The Fun and Challenge of Painting a Large Scene

"Painting large is a big challenge to me," says Qiang Huang. "This one is 28 x 60-inches. The composition was based on a 12 x 24-inch plein air painting. I used ...

I Spent 180 Hours Painting This Realistic Still Life

... and here's how I did it. (A step-by-step demo from PleinAir Salon winner Robert Bucknell)

Free Lesson Today: Painting with Gouache

Today you can watch an extended segment from Michele Usibelli's art video workshop "Painting with Gouache."

Then and Now: My Serendipitous Path to Becoming an Artist

The truth is that many successful artists have developed their skills without a formal degree, with experiences that shape their unique perspectives and abilities. This is the path I took to becoming a professional artist.

An Egg Tempera Painting Demo: What Matters Most

Inspired by the waterways of Venice, Stan Miller shares a step-by-step egg tempera painting demo.

My Process for a Life-Size Portrait Painting

For me, a portrait painting starts with an idea of a certain feeling I want in my painting. I was looking for a serious representation of a military man who is at the same time melancholic and shows his ...

Love to Paint Trees? Try This For Better Bark

In this two-minute clip, learn how to use a simple texture technique to create realistic tree bark while painting with acrylic.

Wildlife Painting Presented to Queen of Bhutan

The story of one artist, and how the mystique of art and artists can begin conversations and work to conserve wildlife and wild landscapes.

Realism Ambassador of the Week: Ksenia Yarovaya

The main theme in Ksenia Yarovaya's paintings is the beauty and special spirit of Greece, the energy of light and color uniquely embodied in ...

Classical Realist Wins Award in PleinAir Salon

Congratulations to Svetlana Semenova, whose work has been recognized in the monthly PleinAir Salon. Svetlana is a contemporary artist based in London, trained in the classical realist tradition.
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