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Creating Depth in a Painting: 5 Tips for Beginners
With much study and years of practice, Laurel Daniel has discovered a number of ways to create the illusion of depth in an oil painting, which she shares with you in this free article.
Figurative Art: Pigments, Pixels, Process
"Drawn from lived experiences, the work I make records moments as a diary but also points as a metaphor for larger issues," says Charis J. Carmichael Braun.
Realism Ambassador of the Week: Paco Martin
Meet this week’s top Realism Today Ambassador, Paco Martin.
Preserving Fire, Voice Lessons
On being an artist: "I studied, worked hard, and often failed again and again to get at what I was looking for," says Nancy Depew. "But mistakes are invaluable teachers..."
Figure Drawing and Economy of Line
What if you had to pay for every line you drew? Learn how this artist uses "Penny Lines" and "Dollar Lines" to give each mark a hierarchy of importance.
My Favorite Acrylic Painting Techniques
Chantel Barber is known for her expressive paintings. In this guest blog post, she shares some of her favorite (and surprising) acrylic painting tips and techniques.
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.
7 Insta Limited Palette Artworks
You'll love seeing these "limited palette" artworks that your peers created. Click through to be inspired, and remember to tag us on Instagram (@realism.today) for a chance to be featured.
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.
Fondness and Fright: The Sunflower as a Symbol in Art
Growing up during the Chinese Cultural Revolution led to dreams and memories that are the foundation of Victor Wang's mixed media portraits.