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Be inspired by the paintings and drawings from some of the world’s best working artists with these guest blog posts, artist interviews, exhibition news, and more.

Discover the art of painting reflections with watercolor in this article by David Stickel.
Discover how Asheville artist Christopher Holt blends social consciousness and reverence for nature in his frescoes and murals, creating powerful works that honor humanity and history.
Although Janine Helton had always loved watercolor for its beauty and softness, it was at an art festival watching local artist Jean McMullen when ...
The deadline has been extended for the Frederic Whitaker and Eileen Monaghan Whitaker Foundation art scholarship. Are you eligible?
When asked about my preference for using acrylics, one of the first answers that comes to mind is its versatility. This demonstration focuses on the workability of acrylics, and the benefits of using the medium in its thinnest state.
“It’s hard to believe it’s our final day…It’s been an amazing week,” said Eric Rhoads on Day 3 of Realism Live 2024. “I want it to last forever."
On Day 2 of Realism Live this year, we saw full-length painting demonstrations from Angus McEwan, Juliette Aristides, Dawn Whitelaw, Steve Forster, and Kami Mendlik. It was incredible to ...
Enjoy a recap of Day 1 of the 5th Annual Realism Live, an unforgettable event for artists of all levels of painting in a realistic style.
We’re thrilled to kick off this inspiring week with energy and purpose, bringing together artists of all levels, from seasoned creators to those picking up a brush for the very first time.
One landmark spotted on a trip along Route 66 is shown in "Western Motel," shown here. In this carefully rendered piece ...
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