Detail of a Dinotopian Parade21 July 2024 | 1:30 pm
In an early concept for a dinosaur parade scene I tried a profile view of a small group of humans and dinosaurs bedecked in colorful costumes.
There's a horn-drum on an Ankylosaurus to set the tempo. I realized I needed to pull back the view to show the whole parade.
Why Are Art Schools Closing?15 July 2024 | 3:52 pm
American Academy of Art College in Chicago has announced that it will close its doors permanently.
It was founded in 1923 with a curriculum that emphasized painting and drawing and painting from live models.
Graduates include some legendary illustrators and easel painters: Thomas Blackshear, Alex Ross, Richard Schmid, Howard Terpning, Gil Elvgren, and Haddon Sundblom.
The closure of American Academy in Chicago follows the closing of UArts in Philadelphia and the Art Institutes all across the country. Why are some art schools closing? Read more on Substack.
It was founded in 1923 with a curriculum that emphasized painting and drawing and painting from live models.
Graduates include some legendary illustrators and easel painters: Thomas Blackshear, Alex Ross, Richard Schmid, Howard Terpning, Gil Elvgren, and Haddon Sundblom.
Three Book Recommendations12 July 2024 | 11:59 am
On YouTube: a reader review of three top art instruction books, including our bestseller, Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter.