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Dina Brodsky: Finding Your Way
It was a terrifying thing, this freedom to paint anything, and my first reaction to this freedom was to ...
On Realist Painting: Beyond Observation
"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."
Wow, Wow, Wow!
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.
Realism Ambassador of the Week: Shana Wilson
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.
The Pleasure of a Pair
Bethann Moran-Handzlik reflects on her inspiration of painting pairs of floral arrangements.
Between Dreams and Fulfillment
“It is a wonderful medium, as vibrant as it is immediate in its realization.” Read more about the inspirational pastel painting ...
A Step by Step Portrait Drawing with Vine Charcoal: “Juan”
Oliver Sin, who has had two portraits featured on the cover of Time Magazine and who has worked for George Lucas, takes us through his portrait drawing process of a model named Juan.
The Pursuit of Painting Light
To create the illusion that there is a sense of space and air using just pigment, canvas, and brush, an artist must truly understand this concept, as explained by Matt Ryder.
Realism Ambassador of the Week: Jessica Oliveras
"I like to paint people on their most fragile and vulnerable expression, focusing on a very natural and organic presence..."
Learn Plein Air Skills to Improve Your Realism
Is it possible to dramatically improve your painting skills in just three days?