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The Best Art Advice You’ve Heard?
Here's a peek at what of your fellow contemporary artists had to say about their favorite art advice. Bonus: Use the comment section to share yours!
Figurative Art in Barcelona
This competition is not just an event in itself, but the beginning of an exciting ongoing artistic journey.
The Virtuosities of Luis Alvarez Roure
How Luis Alvarez Roure, who will be among the faculty members of Realism Live, has transposed his musical "bravura" into the world of art.
Painting of the Week: A #MiniLandscape by Erik Koeppel
Erik Koeppel (b.1980) is a traditional landscape painter who has become a leader in the revival of the techniques and philosophy of the Hudson...
How Academic Drawing Is Alive and Well in China
Academic drawing remains a cornerstone of art teaching, and has reached levels that exceed historical and present-day norms in both technical ability and subtlety of interpretation.
A Second Act: Jorge Carral’s Journey to Art
A feature article on the hyperrealist paintings of Jorge Carral, whose path was influenced first by his banker father, and later by his own drive to art.
Drawing – Beyond the Mark
An interview with American painter Patricia Watwood, who is on the faculty of the 4th annual Realism Live virtual art conference.
Painting of the Week: “Hailey”
Our painting of the week comes from the International Biennial Portrait Competition taking place at the ...
“Only Connect” (Thoughts On Art and Tea)
Because tea is never just about tea, Fiona Carvell put out a call for tea pots to be used for a special still life painting. The results were ...
Painting Portraits: Strength Through Abstraction
One of the most common characteristics of my work is the abstract background. I use it to give power to the subject and weight to the painting. Here’s how I do it—and why.