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He Leaves Traces of Skin Everywhere

That sounds gross, but in the hands of contemporary painter Alex Kanevsky, it's not. As a classically trained artist, Kanevsky's painting techniques and skills are strong. But the way he chooses to paint--in patches and broad swaths that lend...

Published 21 Dec 2012 12:26 AM by Courtney Jordan

Filed under: How To Paint, figure drawing, Oil Painting, How to Draw People, Drawing Basics, Art
May I Introduce Jennifer McChristian?

Jennifer McChristian: Weekend with the Masters art instructor Jennifer McChristian was born and raised in Montreal, Canada. In 1986 she and her family took permanent residence in Los Angeles. In 1990 she earned a B.F.A with honors from Otis Parsons Art...

Published 28 Jul 2012 4:20 PM by Courtney Jordan

Filed under: How To Paint, figure drawing, Oil Painting, Drawing Basics, Art
Get Your Work Seen By 100 People a Day

Yep, it is a pretty lofty goal. I know it. But there are so many incredible artists out there who are doing incredible work and deserve more visibility! Here are a few ways that you can elevate your artistic profile in the wider world. By no means are...

Published 24 Apr 2012 10:09 PM by Courtney Jordan

Filed under: how to draw, figure drawing, life drawing, sketching, Oil Painting, How to Draw People, Drawing Basics, Art
The Truth About Drawing Faces in One Free eBook!

Woman with a Hat (detail) by Henri Matisse, 1905, oil on canvas. Archimedes (detail) by Jose de Ribera, 1630, oil painting. Self-portrait by Vincent van Gogh, 1888, oil painting. A few days ago I was hanging out with a mixed bag of artists. And by mixed...

Published 8 Mar 2012 10:47 PM by Courtney Jordan

Filed under: how to draw, figure drawing, sketching, Oil Painting, How to Draw People, Drawing Basics, Art, Drawing Basics Faces
Paint the Body Parts That Turn You On!

Back II (Joshua) by Martha Mayer Erlebacher, 2003, oil on canvas, 42 x 42. The human body is beautiful—as a whole and in its parts. Body drawings that accentuate the sensuous lines of the body and the power of the human form are steeped in a knowledge...

Published 5 Jan 2012 10:05 PM by Courtney Jordan

Filed under: figure drawing, life drawing, drawing anatomy, Oil Painting, How to Draw People, Drawing Basics, Art
Will You Please Put Some Clothes On?

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I by Nicholas Hilliard (attributed), 1585. I can only imagine the excitement and thrill of sitting for any one of the great portrait painters in history such as Bronzino, Velazquez, and Sargent. But then my mind goes directly...

Published 30 Oct 2011 10:50 PM by Courtney Jordan

Filed under: How To Paint, figure drawing, Portrait Painting, figure painting, Artist Daily, Oil Painting, How to Draw People, Drawing Basics, Art, street art
Treat Your Model Like a Well-Trained Pet

I am kidding! So kidding! But I was thinking about this article and how I wanted to discuss working with a model, specifically how to position your model in a figure drawing , and what that position can convey both compositionally and as part of the narrative...

Published 23 Aug 2011 10:31 PM by Courtney Jordan

Filed under: figure drawing, Artist Daily, Oil Painting, Drawing Basics, Art
Just Back Up and Let the Painting Breathe

Early Morning by Keith McCulloch, 12 x 16, oil painting. Artist Daily Member Spotlight: Keith B. McCulloch When I first saw Keith McCulloch's paintings, I took a deep breath. It was an involuntary reaction but a telling one—the airy, openness...

Published 14 Jul 2011 10:54 PM by Courtney Jordan

Filed under: plein air, How To Paint, landscape painting, figure drawing, Artist Daily, Oil Painting, Drawing Basics, Art
Weekend With the Masters 2011: Exciting New Educational Opportunities & Breathtaking Location

Golden by Daniel Gerhartz, oil on canvas, 16 x 12. Since its inception in 2009, Weekend With the Masters Workshop & Conference has brought together some of the top instructors of representational art under one roof for a long weekend of workshops...

Published 23 May 2011 1:05 PM by Allison Malafronte

Filed under: plein air, How To Paint, figure drawing, Artist Daily, still life, Oil Painting, Drawing Basics, Art

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