In 1939, the United States government awarded what was then the most expensive artistic commission ... more than a painter committed to public art,” says Michele Cohen, curator for the ...

The most important part to really bring out the realistic details is to add a layer of varnish. It pulls out the vibrant colors used in each painting and creates extra light reflection that a real ...

Narrator: Iris uses shades of paint that match the colors found in the dog's coat and adds texture to create realistic strokes for the fur. Once the eyes are added in and most of the fur is ...