Magazines are a great way to refresh your enthusiasm with each new issue, getting tips and advice, finding out about new products and events in the art world.
10 issues and 2 catalogue supplements per year, Fanning Publishing Company. Art on Paper covers a range of media and historical periods, including drawing, prints and photography. Each issue contains news, reviews of current museum and gallery exhibitions and artist’s books, limited edition prints, and specialized museum and dealer catalogues. An elegant publication.
12 issues per year, F & W Publications. Each issue of The Artist's Magazine is loaded with tips and tutorials on aspects of painting and drawing. It covers a range of media, with an emphasis on contemporary realism. Highly recommended.
Published quarterly by Fine Art Journals LTD. Modern Painters is a UK glossy with features on contemporary art and some history, with gallery reviews and news. It focuses on British art but also has special issues on other art centres. Ideal for those getting interested in contemporary art. Due to the confronting nature of some contemporary art, parental guidance recommended.
Blue Line Pro Comics. Their website claims that "Sketch Magazine provides valuable information for comic book creators new or established, including tips on penciling, inking, writing, lettering, computer coloring, marketing and other technical aspects of the profession." Sounds good. Once I've reviewed a hard copy, I'll let you know...
12 issues per year published by Elladrent Pty Ltd ISSN 0813-8095. Australian Artist features studio tips and tutorials covering a range of media, as well as covering events in Australian art of interest to their readers, such as major exhibitions, as well as an extensive prize and competition guide. Suited to beginners and intermediate artists interested in traditional techniques.
