I love, love, love the New Yorker 's back page--where they give you an illustration and you write in with a caption that you think goes with the image. Some are funny, some are curious, some are just...

Some paintings are so powerful and easily identifiable that all you need to see is a little snippet to know it. Well, we put together a little contest for all of you based on that very idea. Below is a...

David Hockney asserted that Jan Van Eyck's Arnolfini Portrait was created with optical tools. The camera lucida is something I've known about for years, but I didn't know there was such controversy...

We’ve been cooking up the Artist Daily Video Blog for a while now, and I’m thrilled that it’s time to unveil it to all of you. The name says it all—it is a part of the Artist Daily...

Seeing John Phillip Osborne at his canvas reminds me of all the things I think of and value as an artist. I know I don't have to explain it to all of you , but when I am in situations with people who...

You know the drill! Below is a small cutout of a famous painting. Just name the artist and the painting ! Leave your answer in the comments section below and you'll be eligible to win giveaway from...

Below you'll find artist and blogger Jennifer King's discussion of when a plein air painting can be too real. I don't think she's being harsh at all, but you'll have to decide for yourself...

Almost any artist will tell you that there's a certain appeal to working outdoors that can't be found anywhere else. With spring in full swing, many of us have left our studios for our porches...