Terrilynn Dubreuil shares the moving inspiration behind her pastel painting, "We'll Go Together," a tribute to her mother and her "appointed guardian."
Through his narrative art, Francisco Badilla seeks to emphasize an idea that transcends time — the contemplation of a solitary moment, situated in a contemporary context.
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.
Discover how Austrian artist Kurt Stimmeder explores the emotional and symbolic power of painting hands—using gesture as a psychological language in his evocative, figurative works.
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.
You only need a pencil and paper to dip into the historical practice of learning from master artists. Try it yourself by ...
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.
Our contemporary realism painting of the week is by Joseph A. Miller, an Associate Professor of Art at S.U.N.Y. Buffalo State University, where he has taught drawing and painting since 1997.
Our featured Painting of the Week comes from Ukrainian artist Vera Kavura, who has been drawing and painting with pastels since 2017. She says ...
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.