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Narrative Art Spotlight > Danny Glass on “Today’s Truths”
His portfolio of large-scale multi-figure paintings, individual portraits conveying psychological depth, and drawings in charcoal, graphite, and pen-and-ink tell of his desire to understand and make sense of the world through the work of his hand.
Essential Techniques for Realistic Paintings
Realism Live sessions with Glenn Vilppu, Victoria Herrera, Philip Koch, Pat Fiorello, Stephen Bauman, and Paul Kratter, hosted by Eric Rhoads and Peter Trippi.
9 Inspiring Artist Self-Portraits
What makes the self-portraits of professional artists much better than a phone selfie? The answer is that ...
A Symbolic Representation of Duality
When a portrait is painted well, it is sometimes difficult to see beyond the surface beauty. In the case of ...
Oil Painting Lesson: 10 Ways to Avoid Muddy Color
Avoid these bad painting habits and learn how to keep your colors clean and fresh.
How to Paint an Alla Prima Still Life
An alla prima still life painting is one that was painted in one session. In this free article, watch Cornelia Hernes create a beautiful still life in seven steps.
Nocturne Painting of the Week: Always You
In his nocturnal series, Hankey used a rich, dark palette, but "Always You" incorporates pastel hues, a shift that makes sense when ...
The Necessity of Story
The intangible thing that separates the greats from the “pretty goods” is rooted in a deep pool of ethos that is mixed into every puddle of color and directs every movement of the brush.
Something Paintable in Every Situation
When not traversing the great outdoors in search of subject matter, this artist can be found ...
A Still Life in 7 Steps
This step-by-step oil painting demonstration begins with a block-in of darks and lights to establish the value range, then ...