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Before I share how I created this image, let me give you a little behind the scene look as to how this all came about....

When painting a face think of the topography rather than the individual features. Ask what areas are protruding or receding and select your values and...

©Enzie Shahmiri Oil on canvasWe often look at things, but do we actually see and understand the underlying anatomy or structure of our subjects? These...

Charm Bracelet byTrillium StudiosIt's time to tackle the tarot cards for the painting of the Gypsy Fortune Teller.Ms. Ellen Ross , who is a professional tarot...

I have to admit that I love to copy the work of Old Masters, because every time I did it, I learned so much about...

Nothing beats a half day work in a classical figure drawing class. It makes you feel like an idiot, handicapped in every aspect, turning your...

Rain by HassamIt is raining like crazy and as I am looking out the window the thought occurred how would one paint rain? That send...

Preparing the Canvas for the Grisaille:As paint dries certain colors have a tendency to sink in and appear dull, therefore I recommend that you oil...

I am currently working on this portrait vignette is of a nine year old boy measuring (9" x 12"). I was asked not to mention...