A Plein Air Painter Pursuing His Passion
The unlikely story of how a largely self-taught artist nurtured his passion for art, and of how his creativity, spirituality, and ultimately his “artistic voice” evolved.
Painting as an Intimate Act
Much of writing about art strikes me as something akin to a technical manual on how one should kiss their lover...
Artist Spotlight: Debra Lott
The process of creating art is therapeutic and provides a sense of purpose and meaning, a deeply fulfilling and rewarding experience.
Artist Spotlight: Ellen Buselli
Artist Ellen Buselli describes her inspirations are endless from life and still life objects she collects, taking a 2-D surface and creating illusions of 3-D.
Artist Spotlight: Aida Garrity
This has been validated by the acceptance of my art into national shows and by my collectors’ acquisition of my paintings for them to enjoy in their homes with family and friends.
Artist Spotlight: Jill Banks
For Jill Banks, a huge boost in mastering the business side of building an art career was dreaming big and being willing to dig in to make good stuff happen.
Artist Spotlight: Peter Swift
My work combines both symmetry and realistic rendering, both imagination and meticulous craftsmanship.
Artist Spotlight: Catherine Hillis
Catherine Hillis began her career in theatre working as an actress and costume designer, but she always enjoyed painting and drawing. Once she discovered watercolors, it wasn’t long before she focused entirely on painting.
An Art Collection Favorite: Go Tell Alice
“With this particular work, there are references that draw people into the painting right away.” The collector points not only to the rabbit, seemingly about to hop off the canvas, but also ...
Why I Use Acrylic For My Paintings of Land and Water
Starting college at the University of Chicago, Marcia Burtt graduated from UC Berkeley and earned an MA in art from the University of Montana. Fine Art Today had the opportunity to ask Burtt about her style of landscape paintings and her chosen medium, which is ...