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Drawings Done in Realism Style of Art
Browse a variety of realism drawings in the following free articles from artists who have mastered the practice of creating figurative art.
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3 Factors for Painting the Human Body
What colors should you use when painting the figure? Anna Wypych shares her philosophy and methods in this free article.
Drawing as a Way of Seeing
"My creative process is inherently about labor, and against the modern backdrop of instant, image-driven gratification, I have found the physical process involved in the painstaking, craft-driven rendering of a subject or a moment to be ever more important."
Art Versus Methodology
Christopher Benson shares an essay on danger of confusing the level of our craft with the quality of our art.
600-Year-Old Painting Techniques
A Rare Glimpse Into 600 Years of Classical Painting Techniques (A note from Eric Rhoads, Publisher of Fine Art Connoisseur magazine)
A Welcome Challenge: Painting Realism in Art
Eric Drummond uses thickness and thinness of paint to translate form, compression of values to express light, and the experience of interacting with his subjects in person to express moments between human beings. Here, he shares how the experience of Covid influenced his work.
This is Not a Nude: Figurative Art by Rose Frantzen
Today we’re proud to shine a spotlight on the figurative works of contemporary artist Rose Frantzen, including her trompe l'oeil paintings.
Civil War Art: Re-Enactments From an Artist’s Perspective
William Blake is “obsessed” with America’s Civil War and has made a life, and a living, re-enacting and memorializing its events. Here's how, and why.
It’s Personal: Portrait Paintings by Nanette Fluhr
Nanette Fluhr's portrait paintings have a personal touch that transcends the artist/model relationship, inviting the viewer to feel a similar sense of connection within her works. In this Q&A with Daniel Maidman, she explains how.
Painting from Photographs: How the Advantages Outweigh the Disadvantages
In this full-length article, Nancy Tankersley explains the pros and cons of painting from photos. Bonus: Includes reference photos and the finished paintings.