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From oil to pastel to watercolor, Mario Robinson explains how his body of work (in media and in subject) could be likened to the acts of a play: rising action, climax, and resolution.

Today we’re proud to shine a spotlight on the figurative works of contemporary artist Rose Frantzen, including her trompe l'oeil paintings.

Congratulations to Karon Tucker, whose work has been recognized in the monthly PleinAir Salon. "Not all animals have dramatic stories of survival but, they all have their own personalities and stories to tell. When I paint, I want to convey that soul that lies behind those eyes I’m peering through."

The goal of this project is to gather the most recent production of figurative art in the contemporary art scene at an international level and to encourage artistic initiatives. First prize is ...

Artist D.K. Richardson shares her process for painting portraits, including her underpainting techniques, her preferred varnish, overcoming the challenge of accurate proportions, and more.

In this full-length article, Nancy Tankersley explains the pros and cons of painting from photos. Bonus: Includes reference photos and the finished paintings.

Skipping the growth opportunity that drawing provides prevents us from taking the most direct path to becoming a good painter; and drawing is simple, if you're not full of ...

Conor Walton discusses three of his narrative paintings. He says, "All my paintings are attempted answers to the three questions in the title of Gauguin’s famous painting: ‘Where do we come from? What are we? Where are we going?’"

Charcoal is a drawing medium that allows you to, in essence, deal with the extremes of creation, of a most ancient and elemental contrast.

Consider these points when someone wants you to paint a loved one who has passed, and learn how to make the most of your resources.