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In this special edition of Harley’s column, the passionate pastelist takes readers through the more technical aspects of his artistic approach

A Deeply Rooted Passion Transforming the Humble into the Beautiful

Intimate scale

Christine Egnoski talks to Harvey Dinnerstein, recipient of the Portrait Society of America's 2007 Gold Medal.

Watercolorist Roger De Muth shows us how to make compact art boxes for carrying supplies while on the go

Learning the properties

Using photos to capture details

Our professional Art Consultant answers some important questions.

Part 2: Push the theme to the extreme.

Part 1: Is your painting any good?

The highlights of reflective surfaces allow Kim Starr to create unique focal points in her paintings

Sarah Mckendry demonstrates how to create depth, atmosphere and mood in her landscape paintings

Todd M. Casey demonstrates his process for painting a still life using the indirect method of painting

Inspiration in the Highlands and Islands.

A look at the illustrious backgrounds of the Round 4 Bennett Prize jurors

Letter from the Editor

This artist shows how she translated an inspiring rescue story into a monumental history painting commission.

Making your exhibition advertising work is really a matter of taking human nature into account.

How many exhibitions could you frame if you sold all the paintings you're hanging onto for emotional reasons?

A demonstration in oil

Hunter Eddy shares his preparation, design and composition tactics for figure and portrait painting

The paintings of Mario Robinson focus on the essence of the sitter as well as their universal truths.

Chan Cho Yan, Poon Chuen Har and Chan Yiu Lin

Joseph Lorusso discusses exploring different mediums, navigating the business side of art and staying true to your passions

Blending elements of realism and surrealism, figurative artist Anna Wypych’s paintings are dominated by vivid reds

This artist positions color prominently in his technique and decision making process to the advantage of his intense, color-heightened landscapes.

How to mass in, then limit yourself to drawing only the most outstanding and interesting details

Lyn Diefenbach, Ruth Eiring King, Timothy R. Thies, Marilyn Timms and Hye Seong Yoon

Our new series gives you behind-the-scenes insights from some of the best international artists working today.

With Paula Bachtiger Kling

This artist explains the many advantages of painting in acrylics.

Graeme Smith Should you Increase the frequency of your promotions to your clients and how should you pitch them?

How understanding the personality of a place can open the door to creating a visual narrative.

It is not obligatory to stick to dull, lifeless colors in order to portray a sense of mood and wildness in a painting

You can mix virtually every color you need from 12 basic pigments and say anything you want.

How careful juxtaposition of values will guarantee excitement

Observe the architecture of painting and you will not fall into bed with mediocrity

Just like general college applications, each school or gallery may or may not have its own set of requirements. Check their website first, make sure you find and read it all, and then follow their guidelines in any order or format they suggest. OK, boring things aside, this is your place to shine and opportunities abound!

Reveals the secret technique to create scenes with that special sparkle.

Wei Tai show us a fresh technique by drawing upon tradition and exposure to many cultures