Why Knowing Your Subject Changes Everything About a Portrait
Lenin Delsol demonstrates exactly how he does it — step by step, mark by mark.
You’re Treating the Sky All Wrong
Carla Bosch has been chasing dramatic skies her whole career — here’s everything she’s learned.
The Hidden History of Gouache
Explore the history of gouache painting, from medieval manuscript illumination to Matisse's cut-outs, and discover why master artists have relied on this versatile medium for centuries.
America’s Own Impressionism
As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, discover how American Impressionism transformed a borrowed French style into a distinctly American art form.
The Daily Habit Behind Kevin Macpherson’s Extraordinary Eye
Plein air master Kevin Macpherson shares his philosophy on observational painting, artistic seeing, and finding inspiration in the world around you every day.
The Case for Painting With Less
Donald Demers has spent decades stripping his process down to the essentials. His advice for painters: ditch the distractions and trust what's in front of you.
3 Essential Steps to Creating Your Best Paintings Yet
Thomas W. Schaller shares 3 truths that can help save you from unnecessary moments of frustration, doubt, and discouragement.
What Do Jurors Actually Look For? Here’s the Truth.
15 qualities that elevate a painting from simply successful to truly exceptional
Before the Mona Lisa, There Were Monsters
Leonardo’s Obsession With Weird Faces
What Monet, the Russians, and a Maryland Pastelist Have in Common
The answer is simpler than you think — and more radical than you'd expect.