Artist Spotlight: Brenda Boylan
How did you get started and then develop your career?
Brenda Boylan: I can remember as long as I was conscious of my surroundings, I...
Artist to Watch: Eva-Maria Wohn
There is a lot of superb contemporary realism being made these days; this article shines light on a gifted individual who creates bas-relief portraits.
Artist Spotlight: Nina Cobb Walker
I try to paint what I know and to create a body of work that will be memorable and touch the viewer and spark a sense of joy.
Worth the Visit: The John F. Peto Studio Museum
Experts have come to acknowledge this artist as one of the leaders of late 19th-century America’s trompe l’oeil movement.
Artist Spotlight: Jill Stefani Wagner, PSA-MP IAPS/MC
I was fixated on having my own “style,” but had no idea how to accomplish it. My mentor told me not to worry about that saying, “your style will come to you as you continue to paint.”
Newly Announced: PleinAir Salon June ’23 Winner
We’d like to congratulate this Fairfax, California artist, for winning Overall First Place in the June 2023 PleinAir Salon, judged by artist Peggy Immel.
Artist Spotlight: Aida Garrity
Aida Garrity explains her view of beauty and art by describing what it is like being an artist. “The best thing about being an artist is to be able to see in detail the beauty of the world around us.”
Artist Spotlight: Peter Swift
Most of my work features circles, because I believe that the human brain has a deep psychological connection to circles.
“Tying Up – San Blas, Mexico” Wins May Salon
Please help us congratulate the Overall First Place Winner in the May 2023 PleinAir Salon.
Artist Spotlight: Ivan Pazlamatchev
I joined the local Scenic Artists Union and have been working on film and theater productions ever since. Splitting my time between my studio and the scenic shops.









