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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.
Spring Blooms: StayAtHome Interpretations of Flowers in Art
Have a look at the spring blooms your artistic peers created while self-isolating, and be inspired.
A Frame Maker’s Thoughts On Framing Paintings
Why framing is a critical element of your final piece of art, and how it's perceived by the world at large.
On Trompe l’Oeil: A Contemporary Realism Sub-Genre
"Trompe l'oeil painting was a precursor of modern aesthetics," says Anthony Mastromatteo. Keep reading his essay on this realism sub-genre here.
Exploring the World of Body Language
Olivia Kim explains how she cross-links various art practices with anatomy, biomechanics, biokinetics, neuromuscular science, optics, and physical training to create contemporary sculpture in the style of realism.
What Inspires Master Artist Daniel Graves
From doorways found in distant travels to classic myths, discover what inspires the contemporary realism of Daniel Graves, and be moved.
How I Found My Artistic Voice – And You Can, Too
Kristy Gordon shares actions to take, clues to look for, her "miracles list," and an artist questionnaire - all to help you find your artistic voice.