Sasha Sokolova’s dynamic compositions develop through intuition by letting her brushstrokes take the lead.
I love to paint from nature and I love the challenge of plein air, but with portraiture, I only work in the studio and I have to say it’s my favourite subject. It’s exciting when you not only show the likeness of a portrayed person but go deeper and show their real character and thoughts, so the viewer can know the person without having met them.
My grandfather is an artist and my father is a photographer so my work methods reflect this. I am always taking photos, even just with my phone, sometimes for inspiration, sometimes for future reference. Other times I will shoot specifically for a series like this one. I used a high-end CSC camera and exposure bracketing to catch different details, shadows and structure. These photos become references for my paintings, and for one painting, I might use dozens of photos together with my feelings. I usually don’t process the images, I just choose the ones I like straight out of the camera and then flip between different images as I work, taking highlights from different ones.
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A Sense of Depth
A solid grasp of foreground, mid and background makes Colley Whisson's scenes come to life
Peaceful Places
Sara Linda Poly creates a sense of atmosphere and depth in her soft, ethereal landscapes
School's in Session
A look at some of the many in-person and online art classes and workshops available today
Collaborative Environment
In this special edition of Beyond the Palette, we asked Scottsdale Artists' School executive director Trudy Hays a few of our own questions-about the benefits of art school, community and more
Flying COLORS
Artist David Barclay discusses how to pack painting gear for air travel-managing bulk, weight restrictions and more
Keep It REAL
The Art Renewal Center bolsters the support and reverence of traditional representational art
BUILDING AN ART CAREER ONLINE PART I
In this two-part series, James Gurney presents options for artists who want to improve their internet business strategies
EDWARD FRAUGHTON
Sculpting the Spirit of the American West
Preserving the Soul of Art
Throughout human history, people have used art to express themselves, record their daily activities, capture moments and share their emotions.
Intrigue in the ordinary
I've \"'ve never had any formal training always had a strong attraction to the arts and the practice of painting