By David A Leffel This book is not only one of the most important books on understanding the foundation of learning to paint, it is also a magnificent gallery of more than 140 color reproductions of work from throughout Leffel’s illustrious career. Paintings are reproduced in their entirety as well as... Read More
David was visiting my studio this particular day and wanted to paint a model. We hired Maude as she has been my favorite model for years now. David was excited to paint her again, as she posed for him years ago in Los Angeles. As well as being an aspiring... Read More
Some have called The Language of Drawing the definitive instructional book on the art of line. If the reader is looking for an alternative to rendered academic drawing, this is the book to buy. McGraw helps restore the child-like vigor and delight to drawing while bringing it firmly into its... Read More
In this wonderful and informative blog, Stacy Kamin leads us through the very complex theory of shadows when painting light and shadow in the chiaroscuro way of working in oil. In oil painting shadows help create the illusion of dimension. One of the most important techniques is the skill to... Read More
What is the importance of making beautiful brushstrokes when painting in oils? Can I master techniques of brushstrokes? What effects can I achieve with brush control? How do I hold the paint brush and what muscles do I use? These and many more questions will be addressed in this blog. Learn... Read More
How do I guide the viewer's eye through a painting? How do I control soft and hard edges? When does the brain rest on a hard edge and travel over the soft edges in a painting? The use of edges in painting is the subject of this blog. How do... Read More
How do I preserve my painting from dust, grime, and the elements? What are conservators' struggles concerning old paintings? This blog will not only describe different types of varnish and their benefits, but it will let you in on David Leffel's method of varnishing a painting and what mediums other artists and... Read More
Could I be a late bloomer? Does learning to paint and draw have an age limit? Can I find my artistic outlet at any age? Could I have hidden talent lying in wait? Maturity can bring a richer understanding and appreciation to the process of learning to paint, and learning something... Read More
Did Rembrandt glaze? How did Rembrandt paint? In this blog David explains why 17thcentury master Rembrandt van Rijn could not possibly have glazed his paintings and how what happens to paint over time mimics the effects of glazing. As well, this video clears up the confusion between glazing and layering. Rembrandt’s work... Read More
What is Sherrie McGraw's teaching philosophy? How should a student pick an art teacher? How does an art student get better? Stacy states “This blog will explain Sherrie McGraw’s teaching philosophy. She is one of the best teachers that I have studied with, in part because she is patient and very generous with her... Read More
