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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..."
How I Found My Favorite Painting Varnish
“Varnish is the great barrier,” says Pamela Wilson, “protecting your painting from a lifetime of dust, grime, weather, heat, cold, age, sunlight, ex-boyfriends, and spilled milk. It brings to life every stroke, every glazed layer of subtle color and drama, deep in that shadow that you forgot about. We all bow to varnish.”
Watch: Expert Portrait Drawing Tip
In this four-minute video, artist Joshua LaRock shares some of his advice for drawing portraits with a model.
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.
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.
Oil Paintings of Emergency Scenes
In this exclusive Q&A, artist and teacher McGarren Flack tells us about his artistic path, including how his art has changed over time, and one of his biggest challenges.
An Incomprehensible Situation
Contemporary realist Sharon Pomales Tousey takes us into the meaning behind her recent pastel, “Aun Llueve en Macondo” (“It Still Rains in Macondo”), and offers her best advice for artists who are just starting to embark on their own journey.
Mancini’s Graticola
Learn about a device called the "graticola," which Italian artist Antonio Mancini came to rely on for his drawings and paintings.