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Daniel Maidman shows why no one part plays a more pivotal and dramatic role in a painting than the 'specular highlight'

Adeste Deguilmo believes that creativity is the act of learning all the time.

Moving beyond subject matter, Marta Crawford aims to connect with the viewers of her artwork

A California artist shares some crucial pieces of understanding gained through a life spent climbing the ladder of art.

Using the Japanese moku hanga technique, Leon Loughridge creates rich woodblock prints of the American Southwest

The world of realism spans the globe.

Colley Whisson advises you to always keep an open mind if you want to progress as an artist

Chairman’s Letter

This artist bought some hot new colors and took them out for a spin.

There's no better way to learn how to paint the coastline than through the eyes and hands of a dedicated Aussie surfer.

A new perspective of the Australian landscape that does not involve vast tracts of sweeping plains.

With two fantastic historically listed studios, no wonder Ken Howard finds endless inspiration right at home.

In addition to aesthetics, Patricia Guzman uses her art to say and express ideas emotionally

This Sydney-based architect is absorbed by the challenge of finding the most economical use of the pen to communicate the essence of a building or place.

Zhou Tianya shares the importance of color, value, composition and individuality in watercolor painting

How to make a simple tool to help you understand and use linear perspective - and get your drawings right every time.

Ali A. Aryan benefits from the complete freedom of endless experimentation

Memory, imagination and interpretation.

John Lovett shows us how getting the punctuating marks right can bring your painting to life

Canadian artist Brittani Faulkes says we sometimes take ourselves too seriously. She shows how she puts the fun into her funky landscapes

Using subdued colors and exploring blank areas on the paper, André Kano creates tranquil maritime scenes

How to use a variety of materials and techniques for enhancing any subject with subtle, engaging textures and patterns.

Is all you need a great publicist, and an angle?

How to tackle an exhilarating subject using charcoal, marker pens, drawing ink, watercolor and pastels.

Morgan Weistling shares the artistic process behind his new masterwork for the 2013 Masters of the American West show

Master Artist, Daniel Greene, gives us exclusive access to his studio to watch as he creates one of his largest works

'Double Split Complementaries' and 'Making Grays'

'Use color to create eye movement' and 'Values and realism'

Part 24: 'Choosing Subject Matter' and 'Making Grays'

Part 25: 'What are the 3 characteristics of Color?' and 'Contrast of Temperature'

Master the principles of painting that took this artist from raw beginner to prize winning professional in only five years.

'The Two-Value Statement' and 'The Golden Mean'

'Use saturated colors in the focal area' and 'Put more detail in one area'

'Color Pairs' and 'Exaggerating color spots'