By Marianne Rice Ask any teaching artist and they will tell you, the best way to advance your skill is to work from life. Painting from...

By Timothy Rees   Human beings are very complex animals. In our everyday lives, as well as the arts (painting, music, literature, etc.),...

By Marianne Rice Photos by Robin Damore and Peggy Kinstler For centuries, artists have come together through academic institutions,...

By R.R. Christensen When it comes to oil painting, the materials you choose have a profound effect on the outcome of your work—not just...