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."
Artist to Watch: Efraïm Rodríguez
Using a unique, time-intensive approach to sculpt idiosyncratic portraits and figures that are both truthful and embellished, Rodríguez works with a variety of ...
Artist to Watch: Eva-Maria Wohn
There is a lot of superb contemporary realism being made these days; this article shines light on a gifted individual who creates bas-relief portraits.
My Favorite Painting: “Children at Ice Cream Stand”
This collector grew up in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village, yet he always felt the cultural pull of the uptown neighborhood of Harlem. “When I was little, Harlem was already on my mind. It is the center of African American culture, and ..."
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.
Art Studio Tour with Suzie Baker
Go on a behind-the-scenes tour with Suzie Baker, who shares her advice on how to build an art studio, including a warning.
Artist Spotlight: Ray Hassard
Ray Hassard tired of the painstaking nature of painting in a photorealist style and searched for something more immediate. He turned to plein air painting, and a new world opened for him.
Painting Every Possible Sunset, and More
A spotlight on contemporary painter Kelly Micca: “I tried painting landscape for the first time in the Roman Forum. After that, it’s hard to return to a normal lifestyle.”
How Process Feeds Inspiration: Paintings by Nick Patten
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.
Artist to Watch: Cindy Rizza
Her multi-step approach allows Rizza to create a detailed representation carrying all of the multi-layered dimension and symbolism she seeks.