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An Artist Who “Finally Succumbed” to Social Media
Contemporary realism artist Elsa Muñoz has come out of her shell over the last several years, stepping into the spotlight as an ...
Art, God, and Beauty
"I have become profoundly aware of the importance of understanding myself and my art in relation to God."
C.W. Mundy on the Authorship of Painting
Artists, art aficionados, and art collectors could greatly benefit from an understanding of the technical aspects of painting—what I call ...
No Rules, But Don’t Break These Laws
What now? Where do we go from here? If there aren’t any rules in art, how do we know where to start?
Dustin Adamson and the Artist as a Human Filter
Given the omnipresence of photography, digital manipulation, and AI in our visual culture, this artist understands that many viewers believe any realistic image has been ...
The Salon Art Prize: A New Chapter for a World-Class Art Competition
Starting now, we’re renaming the PleinAir Salon art competition to The Salon Art Prize. Same competition. Same prestige. Now it has a name that finally tells the whole story and welcomes artists of all styles, and we're increasing the purse to a massive ...
A Vanitas How-To: “Conversation About Immortality”
See how contemporary realism artist Christina Grace Mastrangelo created the vanitas (a genre of painting symbolizing the transience of life) in this step-by-step demonstration.
A Painting Exercise for All Levels: Paint, Repeat
This multi-painting exercise works in the studio and in the field. Here’s a look at a few of the simple subjects I’ve painted over and over in my quest to build familiarity and to learn more about my own my artistic voice.
10 Steps to “Introspection” ~ A Contemporary Realism Portrait Painting
See how Christina Grace Mastrangelo created "Introspection," the catalyst for the series "In Our Nature," in which she painted women to represent different states of being.
Realism Highlights from Watercolor Live 2026
Think of learning art as play — as a creative adventure where frustration is part of the fun. Dive in, play, experiment, and let yourself grow. Remember: Talent isn’t some magical gift — it’s process + enthusiasm.