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Set the Mood with Bold Color and Intentional Edges
Using bold color with a limited palette is a simple tool to add to your composition arsenal. Here’s how.
Painting Portraits of the Homeless
Contemporary realist James Earley shares why he chooses this particular subject, how he ultimately produces a painting, and the message he wants to get across in his art.
Colorful Portraits with Just Four Tubes of Paint
Jennifer Balkan shares little-known ways to a lifetime of portraits you can be proud of.
Portraits in Acrylic: An Unconventional Approach
Why acrylic is the medium of choice for this artist, despite the tradition of oil.
Art Studio Lighting Basics
Learn the best way to light your art studio for painting, including choosing the best wall color, and more.
Painting White: Pro Advice for Artists
Before you reach for that tube of white paint, see what Lori McNee has to say about how much color it takes to create the illusion of white, and give more life to your next painting.
Autobiographical Still Life Paintings: It’s All About the Idea
Oil painter Stuart Dunkel shares his breakthrough moment in art, his process, his palette, and a step-by-step still life painting demonstration.
Brushwork and the Breath
In this guest blog post, Katie Swatland shares a painting demonstration that illustrates how to use brushwork to capture the energetic signature of your subject, as well as brushwork exercises to unlock more possibilities for your art.
2020 Figurative Art Convention Over 50% Sold Out
Save your spot for four days of hands-on learning with three stages and 20+ instructors. Here’s a sneak peek at the all-star faculty lineup.
Abyss: Colored Pencil Art by Jesse Lane
Jesse Lane broke from his tradition of realist colored pencil portraits to create “Abyss.” Here, he takes us into his drawing process.