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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.
Skin Tones vs Flesh Tones in Art
An essay by Ghanaian-born painter Samuel Adoquei on historical artists and timeless beauty, the difference between skin tones and flesh tones, and ways to capture beautiful skin tones in figurative art.
Magnolia Still Life: A Realistic Watercolor Step-by-Step
See how a painting that includes leaves, crystal, and some unexpected challenges comes to fruition, step by step.
When Looking … Becomes Seeing
Skipping the growth opportunity that drawing provides prevents us from taking the most direct path to becoming a good painter; and drawing is simple, if you're not full of ...
4 Ways to See Like An Artist
Though natural artistic talent can provide needed encouragement for artists, properly seeing our world is something that must be learned and developed. These ideas can get you started on that path...
Free Guide to 2021 Artist Grants
These grants help artists pay for materials, studio space, or even their rent, allowing artists to sustain themselves and their art practices during this difficult time. Are you eligible?