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"By examining my own world and people closest to me on a daily basis, my paintings have begun to reflect the current season of my life."

Contemporary figurative artist Alan Feltus shares an essay on painting the nude female figure.

"From my earliest interest in art, the human figure and face were prominent subjects for my work. Even as my style, scale, and mediums varied over time, I was consistently drawn to the figure for inspiration. I was therefore disoriented and nervous when, seemingly on their own, the figures that had long populated my paintings disappeared."

In this full-length article, Nancy Tankersley explains the pros and cons of painting from photos. Bonus: Includes reference photos and the finished paintings.

Inspired by 19th century art, this artist loves to create representational paintings that include traditional symbols.

Take a journey with Lorena Kloosterboer, who takes you through her creative process, from the inception to the completion of a still life painting.

What should artists do to get their message across to the viewer? Huihan Liu explains how simplifying a painting before developing the narrative may be your key to a successful composition.

In this interview, Gabriela Dellosso tells us about her winning painting that captures a moment in the French Revolution.

In this artist spotlight, Andrea Kemp explains how, for her, evolving as an artist brings new meaning to her figurative art, in creating a "wordless dialogue."

"I am fascinated by the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-sabi; it is the view centered on the acceptance of transience and the imperfect," says Daniel Segrove. "This idea—to understand and find beauty in the imperfect, incomplete, and impermanent—is what helped shaped the artistic voice I have today."