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Photorealism with Meaningful Metaphors
Doug Webb considers himself a “classical romantic surrealist, juxtaposing Magritte-like oversized objects and shifts of scale within scenes.” Learn more about his photorealistic art in this spotlight.
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.
Daniel Graves: Making the Past Present
Some artists can be admired and understood almost entirely through their work, with scant reference to their training or worldview ... Discover what the classical tradition means to master artist Daniel Graves, including the question he continually asks himself while painting.
Inspired by the Dutch Masters: Spotlight on Eric Johnson
Driven by a love for painting in a traditional style, Eric Johnson shares his inspiration and his insights, including why he began creating his own paint pigments.
Realism Ambassador of the Week: Vicki Sullivan
Meet Vicki Sullivan, an Australian contemporary realist painter and this week’s top Realism Today Ambassador!
Classical Art: A Realist Who Thinks Ahead
Jacob Collins desires nothing less than to revive a classical art culture in our time. See why he’s “going back to find the larger organizational principles of art.”
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.
Striving for Truth and Beauty in Art
“Artists must be patient and be true to themselves and trust their own tastes and their own habits of working and living,” says Daniel Sprick, “and be true to their own aesthetic preferences.”
Another Milestone for Contemporary Realism
Realism Today celebrates the thousands of American artists who have been trained in traditional methods; and it is particularly significant because it offers yet another outlet of information and ideas for this booming field.
Drawing Portraits and the Challenge of Sanguine Chalk
A Figurative Art Convention & Expo scholarship recipient shares her work, her personal path through drawing portraits, and more, in this exclusive Q&A.