One year ago, Create Art Magazine was launched with a simple, clear conviction: in a noisy, hurried, and often distracted world, the quiet discipline of making art matters more than ever. 

We set out to build a publication that champions substance over spectacle, skill over shortcuts, and timeless fundamentals over fleeting trends. Dare we say that in a media world that appears to turn its back on beautiful art, we wanted to reverse that trend? Beauty matters more than ever.

We wanted to offer artists—whether picking up a brush for the first time or working daily in a professional studio—a space to slow down, observe more carefully, and find practical, honest encouragement.

Today, we are thrilled to celebrate our first anniversary.

A Look Back at Year One:
Over the past twelve months, each issue has been crafted to nourish both the eye and the studio practice. Along the way, several regular features have become firm favorites among our readers:

• In-Depth Artist Profiles: Candid, generous conversations with artists around the globe about their studio routines, creative hurdles, and what keeps them returning to the easel.
• Western Art History Insights: Concise articles on enduring masterpieces, breaking down how the greats solved problems of light, composition, and brushwork so you can apply those lessons today.
• Books to Inspire & Art Store Selections: Practical, curated recommendations cut through the marketing noise to highlight tools, materials, and books genuinely worth your studio time and budget.
• The Last Word: Reflective closing essays addressing the real mindset challenges of the creative journey—from dealing with doubt to rediscovering joy in the work.
• Practical Demonstrations: Useful and inspirational tips and demonstrations in various media;

A Growing Global Community:
What has humbled and inspired us most is the response from you—our readers. Over the past year, our community has grown across continents, reaching thousands of passionate artists who read us every month.

Whether you read via digital platforms, download every issue the moment it lands, or write in to share how a specific article unlocked a stubborn problem at the canvas, your enthusiasm has shaped the heartbeat of this magazine. You have proved that there is a deep, widespread hunger for art that seeks beauty, values craftsmanship, and treats the creative journey with the respect it deserves.

To all our subscribers: thank you. Your support makes independent art publishing possible. You are the reason we do this.

Our Promise for Year Two:
We are proud of what year one accomplished, but we are just getting started.
As we look ahead to our second year, our promise to you is straightforward: to make Create Art Magazine better, richer, and more practical with every single issue.

Expect deeper technical masterclasses, broader spotlights on artists producing meaningful work, dedicated seasonal guides, and fresh insights designed to challenge and elevate your craft. We will continue to hold the bar high, keeping the conversation grounded, clear, and focused on helping you make your best work.

Join the Journey:
If you haven’t yet subscribed, there has never been a better time to join us. Art is not mere decoration; it is a vital contribution to the world—bringing light, clarity, and genuine human connection where it is needed most.
When you subscribe today, you don’t just get upcoming editions delivered straight to your device; you also unlock complete access to our entire back catalogue.

That means every artist interview, technical guide, history feature, and studio lesson from our first full year is yours to explore immediately.

Thank you for walking this creative path with us. Sharpen your pencils, set out your paints, and let’s make year two even more memorable.

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When can you expect the Create Art Magazines in 2026?
Our first inspiration-packed edition will be published on 02 January 2026. A new edition follows every second month with the next edition in March. Make sure you are subscribed and your next edition will arrive by email. Also note that subscribers get access to the archives page so you can always find the past editions as close as a click of a button. Nice!

Create Art Magazine is for the artist who balances real life with their creative passion for painting. This is not easy in the busy world we inhabit. Finding the time to break away from making a living, taking care of families, and not to mention the distractions with all the craziness "out there". That is why creative arts are so important. They connect us with being real. Working with our hands engages us in analog activities that reward the spirit. We did not want to pursue the faux glam that pretends to be the art scene today. That is all show and posing. Instead, we want to showcase real people doing what they love. That is what Create Art Magazine is all about.

The story begins! Independently published by artists for artists. Thank you to all of you for pre-subscribing and for your good wishes. Here is to a thriving future for those of us who create art. Not subscribed yet? Get yours free now.

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​For several years, South African artists — particularly hobbyists, students, and independent creators — have been without a dedicated art magazine to call their own. We’ve missed a space that reflects our everyday creative journeys. That changes now.