One of the most important things that an artist can do is also one of the most enjoyable.…
Posted on October 24, 2019
If you've ever struggled with elevating your own artwork to something more than a simple copy of your subject, consider using the art of omission...…
Posted on September 24, 2019
A careless approach to green in one's painting can ruin an otherwise fine work of art.…
Posted on August 26, 2018
Millions were treated to the total solar eclipse in the US this week. Aside from a surreal source of inspiration, there is quite a lot…
Posted on August 22, 2017
One of the most effective tools in painting is the simplifying of shapes in a composition...…
Posted on August 18, 2017
One of the most exciting aspects of a good painting tends also to be one of the most overlooked: edges. The majority of painters…
Posted on August 16, 2017
In this gripping landscape, by Alexey Alpatov, a fusion of realism and abstraction is masterfully achieved. Between a sweeping palette knife and bold brushwork,…
Posted on August 16, 2017
Take a look at the images below. On the left is an original painting by Geoffrey Warburton, and on the right is my edited version,…
Posted on August 16, 2017
This stunning painting, by Mark Tennant, pushes the concept of realism to its limit. With so little information to guide the viewer, why does it…
Posted on August 11, 2017