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Composing in Paint: Representational Portraits
At the heart of Roure’s virtuosity are his draftsmanship through constant sketching of tonal studies, and the empathy he so evidently feels with his sitters.
A Quick Guide to Transparency and Opacity
Demystify the role of transparency and opacity in your oil paints for better results on the canvas.
The Painter’s Reference
There are many other ways to mold your reference to have better manners as an aid in painting, but we must always remember that ...
A Crowded Genre, But …
Learn about a contemporary realism artist who paints large floral scenes as if they were vast landscapes, even if ...
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.
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.
Contemporary Realism Artist to Watch: Kohshin Finley
There is a lot of superb contemporary realism being made these days; this article by Allison Malafronte shines light on a gifted individual.
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.
On Painting Nocturnes Everyone Will Appreciate
Why one artist has committed to painting nocturnes - at least one - at each plein air event he attends.
Favorite Moments from Realism Live 2022
We're back for our third annual Realism Live online art conference, hosted by Eric Rhoads and Peter Trippi, and featuring many of today's greatest artists in the field of contemporary realism.