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Portrait of Emotion
What makes a portrait so appealing that one would buy a painting of someone they don’t know?
Call for Entries: $50,000 Grand Prize
This annual art competition offers $50,000 grand prize is the largest offered solely to ...
Wild Orchid: A Contemporary Realism Portrait in Stages
Adrienne Stein shares her process for painting the contemporary realism portrait "Wild Orchid," which consisted of a different approach ...
Sherrie McGraw on Abstract Realism and More
A feature on Sherrie McGraw and the wonderful synthesis of figurative realism and abstract realism.
Call for Entries: Unmasked
Is your work eligible? Learn about a new Call for Entries for contemporary portraiture.
Making Faces: The Ups and Downs of Portraiture
A look at the history of portraiture, the process of doing a portrait commission, and the challenges you might face.
The Conundrum of Color
While color can be a powerful tool for artists to communicate emotions and ideas, its complexity is often paralyzing.
The Art of Anatomy: 16 Anatomical Drawings and Engravings
For centuries, artists and scientists have been fascinated by the structures of the human body ...
Realism Ambassador of the Week: Marichy Théo
Meet this week’s top Realism Today Ambassador, self-taught artist Marichy Théo.
Realism Ambassador of the Week: Jessica Oliveras
"I like to paint people on their most fragile and vulnerable expression, focusing on a very natural and organic presence..."