Many collage artists attach paper elements with acrylic matte or gloss medium. Jonathan Talbot discovered another technique—fusing.

Learn the secrets to depicting low-luster to high-shine metallic surfaces.

In these two articles, Cathy Johnson

Watercolor Artist offers a free download of David R. Becker's article on the importance of sketching.

Jeffrey Larson demonstrates how to paint a still life with classical techniques.

Learn a little about classical oil painting techniques.

Subtle color harmonies, spare compositions and masterly handling of light inform the tranquil beauty of Robert Armetta's paintings. See a demonstration.

Michael Chesley Johnson uses a compressed value scale to depict daylight in his landscapes.

Felicity House, who prefers to work directly from her subject whenever possible, reserves her sketchbooks—at least so far as pastels are concerned—for fast-moving subjects such as busy street scenes.