Artist and Collector Profiles

Bringing these plein airs home gives me valuable insight when working on larger pieces. The light, shadows, wind, rain, sun, and how I felt - these are all important notes to capture and bring back to the studio.

Have we come to the point where no one can make a great representational painting ...

Painters often have an acute awareness of their surroundings, constantly taking in the sights, sounds, and emotions of unique places before translating those experiences into beautiful images. Artist Dean Larson has not only mastered this process, he has infused his paintings with an experimental nature that could defy categorization.

Though not a familiar name in the often sensation-seeking world of contemporary art, this artist is no recluse, instead serving as professor of fine art at ...

“It's not for everyone, but it's perfect for us." Lori Putnam invites us in her beautiful studio space for a special tour.

Photo Essay: Garin Baker’s space is unique in that he and his wife, Clara, have been restoring their 4500 square-foot property by converting the attached carriage house into the perfect artist haven.

Capturing mood, atmosphere, and light are essential to this artist's practice, which requires not only patience but also planning, particularly for the still lifes.

Her multi-step approach allows Rizza to create a detailed representation carrying all of the multi-layered dimension and symbolism she seeks.

A curious collection of characters are present Lorca’s painted operas depicting the darker sides of human psychology. Read about his narrative paintings, his time with Odd Nerdrum, his inspiration, and more in this interview.

For many artists, positive reception of their pictures is simply a bonus, not the true end to their creative means. For painter Carl Bretzke, the creative act seems to boil down into one lovely emotion: joy. How?