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The anatomically accurate wildlife paintings of Cynthie Fisher come to life through sketches and references

Beginning each painting with a specific goal, Aaron Westerberg comgines elements that help support and enhance his ideas

Charcoal artist Emily Copeland masterfully captures the unique textures of a variety of vintage objects

Raymond Burns' paintings are energized with surface preparation, texture, brushwork and the creation of a memorable mood

This artist's incredible surface textures are the result of setting priorities in shape, definition and design.

An intriguing look at the confronting work of truly international artist Fred Cress.

It's time to reflect on reflections.

Erika Stearly creates her abstract interiors by combining the fluidity of watercolors with the heaviness of acrylics

This artist departs from his comfort zonewhilst painting a mural on the cupola of the Ambato Capel in Quito, Ecuador.

An artist residency in the Eastern Swiss Alps allowed for close examinations of the environment through multiple seasons

Interpreting Colors

Direct observation

A mixed media portrait

This Swedish artist's work contains very little pure description.

John Lovett shows how to paint perspective in several compositions that include shutters

Wildly expressive color, shapes that create tension and a scintillating mosaic-like application of dots, strokes and dashes.

Zhang Xiaogang shares his relationship with the world through his watercolor paintings of lotus

Classical Chinese training overlaid on Western art themes.

Layering a variety of media creates mysterious passages that both obscure and reveal the symbolic meaning in this artist's still lifes.

This Scandanavian artist produces variations on a theme that resonate well with his appreciative audience.

An oil painting demonstration

Anastasia Trusova utilizes gels, palette knives and scrapers to create multiple textures in her paintings

Contrasts of lights and darks

Susan Paterson slowed down her watercolor process and regained control of the painting process

Take heart, archaic systems are being overturned and there's plenty you can do to make sales.

Scottsdale Artists’ School sits down with instructor Tim Horn to discuss his small-town roots, current projects and how he stays creative

The surrounding world

Yanqun Xue remains deeply influenced by his heritage and his early years in art, developing his techniques within proximity to his memories of the past

A brand new space on the Thames gives Tate Britain room to move!

Malcolm Read took himself one step beyond his draughting skills when he became an artist

This painter's vision was inspired by Walt Disney, Gauguin and the glorious technicolor of the movies.

Wolf Schenke shows how mastering perspective gives you the ability to create dynamic angles and add dramatic depth-of-field to your picture plane.

Capturing an essence

John Lovett shows how you can make your paintings much more appealing if you include elements that suggest the experience of being there.

The Scottsdale Artists’ School in Arizona speaks with artist and instructor Dustin Van Wechel about his path from a career in advertising to award-winning wildlife artist and SAS instructor

How far can you push?

Using a combination of soft and hard pastels, Ellouise Theron creates accurate renderings of her wildlife subjects

Touch and texture are integral components in the paintings of Susan McLennan

How to create texture you see and the texture you can actually feel.

Creating Engaging Compositions

Create emotion through color laid on with decisive touches.

Graeme Smith shows you ten planning ideas for your next exhibition, print promotion or other marketing campaign

Putting in the work to reach your gallery goals

Now you can master the most misunderstood element of all.

This artist has identified, and dared to express, something many of us are too ashamed to admit.