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Narrative Art
What is narrative art? It's a genre in which the artist is telling a story, typically using figures (such as in David Tanner's paintings of athletes). Browse the following free articles for inspiration and...
Narrative Paintings That Reflect The Strange and Dysfunctional
Conor Walton discusses three of his narrative paintings. He says, "All my paintings are attempted answers to the three questions in the title of Gauguin’s famous painting: ‘Where do we come from? What are we? Where are we going?’"
Narrative Art: What Eyes See Aright
"I have a genuine enthusiasm for the awkward, strange, and oddly interesting things I experience in life," says Kelly Houghton. "In particular, I am drawn to anything and anyone with character. Observing people offers up an endless carnival of inspiration."
How I Create Narrative Paintings With Athletes and Dancers as Models
From the model’s clothing to the background setting, learn how David Tanner uses various elements to create an engaging narrative painting.
The Narrative Paintings of Steven Assael
Using pencil, ink, charcoal, or crayon on paper, Assael could easily draw any sitter into classicized perfection, but he has more interesting plans.
Artists and Collectors: Finding Common Ground
What artists want to paint and what collectors wish to buy do not always look the same.
From “Breakdown” to “Breakthrough”
Kristy Gordon takes us up close and personal in the process and purpose of her narrative painting, "Planetary."
How to Paint in the Realism Style of Art
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On Realism and Raising the Bar
"My real art education was formed and continues to this day through careful observation and learning how to see." From "preposterous" art methods in the 1980s to glorious days of studying with masters, Garin Baker shares his inspiring path as an artist.