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The August/September 2025 issue of Southwest Art marks the 26th edition of our popular 21 Under 31 editorial feature that showcases 21 talented young artists. Included in the pages is a preview of two events for Dean Mitchell at the Museum of Art + Light in Manhattan, Kansas; a special advertising section on Women in Art; and our annual coverage of the National Museum of Wildlife Art’s Western Visions Art Show + Sale. Plus, get a sneak peek of six upcoming solo exhibitions. Get your digital issue today!

Discover the power of design in the Fall 2025 Watercolor Artist. In this issue, we catch up with 5 artists who offer advice on how to seek—and use—inspiration to impact the aesthetic success and emotional appeal of their work. If you’re looking for ideas to spark your creativity and advice on how to take your art to the next level, you won’t want to miss this issue. Highlights include: -Artfully Arranged: Enjoy a sneak peek at some winners of the Splash 26 competition. -Getting Emotional: Learn how to use value, color and texture to transform personal feelings into powerful visual stories. -Out of the Shadows: An artist shares contour-shadowing techniques for creating the illusion of depth in paintings. Featured Artists: Robin Erickson; Massimiliano Iocco; Barbara Kempe; Rick Anderson and Jennifer Olson

In this YouTube presentation, Master Johannes Vloothuis will show you exactly how and where to render 3D form in your landscapes to make them pop. You’ll gain essential tools to make your paintings more compelling—so viewers feel like they can step right into the scene. Free 60 minute session held on September 5, 2025 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm EST.