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My featured articles provide a deep-dive into certain art topics. You can expect a new article every fortnight. Subscribe to my newsletter to be notified. You can also find a convenient list of everything I have published on this page. If you ever want to learn more, you might be interested in my Painting Academy.

Ivan Aivazovsky, Clouds over the Sea. Calm, 1889 (Structure)
How to Paint Clouds
By Dan Scott | July 2, 2020 | 109 Comments
Marie Bashkirtseff, The Umbrella, 1883
A Closer Look at The Umbrella by Marie Bashkirtseff
By Dan Scott | June 19, 2020 | 103 Comments
Dan Scott, Tree in Perspective, 2020
How to Paint Trees (Detailed Guide)
By Dan Scott | June 3, 2020 | 91 Comments
Edward Theodore Compton, Tauernmoos, 1914
Edward Theodore Compton: Landscape Painter, Teacher, and Mountaineer
By Dan Scott | May 11, 2020 | 51 Comments
Ivan Shishkin, Mast-Tree Grove, 1898
Ivan Shishkin – “Czar of the Forest”
By Dan Scott | April 27, 2020 | 104 Comments
Andrea Mantegna, The Lamentation over the Dead Christ, c.1480 (Foreshortening)
Foreshortening – What It Means and How to Paint It
By Dan Scott | April 10, 2020 | 67 Comments
Joaquín Sorolla, A Pink Bathrobe, 1916
Joaquín Sorolla – Luscious Brushwork and Seductive Color
By Dan Scott | March 27, 2020 | 77 Comments
Color Charts (4)
Creating the Richard Schmid Color Charts
By Dan Scott | March 9, 2020 | 87 Comments
Berthe Morisot, Lady at her Toilette, 1875
Berthe Morisot – Key Facts, Fleeting Brushwork, and Strong Fundamentals
By Dan Scott | February 29, 2020 | 39 Comments
Caspar David Friedrich, Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog, 1818
A Closer Look at Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog by Caspar David Friedrich
By Dan Scott | February 10, 2020 | 34 Comments
Gustave Caillebotte, The Parquet Planers, 1876 (Form)
Form in Art – How to Use It Effectively (And Avoid “Flat” Artworks)
By Dan Scott | January 27, 2020 | 62 Comments
Diego Velázquez, Las Meninas, 1656
A Closer Look at Las Meninas by Diego Velázquez
By Dan Scott | January 15, 2020 | 39 Comments
Henri Matisse, Woman with a Hat, 1905
Hue – The Ultimate Guide for Artists
By Dan Scott | December 22, 2019 | 44 Comments
John Constable, The Hay Wain, 1821
A Closer Look At The Hay Wain by John Constable
By Dan Scott | December 7, 2019 | 42 Comments
Camille Pissarro, Road, 1864
Camille Pissarro – A Closer Look at His Life and Art
By Dan Scott | November 30, 2019 | 52 Comments
New Zealand Reflections - Step-by-Step
How to Paint This New Zealand Landscape Scene
By Dan Scott | November 20, 2019 | 35 Comments
Claude Monet, The Poppy Field, 1873
A Closer Look at The Poppy Field by Claude Monet
By Dan Scott | November 16, 2019 | 27 Comments
Josh Clare, Wellsville Red
Josh Clare – Artist Spotlight
By Dan Scott | November 12, 2019 | 25 Comments
Dan Scott, New Zealand Reflections, 2019 - Grid
How to Use Grid Drawing to Improve Your Accuracy
By Dan Scott | November 11, 2019 | 46 Comments
Claude Monet, The Palace of Westminster, The Fog Effect, 1903
How to Paint Mist, Fog, Smoke, and Other Transient Effects
By Dan Scott | November 1, 2019 | 53 Comments
J.M.W. Turner, The Fighting Temeraire Tugged To her Last Berth To be Broken Up, 1839
A Closer Look at The Fighting Temeraire by Joseph Mallord William Turner
By Dan Scott | October 25, 2019 | 14 Comments
Édouard Manet, The Absinthe Drinker, 1859
Édouard Manet – The Bridge Between Realism and Impressionism
By Dan Scott | October 21, 2019 | 52 Comments
Claude Monet, San Giorgio Maggiore at Dusk, 1908
Color Saturation – The Ultimate Guide for Artists
By Dan Scott | October 14, 2019 | 48 Comments
Vincent van Gogh, Vincent's Bedroom In Arles, 1889
A Closer Look at Bedroom in Arles by Vincent Van Gogh
By Dan Scott | October 6, 2019 | 32 Comments
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