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Golden Section & Let Me See

Dominant Values & Zoucheng Girl

How to Observe Clouds & Shall We Go Inside?

A personal account of the 2022 The Art of the Portrait conference

In Derek McGowan's third article, he examines the virtues of individualistic problem-solving within a process of artistic self-analysis

Scumbling or Glazing? Sara Jane Doberstein combines, and even switches, these two techniques to accentuate the texture she's wanting to capture

The symbolic interplay of light and shadow on architecture.

Harley Brown’s fascinating things no one else will tell you

By limiting the 'clutter', Miranda Woollett can focus on the big questions she is trying to resolve

Develop a career path and boost your cash flow with these handy tips

Insights on how to exhibit and market your artwork successfully

There comes a time when every artist could easily decide to "settle" for what they do now.

Some ploys used by artists are strictly legit, while other practices need to be stamped out. Which ones are which?

The subconscious motivation that can reveal itself in paint

The importance of building your online presence

Scottsdale Artists’ School instructor and artist Johanne Mangi paints a wealth of subjects but has a particular passion for canines

An oil painting demonstration

An expert offers plenty of clues on curing paintings that are poorly planned, lacking in tonal contrast with no light in them.

Like a good storyteller this artist clears away the clutter of detail while up the best parts of the story.

Jeff Yeomans tells why he spends most of his time concentrating on everything but the focal point.

You must allow both sides of your brain to operate when you are creating works of art.

Years of experience as an illustrator taught this artist how to get in and get the work done, even when his creative energy is lacking.

A paradigm shift in the way you think about watercolor.

In Derek McGowan's second article on self-advancement, he ponders the complexity of artistic inspiration and discovers numerous solutions for breaking a stalemate

Look no further if you are seeking dramatic water effects.

Acrylic artist Scott Coulter focuses on the importance of value to achieve realistic looking landscapes

John Lovett shows the importance of basic drawing skills

Young Su shows us how to achive the effect of a classical painting, without the complications

Where to find and organize your references

How to use basic fundamentals such as Temperature, Value and Edge to infuse excitement onto the canvas.

Draftsmanship and of line give the artist a solid foundation on which to build.

Using archival material to bring visions to reality.

Using as many drawings that he deems necessary, Ezra Tucker creates a starting point for his wildlife paintings

Insight on drawing materials, common challenges and the use of light and shadow

Drawing the Art of Life with Leslie Adams the 2013 International Portrait Competition William F. Draper Grand Prize Winner

William F. Draper, Anthony J. Ryder, Glenna Goodacre, Burton Silverman, Daniel E. Greene, Ronald N. Sherr, Everett Raymond Kinstler

John Lovett shares the importance of drawing and its relationship with painting

Judith White's great slabs of landscape on paper on canvas

Gordon Hanley takes us on a Renaissance adventure in realist art with metalpoint

Evan Wilson uses the "slight-size" method to create his stunning light-filled oil paintings.

Working with alcohol ink and acrylics, Hannah Rose creates fluid, fantastical paintings

Vibrant expressions

Harley Brown’s fascinating things no one else will tell you

J. Louis blends artistic styles in his textural figurative paintings that have a strong focus on technique and subject matter

A limited palette and open composition allow Marwa Khidir to maintain flexibility in her artwork