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The Importance of Mentorship
Inspired by his own mentor, artist Daniel E. Greene (1934-2020), Jody Thompson shares how Greene influenced his lifetime of painting, teaching, and mentoring, and why it's imperative that the tradition continues.
Fondness and Fright: The Sunflower as a Symbol in Art
Growing up during the Chinese Cultural Revolution led to dreams and memories that are the foundation of Victor Wang's mixed media portraits.
On “Acceptance” and More: Oil Paintings by John Rowe
"For an artist it is very gratifying to discover and share the wonder and beauty that is present in everyday life." John Rowe takes us behind the scenes of three of his paintings.
Two Self-Portraits and a Lot Of Life in the Middle
Congratulations to Alessandra Marrucchi, whose work has been recognized in the monthly PleinAir Salon.
Spring Blooms: StayAtHome Interpretations of Flowers in Art
Have a look at the spring blooms your artistic peers created while self-isolating, and be inspired.
Masters of Shadow and Makers of Light
"Whether we are called kitsch, grotesque, dark, or low brow, narrative storytellers are painters searching for sentimentality...an honorable pursuit."
Drawing of the Week: The Pride of the First Nation
Congratulations to Sarah Xu, whose figurative art has been recognized in the bi-monthly PleinAir Salon.
Facebook Live Series: Juliette Aristides “Secrets of Classical Painting” **FREE LESSON VIEWING**
Artist Juliette Aristides, one of the world’s leading experts in the “lost art” of the classical technique, shares a figure painting demo.
Watch: How to Paint Flowers in the Studio
If you love painting flowers and want to improve your still life art, don’t miss this broadcast with the amazing Kathy Anderson.
The Powerful Portraits of Stanley Rayfield
Influenced by race and religion, artist Stanley Rayfield creates art that visually and subtly portrays spiritual concepts, including hope and love.