by Rachel R. Christensen I began my journey as a figurative artist in 2018. I had just finished a degree in art but was painfully aware...

By Marianne Rice Entering the ballroom of the Grand Hyatt Atlanta for the Portrait Society of America’s 26th annual Art of the...

There is always an element of teaching and time under inspired mentorship that necessitates mastery. One does not show up at the canvas...

By Marianne Rice In his latest project, a 4x5 foot painting titled Women on Guard, Charles Kapsner tells a powerful narrative of the...

By Kate Orr If you have ever attempted to capture a person's likeness, whether through charcoal, paint, or clay, you have doubtlessly...

By R. R. Christensen While pursuing my undergraduate degree, I was privileged to spend several years studying figure drawing under...

By Nancy Rowe While it might seem like Oil Painting 101, I still struggle with understanding and properly using all of the different...