Exploring the contrasting styles of Sargent & Sorolla! We analyze their use of light, value, & color with each artist.

Learn about Grisaille painting! Discover how this technique, using shades of gray as a base, impacts color vibrancy and creates stunning art

Aerial Perspective: Learn from Leonardo da Vinci's groundbreaking techniques to soften edges by getting darker farther away.

Discover how to create stunning color schemes that evoke emotions and convey messages through value, temperature, and color psychology.

The reducing lens, a useful and "lazy" resource for painting - step back without moving & prioritize perspective.

I've simplified my charcoal experience by choosing top brands Winsor Newton's Vine & Marie's Willow for charcoal - here's why!

Donatello's "Mary Magdalene" embodies early Renaissance humanism, expressing emotion through texture & expressive mark-making.

Uncovering John Sargent's secrets: his edge work technique and masterful use of texture to create depth & contrast.

Discover the versatility of Bristol paper: perfect for sketches, experimentation & artistic expression.

As you wander through the grand halls of art museums, surrounded by masterpieces from around the world, it's easy to feel a sense of...