Painting people

The name of Yuri Krotov [Юрий Кротов] as an artist became known to the art-lovers in Europe in 1992 during the sale of Russian paintings at the auction room Drouot in Paris, Thanks to perfection of an academic technique of painting, bright colouring and emotional richness the artist's work has gained a lot of admirers which is reflected in a high commercial rating at the European art market. Since then Krotov's paintings have been permanently displayed for sale at the painting auctions and…

Custom Portrait Painting from Photos Oil on Panel Unframed | Etsy

Everyone knows that Lithuania is a country where it rains all the time. Artist Rimantas Virbickas, who was born in this country, loves to paint colorful people walking in the cities when it rains. Cities might feel a bit grey when its pouring, however when you look at them from this perspective, they are totally romantic.

Painting skin colors was always one of the most intimidating techniques to master in my artistic career. It was equally one of the most rewarding skills to gain and the best part is that there

Discover the key role color temperature plays in painting skin tones that have a realistic 'life' to them. Along with how to start mixing skin tone colors!

The human figure is one of the most beautiful and complex forms in nature, which makes it a challenge to draw. So how does an artist quickly and easily create sketches of people? In this article, I…

How to paint people with watercolors can be done as a detailed portrait or a simple suggestion of a figure, either way it will add interest to your painting.

7 portrait painting tips plus one bonus tip that will help you the next time you paint a portrait. From squinting to simplify shapes to a 3 step process for painting wrinkles, there is a little nugget of knowledge for just about any aspiring artist.