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Geoff Flack, director of the Core Drawing Atelier at the Gage Academy of Art, takes us behind the scenes of his art, including why - and how - he "disrupts reality" in his figure drawings.

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.

"For any other painter out there who wants to try gilding, but is as confused as I was," says Elizabeth Zanzinger, "I hope you’ll find my notes about the process helpful."

John and Suzie Seery-Lester share the inspirational story of how their lives came together through art. Bonus: Learn about their color choices and techniques for painting representational art.

"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.

Be inspired by this exclusive interview with Dominique Medici, who shares her thoughts on using a limited palette, painting alla prima, and meditation.

Narrative artist Lesley Thiel takes us through the symbolism and painting process of “Swallows and Amazon.”

On contemporary figure paintings inspired by the “glue” of the universe.

“One of the frustrations with being an artist is hitting the proverbial ‘plateau,’ and if not handled correctly, such plateaus can make or break your artistic confidence,” says realist painter Tony Pro. Here are some of his tips to help you get past these bumps in the road to good painting.

“There are thousands of options every time you pick up a brush,” says Nancy Depew. “What will guide the decisions you make and what priorities will be revealed by those decisions? Those are the questions that fascinate me. My paintings are done only after I’ve resolved every question.”