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“The power of creation in art, and even more in Realism, is such a powerful tool that we have as human beings."

Throughout history, artists have supplemented their incomes by painting murals. Here, Robert Bucknell shares how he made a living doing mural commissions for decades.

"My way of seeing the world and painting it in simplicity and purity is my way of honoring 'a country girl's eccentricity,'" says artist Mary Pettis.

The purpose of this project has been to take a technical analysis of a painting by Caravaggio, use it as means to inform the materials and process, and then replicate the painting with the intent of conducting a technical analysis on the result.

ICYMI: Art is a deeply personal journey, and for many artists, finding their authentic voice can be a challenging yet rewarding process. In a recent discussion, two accomplished artists, Kami Mendlik and Carol Peebles, shared their insights on navigating the art world, developing a unique style, and growing their careers.

Before starting work on a larger painting, I wanted to make a more straightforward portrait of this bird to get to know it a little bit better.

“Simplicity in my works is sometimes almost overwhelming, because what I really want is a clear, distinct story that gives enough to the viewer,” says the artist Mark Pugh, who is on the faculty of Realism Live.

An accomplished artist shares her journey of creating representational art, including her advice to those on a similar path.

"Pastel as a medium is rapidly gaining recognition around the world, and it's one that simply cannot be ignored," said Eric Rhoads at the 4th annual Pastel Live.

View a landscape painting demo in seven steps from the star of "Painting Afternoon Light: Imagined Landscapes."