Bruce Black Art: Oil Paintings, Still Lifes & Art Education - Artful Academia

Why Claude Monet’s Art Still Inspires Artists Today

2/28/2025

Bridge with boats and blue sky painting

Claude Monet, The Bridge at Argenteuil, 1874

The Relationship: A Symbolic Still Life

11/24/2024

A still life painting of an old tin can, work gloves, and bottle sitting on a red shelf.

The Relationship, 16" X 20" oil on linen panel, Bruce Black. For sale: $2,200

Oil Painting Still Life: White Jug, Red Bricks, Red Paint Tube

10/27/2024

Still life painting of a white jug and tube of red paint sitting on red bricks. There is a black background and the image looks like a traditional Dutch style sill life painting.

White Jug With Red Paint, oil on panel, Bruce Black, 2024

How to Draw a Soda Can: A Step-by-Step Art Lesson Using Colored Pencils

9/30/2024

Geen soda can drawing in colored pencil

Discover the joy of drawing with this fun and free colored pencil tutorial! 🎨✨ Perfect for beginners, this step-by-step lesson will guide you through drawing a realistic soda can while teaching essential techniques like layering colors and creating depth. Whether you're a student or a teacher, you'll gain valuable skills to bring your artwork to life. Grab your pencils and start exploring the art of realism today!

Starry Sunset Watercolor Tutorial: Perfect for Beginners and Art Classrooms

9/29/2024

Watercolor painting of a sunset with stars

Pen and Ink Drawing With Watercolor Tutorial

9/19/2024

Houses next to a lake painting

Student artwork, pen and ink with watercolor

Unleashing Creativity: The Power of Choice-Based Art Education

5/4/2024

Organized student art supplies

Theodore Robinson: An Underrated Master of American Impressionism

3/31/2024

Oil painting of trees with violet blossoms.

The Edge of the Forest, Theodore Robinson, San Diego Museum of Art, (1890)

Best Collaborative Art Project for High School: Complete Lesson

3/28/2024

Drawing of two girls with flowers and lanterns

Group Project: Drawing copy of John Singer Sargent Painting, Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose (Tate Britain)

Exploring the Depth of Still Life: Oranges With Mayan King

1/16/2024

A still life painting of a blue vase, three oranges, and a Mayan king statue.

"Oranges With Mayan King" 16" X 20" oil on panel, Bruce Black

Bruce and Marla at Garth Brooks Concert!

Author: Bruce Black

Welcome to Artful Academia:
Welcome to my blog, where I celebrate the joy of creative living and the beauty of the arts! As a professional landscape painter and experienced middle school and high school art teacher, I'm passionate about sharing my artistic journey with you. Here, you'll find a treasure trove of my own artwork, insightful art history lessons, engaging art projects, and motivating tips to inspire and support you on your own creative path. Join me as we embark on a journey of artistic exploration and inspiration together!

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