Christina Grace Mastrangelo

Out of all the concepts of classical realism (and realism in general), big form modeling is the hardest to grasp. It's n...

This post is dedicated to my students, whom I adore and admire so much! Seeing the progress of my students is what makes...

The best part of my year is being able to look back and evaluate my whole year with my business in mind... I look at inc...

This video studies snow-painted scenes by master painters, including Shiskin, Monet, Metcalf, and more. I break apart th...

If you are ready to start cast drawing, it is important to buy a good plaster cast. A good reproduction is one that is c...

Before you begin cast drawing, you must set up your cast correctly. This means using single source lighting, positioning...

The last flower painting video went from start to finish- this one is shorter, showcasing just the beginning of the othe...

Going back to the masters is always a great way to study. This lesson is about how to study the line work and edges in m...

Here's a list of some free tools I recommend using in this field. I use them to their bare minimum to save on overhead (...

Things can get tough in this business, and we may often find ourselves focusing on the negative stuff. This episode talk...

There’s a new museum and it’s absolutely incredible. The New Salem Museum and Academy in New Salem, MA, has a stunning c...

So many students ask me how I soften edges- this post is for you! (It's also SO important for everyone as I'm sure you'l...

Watch over my shoulder as I paint a Butterfly Ranunculus flower from beginning to end using oil paints. Paints are all W...

Listen in on four ways that can help cushion your pockets just in time for the holidays. I even give you my personal exp...

A huge lesson you will learn in the atelier system is how to simplify a complicated object into light shapes and shadow...