An Art Collection with a Life of Its Own
“We enjoy curating ‘gallery walls’ in our home, though — as for so many collectors — there is not nearly enough space.”
The Need to Drift
Sharon Sprung recently delivered a new oil painting titled "Resting, But Complicated" to a New York gallery. Find out where and learn her inspirations behind this new piece.
Artist Spotlight: Kim VanDerHoek
Kim DerHoek has an approach to painting that keeps her work looking fresh while preventing her from becoming bored and too set in her ways.
Inspiring Art Studios: A Tour with Garin Baker
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.
Artist Walt Gonske Looks Back
"My best work comes when I’m able to give up control ... Then the painting takes on a life of its own.”
How Creating Art is More Than “Process”
"How do they do that?" Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look into how the process of creating art, including the "unfinished" pieces, becomes the finished work.
Artist Spotlight: Chantel Barber
"Everywhere I go I am inspired by people around me. When I went to the Grand Canyon, I was more interested in the people than the view. I can’t help it."
Visionary Work and Necessary Disasters
As an artist, one does not need to sacrifice his or her personal expression for the sake of learning the principles.
Graydon Parrish: Meeting the Muse
When his muse, Carmen Dell’Orefice arrived, she said, ‘I know what you’re going to ask me and my answer is yes.’”
Artist Spotlight: Beverly Ford Evans
With her deliberate brushwork and attention to the scene, Beverly captures the essence of the landscape and wildlife beautifully and artfully.









