Artist and Collector Profiles

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.

Though he was never robustly championed by the critics, this French academician successfully applied his formidable skill to satisfy a hungry American market.

“I can’t imagine doing anything else. I love going outside to paint en plein air but also like working in the studio. It is a lot like fishing — you are always going for the next big catch.”

The subject was ready for its close-up. The painter Ken Goshen (b. 1988) ensured that sunlight and shadow were balanced perfectly in his Astoria, Queens, studio so as to best capture the nuances of his sitter: a torn loaf of challah bread, with its billowing, yeasty interior and shiny browned crust...

Shelley Prior, who is on the faculty of Watercolor Live, is a Canadian artist living in ...

: If you keep painting, your style develops by itself, partly through experiences and influences, but mostly because of your inner character.

Though he enjoys his work as an investor and chairman, it is philanthropy that lies closer to his heart, particularly in ...

Fine Art Today had a compelling conversation with an amazing landscape painter, who gave us detailed insight into her creative goals and processes that deserve quotation in full. You’re invited to bask in her tranquil illumination. Do you know her yet?

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.

Brad Teare finds the artist’s life is an adventure and despite the difficulties, he can’t imagine living any other life.