Artist Resources: Materials, Practice, & Business

One of the most asked about techniques in oil painting is glazing! Old masters like Vermeer used it ...

Underpaintings: Imprimatura and Grisaille Explained

If you're a new painter looking to understand terms related to underpaintings that look like Greek t...

5 Reasons You Should Copy a Master Portrait Painting

Art students and amateurs alike have been copying the works of masters for centuries. Some people th...

It's said that painting approaches can fall into one of two categories: Alla Prima (also known as Di...

How to Paint Realistic Hair in Oil

Painting hair is a big challenge, and you're going to learn the 3 Secrets of Painting Hair in Oil, P...