International Artist is proud to present a special collection of columns from master painter Harley Brown, who has been a distinguished guest of the magazine since the very beginning of our history. Brown not only offers valuable...
The Start, the Finish and Everything In-between Issue 137 | February/March 2021 Finding Ourselves in Art Issue 138 | April/May 2021 THE OBSESSION Issue 139 | June/July 2021 THOSE STEPS WE TAKE Issue 140 | August/September 2021 ART ETERNAL
Here is a portrayal I did from life. One sitting that took several hours. It flowed from start to finish. I wasn’t after anything other than the pure delight of creating. Very few corrections knowing that I only had a certain amount of time....
This was done in one sitting as well. No time for corrections, being cautious but also daring sweeps of pastel. What is important in this work: This woman is alive in so many ways. Her ease is evident through the basic shapes and shadows of...
A major problem with art is overdoing certain important areas. For instance, too many equal intensity highlights on facial features can take away from an otherwise well done work. This is where the artist must take the time out and compare...
I’m thrilled beyond belief that my book, Harley Brown’s Eternal Truths for Every Artist, is back and becoming available. ere’s been a great demand for it and the company publishing it is the best; the same people bringing us International...