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: December, 1979; Volume 43, Issue 449 IN THIS ISSUE:- This description copyright Edward D Peyton. Any un-authorized use of this description is strictly prohibited. COVER: A large detail of Red Rocks Park, by Diane Burko, 1979, colored pencil 41 x 25'/2. Courtesy Marian Locks Gallery, Philadelphia. PHIL DIKE: THE POETRY OF PAINTING by Janice Lovoos. In his youth Dike studied with such giants as George Bridgman, Frank Vincent du Mond, and George Luks, and he traveled to Europe to study from the Old Masters. He returned to his native California and began a long and distinguished teaching career, and he established himself as a painter of the California scene. NATHAN JONES: PAINTING WITH PENCIL by Nannette DiIIard Simpson. This Texas artist discusses both his techniques and his philosophy for rendering what he calls pencil paintings" of black America. SKETCHING OUT WEST by M. Norman Schweizer. Artist Schweizer describes the materials and procedures he uses when he goes to the Rocky Mountains to gather material for his paintings and prints. ON TOUR IN DENVER by Barbara Whipple. A focus on the history, style of artwork, collections, galleries, sights, and activities in this thriving art community. THE SYLVAN WORLD OF LEONARD LEHRER by Jules Heller. The lithographs created by this internationally recognized Arizona artist are discussed, as well as his tusche wash method of working. ARTHUR SUSSMAN: PHILOSOPHY, POLITICS, AND ART by Mary Carroll Nelson. This New Mexico artist, whose life and art are deeply enmeshed in poli- tics, religion, and philosophy, discusses the importance of drawing in his work. THE WATERCOLOR PAGE: JACK KELLAM. Backpacking anyone? This Kentucky artist lists the materials he uses for painting and his approach when backpacking in the Uintas mountains. LOOKING AT PAINTINGS by Bernard Dunstan. FORUM: Art of the '70s: A Summing Up by David Bourdon. TECHNICAL PAGE by Ralph Mayer. PROFESSIONAL PAGE by Betty Chamberlain. FOOTNOTES. LETTERS. HOLIDAY ART BOOKS. GALLERY HAPPENINGS. HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE. IN AND AROUND DENVER. BULLETIN BOARD. 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)