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Extremely Motivated: Representational Artist Melissa Cooper
Studying illustration led Melissa Cooper to discover her real love: painting and drawing in the realist tradition. "I can be a little bit of a perfectionist," she says, "so the academic and traditional style of painting really resonates with me."
Artist Spotlight: Jesús Emmanuel Villarreal
View portraits and figures by realist painter Jesús Emmanuel Villarreal, and discover how you can learn directly from him from the comfort of your home this week during the world's largest online training event.
Father/Son Artists: On Sculpting and Portrait Painting
Jamie Coreth tells us how being raised by an animal sculptor has taught him certain valuable lessons about the discipline of creating art.
Step-by-Step Oil Portrait Painting Demo: “Skin Deep”
When Dutch artist Francien Krieg was intrigued especially by a woman's white hair, she found a way to emphasize it in a 40 x 47-inch portrait painting, using perspective to make the head "monumental." Here's how.
How I Created a Multi-Figure Painting Inspired by Hurricane Katrina
"I believe art has the power to move people and that the most effective, beautiful, and truthful way to do that is through realism."
How My Oil Painting Provided Healthcare for 250 Children
Contemporary realist painter O’Neil Scott was born in Jamaica and currently works in Pennsylvania. He took the time to share with us his path to oil painting, his challenges and techniques, and how he uses art to “leave the world a little better place.”
Drawing with Charcoal: Pulling Light From Darkness
April Coppini, artist and mother of three, shares the fascination that keeps her motivated and her process for creating charcoal drawings that are sometimes chaotic, and sometimes calm.
Color Theory > Color “Rules” That Aren’t True
There are a number of “rules” about how color should be used that aren’t true—or aren’t always true. Todd Casey explains this, explains the term "local color," and shares a bonus tip for mixing colors in this excerpt from his new book, "The Art of Still Life."
Breaking Taboos
"I explore societal taboos and disorder, and through my artistic practice I hope to be able to deal with the damage of my past and provide my own children with a world of wonder and nurture." Be inspired by the works of Claudia Kaak.
The Simple Beauty of Bubbles
When contemporary artist and musician Andrew Kinsman found himself on lockdown in Italy, he chose to focus on a painting subject that has been a lifetime fascination of his...