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.
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.
Achieve Sanity Through Art
Many view making art as a meditative practice that calms the nerves, provides clarity, and is fulfilling. For painter Sergio Roffo, that feeling of serene sanity is often achieved with brush in hand and beauty in mind.
How This Artist Gives Life to Cityscapes
Pastel artist Nancie King Mertz works from photo references and from life en plein air. Known for her cityscapes of Chicago, here she explains how she takes a dull reference photo and creates from it a lively scene.
On Painting and the Preservation of Nature
When Emilie Lee learned that the protected status of a beloved desert area would be severely compromised, she took action by ...
How Creating Art is More Than “Process”
"How do they do that?" Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look into how the process of creating art, including the "unfinished" pieces, becomes the finished work.
Artist Spotlight: Beth Clary Schwier
Although she is known for her amazing floral pieces, Beth likes to paint unusual subjects from everyday life that evoke nostalgia and fond memories.
Artist Spotlight: Robin Cheers
Robin’s works are all about connection, the everyday scenes that we may overlook but are the moments that make up a lifetime.
A Plein Air Artist to Watch: Paul Batch
Paul Batch's plein air sketches and finished studio landscapes certainly stand out from the crowd. Although ...
Artist Spotlight: Heather Arenas
Heather Arenas' grandmothers who played a pivotal role in kindling her artistic passion by exposing her to a range of art forms and instilling an appreciation for the old masters.