On Painting and the Preservation of Nature
When Emilie Lee learned that the protected status of a beloved desert area would be severely compromised, she took action by ...
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...
Mentor and Master: The Enduring Influence of Jean-Léon Gérôme
A shared passion for researching the life and art of Jean-Léon Gérôme, and the lessons that can be learned 150 years later.
Artist Spotlight: David Marty
David Marty went into commercial art and graphic design to be “practical,” but as his family grew and life got much busier, he continued to nurture his passion for painting.
Artist Spotlight: Brad Teare
Brad Teare finds the artist’s life is an adventure and despite the difficulties, he can’t imagine living any other life.
Following the Vibrancy: Paintings by Paula Holtzclaw
Contemporary artist Paula Holtzclaw has spent a lifetime learning to embrace the vibrancy of inspiration, which has itself shaped the course of her life. Here's how.
Artist Spotlight: Karen Ann Hitt
With her solo exhibit at Hughes Gallery opening March 1 in Boca Grande, Florida, Karen Ann Hitt reflects on sewing her own clothes at the age of 12 and how that evolved into a fine art career.
Portrait of a Portraitist
How Yuqi Wang, a master of portraiture, discovered Western Art, defied authorities in school, and has answered the question, "Why am I here?"
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 ...
Influenced by Culture: Oil Portraits by Pavel Sokov
In his studio, Sokov is eager to express through paint the stories of the distinctive characters he encounters during his travels abroad.