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From Photo Reference to Figure Painting: “The Last Summer,” Step by Step
Diana Tremaine shares how she created the large-scale figure painting "The Last Summer," including how she knows when a painting is finished.
Only One Photo Reference for a Portrait Painting? No Prob
Painting from photos, especially if you only have one, can be difficult. Here are some tips and vital steps for painting from a reference photo when it's all you've got.
Why I Paint From a Photo Reference
Whenever I begin a new painting with glass or metal objects, I start with a photograph. I do this because ...
Realism Without Photography
Joseph McGurl doesn't use photo references; why he works from "my observations, memory and imagination."
Photorealistic Paintings That Expose Superficial Fixations
Exclusive Q&A: Arianna Tamaddon, whose photorealistic paintings are currently on view, shares what inspires her to "dive into this space and unmask the artifice of these coveted female forms."
Painting from Photographs: How the Advantages Outweigh the Disadvantages
In this full-length article, Nancy Tankersley explains the pros and cons of painting from photos. Bonus: Includes reference photos and the finished paintings.
A Photorealism Pastel: Golden Delicious
If photorealism is evolving to reflect the visual experience of our digitized times, then the paintings of Sangita Phadke are a poster for the kind of clarity, definition, and detail that are possible.
Flowers and Faces: Photorealistic Still Life Portraits
Inspired by the women in her life, Narelle Zeller is creating a series titled "In Bloom," which is also a collaboration with a talented florist who creates custom pieces for the portrait paintings. Discover Zeller's process in this exclusive article.
Painting From Photos: A New Version of an Old Commission
In this guest blog post, Chantel Barber shares a step-by-step demo of how she used reference photos and creative freedom to recreate a commissioned portrait painting.
Photorealism with Meaningful Metaphors
Doug Webb considers himself a “classical romantic surrealist, juxtaposing Magritte-like oversized objects and shifts of scale within scenes.” Learn more about his photorealistic art in this spotlight.