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Tangled Hierarchies
In his narrative oil paintings, Jay Senetchko invites the viewer to navigate a maze of strange loops. Tangled hierarchies of communal polytely and historical referencing conflate past, present, and future.
An Artist’s Romance with the Wild
How Dustin Van Wechel's love of the Rocky Mountain West finds its way onto canvas. Bonus: Includes a step-by-step oil painting demonstration.
The Importance of Mentorship
Inspired by his own mentor, artist Daniel E. Greene (1934-2020), Jody Thompson shares how Greene influenced his lifetime of painting, teaching, and mentoring, and why it's imperative that the tradition continues.
On Figurative Art and Painting People: Chalk Walk
Congratulations to Ron Gallo, whose work has been recognized in the monthly PleinAir Salon.
3 Ways to Achieve Excellence in Art
Why do some artists get to a certain level and then stagnate, while others keep improving their entire lives? Here are three tips from William Schneider on how to continue to progress.
Masters of Shadow and Makers of Light
"Whether we are called kitsch, grotesque, dark, or low brow, narrative storytellers are painters searching for sentimentality...an honorable pursuit."
Homage to the Birth of Venus: A Step-by-Step Painting Demonstration
We discovered the work of contemporary artist Vicki Sullivan when she became a Realism Today Ambassador of the Week. Here, she shares a step-by-step demonstration of a figurative painting.
Drawing of the Week: The Pride of the First Nation
Congratulations to Sarah Xu, whose figurative art has been recognized in the bi-monthly PleinAir Salon.
How I Found My Artistic Voice – And You Can, Too
Kristy Gordon shares actions to take, clues to look for, her "miracles list," and an artist questionnaire - all to help you find your artistic voice.
8 Figurative Drawings From the ARC Salon
Enjoy these exceptional works from the Drawing Category of the 14th ARC Salon Exhibition.