International Artist October-November 2024/No. 159

Welcome to International Artist magazine’s October/November issue! This issue brings you a special art book directory of several highlights from our 75-book library, part of our new and enlarged IAP bookstore online. Alyssa Tidwell’s letter from the editor on the next page takes a careful look at the importance of art and artists’ books for inspiration and information. You can se the QR code on this page to see our complete library or turn to page 51 for our directory highlights. You are assured new experiences on your road to higher art education. Spoiler alert—you probably won’t be able to buy just one book! As a subscriber we are giving you $5 toward your book purchase. Please use code IA159 to save $5 on any book in our bookstore at…

The cornerstone of this magazine always has been—and always will be—education, instruction and the sharing of ideas. With every issue you hold in your hands, it’s my hope that you find something new, interesting and inspiring that you can then apply to your own art practice. After all, it’s through sharing our collective love of art that we all grow together. In this October/November issue, we’re presenting our inaugural Art Book Directory, detailing half a dozen fantastic art books by working artists. Turn to page 51 to get a closer look at these publications, including pricing, page counts, contact information and descriptions of what you’ll find inside. Speaking of sharing ideas, this issue includes a feature article by New York Citybased painter Ken Goshen, in which he discusses the concept…

Andrew McDermott Vancouver, Canada, Wet Day on Dunbar, acrylic, 8 x 17" (20 x 43 cm) Grand Prize is a four-page editorial feature in American Art Collector magazine Shiny Streets “I have spent many years painting, and I have always believed in following your gut and inner voice,” says acrylic and oil painter Andrew McDermott. The artist, who hails from Canada, captures scenes of everyday life in the city—as well as a range of nature and marine scenes—all in a distinct painterly style. “Artist influences are good, but don’t try to look too hard at one artist’s methods. Find your way… spend time experimenting and messing around, and don’t be afraid to take chances,” says McDermott. Inspiration for the artist comes from his observations walking through cities, exploring rural landscapes and…

FULL COLOR DIGITAL PRINT-OUTS Use the Official Entry Form over the page ONLINE Visit our website to upload digital files of the images you want to enter and pay for them using our secure server. www.internationalartist.com To upload your entries you need to prepare your image files to be at least 400 pixels at the shortest edge. Once you are in the Official Online Entry page simply select which challenge you wish to enter then follow the prompts and finally pay the entry fee via our secure server. There you can also see other entries received along with past winners of our competitions. HINTS FOR PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR ARTWORK • Set your camera to the highest quality available. • Shoot your paintings dead square on and fill the frame as much…

ENTER OUR NEW ART COMPETITION CHALLENGE No. 145 Favorite Subjects See your work published in International Artist magazine and also receive a 4-page Editorial Feature in American Art Collector, the prestigious magazine read by collectors and galleries looking for new art work in the world’s biggest art market. Winners and Finalists in our competitions don’t just win awards to hang on their walls. The real value of entering and being one of the winners is that your work will not only be seen by hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide but also by leading galleries and collectors in America, the biggest art market of all. Our Grand Prize Winners receive a 2-page spread in International Artist magazine and a 4-page Editorial Feature in American Art Collector. Publicity at this level…

For your convenience there are three International Entry Points. You can pay your Entry Fee by Visa or MasterCard. 1 USA / CANADA THE AMERICAS Send your entry and payment of US $9 per entry/picture to: International Artist magazine Challenge No. 145: Favorite Subjects 3260 N. Hayden Rd. Suites 201-203 Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA Enter your Credit Card details on the Entry Form below or include a Check/Money Order made payable to International Artist. (Checks must be in US Dollars and drawn on a US bank) 2 UNITED KINGDOM / EUROPE AFRICA Send your entry and payment of £5 (or €8) per entry/picture to: International Artist magazine Challenge No. 145: Favorite Subjects 3260 N. Hayden Rd. Suites 201-203 Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA Enter your Credit Card details on the Entry…