Nature and Experience: Paintings by William Nichols
It took William Nichols some time to develop a visual vocabulary that accurately expressed what he saw and experienced emotionally in nature. However, once discovered, the creativity — and paint — flowed in ways that continue to enthrall viewers and collectors.
Windows to a Forgotten World
Although it’s been many thousands - if not millions – of years since ancient civilizations and some extinct animal species flourished, their legacies continue to fascinate and live on through the creative vision of artist James Gurney. Welcome to Dinotopia and other lost worlds.
On Winning with the Watercolor “Winter’s Reflection”
The winner of this recent PleinAir Salon round shares the challenges, inspiration, and techniques from her winning work.
My First and Greatest Love
We’d like to congratulate our latest winner of the monthly PleinAir Salon. This round was judged by Kevin Macpherson, and the winner is ...
Famous Faces: a Hunt Slonem Portrait of Abraham Lincoln
Object of Desire: Read about a portrait of Abraham Lincoln painted by Hunt Slonem, who seems as smitten with ...
Artist Spotlight: Poppy Balser
I take pleasure in finding interesting views or subjects and making convincing paintings of those views.
Artist Spotlight: Barbara Hack
How do you find inspiration?
Barbara Hack: As an artist, I have always held a deep passion for the figure, which is central to my...
A Cultural Touchstone: “Lady with an Ermine”
Like many masterpieces, "Lady with an Ermine" had vanished during World War II, but is now one of this collection’s most prized items.
Investigate these Narrative Mysteries
Using Renaissance and Baroque traditions as a catalyst for her dramatic narratives, this Asheville, North Carolina painter invites you into her creative world — one filled with dichotomy, costume, mystery, and more.
On Imagining: An Oil Painting by Cynthia Feustel
Discover the inspiring moment behind this award-winning painting, and see more works by the artist here.