Highlights

Alla Prima, the Secret
to spirited seasonal landscapes

Creative Watercolor
what's old is new

Paint Reflected Light
capture the subtleties

Features

A Certain Slant of Light
When Peter Fiore paints alla prima in oil, the result is impassioned landscapes.
By Lisa Wurster

Bridging the Gap
Antonio Masi paints iconic bridges in multi-layered transparent watercolor.
By Lisa Wurster

Pour, Stomp & Slam
An acrylic artist proposes novel ways to make prints without a press.
By Betsy Dillard Stroud

Studio Tour
Sandra Sallin converted a carport into a studio in Beverly Hills, California
By Christine McHugh

Mist and Ashes
Influenced by Asian traditions, Donald Holden paints landscapes in watercolor.
By Daniel Brown

Nature Morte
Addressing the theme of death within life, Jim Phalen meditates on the still life genre.
By Deborah Secor

Columns and Departments

September 2008 Online
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Letters

Call to Artists 60+
Learn how to enter the contest.

The Artist's Life
Embedded with the American army in Afghanistan, an artist records soldiers on patrol.
By Leslie Stroope

Exhibitions
Don't miss the stunning exhibitions opening this fall.
Edited by Holly Davis

Drawing Board
Make the transition from pencil to metal rods with silverpoint.
By Butch Krieger

Brushing Up
To paint convincing light and shadow, control the direction of the light.
By Jane Jones

Ask the Experts
Under what circumstances can you legally paint a trademark?
By Leonard DuBoff

Master Class
Pontormo used a fluid line to convey movement.
By Jerry Weiss

Business
Is producing you own giclees worth the time, expense and effort? ?
By Eileen Fritsch

Competition Spotlight
After struggling for two months, Ryoko Tajiri has a breakthrough.