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A Hidden Procession in Zorn’s Self-Portrait
Take a deeper look at a Zorn self-portrait to see how the artist reworked the composition to ...
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.
Learning Realism Still Life and Portraits – in Pastel
Enjoy a recap of the 2nd Annual Pastel Live, an unforgettable virtual event for artists of all levels of painting with pastels. This year, we welcomed a new co-host ...
How to Paint Realistic Portraits
Now you can easily learn to paint beautiful portraits and create gorgeous works of art that you can proudly display or sell.
600-Year-Old Painting Techniques
A Rare Glimpse Into 600 Years of Classical Painting Techniques (A note from Eric Rhoads, Publisher of Fine Art Connoisseur magazine)
It’s Personal: Portrait Paintings by Nanette Fluhr
Nanette Fluhr's portrait paintings have a personal touch that transcends the artist/model relationship, inviting the viewer to feel a similar sense of connection within her works. In this Q&A with Daniel Maidman, she explains how.
On Painting Portrait Commissions, and More
Artist D.K. Richardson shares her process for painting portraits, including her underpainting techniques, her preferred varnish, overcoming the challenge of accurate proportions, and more.
How to Create a Vibrant Posthumous Portrait
Consider these points when someone wants you to paint a loved one who has passed, and learn how to make the most of your resources.
What I Learned by Painting 30 Portraits of Refugees
“Knowing the person you paint changes the way you paint them.” Watercolor artist Karisa Keasey explains how she adjusts composition, color, foreground, and background to go beyond stereotypes and show a more complete picture of one’s story.
Not Just a Self-Portrait
Canadian artist Sybiline explains how her painting, "My Precious," aims to represent her values, feelings, and creative universe.