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How I Create Narrative Paintings With Athletes and Dancers as Models
From the model’s clothing to the background setting, learn how David Tanner uses various elements to create an engaging narrative painting.
The Narrative Paintings of Steven Assael
Using pencil, ink, charcoal, or crayon on paper, Assael could easily draw any sitter into classicized perfection, but he has more interesting plans.
7 Tips for Arranging a Compelling Still Life
These design tips from Pat Fiorello will help you elevate your still life painting from a mere collection of objects to a cohesive, powerful, and well composed work of art.
Painting of the Week: “Winter’s Embrace”
Explore Alexandra Manukyan's 'Elysian Reflections,' a stunning collection of imaginative realism blending Old Master techniques with contemporary themes of beauty, resilience, and the human spirit.
Painting of the Week: “Watch Over Us”
There is a lot of superb contemporary realism being made these days; this article by Allison Malafronte shines light on a gifted individual.
Painting of the Week: “Wallace”
Congratulations to Casey Baugh, whose work has been recognized in the monthly PleinAir Salon.
A Modern Approach to Realism
“The power of creation in art, and even more in Realism, is such a powerful tool that we have as human beings."
Decoding Caravaggio, Part 1
Welcome to Part 1 of a three-part series by Timothy Joseph Allen, MFA, on Caravaggio and bridging the gap between technical analysis, theory, and performance.
Analyst, Artist
Working from her home studio on Washington’s Vashon Island, Erin Schulz applies her artistic and scientific training to depicting everything from crashing waves and rusting tools to story-driven scenes ...
Realism and Imagination as Introspective Psychology
“Simplicity in my works is sometimes almost overwhelming, because what I really want is a clear, distinct story that gives enough to the viewer,” says the artist Mark Pugh, who is on the faculty of Realism Live.