What seems at first glance to be black is really layers of purple, Phthalo Blue and other dark pigments to gradually build the darkest areas. The lighter grays were also mixed using Cobalt Blue, Quinacridone Coral and Quinacridone Gold. Rimpo creates her own grays … See more

There is a lot of color and texture in the skin tones of most portraits. Wagner finds when he applies it loosely it appears more realistic and lush. He painted Billwith a full range of color … See more

Fancy Featherswas the result of hours of waiting to capture the perfect moment when the flamingo opened his wing and displayed the spectrum of values from light, soft pink to deep … See more

To Wang, cacti represent all creatures in nature. Through the strong and independent characteristics that the cacti represent, the artist hopes to express the impact that human activity has on nature. The cast shadow in the background is actually a separate … See more