Artist and Collector Profiles

Fine Art Connoisseur applauds collectors like this, who see art as far more than ...

From cityscapes to landscapes to figurative art, this painter shares both his inspiration and process.

Discover the journey of Brock Larson (son of Jeffrey T. Larson), a classically trained painter excelling in plein air landscapes.

Travels in Italy inspired the artist's oil painting "Trevi Fountain," a tour-de-force of color harmony evoking the grandeur of this iconic Roman landmark.

The symbols in this contemporary still life depict man’s yearning for knowledge. See how, with these insights from the artist.

Since he was a child, artist Morgan Weistling has constantly seen beauty and design in the world. Intensely studying art by 12 and painting movie posters for top agencies by 19, Weistling has been chasing beauty his entire career, and he continually captures it with luminous results.

Where does the drive to create art come from? Is it the desire of the artist to express an emotion, perhaps a means of reflecting nature’s beauty, or simply a hobby? On occasion, the move toward artistic expression spawns unintentionally from the need to have a voice, and what that voice has to say is often captivating. Figurative sculptor Laura Marmash discusses her unexpected journey to artistry, in which she fired her frustrations — both literally and symbolically.

The rushing water over the rocks and portraying the feeling that man didn't, or couldn't, belong in this space was the inspiration behind "The Edge." Who is it by?

Snowy scenes or dusk, early morning, or fog are a favorite of mine with the fading to nothing. The soft and subtle variations are an inspiration.

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...