Contemporary Art and Artists

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.

Angela Sung is on the faculty for the inaugural Gouache Live online art conference, coming up August 23, 2025, where she'll help simplify the process of choosing colors.
Painter Judd Mercer shares his journey from industrial design to bold brushwork, reflecting on artistic breakthroughs, favorite mediums, and the thrill of finding beauty in unexpected places.
In this episode of Art School Live with Eric Rhoads featuring Linda Mutti, discover how to create vibrant pastel artworks. Learn about pastel types, layering, textures, and unique techniques to boost your painting skills and confidence.
Whether you’re exploring new mediums or refining your skills, this video will guide you in making the most of gouache for dynamic and expressive sketches.
"My interest is in creating a permanent record of the impermanence of our world," says contemporary artist Michael Dickter.
Certain things that are easy in pastel are devilishly difficult in oil, and vice versa. However, once you see the effect in one medium, you will ...
Discover how artist Justin Donaldson created his plein air oil painting "Secret Beach," step by step — from initial shapes to final details — in this immersive landscape demonstration set in South Carolina.
Discover how Cincinnati-based artist Brad Davis channels themes of transformation and memory through contemporary realism, blending urban landscapes and symbolic portraits.
How B.J. Parker fuses theology and classical technique to create contemporary realism rooted in myth and meaning.
Painting with pastels is a way to invite playfulness and creativity into your art practice. Here, Aaron Schuerr explains how to have fun with this medium while creating a sophisticated painting.
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