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Lemons in Box: An Oil Painting Demo
Oil painting is "like a puzzle," says Noah Layne. "The more parts we get in the right place, the easier it is to put the other parts in their right places.” See his step-by-step overview here.
The Atelier Movement: Reaching More People Than Ever
Classical realism, academic art, the atelier method — whatever you choose to call it, it’s a fact that the tradition of realist art instruction passed down through the ages nearly died during the 20th century.
Historic Connections for a Contemporary Painter
American painter Michael Shane Neal uses two palettes for his portrait painting sessions; one belonged to the infamous artist ...
Artist to Watch: Devin Cecil-Wishing
"...I was suddenly struck by a realization that painting is an entire language, existing completely apart from the visual world in front of us..."
It’s Getting Hot in Here, So Let’s Talk About Color Temperature
A basic understanding of color temperature can bring much light and life to a painting. Here, Marc Anderson shares some common color mistakes and how to fix them.
Thoughts on Drawing in the Classical Tradition
Find inspiration in the following excerpt on classical drawing from Robert Johnson’s timeless book, “On Becoming a Painter.”
Painting of the Week: “She Has and She Will”
Watercolor Live faculty spotlight: Inspiration and a tip on how to make the shadows in your portrait painting show movement and life.
In the Creative Zone – What’s Your Pre-Painting Routine?
Fellow artists share how they get into the creative zone. Having the mind of an artist means that even when you're not actively making art, you're probably ...
The Best Art Advice You’ve Heard?
Here's a peek at what of your fellow contemporary artists had to say about their favorite art advice. Bonus: Use the comment section to share yours!
Painting the American Story through Realistic Landscapes
Historical painter Todd Price shares what he’s learned about painting realistic scenes in oil to help you get to "that spiritual place where you start to fall inside the work."