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Subscribers who are logged in have full access to the archives!29 issues available.  | In this issue, Melissa Acker demonstrates how to make paint reference cards, Marina delves into the history of the 'steampunk' genre, Giovanna talks about the life and fairy art of Ida Rentoul Outhwaite, Janet offers tips on green con prep, and Ursula explains how to tell when (and when NOT) to panic about Internet-borne news. We have features on LARP (what it is, and how it works), licensing for visual artists, and from Ellen, an in-depth, level-headed look at the legislation behind Orphan Works. There is also train-themed fiction, poetry, and comics! Enjoy! Read this issue! |
 | This month, Ursula runs through the basics of preparing to go to a convention, Giovanna tells us about the life and times of Hieronymus Bosch, Janet gives us helpful tips on recycling wire for art, Marina enlightens us about the mythology behind the Unicorn, Melissa gives us a watercolor tutorial to show us how relativity works in color, and Ellen gives us the low-down on licensing. We also have unicorn-themed poetry, fiction and comics! Read this issue! |
 | This month, Janet talks about creating new art from old things, Melissa shows us what to look for in a reference photo, Giovanna features the life and works of Richard M. Powers, and Ursula Vernon talks about tattoos. This month's features include a tutorial on creating a photo manipulation, and ways to increase our business efficiency. We also have crystal-themed poetry, fiction and comics! Read this issue! |
 | This month, Janet talks about stretching one's art supplies to make them last longer, Melissa demonstrates field sketching and its usefulness, Giovanna features the life and works of Sulamith Wulfing, Marina reviews the symbolism of the Rat, and Ursula Vernon talks about the rules of art – at least, the ones we make for ourselves. This month's features include a painting walkthrough and a continued tutorial on using The Gimp. We also have rat-themed poetry, fiction and comics! Read this issue! |
 | EMG-Zine starts the New Year with some new features! We have two comics! We also welcome Giovanna Adams, who will spotlight historical and famous artists and their work in her new column; and Melissa Acker, who opens her new column with a demonstration of shading with color. Marina looks at the myth and symbolism behind the color Red, Janet ruminates on resolutions for the upcoming year, and we usher in the New Year with Dawn-themed fiction and poetry. Read this issue! |
 | This month, Janet gives us some creating and recycling tips to help us leave behind the commercialism of the season; Ursula is back (YAY!!) and not ready yet for December; Marina explores the history of Blue; and Annie, in her last feature for EMG-Zine (we will miss you!), shows us how to make our own bookmarks. Pierre Carles continues his feature on Japanese swords, and Holly Durr demonstrates her colored-pencil burnishing process. We have plenty of snow-laden poetry and fiction as well. Enjoy! Read this issue! |
 | This month's poetry and fiction explore air and the supernatural. Marina gives us the first leg of her exploration into color in "Myths and Symbols", Annie offers a tutorial on creating pixel art in "Behind the Art", and Janet talks about what we can learn from our older relatives about some "crafty" ways to recycle our rubbish. Plus, guest feature writer Pierre Carles gives us the first in a series about an illustrator's perspective on Japanese weaponry. Enjoy! Read this issue! |
 | This month, Janet offers health-conscious tips on storing and presenting art, Ursula is captured by ninjas (or is she?), Marina explores the origins of the ninja mythos, and Annie offers more tips on caring for our art. Don’t forget the ninjas lurking in this month's poetry and fiction. Enjoy! Read this issue! |
 | This month, Janet raids the kitchen for her studio, Ursula is kidnapped by pirates (okay, not really), Marina gives part two on the mythos of cats, and Annie offers tips on caring for our art. There is also plenty of piracy goodness in this month's fiction. Enjoy! Read this issue! |
 | Theresa Mather takes us through her process of creating a painting with acrylics while Ursula muses about the difficulties of painting cats. Marina gives part one on the mythos of cats, Janet discusses healthy ways to create sculpture, and Annie helps us understand perspective a little bit more. We also have plenty of cat-ified fiction for you to enjoy, as well as a special cat-themed review! Read this issue! |
 | We've got some interesting features this month: Stav Ofer walks us through the creation of a digital painting, Valerie Higgins reminds us just how important the right password can be, and Brandie Minchew delves into the world of Alternate Reality Gaming (ARG).
Our columns are fully computerized this month as well, with remarks on the evolution of acceptance of digital painting from Ursula, an InDesign tutorial by Annie, greener computing with Janet, and Marina explaining how computers and technology have even evolved from our culture's myths.
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 | Ursula tells us more about working with art directors, Annie explains keeping your workspace healthy, and Janet discusses being green for the upcoming art show season.
Of course, we've also got sun-themed art and fiction, and Marina shows just how big a part fire has played in world mythology.
Enjoy! Read this issue! |
 | This month we love the music. We welcome back Wombat Droppings, have musically-inspired articles from Marina bonami and Sarah Kellington, and musical art of course! Janet tackles allergies and art supplies, Annie gives tips on photo references, and Ellen is ever helpful with a detailed article on pricing your artwork and products. Read this issue! |
 | Travel is good for the soul. This month, travel along with us through the zine and visit articles on Creative Commons, vector art, recording your travel and egg dyeing. We've also got more about heraldry, a classic Wombat column, lots of travel fiction, and our reviews, of course!
So put on those hiking boots and come along! Read this issue! |
 | This month, our theme is Arabian Nights, and Marina tells us about the source of those stories. Annie talks about creating your own art palette, and Janet enlightens us about 'craftivism' and mail art. I give you some tips for a photoshoot, and we've got a great selection of fiction, reviews and artwork. Read this issue! |
 | It's the year of the swine, this month. We've got a tutorial on making a plushy (in case you'd like you're own huggable pig!), and a walkthrough from Nicole Cadet, as well as our usual lineup of great columns: Marina talks about the pig in myth, Janet helps you clean up your sty - err, studio, Ursula talks about dark emotions and art and Annie enlightens us on drawing fabric and folds. Enjoy! Read this issue! |
 | Our theme is Dreams, and we've got an article on dream journaling by Jennifer Broschinsky, Marina covers dreams in many cultures in her column, and there's also the dream fiction and art gallery. We've also got a bit of a double theme with self-publishing, as Annie, Ellen, and Layla Lawlor discuss aspects of the topic that is surely on the mind of any artist or writer. Plus we've got an article on editing from C.E. Murphy; Janet, Annie, and Ursula's columns; and three movie reviews. Read this issue! |
 | Janet gives plenty of eco-friendly tips for the holiday season, Annie talks about getting action into your drawings, while Ursula tackles a much-fretted artistic element. The history of the lovely green pine is explained by Marina, Ellen helps us dissect just what all those things really mean when it comes to print making, and we've got, among others, a review of the luscious new James Bond flick. And don't forget to check out the angel-themed fiction and artwork! Read this issue! |
 | Even though Halloween was last month, this month we're celebrating all the cultures that recognize ghosts, from Dia de los Muertos to the Hungry Ghost Festival. We've got lots of ghostly fiction for you, as well as columns on olives (yes, olives), art pigments, and creative mulch, as well as a watercolor tutorial! In addition, Ellen shows you seven steps for obtaining world sales domination in the art world. Read this issue! |
 | In the zine this month we have another tutorial on knotwork (circles this time!) by Dawn Obrecht, Audrey Wildhagen tells us how to handle writing workshops, and R. Bail gives the scoop on how to introduce people to your beloved fandom. And don't forget all our regular columns, and be sure to check out this month's reviews and art gallery! Read this issue! |
 | Even though we're all grown up (in age, anyway), we love the neverending process of learning. In honor of schools everywhere, we've filled this issue with tutorials, tips, tricks, and even a little homework! Jenny Heidewald and Sonya Fedotowsky each walk us through the painting process, Ursula gives us the lowdown on choosing painting surfaces, Melissa Acker explains the basics on reference photography, Audrey Wildhagen uncovers the mysteries of writing for publication, and Sylvia Leung dives into comic writing. And don't forget our other columns, reviews, and back-to-school art gallery and fiction! Read this issue! |
 | We've got a juicy issue of EMG-Zine for you this month! Annie turns 2-D into 3-D with 1 point perspective, Ursula tells us about convention art shows, Marina finishes up our series on Heraldry, Janet gives us an eye-opening look at warning labels, R. Bail gives us the scoop on backups, and I take you painting in the rain - plus a wonderful selection of watery fiction, poetry, a gallery of artwork and more! Read this issue! |
 | Welcome to July. We've got mischief! Find out how to keep printer michief in check, and what art theft is and how to stop it. Ursula talks about selling art at conventions, Annie takes us through a character design, we've got heraldry, a breath of (not so fresh) air, a gallery of mischievious artwork, short fiction, poetry and more. Read this issue! |
 | June gets us halfway through the year! Joleen Flasher gives us tips for balancing art with a dayjob, Liiga takes us deeper into digital art, I've got some advice for cleaning up your art files, Ursula gets our sketch onto something we can paint on, and much more... Read this issue! |
 | Ursula talks about studio space, and Brandie Minchew tells us about space exploration. Plus, information on heraldry, color theory, getting into digital art, stitching scans as well as costumes and more. Read this issue! |
 | Compositional secrets from Ursula Vernon! Choosing watercolor brushes from Annie Rodrigue! What on Earth are Art Cards? No fooling! Read this issue! |
 | March 2006: Get some tips for doing taxes as artists, writing articles, drawing Celtic Knots, proofing your own writing and more! Read this issue! |
 | Find out how to survive living with an artist, as shared by two veterans of the warzone, how to choose light, why to draw smut, and how to win the love of your art director. Enjoy some romantic artwork, poetry and fiction, and more. Read this issue! |
 | In our first issue, we have part one of an article about online marketing of artwork by Liiga Smilshkalne, and an article on accepting rejection by C.E. Murphy, plus a fantastic lineup of monthly columns. Three desktops are available for download, and we've got a stunning gallery of Phoenix-themed artwork. Read this issue! |
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