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A close-up of a realistic colored pencil drawing of a woman's face, showcasing detailed features and expressive eyes, emphasizing portrait art and fine art techniques.

Pencils and Pixels; The Art of Tradigital Mixed Media

Illustrator & painter, Nate Sweitzer shares his process for using digital and traditional media to push your artwork in new directions.

Luminous still life painting of a table with grapes, oysters, bread, lemons, and a silver teapot, showcasing classical art with detailed textures and rich colors.

Fundamentals of Still Life Drawing

Award-winning painter and illustrator explains the process and techniques of great still life drawing and figure drawing.

Vibrant landscape painting featuring silhouetted trees during sunset, highlighting natural scenery with warm sky tones, emphasizing artistic expression and landscape art styles.

Triadic Color Schemes

Brent Watkinson explains how the Triadic Color Scheme is one of the most powerful color palettes in the color wheel and a great implement for making images.

Vivid sketch of two daring cowboys riding a bucking horse, showcasing classic Western adventure and rugged outdoor spirit in detailed art.

Delacroix

The Art of Loose Drawing

Learn the art of drawing loosely, or loose sketches, a feeling of fluidity, a sense of overall form and shape, and evidence of the motion of the artist's body when they put lines to paper.

3D scanning of a classical marble bust sculpture at Visual Arts Passage art gallery.

The Future of Reference for the Modern Illustrator

Francis Vallejo takes an in-depth look at how reference for artists will evolve over the coming years from 3D model art reference to AR tools.

Elegant figure sketches showcasing diverse poses and clothing styles, ideal for art and illustration projects, emphasizing human anatomy, dynamic movement, and character design.

Jon Neimeister

Principles of Character Design in 2026 | Concept Art

Concept art is the latest frontier in the evolution of visual arts. With the rapid advancement of digital technology, it's never been easier to create imaginary worlds that feel stunningly real.