Howard Lyon

Bellissima by William McGregor Paxton – A Study of Edges, Color and Artistry

Posted by Howard Lyon | Friday, December 31st, 2021

Every once in a while a painting captures my attention and I can’t let it go until I look at...

Some of the gear I use for photography, painting and digital work

Posted by Howard Lyon | Friday, December 17th, 2021

I recently taught a little workshop in my studio and the focus of it was generating stronger...

A long sought after solution to hold wings and things

Posted by Howard Lyon | Friday, November 19th, 2021

I’ve had some great bird wings and horns from different animals. I’ve used them in...

Alma-Tadema and his masterpiece Spring

Posted by Howard Lyon | Friday, October 22nd, 2021

I am reposting what I think is a gem of a post from the past because it is mostly large images of...

The Portrait Society of America Mystery Art Sale

Posted by Howard Lyon | Friday, September 24th, 2021

I wanted to bring some attention to the upcoming 6×9 Portrait Society Mystery Art Sale. It...

Visiting Tadema at the Legion of Honor

Posted by Howard Lyon | Friday, August 27th, 2021

I recently took a trip to Northern California to attend my wife’s solo exhibit at her...

Enter the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize

Posted by Howard Lyon | Friday, July 30th, 2021

Winner of the 2020 Art Prize – Phill Singer It is not too late to enter the Beautiful...

A Little Bit of Everything

Posted by Howard Lyon | Friday, July 2nd, 2021

What to share?! I have a little bit of everything right now. Life has been hectic and busy and...

Imperial Recruiter – Oil Painting for Magic the Gathering

Posted by Howard Lyon | Friday, June 4th, 2021

It has been a while since I have posted a behind-the-scenes for one of my Magic: the Gathering...

Vision X Live! – Amazing conference coming in July

Posted by Howard Lyon | Friday, May 7th, 2021

Last March I had the chance to be part of one of the last art conferences of 2020, the Fantastic...

The Brushes I Use

Posted by Howard Lyon | Friday, April 9th, 2021

When it comes to painting there are three questions that I get asked more than any others: What is...

A little something extra in your painting, Mr. Van Gogh

Posted by Howard Lyon | Friday, March 26th, 2021

Tonight is a little bit of a light post for me. My friend Micah Christensen shared a fun article...

Two Centuries: American Art – Auction Finds

Posted by Howard Lyon | Friday, March 12th, 2021

I love searching through auction sites. The quality of the images that are shared are getting...

Ralph Horsley – A Killer Kickstarter

Posted by Howard Lyon | Friday, February 12th, 2021

My friend and wonderfully talented artist, Ralph Horsley, is running a Kickstarter (that is off to...

Studio Tip – A Versatile Palette in Just the Right Place

Posted by Howard Lyon | Friday, January 29th, 2021

I have found that I like to have my palette very close to my paintings and under the same light...

Unique Definition on You Don’t Suck At ColorI am hoping for the same best effort from you in the future as well. In fact, your creative writing skills have inspired me.
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Lisa L. Cyr on Just Imagine: Exploring Graphic Markmaking in SketchbooksI hear you! Sketchbooks are my sanctuary of exploration and play!
Lisa L. Cyr on Just Imagine: Exploring Graphic Markmaking in SketchbooksWorking in my sketchbooks are a way to cut loose and just play!
Lisa L. Cyr on Just Imagine: Exploring Graphic Markmaking in SketchbooksIt is such a fun process and when you find something that makes magic...it just lights up the world in that moment!

Author: Howard Lyon

Bellissima by William McGregor Paxton – A Study of Edges, Color and Artistry

Some of the gear I use for photography, painting and digital work

A long sought after solution to hold wings and things

Alma-Tadema and his masterpiece Spring

The Portrait Society of America Mystery Art Sale

Visiting Tadema at the Legion of Honor

Enter the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize

A Little Bit of Everything

Imperial Recruiter – Oil Painting for Magic the Gathering

Vision X Live! – Amazing conference coming in July

The Brushes I Use

A little something extra in your painting, Mr. Van Gogh

Two Centuries: American Art – Auction Finds

Ralph Horsley – A Killer Kickstarter

Studio Tip – A Versatile Palette in Just the Right Place

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Painting Natural Textures

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