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Figure/Ground
Now You See It, Now You Don't

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Features

Beautiful Ambiguity
Igor & Marina's ornate panels demonstrate tension between figure and ground.
By Ruth K. Meyer

Funny Pages
Anti-heroes in dismal digs: Graphic novels delight a new generation.
By Grace Dobush

Everytown, USA
Constance LaPalombara plays up the light in moody city scenes in oil.
By Tamera Lenz Muente

Studio Tour
Anne Bagby organized her art materials at last.
Edited by Christine McHugh

Kids Get Smart With Art
Improve literacy and math skills by teaching kids to draw, paint and dance.
By Tucker J. Coombe

City in Bloom
Wendy Hollender revives the tradition of botanical illustration.
By Meredith E. Lewis

Mediapedia
Markers are the new pen and ink.
By Greg Albert

Columns and Departments

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Letters

Close-Up
Under a magnifying glass, paints and techniques are revealed.
By Anne Bagby

The Artist's Life
Do you have the right to more cash if the value of your work increases?
Edited by Grace Dobush

Exhibitions
Autumn abounds in spectacular shows.
Edited by Holly Davis

Brushing Up
The subject is always secondary to the design.
By Ian Roberts

Drawing Board
Use design principles to create a strong center of interest.
By Robert Barrett

Business
Learn about websites that can help you market and sell your work.
By By Karen Leland

Ask the Experts
Which competitions should you enter?
By Daniel E. Greene

Workshop Directory

Competition Spotlight
Christine Hanlon paints a street at night in San Francisco.