Artist and Collector Profiles

Regardless of what he paints or in what fashion, Forster’s primary interests are individuals’ stories and the relationships among people...

Bulgarian-born figurative painter Tanya Atanasova shares how extremely emotional, intense moments, and strained relationships have informed her art. "Back in the day, surviving was a real thing," she says. "Having the skill for 'guessing the person' and knowing who to trust was often your only weapon in life. So, there is no wonder I primarily paint people and portraits."

Carol Stock Wasson was on a chemical engineering career path when a twist in the road changed her life dramatically, and her artistic self took over.

"Back-Tracking in Memory" by Nancy Cooper Russell tells the story of the endearing, gifted cowboy artist, Charles M. Russell.

We'd like to congratulate the winner of the Overall First Place in this round of the PleinAir Salon. Here's her inspiration, challenges, and thoughts on the composition of "Stillness."

Since I come from a marketing background, I actually find it fulfilling to manage the business side of my painting career, too.

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.”

Alas, Louppe did not date her works, although she signed them with a confident flourish in a distinctive lowercase imprint. Because of this ...

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.

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.