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“When one decides to dispense with the idea that becoming a painter involves some mysticism, real progress can be made,” says Tim Rees. “My painting career began with one assumption: There are very skilled artists painting realism, and if they learned how to do it, so can I.”

Congratulations to Johannes Wessmark, whose hyperrealism paintings have been recognized in the monthly PleinAir Salon.

Conor Walton discusses three of his narrative paintings. He says, "All my paintings are attempted answers to the three questions in the title of Gauguin’s famous painting: ‘Where do we come from? What are we? Where are we going?’"

Inspired by 19th century art, this artist loves to create representational paintings that include traditional symbols.

Charcoal is a drawing medium that allows you to, in essence, deal with the extremes of creation, of a most ancient and elemental contrast.

Consider these points when someone wants you to paint a loved one who has passed, and learn how to make the most of your resources.

“Knowing the person you paint changes the way you paint them.” Watercolor artist Karisa Keasey explains how she adjusts composition, color, foreground, and background to go beyond stereotypes and show a more complete picture of one’s story.

Canadian artist Sybiline explains how her painting, "My Precious," aims to represent her values, feelings, and creative universe.

See how contemporary artist and art professor Victor Wang creates a mixed media portrait that's layered with texture and meaning.

Brazilian watercolorist Eudes Correia shares his inspiring story, advice for other artists, and his step-by-step painting process in this exclusive interview with Realism Today.