Painting of the Week: “Lovrijenac Fortress Overlook, Dubrovnik”
Congratulations to Fernando Micheli, whose work has been recognized in the monthly PleinAir Salon: I painted "Lovrijenac Fortress Overlook Dubrovnik" from observation, sketches and photo references on our recent trip to Dubrovnik, Croatia at one of the bay inlets outside the city fortress walls along the Dalmatian Coast, made famous recently in the TV series, Game of Thrones.
A Painting Exercise for All Levels: Paint, Repeat
This multi-painting exercise works in the studio and in the field. Here’s a look at a few of the simple subjects I’ve painted over and over in my quest to build familiarity and to learn more about my own my artistic voice.
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.