We are saddened to report on the passing of renowned artist John Stobart (1929-2023), who pursued his dream despite being once told, “You’re never going to put bread on the table with that kind of work.”
"A drawing will never be exactly like the subject, and it doesn’t need to be. It is a drawing, after all, with feelings perhaps!" ~ Oliver Sin
Artist Manu Saluja has an endless fascination with the human condition, and believes each individual has their own perception on how they view the world.
One of the benefits of entering the PleinAir Salon is the it can put your drawings of people (such as these) in front of the world. Be inspired here.
Do you find beauty in art and in life? Josh Clare shares his inspiration for being an artist in this moving piece on the existence and source of beauty.
"I wanted to demonstrate the contrasting textures in this Valentine-themed painting," said ...
See a demo on how to paint a portrait with Stan Miller, who presented this workshop during the 3rd Annual Watercolor Live virtual art conference.
See a recap of realism painting demonstrations from the 3rd Annual Watercolor Live, where some of today’s best artists shared their secrets, and explained their materials, methods, and more.
Emilie Fantuz is an American-Canadian artist known for her large-scale paintings depicting reflections and nocturnal urban landscapes. Her palette knife paintings combine technical elements of hyperrealism with an abstracted stylization that is distinctly her own.
Why one artist has committed to painting nocturnes - at least one - at each plein air event he attends.