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16 Stand-Out Compositions From Some Of My Stellar ‘Painting Drama’ Students

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Detail from Mallory Carlson's "Medusa"
Detail from Mallory Carlson’s “Medusa”

Here’s an inspiring collection of stand-out work from some of my stellar Painting Drama students…

For the uninitiated, ‘Painting Drama’ (PD1) is my super-intense, real-time course on composition and finding your own visual voice.

The third generation of PD1 began this past Spring. The amount of talent and charisma in this group is unreal.

Today, I’d like to introduce you to eleven of them.

These assignments were completed about a month ago. Each artist contributed a few thoughts on their process and/ or a testimonial about the course. There are also some links you can use to connect with each of them online.

This post is overflowing with beautiful, imaginative art.

*We will begin accepting auditions for the fourth generation of ‘Painting Drama’ in the Spring of 2015.

*This post contains some very mild nudity.

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Interview With Pascal Campion (Part 2) :: ArtCast #75

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The Tour Pascal Campion

“I can’t take ten steps without seeing something I want to paint or draw…”

– Pascal Campion

In part one of this interview, we learned about Pascal Campion’s early career and his development into a uniquely versatile professional artist.

In this episode, Pascal manages to communicate to us how his creative mind actually works – which is extremely difficult to do.

He also shares some stirringly thoughtful responses to questions from my color theory and digital painting students. We talk about portfolios, art school, composition,  lighting and, of course, personal style.

Click through to listen…

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Interview With Pascal Campion (Part 1) :: ArtCast #74

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"Tuesday Evening" by Pascal Campion

What does a successful artist look like?

Many of us define success by the size of our fan bases, the popularity of our best clients and the amount of money in our bank accounts.

But very few of us would agree that these are the most valuable aspects of life as a professional artist.

Nothing is valuable without meaning.

…which is why friendship, generosity, self-sacrifice and family are, to most of us, our definition of true success.

But is it even possible to afford both financial and familial success as a professional artist?

Is the decision to pursue your creative dream a deal with the devil that will leave you tired, broke and lonely forever?

Pascal Campion – one of the most popular independent artists working today – is living proof that success in all areas of a creative life is possible.

In the following interview, you’ll see the contagious passion, the persistent positivity and the disciplined focus that have enabled Pascal to experience success on his own terms…

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