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Howard Lyon
Howard has worked in the video game industry as a concept artist and art director. He has also freelanced on properties like Magic: the Gathering and Warcraft, as well as a fine artist for galleries.

Articles by: Howard Lyon

A circular oil painting portrait of a lady looking off into the distance, against a glowing evening sky

Tackle portrait painting with oils

By Howard Lyon

Art Tips for creating a portrait using an academic approach.

How to paint like a 19th-century master

By Howard Lyon

Art Draw inspiration from artists like Alma-Tadema to create a portrait.

5 things you need for oil painting

By Howard Lyon

Art Here's all the kit you need to start experimenting with oils.

Paint a portrait in oils

By Howard Lyon

how to Learn how to focus on seeing key shapes in your subject, and use this technique to paint a portrait in oils.

Paint a portrait like the Old Masters

By Howard Lyon

Art Discover how studying an Old Master can give us invaluable insights into their process, aesthetics and techniques.