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How to Start a Portrait Painting
Watch as Eddie Filer explains how he starts an oil portrait painting, including the block-in stage, the brushes he uses, and ways of painting the head.
Capturing the Essence
When painting from life, our minds must be focused on the fundamental technicalities...What is in front of us, though, is so much more than that.
Why My Self Portrait is Adorned With Garbage
A PleinAir Salon winner explains her realistic self-portrait drawing, "Girl without a Pearl Earring."
A Matured Version of Realism
With a head and heart full of ideas, this realism artist is looking forward to exploring new directions.
Painting of the Week: “Roots” by Cesar Santos
On figure painting > "The mind likes to play with matter, animals are informed without written language." ~ Cesar Santos
The Problem with the Real in Realism
Those of us who choose realism in painting walk a fine line between accepted symbolism and personal vision. It helps to understand the limitations of how we perceive and interpret the world around us.
I Believe in Beauty
Do you find beauty in art and in life? Josh Clare shares his inspiration for being an artist in this moving piece on the existence and source of beauty.
How to Paint a Portrait: 8 Step Demo with Stan Miller
See a demo on how to paint a portrait with Stan Miller, who presented this workshop during the 3rd Annual Watercolor Live virtual art conference.
Favorite Moments of Realism Painting at Watercolor Live 2023
See a recap of realism painting demonstrations from the 3rd Annual Watercolor Live, where some of today’s best artists shared their secrets, and explained their materials, methods, and more.
Making an Impression with Commissioned Portraits
Insights on painting portrait commissions, including what makes the difference between a good portrait and a great portrait.