As I began painting, I was filled with an array of thoughts and feelings while the blank area was also calling for attention, so I decided to include an essay as an integral part of the self-portrait.
American artist Sharon Sprung shares a glimpse of insights into her new figurative oil painting, "Backscape."
Part of what makes painting a self-portrait interesting is that it has a mind of its own. You can sit down at the start and say (likely subconsciously), “I’m going to make a painting that portrays me in this way.” But often ...
"La Prairie de la Messe" depicts the Jesuit missionary Pierre-Jean De Smet celebrating the first public Mass in present-day Wyoming at the close of the final Rocky Mountain Rendezvous.
Discover how Cody Kamrowski transforms everyday life into an expressive narrative painting, capturing overlooked moments with depth and meaning.
Terrilynn Dubreuil shares the moving inspiration behind her pastel painting, "We'll Go Together," a tribute to her mother and her "appointed guardian."
In this new demo, Oliver Sin shares his process and tips for creating a realistic sepia portrait, including common mistakes artists make in each stage of a portrait drawing.
Artist Carlos Fentanes reflects on the discipline and quiet rituals behind his early morning drawing practice—an intimate meditation on habit, presence, and the enduring power of paying attention.
The realistic drawings of Sara Gallagher sometimes come with an asterisk, actual fine print that defines what she does in case someone might be confused.
Join Jordan Rhodes in this engaging demo as he shows you how to paint a skull using gouache, focusing on layering and color blocking techniques. Gouache is a fast-drying, versatile medium that’s perfect for capturing detail and structure with immediacy and expression.