Life paint

I take a closer look at his work to see what example made John Singer Sargent such a remarkable artist and what you can apply to your own paintings.

The impact a painting has on the viewer often does not depend on how much detail you put in. Rather, it depends much more on how you simplify the scene in front of you using notan design. In this article I explain how I used the notan design concept to create a small, but very effective painting. Follow this idea and you too will have a lot more successful paintings. What is notan? In order to simplify your painting, you have to understand the basics of notan design. You do not need more…

Learn about common mistakes beginner oil painters make, to help you save materials and improve more quickly.

By Cassie Rief in Featured Artists > Oil Paintings “Structure” and “meaning” are two words that could define any of Elizabeth Floyd’s still life paintings. A former architect, Elizabeth’s delicate use of layers of color and specifically chosen subject matter combine to form meaningful compositions which draw viewers deeper into the story of each piece. Elizabeth also has the technical ability to impart the feeling of objects through paint. One glance at Pitcher and Pomegranates below and I…

Learn how, with this fruit still life painting tutorial! Complete with step by step process images, to quickly develop your still life painting techniques.

A rare glimpse into the private life of the Danish painter Vilhelm Hammershøi at the Royal Academy

Learning to paint NMM can be daunting. However, it's a lot easier than you think and there's a few tricks to make it easier to learn.

Recent Work – Ollie Le Brocq

Learn the nine things artists should know when painting from photos, plus tips to maximize the use of photo references and make great paintings.

Perefect for beginners; Eliminate your fear of working with oils with this simple coffee cup step-by-step study project using oil paint.