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Art Studio Lighting Basics
Learn the best way to light your art studio for painting, including choosing the best wall color, and more.
Painting White: Pro Advice for Artists
Before you reach for that tube of white paint, see what Lori McNee has to say about how much color it takes to create the illusion of white, and give more life to your next painting.
Autobiographical Still Life Paintings: It’s All About the Idea
Oil painter Stuart Dunkel shares his breakthrough moment in art, his process, his palette, and a step-by-step still life painting demonstration.
Brushwork and the Breath
In this guest blog post, Katie Swatland shares a painting demonstration that illustrates how to use brushwork to capture the energetic signature of your subject, as well as brushwork exercises to unlock more possibilities for your art.
2020 Figurative Art Convention Over 50% Sold Out
Save your spot for four days of hands-on learning with three stages and 20+ instructors. Here’s a sneak peek at the all-star faculty lineup.
Abyss: Colored Pencil Art by Jesse Lane
Jesse Lane broke from his tradition of realist colored pencil portraits to create “Abyss.” Here, he takes us into his drawing process.
Reian Williams: On Art as an Emotion
“Art is an emotion,” says Reian Williams. “Whether it is from the artist or the viewer, it is meant to give a message.”
Drawing the Figure: Heads, Hands, and Feet
Drawing heads, hands, and feet often intimidates new artists. In this excerpt from “Figure Drawing Atelier,” Juliette Aristides shares sketches that will help you both simplify the process and inspire you to practice.
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.
A Short History of the Color Blue
Contemporary artist Jennifer Balkan on the color blue, expressionism, and distorting reality to evoke emotion. She says, "I do not think I could survive without a true blue..."