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Oil Critique: "Easter Lilies"

Dawn Whitelaw explains how establishing a sense of depth is essential to a successful composition....

Posted to The Critique Blog by Brian Riley on 18 Feb 2009
Filed under: still life, Drawing Basics
Critique: Portrait Backgrounds

Be careful not to paint portrait backgrounds a shade that is similar to a dominant color in the figure....

Posted to The Critique Blog by Brian Riley on 11 Feb 2009
Filed under: still life, Drawing Basics
Oil Critique: "English Summer"

Consistent shadows and thoughtful placement of the focal point are important components of any landscape composition....

Posted to The Critique Blog by Brian Riley on 4 Feb 2009
Filed under: Art, Drawing Basics
Acrylic Critique: "Catching the Red-Eye Flight"

Joyce Washor recommends paying careful attention to edges and incorporating foreground colors into the background to create a unified composition....

Posted to The Critique Blog by Brian Riley on 28 Jan 2009
Filed under: Art, Drawing Basics
Acrylic Critique: "Forever My Land"

In this critique, Dawn Whitelaw discusses the importance of silhouette....

Posted to The Critique Blog by Brian Riley on 21 Jan 2009
Filed under: still life, Drawing Basics
Pastel & Charcoal Critique

Dawn Whitelaw discusses proper technique when working with chalk and charcoal....

Posted to The Critique Blog by Brian Riley on 14 Jan 2009
Filed under: pastel, still life, Drawing Basics
Oil and Acrylic Critique: "Grandpa's Ranch" and "Archwalk"

Colin J. Callahan discusses architecture in nature and the importance of finding the right green....

Posted to The Critique Blog by Brian Riley on 7 Jan 2009
Filed under: Art, Drawing Basics
Oil Critique: "The Butte"

Colin J. Callahan discusses the importance of soft edges when painting a landscape where land meets water....

Posted to The Critique Blog by Brian Riley on 17 Dec 2008
Filed under: Art, Drawing Basics
Watercolor Critique: "Passing Time"

Dawn Whitelaw suggests "calibrating the lights" to strengthen the overall composition of this painting....

Posted to The Critique Blog by Brian Riley on 10 Dec 2008
Filed under: still life, art competitions, Art, Drawing Basics
Watercolor Critique: "Down the Valley" and "Early Snow"

This week, Colin J. Callahan talks about staying loose while conveying a scene....

Posted to The Critique Blog by Brian Riley on 3 Dec 2008
Filed under: Art, Drawing Basics
Oil Critique: "View of the Bridge"

This week, Colin J. Callahan talks about edges and the horizon....

Posted to The Critique Blog by Brian Riley on 25 Nov 2008
Filed under: Art, Drawing Basics, Perspective Drawing
Oil Critique: "Apples"

Apples 2007, oil on linen, 11 x 14. This week, Joyce Washor talks about how to focus the viewer's interest. I'm a bit hard pressed to really find anything to change in this beautiful painting....

Posted to The Critique Blog by Brian Riley on 18 Nov 2008
Filed under: Art, Drawing Basics
Acrylic Critique: "Acadia National Park, Maine, USA"

Acadia National Park, Maine, USA by Jason Pritchard, 2006, acrylic, 13 1/2 x 10. This week, Colin J. Callahan looks at an acrylic painting from one of our readers and talks about the importance "atmospheric...

Posted to The Critique Blog by Brian Riley on 11 Nov 2008
Filed under: Acrylic Painting, Art, Drawing Basics
Watercolor Critique: "Taylor Road Barn"

Taylor Road Barn 2007, watercolor, 15 x 22. This week, Joyce Washor looks at a watercolor painting by one of our readers and suggests varying the edges to add a sense of distance to the painting. The artist...

Posted to The Critique Blog by Brian Riley on 4 Nov 2008
Filed under: Watercolor Painting, Art, Drawing Basics
Oil Critique: "American Grenadier"

One of the most useful aspects of painting workshops is the personalized critiques offered by knowledgeable instructors. Now you can get this advantage anytime through the American Artist Critique Blog...

Posted to The Critique Blog by Brian Riley on 28 Oct 2008
Filed under: still life, How to paint, art competitions, Oil Painting, Art, Drawing Basics, Artist Daily

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