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An Artists Network subscription gives you access to a large streaming library of art instruction—the site describes more than 2,000 hours of streaming video courses—alongside editorial content tied to its four magazine titles and a catalog of 500+ products. It suits artists who want structured, watch-and-follow lessons across media such as oil, watercolor, and drawing, plus magazine-style features and interviews. Subscriptions are handled through the site's Subscriptions page and "Join Now" checkout links; pricing and any login terms are not specified in the available site information, so confirm those at checkout.
What the subscription covers
Streaming video courses
The core of the offer is the video library: over 2,000 hours of streaming courses. The homepage surfaces paint-along sessions and technique demos, such as a master atmospheric perspective paint-along and a portrait demonstration on John Singer Sargent's methods with instructor Johannes Vloothuis. These are the kind of long-form, follow-along lessons that reward a subscription if you learn by watching and painting simultaneously.
Magazine content and articles
Artists Network publishes four magazine titles, and subscription access connects to that editorial output. Homepage examples include digital editions of Watercolor Artist (Winter 2027) and Artists Magazine (November/December 2026), plus a print Southwest Art Collector's Issue. Regular article sections cover art business, oil painting, drawing, and watercolor—for example, guides to painting fat over lean, using notan in composition, and letting the white of the paper work in watercolor.
Competitions and community features
The site also promotes an Over 60 Art Competition with cash prizes and publication in Artists Magazine (listed final deadline: October 30, 2026). These are site-wide programs rather than confirmed subscription perks, so treat them as part of the broader ecosystem, not a guaranteed benefit.
Who it fits
| Learner type | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Oil and watercolor painters wanting guided demos | Strong | Large video library with medium-specific instruction |
| Drawers and portrait artists | Good | Portrait demonstrations and drawing articles are represented |
| Artists who prefer reading over video | Moderate | Magazine and article content exists, but video is the headline offer |
| Beginners needing a fixed curriculum | Uncertain | Content is broad and browse-based; no sequenced course path is described |
| Shoppers wanting supplies | Separate | The 500+ products are sold alongside, not included by implication |
How to subscribe and what to check first
- Go to the Subscriptions page (artistsnetwork.com/subscribe/) or use a "Join Now" link on the homepage.
- Choose the subscription option presented at checkout—the site shows multiple "Join Now" variations, which typically indicate different terms or tiers.
- Review the price, billing period, and any account/login requirements on the checkout page before paying. Payment is processed via Stripe.
Expected result: an account with access to the streaming video library and subscriber content. Common snag: the available site information does not state pricing, trial terms, or whether all videos are included at every tier—verify these at checkout rather than assuming.
A practical way to judge value
Before committing, pick one concrete skill you want—say, mixing oil mediums for fat-over-lean layering or designing a composition with notan. Check whether the library has a matching course or article, then compare that against the subscription cost shown at checkout. If several of your target skills are covered, the video volume makes the subscription easy to justify; if you only need one topic, a single product or issue may be the cheaper route.