In 1994 New York City pastelist Sam Goodsell returned to the art world after nine years away, determined to fully explore the challenging and rewarding genre of figure painting. His dedication is paying off.
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In this online exclusive gallery, view more pastel figures by American Artist April 2008 featured
artist Sam Goodsell.
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Painting the expressiveness of a person’s mouth helps establish his or her likeness, personality, and vitality in a portrait, yet many artists have difficulty representing that facial feature. Here’s how I teach students to paint a mouth in either oil or pastel.
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In the May 2008 issue of American Artist, William Schneider discussed how
he teaches students to paint a mouth in either oil or pastel. We offer more examples of his work in this online exclusive gallery.
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Californian Patricia A. Hannaway stresses that the best drawings of living things honor the action line and gesture, suggesting their movements in the recent past, present, and future. This dynamic, cinematic approach makes sense for someone who has made a name for herself as a successful animator.
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