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Art Studio Tour with Michael Coleman
Part studio, part museum, Michael Coleman has a collection of beloved and rare artifacts that inspire his paintings. Here, he takes on a private studio tour.
A Step by Step Portrait Drawing with Vine Charcoal: “Juan”
Oliver Sin, who has had two portraits featured on the cover of Time Magazine and who has worked for George Lucas, takes us through his portrait drawing process of a model named Juan.
The Blessing of the Animals: A Figurative Art Step-by-Step
Ann James Massey takes us through the process of creating a figurative painting that celebrates an annual Catholic tradition.
Painting with Watercolor: Not an Effortless Endeavor
An interview on using photo references, understanding one's art materials, color mixing, and more.
A Realism Portrait Process: Séquel #2
Manu Saluja shares her step-by-step process for creating a portrait of her friend, an art model who felt a personal connection to the symbolic African mask she holds.
Making Faces: The Ups and Downs of Portraiture
A look at the history of portraiture, the process of doing a portrait commission, and the challenges you might face.
Artists Need MAPs (and not just to get around)
Learn what Susan Blackwood means when she refers to an artist MAP to make your paintings a success.
Why I Paint From a Photo Reference
Whenever I begin a new painting with glass or metal objects, I start with a photograph. I do this because ...
The Pursuit of Painting Light
To create the illusion that there is a sense of space and air using just pigment, canvas, and brush, an artist must truly understand this concept, as explained by Matt Ryder.
Realism Ambassador of the Week: Jessica Oliveras
"I like to paint people on their most fragile and vulnerable expression, focusing on a very natural and organic presence..."