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Aaron Westerberg on Visual Recognition
Being able to impart your emotions into a painting is important in your work. Here's why, and how to pull it off.
On Realism and Raising the Bar
"My real art education was formed and continues to this day through careful observation and learning how to see." From "preposterous" art methods in the 1980s to glorious days of studying with masters, Garin Baker shares his inspiring path as an artist.
The Science and Magic of Painting
“When one decides to dispense with the idea that becoming a painter involves some mysticism, real progress can be made,” says Tim Rees. “My painting career began with one assumption: There are very skilled artists painting realism, and if they learned how to do it, so can I.”
What It Takes to Become a Professional Artist
Ryan Brown shares advice on how to give yourself the best chance to succeed and become an expert at what you do.
Painting Waves: How One Artist Puts the Pieces Together
Edward “Ted” Minoff explains how to paint waves by breaking the subject down into various components, including how to paint water that's in motion.
3 Ways to Achieve Excellence in Art
Why do some artists get to a certain level and then stagnate, while others keep improving their entire lives? Here are three tips from William Schneider on how to continue to progress.
Do You Have These Four Crucial Paint Brushes?
When it comes to learning how to paint, one area where it’s especially important to get it right is with your brushes.
On Painting Horses
Professional artist, instructor, animal lover, and horse owner/trainer, Johanne Mangi shares inspiration on how to paint horses.
Plan Now to Learn From Mary Whyte in Person
Save the date so you can learn from the one and only Mary Whyte, and get expert advice on how to get the most out of an art event.
Brushwork and the Breath
In this guest blog post, Katie Swatland shares a painting demonstration that illustrates how to use brushwork to capture the energetic signature of your subject, as well as brushwork exercises to unlock more possibilities for your art.