The Basics
Articles explaining fundamental art concepts and different artistic approaches. Topics cover traditional formats like landscape and portrait alongside abstract techniques.
Abstraction and Abstract Art
Abstract art requires serious skill despite its reputation as a scribbled mess, here's why it actually matters.
Understanding Landscape
How landscape painters from the Renaissance to modern times have used different techniques to capture what they see and feel in nature.
Understanding Life Drawing
Life drawing involves sketching nude models to develop your understanding of human anatomy and figure representation in art.
Understanding Portrait
Portraiture started as wealth display for the rich and powerful, then expanded to show a wider range of people as the Church's authority weakened.