Spotlight on a Swedish Subject
This artist's process involves no drawings or studies, only rapid brushwork executed on site that relies upon her firm understanding of perspective, value, and proportion to complete the large works, sometimes in only one session.
Painting of the Week: “Mademoiselle du Carnaval”
Lisa Cyr takes us into the inspiration for her mixed-media portrait painting, "Mademoiselle du Carnaval." Lisa is on the faculty of the 2nd Annual Acrylic Live online art conference.
Watch Your Proportions!
Proportion is the backbone of believable drawing and painting. In this episode of Art School Live, Ricky Mujica lays out a pragmatic, observation-first approach that moves beyond rote point-to-point measuring. The result is a flexible toolkit—units, angles, faceted lines, triangles, negative shapes, and perceptual tricks—that helps you find accurate relationships faster and with more confidence.
Acrylic Painting of the Week: “The Ball Is In Your Court”
The following story features a leader in the art community who will be joining us on the faculty of Acrylic Live, an online art event, March 25-27, 2026, with an Essential Techniques Day on March 24.
Painting of the Week: “Winter Run”
Congratulations to Raj Chaudhuri, whose work has been recognized in the monthly PleinAir Salon.