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: MARCH 1983; VOLUME 47, ISSUE 488 IN THIS ISSUE:- This description copyright Edward D Peyton. Any un-authorized use of this description is strictly prohibited. FRONT COVER: Total Involvement, by Larry Noble, 1982, watercolor, 20 x 15, Collection the artist. Photo by D. James Dee. FEATURES: JANE FREILICHER by Margaret Mathews. Although greatly influenced by the Abstract-Expressionist Hans Hofmann, this New York artist has become internationally recognized for her realistic landscapes and still lifes. Here the author discusses Hofmann's influence and the evolution of Freilicher's energetic, vibrant canvases. ROBERT OSBORNE by Marcia Corbino. This artist's paintings have been called classic, romantic, and surreal, yet none of these terms completely describes his dazzling painterly technique and mysterious symbolism. Here the artist, who is also dean of the faculty at the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, Florida, discusses the meaning behind his imagery. KIB BRAMHALL: THE LOVE OF NATURE by Stanley Marcus. According to the author, "Bramhall's intensity of feeling, his love of nature down to its most minute and almost imperceptible detail, and his clarity of both vision and technique make l3ramhall the powerful artist that he is." The author goes on to describe the life Bramhall leads on Martha's Vineyard and the landscapes that develop from that experience. THE WATERCOLOR PAGE: LOREN BLACKBURN. This self-taught New York artist gives an in-depth explanation of how he creates his country scenes. LARRY NOBLE: COLORED PENCIL ILLUSTRATIONS by Diane Casella Hines. One of the country's most talented illustrators, Noble uses colored pencils as his chief medium to create many of his highly modeled and "seamless," gleaming works. Here the California artist describes his career and his various assignments for movies and magazines. [Illustrated with color reproductions of some of his work, including the poster for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, A portrait of Steve Mcqueen and others] MATTING FRAMING by Rich Murphy On a tight budget? Framer Rick Murphy outlines how to get "more framing for less money.". ADVOCACY FOR ARTISTS: ARTISTS EQUITY ASSOCIATION by Mary Swift This article gives an overview of the achievements and goals of Artists Equity Association, Inc., the national organization for visual arts professionals working to improve conditions for artists. DEPARTMENTS: 1983 DIRECTORY OF ART SCHOOLS AND WORKSHOPS. PEOPLE, PLACES, EVENTS, by Lan Simmons Zelenko. PROFESSIONAL PAGE, by Jana Jevnihar. TECHNICAL PAGE, by Prof. Clifford T. Chieffo. COUNSEL ON THE ARTS, by Martin Bressler. FOOTNOTES. LETTERS. EXHIBIT LISTINGS. QUICK TIPS. ART BOOKS. ART MART. COMING IN APRIL. BULLETIN BOARD. 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)