all you need to know to get started.

Natural Beauty
By Kelly Kane
Malaysian artist Ismail Kadir paints scenes that capture the native customs and traditional ways of life still found in the country’s jungle villages and lively fishing communities.

Columns
Making a Splash
Edited by Jessica Canterbury
Discover seven simple tips for writing grants, a handy tool for applying color theory to your garden, and what to do in artsy St. Louis.

Creativity Workshop
By Nicholas Simmons
Learn how to use Adobe Photoshop to help push your painting compositions beyond the ordinary.

Meet the Masters
By Carrie Oeding
Learn how Arthur Dove, an American watercolor master, got by with a little help from friend Alfred Stieglitz.

Watercolor Essentials
By Henry W. Dixon
Follow along step by step as this accomplished watercolorist demonstrates how to craft compelling paintings from photographs.

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