Visual arts

How photography changed art forever.

In a world dominated by the photographic aesthetic, some artists decide to paint exclusively from life.

Artists should feel free to explore technology to manifest their artistic ideas, as long as those technologies aren’t ...

Photography can be a representational artist’s best friend or worst bully, depending on the artist’s skill and discernment ...

Even a photorealist needs to know when to deviate from a photo reference, and when to reference the ...

This is part 6 of a 9-part series. To see the full series, see At the Confluence  The increasing ...

Besides surface texture, there’s almost nothing that Photoshop and Illustrator can’t do that paint can.

Hand-colored photography offers plenty creative license for a photographer with a painterly eye.

It’s not always logistically possible to paint from life. Photo references allow artists to work around constraints.

Many adults believe they are not artistic and feel nervous about visual art. They vividly recall the moment ...

It’s no secret that art instruction in public schools is hurting—not only for funding, but for applicable skills.

Before you go out, check here for some good suggestions on community events, visual arts, performing arts and ...