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On Painting, and Touching the Soul
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.
Creative Destruction
American landscape painter John MacDonald shares five things that have become normal throughout his life as a professional artist.
Painting of the Week: Top Hat
"My goal in this painting was to pull the subject's shadowed face out of the darkness, allowing only the light areas to contain detail while handling the dark of his clothing and chair with a gestural, even calligraphic brushwork."
Wild Orchid: A Contemporary Realism Portrait in Stages
Adrienne Stein shares her process for painting the contemporary realism portrait "Wild Orchid," which consisted of a different approach ...
Call for Entries: Art Renewal Center’s International Salon
The Art Renewal Center is now accepting entries to the 16th International ARC Salon Competition; the entry deadline is ...
Sherrie McGraw on Abstract Realism and More
A feature on Sherrie McGraw and the wonderful synthesis of figurative realism and abstract realism.
Art Studio Tour with Michael Coleman
Part studio, part museum, Michael Coleman has a collection of beloved and rare artifacts that inspire his paintings. Here, he takes on a private studio tour.
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 Blessing of the Animals: A Figurative Art Step-by-Step
Ann James Massey takes us through the process of creating a figurative painting that celebrates an annual Catholic tradition.
Painting with Watercolor: Not an Effortless Endeavor
An interview on using photo references, understanding one's art materials, color mixing, and more.