"The thirsty man will find water if it's the last thing he does." -ELI

"Follow the fat guy. He knows where food is." -ELI

Favorite Artists Sites
 

Benjamin Long - It is my privilege to be Ben's student. He is truly a master of the portrait.  Five minutes into the painting, there is a likeness of the person on the canvas. In the rest of the twenty plus hours until completion, he captures their spirit in paint.

Paul McCormack  -  Paul is an incredible portrait artist. He goes beyond the static portrait and tells a story that introduces you to the person. When you walk away from one of his portraits, you not only know what the sitter looks like, you've connected with the person in the painting. His painting of Rabbi Elliot Spar makes me want to meet the man. He is a master of the graphite portrait. Meet Lauren and you will see what I mean. His watercolor skin tones are amazing. See "Expectations." Paul is a patient and gracious teacher as well. If you are a realist artist, you must find a way to study with him. I am honored to have had that privilege.

Susan Lyon and Scott Burdick  -  Susan's Conté' and Pastel drawings are truly masterful. Do yourself a favor and find the drawing, "Keri in Pastel" and have a look. Their brightly colored paintings take you with them to exotic places and introduce you to beautiful people with stories you can only guess at.

William Whitaker - If you are an artist in the classical realist style, you will enjoy his demonstrations.

Alexi Antonov - Alexi is one of the greatest still life artist that I have ever seen. He teaches the 7 layer techniques of the 16th century Flemish Masters. You can learn so much from him just from the three free lessons. Be sure to look at the reflections in the silver. Alexi also provides for free an artist forum called ArtPapa.com. This forum has some of the most kind and helpful artist I have ever met.

Morgan Weistling - His demos are amazing and so full of life from the first brushstroke. You will have to check it out to know what I mean. I am amazed by how he progresses through a painting. Proportion must just come natural to him.

J.  Peralta - Her painting, "Farm Girl," is one of my favorites.

Jim Ostlund and Michelle Mitchell - Although Husband and Wife, each commands their own style with excellence. Michelle's painting entitled, "Moving Toward the LIght," is one of my favorite of all time. The small image of it here cannot do it proper justice. The skin tones are made up of many colors that are echoed in the background. Masterful!  I have never met a better draughtsman than Jim. Unfortunately his website only show a few paintings. If only you could see his drawings and pastels.  His portraiture is flawless.

Portrait Painting

The World of Portrait Painting - Some of the world's best living portrait painters are here. It is a joy to view their work and read their articles.

A Stroke of Genius - A website showcasing traditional portrait painters and sculptors. Make your way to the forum where the artist share their secrets. You will be glad you did.

Classical Realism Sites

Art Renewal Center - This is a museum of high quality images of great works from the old and modern masters. It is a compendium site for all classical realism art.

Favorite Sculpture sites
 

Highwater Clay - Everything a sculptor needs is here. If you gesso your own panels, you can find a great price on Calcium Carbonate "whiting" and Titanium pigment.