Arts

Get an exclusive up-close look into the making beautiful pastel paintings in this excerpt . For a complete Q&A with the artist, plus a step-by-step pastel demonstration. The following “Close-Up” column gives…

If you’re like most new artists,” Sarah says, “you see a beautiful finished sketch or drawing and you think, I want to do that! But you may have no idea just how…

If you’re new to pastel, I hope you won’t be intimidated by the term technique. A reassuring definition, according to Webster, tells us that technique is simply “an artist’s special method of…

Whether the scene is a bustling harbour, a wooded estuary, or sweeping moorland, I try to capture the mood and ‘spirit’ of the place. However, painting on location can be…

Brushes come in a variety of styles. Eventually, you’ll determine your own favorite brushes to use. Until then, you’ll probably want to experiment with a few different brush types and…

What does it mean to be an artist? I know I don’t have to explain it to all of you; but when I am in situations with people who aren’t as passionate…

There are many beautiful colors to capture when the landscape begins to discard her summer dress. Autumn… shades of ochre, russet, crimson, umber and gold. We can find them all…

Skies are one of the most beautiful things you can witness in nature, and are often a great source of inspiration for artists – but how do you paint them with oils?…

Loosen up your watercolor style with these seven tried-and-true tips — and then put your new skills to use for a chance to win a paper collection worth $275! Painting…

Abstract painting shows that in how create such fine quality of art, it does not need to be excessive in design and style but make sure to pour creativity. Abstract…