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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: FEBRUARY 1983; VOLUME 47, ISSUE 487 IN THIS ISSUE:- This description copyright Edward D Peyton. Any un-authorized use of this description is strictly prohibited. COVER: SPECIAL ISSUE: WATERCOLOR. Reflecting Reflections, by James McMullan, 1982, watercolor, 115/8 x 8¾. FEATURES: THE HISTORY OF WATERCOLOR by Hilton Brown. In this richly illustrated survey of the history of watercolor painting, the author of American Artist's monthly column "Looking at Paintings" discusses the materials and techniques of the major innovators of the medium--from DUrer to Demuth. WATERCOLOR PAINTING TECHNIQUES by Eunice Agar. The author describes the materials and techniques most commonly used in watercolor and illustrates her points with contemporary artists' works. WATERCOLOR SUPPLIES: PAPERS, PAINTS, AND BRUSHES. Here is a sampling of the basic supplies manufactured for watercolor-- an indispensable reference for the watercolorist!. THE LIVING LEGENDS OF AMERICAN WATERCOLOR by Diane Casella Hines. This article takes a look at 14 artists who in their long and distinguished careers have made significant contributions to the development of American watercolor painting: Andrew Wyeth, Dong Kingman, Mario Cooper, Chen Chi, Edgar A. Whitney, Phil Dike, Millard Sheets, Ogden M. Pleissner, John C. Pellew, Donald Teague, Joseph Henninger, Edward Betts, Edmond J. FitzGerald, and Rex Brandt. WATERCOLOR TODAY: TEN CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS by M. Stephen Doherty. The Editor of American Artist profiles ten artists whose works reflect a changing attitude toward watercolor: Joseph Raffael, Sandra Freckelton, George Harkins, John Stuart Ingle, Susan Shatter, James Cook, Peter Holbrook, Franklin Faust, William Heistand, and William McNamara. Their new attitude toward the medium has challenged the long-held idea that watercolors are "inferior" to oils. GORDON WETMORE PAINTS A WATERCOLOR PORTRAIT by Barbara Whipple. Successful artist Gordon Wetmore shows how he paints a portrait in a step-by-step demonstration. STEPHEN QUILLER PAINTS A WATER-MEDIA LANDSCAPE by Barbara Whipple. The artist demonstrates how he uses water- soluble paints and mixed media in a landscape. WATERCOLOR SOCIETIES: Approximately 85 national, regional, state and local watercolor societies are listed with their membership requirements and any special workshops and competitions conducted by the organizations. DEPARTMENTS: EDITORIAL. FOOTNOTES. LETTERS. ART MART. COLORFULLY SPEAKING by Jean Bourges. EXHIBITS ON TOUR. ART BOOKS. PROFESSIONAL PAGE byJana Jevnikar. TECHNICAL PAGE by Prof. Clifford T. Chiejfo. COUNSEL ON THE ARTS by Martin Bressler. BULLETIN BOARD. EXHIBIT LISTINGS. COMING IN MARCH. QUICK TIPS. INDEX TO ADVERTISING. 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)
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