Art
International Artist
Marshland Glow
Through glazing and scumbling, oil painter Karen Murphy manipulates her medium to create atmospheric landscapes
1 min |
August/September 2025
International Artist
Quiet Rhythm
Using deep shadows and a desaturated palette, Daria Antonova creates townscapes imbued with emotion
1 min |
August/September 2025
International Artist
To the Point
Keita Tsuji uses pointillism to heighten the color expression in his pastel paintings
1 min |
August/September 2025
International Artist
Change Up
Primarily a watercolor artist, Heidi Willis breaks down her approach to working with a new medium
2 min |
August/September 2025
International Artist
Form and Space
Alicia Ponzio's interest in human anatomy guides her sculptural works
2 min |
August/September 2025
International Artist
The Texture of Time
Bennett Prize winner Amy Werntz create works of art that celebrate the beauty that only comes with age
5 min |
August/September 2025
International Artist
Pattern making
My painting process is predominantly intuitive.
1 min |
August/September 2025
International Artist
The Big Picture
Tony Thielen paints bold, expressive scenes by starting with the biggest shapes, then working toward the finer details
1 min |
August/September 2025
International Artist
Fluid Fusion
Pigments merge and create subtle gradients in Ian de Hoog's traditional wet-in-wet approach
2 min |
August/September 2025
International Artist
MAKING MOVES
How to pitch your work to the press
4 min |
August/September 2025
International Artist
A Touch of Elegance
Drawing from the Old Masters, Daria Dolgareva infuses her portraiture with drama and glamour
2 min |
August/September 2025
International Artist
Beauty and vulnerability
People often ask me, “How long does it take to complete a painting?” That's not an easy question to answer. While I work with oil paint—a medium that allows for extended working time due to its slow drying process—a painting doesn't begin on the canvas. There is an intensive process that precedes it, which is often underestimated.
1 min |
August/September 2025
International Artist
Bridging the Past and Future
For centuries, artists have come together through academic institutions, teaching studios, art societies and exhibitions. These vibrant art communities forged through teacher-student relationships ensure the preservation of artistic excellence and time-honored techniques. With each new generation, artists carry forward this legacy, becoming the vital link between the past and the future.
4 min |
August/September 2025
International Artist
Where to Draw the Line
James Gurney and his Substack readers reflect on truth, tools and transparency in art
5 min |
August/September 2025
International Artist
Being an Artist
Harley Brown's fascinating things no one else will tell you
4 min |
August/September 2025
International Artist
Step by Step: Capturing Expression
I painted Olivier as part of a demonstration for my Wednesday online class. The month's theme was \"Alla Prima Portrait Expressions,\" focusing on capturing dynamic emotion in a static image.
2 min |
February/March 2025
International Artist
Intuitive response
My work is known for its raw, dynamic energy and freshness.
2 min |
February/March 2025
International Artist
The Portrait Society of America Chairman's Letter Educate, Inspire, Connect
Ralph Waldo Emerson said, \"How much of human life is lost in waiting.\"
3 min |
February/March 2025
International Artist
No Place Like Home
Focusing on color mixing and composition, Kayla Martell paints blissful interior scenes
8 min |
February/March 2025
International Artist
Moved by Instinct
Inspired by the beauty of nature, Jean Haines' watercolors bloom with spontaneity
7 min |
February/March 2025
International Artist
BACK-UP PLAN
An overview of the data storage options for all of the digital files that make up your art business
3 min |
February/March 2025
International Artist
Apex Predators
Growing up in Kenya surrounded by nature, Guy Combes talks about the passions of painting wildlife
3 min |
February/March 2025
International Artist
Skyscapes
Ksenya Verse highlights the intricate textures, variability and sculptural nature of clouds
2 min |
February/March 2025
International Artist
Something beguiling
In watercolor, I work exclusively with transparent pigments, carefully building textural effects through multiple glazes (sometimes up to five or six layers) to achieve dimension and detail in my realistic watercolors.
2 min |
February/March 2025
International Artist
HUNCHES ARE BUILT UPON WISDOM
Harley Brown's fascinating things no one else will tell you
6 min |
February/March 2025
International Artist
We Ditched Art School, Hopped the Freights and Wrote a Book
James Gurney shares the story of his friendship with American painter Thomas Kinkade
4 min |
February/March 2025
International Artist
On the Wing
Artists Christopher Forrest and Michael Dumas dive into the vast world of bird art, from observation to application
7 min |
February/March 2025
International Artist
Words of Wisdom
Words of Wisdom from the 2025 The Art of the Portrait Faculty Artists
5 min |
February/March 2025
International Artist
Pure Energy
Paul Bailey renders the Welsh coastline with a set of dynamic acrylic techniques
7 min |
February/March 2025
International Artist
Rhythm and Control
Deliberate brushwork, accurate proportions and a strong sense of volume breathe life into the portraiture of Jie Gao
4 min |