SCOTTSDALE ARTISTS' SCHOOL: How did your teaching career begin at the Scottsdale Artists' School?
GUY COMBES: The executive director reached out to me soon after I had moved to Tucson and asked if I would be interested in teaching at SAS, and I jumped at the chance. I had been teaching for many years previously around the country and overseas, so to have this opportunity not too far from home has been a huge plus.
SAS: What inspires you to paint wildlife?
GC: I grew up in Kenya surrounded by wildlife with a father who was an honorary park warden, safari guide and wildlife artist. My childhood fascination and wonder has matured into a strong spiritual and creative relationship with nature, and I find it quite challenging to go for long periods of time without some kind of immersion into the natural world.
SAS: Did you always have the desire to become an artist or was this an unexpected path?
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Step by Step: Capturing Expression
I painted Olivier as part of a demonstration for my Wednesday online class. The month's theme was \"Alla Prima Portrait Expressions,\" focusing on capturing dynamic emotion in a static image.
Intuitive response
My work is known for its raw, dynamic energy and freshness.
The Portrait Society of America Chairman's Letter Educate, Inspire, Connect
Ralph Waldo Emerson said, \"How much of human life is lost in waiting.\"
No Place Like Home
Focusing on color mixing and composition, Kayla Martell paints blissful interior scenes
Moved by Instinct
Inspired by the beauty of nature, Jean Haines' watercolors bloom with spontaneity
BACK-UP PLAN
An overview of the data storage options for all of the digital files that make up your art business
Apex Predators
Growing up in Kenya surrounded by nature, Guy Combes talks about the passions of painting wildlife
Skyscapes
Ksenya Verse highlights the intricate textures, variability and sculptural nature of clouds
Something beguiling
In watercolor, I work exclusively with transparent pigments, carefully building textural effects through multiple glazes (sometimes up to five or six layers) to achieve dimension and detail in my realistic watercolors.
HUNCHES ARE BUILT UPON WISDOM
Harley Brown's fascinating things no one else will tell you
