Art is an observational medium. As such, it requires you to
pay attention to details and observe things from different angles. If you are
serious about learning how to paint realistically, you will have to develop
your observational skills as an artist. You can’t just hope that the instructor
of your painting class or the owner of your local craft store will take notice
of how good you are at capturing the essence of a scene and pass down their
secret to the next generation of pro painters. You have to put in a lot of work
and practice — as much as any other art form — in order to hone your
observational skills. Fortunately, there are some tips that can help you
improve your observational game right away. In this article, professional artist Charlie Steg covers some practical tips for developing your
observational skills as an artist.
