The Calling

THE ART OF THE PORTRAIT

The Way of Watercolor

In this four-part series, Stephen Berry lends his thoughts and expertise in the realm of watercolor painting

Capturing Likeness

John Fenerov demonstrates his technique for creating genuine portraits in charcoal and graphite

Botanical Garden

Jen Urquhart depicts scientifically accurate florals and botanicals in colored pencil

Golden Hour

Plein air painter Paul Kratter demonstrates how he captures the most powerful aspects of the landscape

Open Air

The rich tradition of plein air painting is about connection, emotion and a passion for the great outdoors

Three-step Process

Using a refined method gives artist Catherine Hearding the framework for her paintings

The Spirit of Volunteerism at the Portrait Society of America

My home state of Tennessee is known as the “volunteer” state, which means volunteerism is in our DNA.

Making Goals

Each composition Sue Miller paints has specific technical goals to enhance the overall vision

Colorful Effects

Evie Zimmer uses her background in representational art to paint detailed abstractions that combine color and shapes

Savannah

Of all the things that inspire me, I am mostly drawn to painting people— portraits, figures, figures in a landscape, etc.

Master Showcase

THE ART OF THE PORTRAIT

Kim English – Capturing the moment

In Colorado, we had a room in our studio that we used for model sessions. The way the light would shine in could put some excitement into an otherwise ordinary scene.

Abstract Florals

Debora Stewart combines elements of drawing and abstract painting in her pastel works featuring bountiful blooms

A Painter's Journey Part 6: A Year of Light

In this seven-part series, artist John Hulsey takes you on a visual journey through his outdoor and studio painting processes.

A Painter's Journey - Creating a Vision

In this seven-part series, artist John Hulsey takes you on a visual journey through his outdoor and studio painting processes.

Surrealistic approach

Jos Van de Ven was born in the south of the Netherlands not far from Van Gogh’s village.

Past AND Present

COMPOSITIONS FROM TWO ONGOING SERIES CELEBRATE PEOPLE AND PLACES THROUGHOUT HISTORY

Striving for Excellence

The 2020 Class of Portrait Society Signature Status

Inside the Museum

Escha van den Bogerd’s paintings blend artwork of the Old Masters with her contemporary aesthetic

In Memoriam

Daniel E. Greene (1934-2020): Remembering the Artist and the Man

A Painter's Journey

Diamonds in Your Own Backyard

The Art of STILL LIFE - Modeling Forms: Sculpting in Two Dimensions

In building a statue, a sculptor doesn’t keep adding clay to his subject. Actually, he keeps chiseling away at the nonessentials until the truth of his creation is revealed without obstruction — Bruce Lee

The Pencil: Thinking and Technique

James Gurney shares six ways to use the pencil and six ways to think about it

Words of Wisdom from the 2020 Faculty - Part II

The 22nd annual The Art of the Portrait conference attracts over 800 artists from all over the world. The universal appeal is the opportunity to gather together with fellow artists for an unforgettable four-day experience of learning from renowned artists.

Jeannie Dolan - Emotional Connections

Jeannie Dolan’s paintings reflect the emotion she felt upon finding her subject matter

LANDSCAPES

Joseph Byrne South Carolina, USA, Old Timer, acrylic, 30 x 48" Grand Prize is a four-page editorial feature in American Art Collector magazine

Kim Starr - Hidden in Plain Sight

The highlights of reflective surfaces allow Kim Starr to create unique focal points in her paintings

A Painter's Journey

Painting Knives at Work-In this seven-part series, artist John Hulsey takes you on a visual journey through his outdoor and studio painting processes.

Painting Snow Scenes in Gouache

James Gurney shares tips for painting plein air winter landscapes in watermedia