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Painting of the Week: “Backscape”
American artist Sharon Sprung shares a glimpse of insights into her new figurative oil painting, "Backscape."
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.
Honoring Maritime History in Art
From historic battleships to modern sailing scenes, this look at American maritime art reveals how artists honor the nation’s seafaring legacy.
How Art Helped Me Break Through Loneliness and Fear
When I realized that ... I could voice my opinion or ideas visually when I felt silent otherwise, I decided to "use" my art with greater intent.
Understanding the Vanitas Still Life
Artist Carlo Russo explains his recent Vanitas still life painting, which is on view in his solo exhibition at ...
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.
City Life: Painting the People of NYC
Vincent Giarrano finds that painting people around NYC is "endlessly inspiring." Discover some of his muses here.
Drawing with Expression, Not Expectation
If you sketch often and don't feel too precious about the outcome, you can allow yourself to stop at whatever moment you like the drawing best, no matter the level of completion.
Narrative Art That Explores the Past and Present
Through his narrative art, Francisco Badilla seeks to emphasize an idea that transcends time — the contemplation of a solitary moment, situated in a contemporary context.
In a Forbidden Moment: The Art of Painting Hands
Discover how Austrian artist Kurt Stimmeder explores the emotional and symbolic power of painting hands—using gesture as a psychological language in his evocative, figurative works.