American Artist Artist magazine of largest circulation. Artist profiles/interviews include multiple photos and reproductions over multiple pages, PLUS: Illustrations, technical features, columns, vintage ads and MORE --Exclusive MORE MAGAZINES detailed content description, below! Issue Date: APRIL 1997; VOLUME 61, ISSUE 657 IN THIS ISSUE:- This description copyright Edward D Peyton. Any un-authorized use of this description is strictly prohibited. COVER: The Church in the Glades, by Bill James, 1995, pastel, 24 x 18. Collection the artist. FEATURES: METHODS MATERIALS: LIGHTING YOUR STUDIO by Christopher Willard. Here are some points to consider when choosing a light source either for a painting or for your studio in general. SARGENT, SOROLLA, AND ZORN: WHAT MADE THESE ARTISTS GREAT? by M Stephen Doherty. Everett Raymond Kinstler, one of the most accomplished artists in the country today, explains the value of studying the full range of subjects painted by Sargent, Sorolla, and Zorn. THE WATERCOLOR PAGE: REFLECTIONS ON TABLE SETTINGS by Patricia Pilie. Intrigued by the reflections of light on ordinary objects in my home, I decided to begin a series of paintings entitled 'Table Settings." I combine silk fabrics with eating utensils in still lifes that emphasize reflections, bright colors, and patterns. INDIRECT PAINTING by Marquita "Kita" Macon. By using the indirect painting technique--applying transparent oil glazes over an underpainting--I can achieve a luminous, harmonious color effect. THE PASTEL PAGE: ELIMINATING THE OBVIOUS AND EXAGGERATING THE ESSENTIAL by Kristina Feliciano. Bill James's ambition when painting people is not only to achieve a likeness but also to convey emotion--both his own about his subjects and that of the subjects themselves. WORKING ON COMMISSION by Terry Sullivan. Through spunk and creative selling, New York City artist Rhoda Ross wins lucrative painting commissions, even when no opportunity seems apparent. DEVELOPING YOUR SENSE OF DESIGN THROUGH COLLAGE by Linda S. Price. Edward Belts describes how he uses abstract collage as a tool for exploring shape, color, and design. NUTS BOLTS: Resources and practical information for artists, plus a few pointers to help you make your tax return a masterpiece. DEPARTMENTS: WELCOME. LETTERS. EXHIBITS. TECHNICAL PAGE by Jane Sutherland. QUOTATION MARKS. ART MART. ART BOOKS VIDEOS. BULLETIN BOARD. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. COMING IN MAY. RECOMMENDED BOOKS. This description copyright Edward D Peyton. Any un-authorized use of this description is strictly prohibited. Magazine is COMPLETE and in VERY GOOD +++ condition. (See photo)