Creativity Kickstart: 5 Ways to Draw or Paint a Crowded Scene
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Author: Artists Network
Building a Fairytale: The Paintings of Mark R. Pugh
By McKenzie Graham Mark R. Pugh’s paintings—usually one of his own five children—look ready to engage viscerally with the viewer, like they�…
Small Wonders: A Look at Artists’ Studios in Miniature
Few artists have examined the inner workings of artistic practice as closely and imaginatively as Joe Fig. The contemporary artist, educator, and aut…
Paintings With Narrative Power
See how Warren Chang looks to the Old Masters-style for his modern images of farmworkers of the Salinas Valley.
Creativity Kickstart: Studies of the Sky
Enrich your landscapes with guidance from Marla Baggetta as she shows you how to get the most from studying Constable's masterful approach.
The “White” Answer
Barbara Jaenicke addresses whether white is a color and offers tips for painting without it to achieve a luminous effect.
Small-Study Bouquets
Try one or both of these creativity challenges to explore the potential of floral subjects.
The Art of Conversation: Inviting a Creative Dialogue
From reimagining everyday scenes to embracing the surprises of abstraction, there’s beauty in creating work that invites a dialogue.
All in the Family: A Mother/Daughter Painting Pair
A mother and daughter share a passion for pastel and creative ingenuity.
Painting in Gouache on Toned Paper
If you're inspired to start working with the gouache on toned paper, Colorado artist Judd Mercer is here with tips to get you started.
5 Watercolor Texture Tips
Northern Ireland-based watercolor artist John Cooney transforms people and scenes into meticulously rendered works filled with light and texture. <…
11 Do’s & Don’ts for Artistic Growth
Here are some of my practical do’s and don’ts to help inspire your creativity, encourage good habits, and keep your art moving forward.
Studio Snapshot: Don Eddy
Explore the studio of Don Eddy and his wife, Leigh Behnke—both painters—who work in a third-floor loft in a 10-story SoHo building constructed …