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Not Just a Self-Portrait
Canadian artist Sybiline explains how her painting, "My Precious," aims to represent her values, feelings, and creative universe.
Creative Healing: The Story of a Watercolor Portrait
How does one thank the surgeon who saved her artistic talent from a spine injury? Watercolor artist Jennifer Hunter shares the life-changing experience that helped her overcome fears, regain control of her arms, and return to painting.
On Portrait Painting and Collaboration
How painting only for other painters you admire forces you to be more adventurous and ambitious than you may otherwise have been when working for a client or developing a series for a gallery.
My Favorite Acrylic Painting Techniques
Chantel Barber is known for her expressive paintings. In this guest blog post, she shares some of her favorite (and surprising) acrylic painting tips and techniques.
Historical Approaches for Contemporary Portrait Practice
After years of studying first-person sources, manuscripts, and practicing as an artist, Matthew James Collins discovered a thread connecting different eras of time. Learn what the common theme is in this article on painting life-size portraiture.
A Winning Figure/Portrait: Serene
Congratulations to Derek Harrison, whose work has been recognized in the monthly PleinAir Salon.
Daniel Graves “Old World Portraiture” **FREE VIEWING**
In this video broadcast, Daniel Graves walks through some of the age-old techniques on painting like the masters.
Oil Painting Techniques: How to Prep Your Own Oils
"By making your own paints, not only do you save money, but you also gain full control over the ingredients and quality of the paint." Patrick McGrath explains.
Colorful Portraits with Just Four Tubes of Paint
Jennifer Balkan shares little-known ways to a lifetime of portraits you can be proud of.
Step-by-Step Portrait Drawing: The Power of Line and Light
One line, narrowing from thick to thin, can control the weight, movement, and emotion within a composition. See how in this step-by-step portrait drawing demonstration from Jeremy Caniglia.