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Mastering figurative art is no small feat, particularly when it comes to portrait art. Rendering the human form, in any medium, requires careful attention to…

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✨ In this video, artist Kristy Gordon analyzes John Singer Sargent’s painting approach and shows you how to use more confident and painterly brushwork in your own painting.

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😍 Check out some of the incredible watercolor works recognized in the Portraits & Figures category of this year’s Splash 22 competition! Pictured here: "Painting You Into Existence" (on paper, 18×24) by Kelly Eddington

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You'll want to know about these four incredible painters — Alex Bostic, Helen Bouchard, Margaret Dyer, and Emiliya Lane — each uniquely talented in the timeless art of figure painting. Pictured here: "Memory Lane" (oil, 30 х 30) by Emiliya Lane

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All you veterans out there, thank you for your service! In honor of you on this #VeteransDay, we're revisiting this story about former President George W. Bush's portrait paintings of veterans.

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Ella (watercolor on paper, 14×20) by Mario Robinson One of the most meaningful gifts I ever received was from a complete stranger. I’d just gotten done interviewing someone at a live event (remember those?). Afterward, an attendee approached with a portrait she’d drawn of me during my time on stage. It was the coolest experience, especially since her drawing reflected something beautiful I’d never seen in myself before — and this was only after an hour of observing me from afar! Portraits are ma

Custom Portraits: The Most Meaningful Gift | Artists Network

Custom Portraits: The Most Meaningful Gift | Artists Network

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Custom Portraits: The Most Meaningful Gift | Artists Network

Custom Portraits: The Most Meaningful Gift | Artists Network

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Custom Portraits: The Most Meaningful Gift | Artists Network

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Bring all of your pet’s endearing, quirky, and unique characteristics to artistic life with this guide to pet portraits.

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Passion is a matter of ideas for artist Nathaniel Skousen. It is ideas that hold him spellbound and guide his honest, hopeful portrait paintings and drawings. #skousen #nathanielskousen #contemporaryart #realism #drawing #oilpainting #portraitdrawing #portraiture

From watercolor to pastel, to gold leaf and beyond, artist Susan Lyon's work in mixed media will leave you in awe, inspired and ready for more. Here's why! #artistsnetwork #mixedmedia Master Oil Painting, Master Watercolor, Leaf Drawing, Pastel Drawing, Black Women Art, Black Art

From watercolor to pastel, to gold leaf and beyond, artist Susan Lyon's work in mixed media will leave you in awe, inspired and ready for more. Here's why! #artistsnetwork #mixedmedia

Portrait painting is a time-honored tradition that takes a lifetime to master. In this video workshop, artist Kristy Gordon shares some of the most common issues portrait artists struggle with. You'll learn how to avoid these mistakes, as well as how to correct them if they do appear in your work. Don't just settle for good--with these tips and techniques, you can strive for greatness! Learn to improve common problem areas, including: Eyes Mouth Hair Clothing Backgrounds Art Nouveau, Good To Great, Painting Workshop, Southwest Art, Illustrations, Fantasy

Portrait painting is a time-honored tradition that takes a lifetime to master. In this video workshop, artist Kristy Gordon shares some of the most common issues portrait artists struggle with. You'll learn how to avoid these mistakes, as well as how to correct them if they do appear in your work. Don't just settle for good--with these tips and techniques, you can strive for greatness! Learn to improve common problem areas, including: Eyes Mouth Hair Clothing Backgrounds

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Rembrandt's mastery of form, light, and shadow in his timeless portraits is an inspiration to artists to this day. In this video, artist Kristy Gordon breaks down Rembrandt's signature style, using reference photos and detailed demonstrations to teach techniques you can incorporate into your own portrait art. You'll use a limited palette and explore techniques like glazing, scumbling, sfumato, and impasto. Come along with Kristy as she continues the tradition of improving by copying the masters!

John Singer Sargent's painterly, colorful style has been inspiring portrait painters for decades. In this video, artist Kristy Gordon breaks down Sargent's signature style, using reference photos and detailed demonstrations to teach techniques you can incorporate into your own portrait art. From painterly brushstrokes to realistic flesh and clothing, the lessons you learn from this video workshop will deepen your knowledge of Sargent's mastery and help you take your portraits to the next level! Oil Painting On Canvas, Teaching Drawing, Drawing Lessons

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John Singer Sargent's painterly, colorful style has been inspiring portrait painters for decades. In this video, artist Kristy Gordon breaks down Sargent's signature style, using reference photos and detailed demonstrations to teach techniques you can incorporate into your own portrait art. From painterly brushstrokes to realistic flesh and clothing, the lessons you learn from this video workshop will deepen your knowledge of Sargent's mastery and help you take your portraits to the next level!

The No-Phone Selfie | How to Draw Self-Portraits in the Easiest Way Whether new to drawing or just want a fun technique to try, learn how to quickly draw a no-phone selfie, or a simple self-portrait, step-by-step. #nophone #phonefree #handson #artistsnetwork #myartistsnetwork #selfie Painting Studio, Painting Lessons, Painting For Kids, Art Lessons, Self Portrait

The No-Phone Selfie | How to Draw Self-Portraits in the Easiest Way Whether new to drawing or just want a fun technique to try, learn how to quickly draw a no-phone selfie, or a simple self-portrait, step-by-step. #nophone #phonefree #handson #artistsnetwork #myartistsnetwork #selfie

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Award-winning portrait and figure drawing artist Costa Vavagiakis takes portraiture beyond the basics in this drawing art workshop. Learn how to draw portraits with a thorough examination of anatomical features drawing from a live model. You'll get tips and tricks for capturing realistic facial features through shapes, line, plumb lines and other effective drawing techniques. #portraitdrawing #portraitart

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Using a live model, art instructor Lea Colie Wight demonstrates how to free yourself from formulaic painting, giving you the tools you need to paint confidently with your colors. #oilpainting #portraitpainting

In this video workshop, John Raynes explores the relationship of the face to the head and the positioning of the features. After learning to master the eyes, ears, nose and mouth, you'll be shown how to bring them all together in several head and shoulders portraits with a variety of media, both using a model and from photographs. #drawingpeople #paintingpeople Face Painting Designs, Eye Painting, Painting People, Head & Shoulders

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In this video workshop, John Raynes explores the relationship of the face to the head and the positioning of the features. After learning to master the eyes, ears, nose and mouth, you'll be shown how to bring them all together in several head and shoulders portraits with a variety of media, both using a model and from photographs. #drawingpeople #paintingpeople

Why Did Whistler Paint the Way He Did? Portrait Painting Lessons Straight from the Source From his mother to unfinished portraits of Parisian models, we suss out what made this famed painter tick and compile lessons directly from his letters and writings. #arthistory #portraitpainting #whistlersmother Whistler's Mother, James Abbott Mcneill Whistler, Paris Model, Drawing Techniques

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Why Did Whistler Paint the Way He Did? Portrait Painting Lessons Straight from the Source From his mother to unfinished portraits of Parisian models, we suss out what made this famed painter tick and compile lessons directly from his letters and writings. #arthistory #portraitpainting #whistlersmother

Star Wars Art | How Carl Samson Painted an Oil Portrait of Padmé for George Lucas Faced with the challenge of creating a Star Wars themed piece for George Lucas’s book Star Wars Art: Visions, artist Carl Samson decided to paint an oil portrait with gold leaf on wood panel of Padmé (Queen Amidala). He explains how he created his oil painting of Padmé, step-by-step. Read the story. #starwarsart #fanart Mandala Painting, Art Painting, The Artist Magazine, Art Demo, Plein Air Landscape, Painted Features, Leaf Background

Star Wars Art | How Carl Samson Painted an Oil Portrait of Padmé for George Lucas Faced with the challenge of creating a Star Wars themed piece for George Lucas’s book Star Wars Art: Visions, artist Carl Samson decided to paint an oil portrait with gold leaf on wood panel of Padmé (Queen Amidala). He explains how he created his oil painting of Padmé, step-by-step. Read the story. #starwarsart #fanart

Artist HQ | Patricia Guzmán: Portraits of Resistance in Watercolor, Oil and Acrylics This edition of Artist HQ spotlights Patricia Guzmán, Mexico City-based painter whose most extensive body of work, "Roots" depict portraits of Native peoples. For Patricia, every portrait is a chance to provoke empathy, awareness and connection. #artistprofiles #mexicanartists #nativeart Body Painting, American Western

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Artist HQ | Patricia Guzmán: Portraits of Resistance in Watercolor, Oil and Acrylics This edition of Artist HQ spotlights Patricia Guzmán, Mexico City-based painter whose most extensive body of work, "Roots" depict portraits of Native peoples. For Patricia, every portrait is a chance to provoke empathy, awareness and connection. #artistprofiles #mexicanartists #nativeart

Portrait Drawings and Paintings That Do Everything Right | The Golden Ratio, Eye of God and Sweet Spots Certain qualities make memorable portrait drawings and paintings. Discover the simple science of portraiture, how to place your focal point(s), with tips that go back to the Old Masters. #portraitdrawing #portraitpainting Old Things, Things To Come, Easy Science, Golden Ratio, Art Instructions, Drawing Reference Poses, Old Master

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Portrait Drawings and Paintings That Do Everything Right | The Golden Ratio, Eye of God and Sweet Spots Certain qualities make memorable portrait drawings and paintings. Discover the simple science of portraiture, how to place your focal point(s), with tips that go back to the Old Masters. #portraitdrawing #portraitpainting

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Portrait Art

Mastering figurative art is no small feat, particularly when it comes to portrait art. Rendering the human form, in any medium, requires careful attention to…

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✨ In this video, artist Kristy Gordon analyzes John Singer Sargent’s painting approach and shows you how to use more confident and painterly brushwork in your own painting.

Artists Network

Artists Network

Watercolor Techniques

Artists Network

Republican Presidents

All you veterans out there, thank you for your service! In honor of you on this #VeteransDay, we're revisiting this story about former President George W. Bush's portrait paintings of veterans.

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Custom Portraits: The Most Meaningful Gift | Artists Network

Custom Portraits: The Most Meaningful Gift | Artists Network

Self Portrait Meaning

Hybrid Art

Art Alevel

Watercolor Art Journal

Great Philosophers

National Portrait Gallery

Custom Portraits: The Most Meaningful Gift | Artists Network

Custom Portraits: The Most Meaningful Gift | Artists Network

Oil Portrait

Portrait Painting

Obama Presidential Portrait

Custom Portraits: The Most Meaningful Gift | Artists Network

Dogs Golden Retriever

Bring all of your pet’s endearing, quirky, and unique characteristics to artistic life with this guide to pet portraits.

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From watercolor to pastel, to gold leaf and beyond, artist Susan Lyon's work in mixed media will leave you in awe, inspired and ready for more. Here's why! #artistsnetwork #mixedmedia