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Palimpsests: Zoey Frank on the Process of Painting
Explore the painting process of contemporary artist Zoey Frank: "For years, artist friends have been teasing me about ..."
The Search for Academic Training
How contemporary realism is not something new, but a long-standing, timeless notion.
So You Can Copy a Masterwork – Now What?
Copying what you see is the daily task of every atelier student. But what happens when this skill is acquired?
Painting From Life on a Budget
The hourly wage of an art model can add up; In this article Gregory Mortenson describes some of his paintings and a few techniques he employs to get the best value.
Painting of the Week: Apollo of New York
"In this time of instant gratification and fast, bright images, I am compelled in the direction of ..."
Art Demo: How to Paint a Figure in a Garden Scene
In this exclusive video interview with Eric Rhoads, George Van Hook shares a figure painting demonstration based on a work he created using an art model in a garden.
Empathy and Emphasis: Thoughts on Life Drawing
Too many artists are caught in drawing from life as a one-way street towards surface description. Here's a look at the complexity of life drawing.
Delightfully Absurd: A Day Like Any Other
Congratulations to Nicole Moné, whose work has been recognized in the monthly PleinAir Salon: "My favorite paintings to create are those that are infused with inside jokes."
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Why There Is No Substitute
On working in the traditional means of figurative painting in the 21st century.