This step-by-step oil painting demonstration begins with a block-in of darks and lights to establish the value range, then ...
A conversation on process, planning, design principles, and where artists should focus their studies.
"It is a bit of magic that with nothing but a squeeze of paint and some good brushes, you can tell a story."
Far from "effortless," Ann Pember walks us through her thought process and the decisions she makes before she even picks up the brush.
"I wanted to demonstrate the contrasting textures in this Valentine-themed painting," said ...
Every once in a while, you luck out with ...
"...You must realize that you will never know how good an artist you can be until ..."
"I have come to learn that light itself is beautiful and seems to impart beauty to all it bathes, even to subjects that most might consider unsightly."
Currently, before going to its new home, the piece is on display in ...
"As with life and art in general, an approach filled with intent is at the heart of still life painting."