Thomas Eakins Alla Prima Oil Painting Portrait Study

Thomas Eakins (1844 – 1916) is ordinarily known for his realistic portraits. He studied in Paris at the École des Beaux-Arts under French artist Jean-Léon Gérôme, and spent a brief spell with Léon Bonnat. Portrait after Thomas Eakins, 30cm by 40cm. In 1891 Eakins painted a portrait of his father-in-law, William H. Macdowell, an engraver […]

Landscape Painting

Released today is an unabridged art book on landscape painting by Alfred East. The book starts by acknowledging that technical proficiency does not necessarily go hand-in-hand with producing beautiful works of art. The second chapter, painting nature, is all about the artists’ attitude towards nature, and being able to paint with authority. It is recommended […]