Favorite: “The Architect’s Dream” by Thomas Cole
Why I love "The Architect's Dream" by Thomas Cole: "The moment I saw [it], I remember being absolutely stunned."
Art Collection Spotlight: Paula Holtzclaw
Paula Holtzclaw is a nationally admired artist. What her fans may not know is that Holtzclaw is also a dedicated collector of ...
Narrative Art > A Life of Their Own
Learning more about the creative process of this painter, one could get the sense he’s simply a conduit of pure inspiration. Focusing on technique, his pictures frequently result in beautiful works with unconventional narratives.
Realism That is Deceptively Simple
"I find meaning in the play of light against time-worn materials and feel kinship with the gritty violence of shattered surfaces," says Wayne Dodson.
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...
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 Spotlight: Karen Ann Hitt
Hughes Gallery in Boca Grande, Florida — beginning its 22nd season — is hosting Hitt’s solo exhibit that opens February 15, 2022.
Beauty and Grit
My response [to living in Philadelphia] was to paint and portray this Rust Belt city whose factories and jobs have been lost in the meltdown of American manufacturing.
Family Heirs Announce Restitution Agreement for Klimt Portrait
After years of collaborative provenance research, an art collector and the painting's family heirs have announced a restitution agreement for ...
Artist Spotlight: Laura Pollak, PSA, PSWC, PSNC, PPS, SPS, IAPS MC
I fell in love with the magic of distant, craggy pinnacles. I created that mystical moment on a piece of paper.