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.

Enjoy a recap of the realism segments of the 3rd Annual Pastel Live, an unforgettable event for artists of all levels of painting with pastels.
In his nocturnal series, Hankey used a rich, dark palette, but "Always You" incorporates pastel hues, a shift that makes sense when ...
The intangible thing that separates the greats from the “pretty goods” is rooted in a deep pool of ethos that is mixed into every puddle of color and directs every movement of the brush.
When not traversing the great outdoors in search of subject matter, this artist can be found ...
On Painting Animals > "I work in a realistic style but always aim to create a painting with more depth and vibrance than the photo reference," says Emma Colbert.
Rather than rhetorical questions, this still life painting is intended to spark conversations among those who view it.
When approaching a painting, this concept of fireflies can help the artist understand how one’s eye is naturally led around a subject.
At the heart of Roure’s virtuosity are his draftsmanship through constant sketching of tonal studies, and the empathy he so evidently feels with his sitters.
There is a lot of superb contemporary realism being made these days; this article shines light on a gifted watercolor artist.
Demystify the role of transparency and opacity in your oil paints for better results on the canvas.
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