

Confessions of a Commission Artist
By: Emma Sims Don’t get me wrong, I love my job. It’s always been my dream, and I’m finally living it. But sometimes the cliche...
Feb 28, 2023


Overcoming Obstacles
In International Artist magazine issue 149, we talked with a few of our new and returning faculty artists to discuss a range of subjects...
Feb 6, 2023


Realistic Resolutions
By Kate Orr As each year begins, many people look forward to new possibilities and resolutions. We hope to change our lives for the...
Jan 24, 2023


What is your Why? Questions to ask yourself
By Wendy Wagner I had a recent discussion with a friend who is not an artist. She apologized for her lack of art knowledge but asked me...
Dec 20, 2022


I’ve Painted a Master Copy. Now What?
How to bring lessons from the masters into your portraits By Chelsea Lang One of my favorite painting exercises for any painter...
Nov 15, 2022


From Dream to Reality
The European Trip of a Lifetime By Kate Orr Where is one place you dream of going? Do you think about the scenery, the culture, the...
Oct 18, 2022


Finding Your Artistic Voice - Or Not
By Nancy Rowe In writing, the author’s voice comes through as a personality on the page. If you’ve read several books by one author,...
Sep 20, 2022










