Watercolor painting of a dog by Shelley Prior

Shelley Prior: Light is the Life

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

Bittersweet Paintings of Love and Loss

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Although her stylistic and philosophical approaches make it logical to compare her with the Perceptual Painters — a group of contemporary artists who challenge the assumptions of the visual world and who focus on space, volume, color, and shapes — Santiago’s paintings are simultaneously individualistic, with a strong female viewpoint all her own.
Nick Patten, “Floating,” oil on canvas, 30x40 inches, $12,000

How Process Feeds Inspiration: Paintings by Nick Patten

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Fine Art Today had the luxury of sitting down with amazing painter Nick Patten, who offered some engaging thoughts about his process, inspiration, and more. So impactful were they that we’ve decided to quote him in full.
landscape oil paintings

3 New Paintings by Charlie Hunter

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"My goal is to paint beautifully that which is not traditionally considered beautiful." In this spotlight, landscape painter Charlie Hunter shares three of his recent works.
Oil landscape paintings

Imagine Your Oasis, Then Read This

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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?
Wildlife sculpture by Tyrel Johnson

Realistic Sculptures of the Human-to-Animal Connection

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Whether wild lynx, bison, frog or fish, the bronze-and-wood wildlife sculptures of Montana artist Tyrel Johnson bring a sense of peace to their audience while offering a unique story of nature.
Ralph Waterhouse at the Waterhouse Gallery in 1985

Gallery Owner, Artist Celebrates 80th Birthday

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He has been in the gallery business for almost 50 years and has been painting for 60 years. Who?
contemporary sculpture - Julia Levitina, "Invisible Bird Sing" (edition 1/8), 2021, bronze, 13 3/4 x 14 x 4 1/2 in., private collection

Artist to Watch: Julia Levitina

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As Levitina’s education and life experience continue to evolve, so too does the way she sees the world and seeks to convey it...
Painting of challah

One to Watch: Ken Goshen

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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...
Bethann Moran-Handzlik, "This Joy Is Electric," 2021, oil on canvas, 52 x 40 in., available through the artist

Artist to Watch: Bethann Moran-Handzlik

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The plein air paintings being created by Bethann Moran-Handzlik are impressive not only for the amount of detail, vibrant color, and emotional content they capture but also for their sheer size, often averaging ...

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