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“Simplicity in my works is sometimes almost overwhelming, because what I really want is a clear, distinct story that gives enough to the viewer,” says the artist Mark Pugh, who is on the faculty of Realism Live.

"Pastel as a medium is rapidly gaining recognition around the world, and it's one that simply cannot be ignored," said Eric Rhoads at the 4th annual Pastel Live.

Contemporary artist Daniel Sprick takes us on an intimate tour of his beautiful art studio in this exclusive video from Streamline Publishing. Watch as Daniel discusses natural lighting, the amount of space you need (it's probably less than you think), one of the "luxuries of getting older," and more. 

Today's painting of the week is by Zhaoming Wu, who recently released the eight-hour art video workshop, "Enchanting Portraits."

View a landscape painting demo in seven steps from the star of "Painting Afternoon Light: Imagined Landscapes."

On Painting Animals > "I work in a realistic style but always aim to create a painting with more depth and vibrance than the photo reference," says Emma Colbert.

... and here's how I did it. (A step-by-step demo from PleinAir Salon winner Robert Bucknell)

Today you can watch an extended segment from Michele Usibelli's art video workshop "Painting with Gouache."

The truth is that many successful artists have developed their skills without a formal degree, with experiences that shape their unique perspectives and abilities. This is the path I took to becoming a professional artist.

Inspired by the waterways of Venice, Stan Miller shares a step-by-step egg tempera painting demo.