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.
Latest articles by Howard Lyon
![null](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NYg8DeVtUdTCWvuzWCCZvU-320-80.jpg)
How to paint in renaissance style
By Howard Lyon last updated
Discover how studying an Old Master can give us invaluable insights into their process, aesthetics and techniques.
![Oil painting supplies](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mh45S8Pi2b9t53bDcFVoMg-320-80.jpg)
How to use oil paints: 5 tips to get you started
By Howard Lyon published
Experiment with these begginer-friendly techniques
![oil paint palette with colours on it](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4LxvAXXHKUMywpvPqkotN8-320-80.jpg)
How to set up an oil paint palette
By Howard Lyon published
How to arrange and mix oils to make oil painting easier.
![An artist painting a portrait in oils](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/K8Wp5UUUWaY23uko9WSGi3-320-80.jpg)
Painting a portrait in oils: A guide
By Howard Lyon published
Learn how to focus on seeing key shapes in your subject, and use this technique to paint a portrait in oils.
![A circular oil painting portrait of a lady looking off into the distance, against a glowing evening sky](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vrqeJBHCQMJD8EfUhtXb7S-320-80.jpg)
Tackle portrait painting with oils
By Howard Lyon published
Tips for creating a portrait using an academic approach.
![Canvas stretching](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ng6QCfyYGjCjEJx4THnNGY-320-80.jpg)
How to stretch a canvas and set up for oil paints
By Howard Lyon published
All you need to know about canvas stretching.
Get the Creative Bloq Newsletter
Daily design news, reviews, how-tos and more, as picked by the editors.
LATEST ARTICLES