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10 Steps to “Introspection” ~ A Contemporary Realism Portrait Painting
See how Christina Grace Mastrangelo created "Introspection," the catalyst for the series "In Our Nature," in which she painted women to represent different states of being.
Realism Highlights from Watercolor Live 2026
Think of learning art as play — as a creative adventure where frustration is part of the fun. Dive in, play, experiment, and let yourself grow. Remember: Talent isn’t some magical gift — it’s process + enthusiasm.
Hyperrealism Art: Meticulous, Rewarding
Congratulations to Gaurav Ghimire, whose hyperrealism art has been recognized in the monthly PleinAir Salon. Here, he tells us about his winning work, "I Wonder."
19 Contemporary Realism Cityscapes
This season, our team has enjoyed discovering the many ways artists tackle a vibrant aspect of modern life through contemporary realism cityscapes. Enjoy these fresh perspectives, and vote for your favorites ...
6th Annual Plein Air Live ~ Realism Highlights
The 6th Annual Plein Air Live came to an end Saturday, November 8th, wrapping up with some of today’s best landscape painters sharing all of their secrets, explaining their materials, methods, and more, with a focus on painting en plein air.
José López Vergara on “Pegasus” – A Realism Portrait Spotlight
“For the background, I referenced a tapestry from 1520 titled ‘Fame’ that shows Perseus riding fire-breathing Pegasus and holding the severed head of Medusa, which I think fits the model’s attitude perfectly."
Contemporary Realism Painting of the Week: “Pumpkin Slices”
"When I painted this piece, I was drawn to the quiet poetry of ordinary things—a rusty old bucket, a torn piece of cloth, and a few humble slices of pumpkin."
Realism Takes Flight: Painting Airplanes on Location
Two aviation artists explain how painting airplanes on location informs their highly collectible art. Working in a detail-prone genre has two ...
Realism Highlights from 5th Annual Pastel Live
The 5th Annual Pastel Live came to an end recently, wrapping up with some of today’s best pastel artists sharing all of their secrets, explaining their materials, and methods.
Realism Highlights from the First-Ever Acrylic Live
We watched and interacted with acrylic teachers such as Patricia Guzman, Colette Pitcher, Brenda Hozjan, Angela Bandurka, and many more, hosted by Publisher Eric Rhoads, Kelly Kane, and Charlie Easton!