This is a portal for information on the vast world of painting -- be it watercolor, oils or acrylics. Discussions of methods, tools, and tips are welcome. Also, newest ideas pertaining to the skills and inspirations that lead to painted...
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This is a portal for information on the vast world of painting -- be it watercolor, oils or acrylics. Discussions of methods, tools, and tips are welcome. Also, newest ideas pertaining to the skills and inspirations that lead to painted works.
15% Discount on All Art Instruction DVD’s!
I know all of our budgets are a little tight these days and for many of us, it can be difficult to afford art supplies and other artist resources.
I am always on the lookout for sales and deals that I can offer my visitors and subscribers.
I worked out a special deal with the folks over at Creative Catalyst Productions for my website visitors and subscribers to receive a 15% discount on all art instruction DVD’s.
This discount will be in addition to... Read Full Story
There are a LOT of ways to paint a portrait. I use several different methods (and sometimes combine them) depending on what I think is best at the time. Sometimes I even remember to take pictures of the process.
This portrait of Gwyneth (20″x24″, oil on linen) won the Certificate of Excellence at the Portrait Society of America’s International Portrait Competition in Philadelphia this year (2008).
Here’s how I did it:
This a drawing on Acetate. I use prepared acetate instead of tracing... Read Full Story
I came across the wonderful modern portraiture of Kristine Baerlin, the artist behind Figment Portraits, whose work is reminiscent of post-modern artists, Chuck Close, Andy Warhol and Lichtenstein - modern mavericks. Only Kristine’s subjects are nearly always children, the jewels of any family. Each piece is hand-painted, signed and guaranteed a treasure to last a life-time. And they make perfect gifts as well!
Kristine Baerlin is a Brooklyn-based artist and designer with years of... Read Full Story
About Aaron:
My formal training has been in the “Boston School” tradition, at the Studio of Peter Bougie and Brian Lewis (an Atelier), in the lineage of Richard Lack. While there, I was trained in portraiture, figurative, and still life painting methods, as well as a thorough study of academic drawing approaches. I studied with Mr Bougie and Mr. Lewis every day for five days a week, approximently 7-8 hours a day, for three and a half years. Ironically, it was while I was there that I... Read Full Story
About Lesly Finn
I am English and emigrated to New Zealand with my husband in 1999, since when I have been able to pursue a long held dream of expressing myself with paint. Ideas for my work come from a variety of sources, including images from the natural world, dreams, emotions and memories. These are portrayed through a mix of colour, texture and contrast that evolve during the act of painting.
I enjoy drawing and pastel work, and paint with acrylic on canvas, often incorporating collage... Read Full Story
