<p>Winter 2017 by Friend of the Artist is a quarterly art publication that showcases the incredible work made by the&nbsp;artists of today. In this issue, you will will finding engaging works by artists from&nbsp;around the world and get in an in depth understanding of their work. Ranging from Texas to England, oil paint to textiles, abstraction to representation, the artists selected for this publication are extremely varied. The different places they work from in the world only accentuates this. Though distinct, a unifying principle between these artist is their commitment to explore personal aethetics based on historical ideas of art. Each of these artists shares the spirit of &ldquo;making it new&rdquo;, whatever that may mean for their medium and concept.</p><p>Are you an art lover? Don&#39;t get 'modern art'? Whether you&rsquo;re an art critic or a casual art observer, this is an art book that you&#39;ll appreciate. FOA seeks to show talented artists and create a space where an audience can truly understand and appreciate their work.&nbsp;Through this publication, you&nbsp;will gain insight into the minds of artists through exclusive interviews and published statements by each artist.</p><p>Friend of the Artist is a quarterly print publication and online art space that showcases the work of artists from around the world. Artists represented in each publication are selected by a juror and must show immense facility and intellectual understanding of art history and the medium they use. FOA recognizes that existing as an artist outside an academic context is difficult. We function as a support structure between artists work, the art world, and an art audience. In addition, FOA also awards the top three artists of each publication with an in depth interview and awards one artist a cash prize.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>