"A complicating aspect of realist painting is that there is much that one does not or cannot know or see, yet which is immensely, obsessively interesting—and which is ultimately the whole point of painting."
Bringing drama into a wildlife painting is an attempt to help the viewer emotionally connect with the piece...
There is nothing wrong with remaining a hobbyist artist. However, the aspiring professional must ...
The next best thing to having someone to correct your mistakes is to self critique your art. Here are some pointers to help you judge your painting objectively.
In a good painting, love shines through like a star on a cold night. Unfortunately not everyone can see it, and therein lies the paradox.
Developing a glazes technique consisting in a superimposition of matte and transparent bricks to achieve the subtle quintessential texture Pauline is looking for in the artist's work.
How do you feel when you win in the PleinAir Salon art competition? "Just WOW WOW WOW." Here's one winner's inspiration and advice.
Among other genres, Shana Wilson’s legacy project is portraits of inspirational women from all walks of life, inclusive of all cultures and orientations. The subjects have one thing in common: the ability to inspire and create social change.
American landscape painter John MacDonald shares five things that have become normal throughout his life as a professional artist.
Bethann Moran-Handzlik reflects on her inspiration of painting pairs of floral arrangements.