International Artist

International Artist takes you inside the studios of the world’s best artists. The magazine displays practicing artists describing their approach and work process in all painting mediums.

International Artist • Issue 171 October/November 2026

Inspiration in Every Medium

Contributing to the Story

PEOPLE & FIGURES • All the Prize Winners in our International Artist Magazine Challenge No. 155

CALL FOR ENTRIES

HOW TO ENTER

The Beauty of the Process

A Portrait of the Journey

Master Showcase

Step by Step: Intermezzo

AT LAND’S END • A century later, Irish painter Kevin Lowery embarks on a journey to paint the same Glenlough valley locales as Rockwell Kent

Lessons from a Modern Master • Nancy Guzik, award-winning artist and wife of the late great Richard Schmid, delves into his techniques and vast wealth of knowledge

SEEING THE LIGHT • James Gurney explains the four things you need to notice about any light source

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Putting in the Effort • Paul Steele discusses painting fundamentals, gaining experience and having the courage to get started

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Lost in the Stacks

Tradition & Modernity • Oil painter Vicki Sullivan blends a timeless, classical style with a contemporary touch

Spontaneous Energy • Chantal Sulkow balances a structured color palette with an unconstrained approach to painting

Quiet Elegance • The urban scenes of watercolorist Andrew Lucas focus on both detail and overall atmosphere

Carving Out the Light • Rather than working light to dark, Daniela Werneck applies dark pigment, lifts it from the surface and repeats with lighter layers

Textures of Nature • Venturing into the wilderness to capture her references, Kris Parins then creates flowing watercolors back in the studio

Joy in the Journey • Experimenting with color, texture and design, the artwork of Joyce Kamakura is all about the possibilities

Warm and Cool Confusion • John Lovett clears up some of the mystifying ideas and misconceptions of color temperature

Floral radiance

Ancient structures

Critiques for the Water Lilies Workshop • In every issue of International Artist we feature a workshop and critiques from Richard Robinson, one of New Zealand’s best artists

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MATT TALBERT • Explore the studios setups of some of the world’s best artists.