Painting Animals: Step-by-Step Demo of a Herd of Cows
On Painting Animals > "I work in a realistic style but always aim to create a painting with more depth and vibrance than the photo reference," says Emma Colbert.
Classical Realist Wins Award in PleinAir Salon
Congratulations to Svetlana Semenova, whose work has been recognized in the monthly PleinAir Salon. Svetlana is a contemporary artist based in London, trained in the classical realist tradition.
13 Provocative Self-Portraits
From the traditional oil painting self-portrait to pastel, acrylic, watercolor, and even clay, we hope you find inspiration from how these 13 contemporary realism artists see themselves.
Life in Charcoal
"Life in Charcoal" is an unforgettably potent and extraordinary record of some of the wrecked and abandoned lives left scattered like jetsam in the wake of the American Dream.
On Painting “Rose Thundercloud”
Having a sharp eye is clearly instinctive for this self-taught painter of the Southwest, who also had the benefit of an ongoing mentorship with the established landscape painter ...
Contemporary Realism Painting of the Week: Wings of Wanderlust
Kesja Tabaczuk's contemporary realism explores themes of childhood nostalgia and the beauty of everyday moments. She draws influence from ...