WASHINGTON— When abstract expressionism was all the rage in American art in the mid-20th century, many artists thought the art of painting portraits was dead. Artist Chuck Close went so far as to say ...

This past July, at the Galerie Oberkampf in Paris, visitors to the “You Can’t Know My Mind” exhibition were confronted with a laptop and an empty chair. If they chose, they could sit down and have ...

Discover the art of oil painting with this detailed portrait tutorial. This video covers everything from choosing the right brushes and paints to creating realistic skin tones, textures, and shading.