December 2008 Features
The Bare Essentials
By Christine Proskow
Utah artist Joseph Alleman focuses on shape, value, line and pattern in his simple landscapes, making the subject matter almost secondary.

Ones to Watch
By Jessica Canterbury
Ten of today's most promising watercolor artists share the trials and triumphs that have brought them to the edge of success.

Still Life Less Ordinary
By Michelle Taute
Sandra Bray transforms everyday objects into glorious still life paintings by focusing on the dazzling effects of light.

Outside the Lines
By Deborah Secor
The splashes and drips in Kim Johnson's expressive watercolor portraits belie the planning and control that are integral to her process.

The Web Advantage
By Michael Chesley Johnson
To compete in today's art market, you need to be online. Five professional artists share the dos and don'ts of creating an appealing website that will showcase your talent and give you a leg up on the competition. For more expert advice on creating your own website, visit www.artistsnetwork.com/article/get-on-the-web.

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Making a Splash
By Jessica Canterbury
Find something for yourself or the special artist on your holiday shopping list from our picks of the best gift ideas this year. Plus, join us for a tour of Houston's thriving art scene.

Creativity Workshop
By Bev Jozwiak
Satisfy both creative impulses with this exercise that combines painting light and dark, loose and dramatic.

Meet the Masters
By Tamera Lenz Muente
Muted images of empty rooms and solitary women reflect the independent and increasingly reclusive nature of British painter Gwen John (1876-1939).

Studio Staples
By Cathy Hegman
Make your own gouache paint with raw pigment and Sennelier's gouache binding medium.

Watercolor Essentials
By Joye Moon
Try these nine fun and simple techniques for creating texture in your transparent watercolor paintings.