Cityscape Art

Learn to create compelling cityscape art in a variety of styles and media, with explanations of principles such as atmospheric perspective, online galleries of stunning urban scenes from successful artists, demos on conventional cityscape painting and more experimental urban scenes.

Go for the Glow! | Luminescent Acrylic Paints and Tom Bacher

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Christine McHugh, Managing Editor

New York City painting by Tom Bacher in daylight

Using luminescent acrylic paints, Tom Bacher paints landscapes and portraits with spectacular lighting effects. He combines different brands of fluorescent and phosphorescent paints to achieve the look he wants for various elements in paintings that change in color and composition over time. Full Article

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Watercolor Landscape Painting | Urban Sketchers

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Beth Williams

Blaine Stairway by Urban Sketchers founder Gabriel Campanario

In the June 2013 issue of Watercolor Artist, seven watercolor artists, members of the international organization Urban Sketchers, share their on-site watercolor cityscapes created all around the world. Their globe-trotting art includes city scenes from locales such as New York, … Full Article

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5-Step Oil Painting Demonstration

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Rosemary Seidner

Interiors empty of people are Matt Condron’s evocative subject matter for his oil paintings. Don’t miss this free, five-step oil painting demo by Condron. Full Article

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Controlling the Light in an Urban Studio

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor

Sheldon Tapley paints from natural light in his studio in the downtown area of Danville, Kentucky. Learn how he manages to control the light and adapt to an urban space. Full Article

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Top 10 Winning Paintings From the 2012 Over 60 Art Competition

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor

abstract acrylic painting | artists and painters art contest

Congratulations to the winners of our Over 60 Art Competition. These artists and painters are joyfully obsessed now that they’re free to devote themselves to making art. Full Article

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Artist Samantha Bennett | Scars, Portraits and Beyond

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor

Samantha Bennett artist, Scars Portraits and Beyond exhibition, portrait paintings

It was in a hospital room as a child where Samantha Bennett began to create art. Read about her life story and her upcoming exhibition, “Scars Portraits and Beyond.” Full Article

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Michael Reardon Gallery

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Sarah A. Strickley, Features Editor

Painting directly and quickly, California watercolorist Michael Reardon creates fresh landscapes full of light. “The clarity of light in California, and especially northern California, is pretty special,” he says. “I find that watercolor just lends itself to it.” You’ll find … Full Article

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Landscape/Interior Finalists from the 28th Annual Art Competition

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor

Landscape/Interior Finalists from The Artist’s Magazine’s 28th Annual Art Competition Full Article

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What the Jurors Said | Richard McKinley, Landscape/Interior

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor

Richard McKinley, landscape/interior juror for The Artist’s Magazine’s 28th Annual Art Competition, reveals what he looks for in judging works and why the First Place winners earned their praise. Full Article