SOUTH AFRICAN ARTIST MAGAZINE

The South African Artist magazine has just published its fifth issue which is packed with a range of interesting articles and a great competition.

There are stories and interviews with local artists: Rob Domijan talks about the importance of drawing; Sue Dickinson shares her experiences of creating art for postage stamps; Ezequiel Mabote celebrates colour and technique in his wood-cuts; Tanya Swiegers Loots uses the age-old technique of glazing in her contemporary works and Michael John Parsons explores pointillism.

There is also advice on how to create an outstanding portfolio; tips on packing art for posting, and how to organise an exhibition.

The magazine features three step-by-step demonstrations by well-known artists Willie Jacobs, Steve Shooter and Lauriana Glenny. The publication shows how different types of lighting can change the look of a still-life setup. There’s a review of online art supply shopping in South Africa and readers are asked whether they prefer to shop in store or online.

Entries for the exciting cover competition are arriving thick and fast. With the deadline of September 17 around the corner and prizes worth over R10,000 on offer, it is time to get your entries off. A full set of rules and guidelines are in the magazine.

The South African Artist is published six times per year on a bi-monthly basis. The magazine deals with visual arts and the content includes interviews and profiles on South African artists, both established and emerging, plus practical demonstrations, ‘how-to’ articles, features on materials and equipment, and general information which is of interest to people of all ages who are involved in the visual arts.

Readers include full-time artists who generate some or all of their income by selling their work; people who attend art classes, including students at formal institutions and those attending private lessons. The magazine also appeals to people who pursue art as a hobby, gallery owners and anyone with an interest in art.

The South African Artist is distributed country-wide and available at over 300 stores including CNA, Exclusive Books, selected independent stores, art supply stores and galleries. To see a list of stockists: http://www.thesaartist.co.za/stockists.html