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Alex Dzigurski II: Inspired by Land and Water
Alex Dzigurski II shares four of his landscape paintings and the inspiration behind them.
How Painting the Ocean is a Transformative Act
Finding organization in the chaos of a constantly changing, churned, and windswept sea feels like a titanic challenge...
No Rules, But Don’t Break These Laws
What now? Where do we go from here? If there aren’t any rules in art, how do we know where to start?
A Vanitas How-To: “Conversation About Immortality”
See how contemporary realism artist Christina Grace Mastrangelo created the vanitas (a genre of painting symbolizing the transience of life) in this step-by-step demonstration.
The 7 Steps to a Watercolor Painting
Watercolor painting advice from Michael Holter (a preview of the video workshop "7 Steps to Watercolor Portraits")
Happening This Week: 2026 Acrylic Live!
This week we're seeing up-close-and-personal presentations during Acrylic Live, an online art conference unlike any other.
A Painting Exercise for All Levels: Paint, Repeat
This multi-painting exercise works in the studio and in the field. Here’s a look at a few of the simple subjects I’ve painted over and over in my quest to build familiarity and to learn more about my own my artistic voice.
Painting of the Week: “Fresh Powder”
The following story features Edward Sprafkin, who will be joining us on the faculty of Acrylic Live, an online art event, March 25-27, 2026, with an Essential Techniques Day on March 24.
Realism Highlights from Watercolor Live 2026
Think of learning art as play — as a creative adventure where frustration is part of the fun. Dive in, play, experiment, and let yourself grow. Remember: Talent isn’t some magical gift — it’s process + enthusiasm.
6th Annual Watercolor Live Happening This Week!
This week we're seeing up-close-and-personal presentations during Watercolor Live, an online art conference unlike any other.