Bruce K. Lawes: Driven With a Purpose
"Many of my successful paintings tell a story and are a journey of learning and discovery," says Bruce K. Lawes. Learn about his work with Jane Goodall and more.
One to Watch: Terry Trambauer Norris
Capturing mood, atmosphere, and light are essential to this artist's practice, which requires not only patience but also planning, particularly for the still lifes.
Finding Faith in Nature: Narrative Oil Paintings
To understand Terry Rowlett’s paintings is to take a glimpse into his captivating life journey from evangelical roots in Arkansas to hipster-bohemian Athens, Georgia.
Oil Painting Spotlight: “Alley Kitty” by John Whytock
"I couldn’t resist the challenge of attempting to render the amber of the street lamps reflecting off the red brick..." John Whytock takes us behind the scenes of his recent PleinAir Salon winner, "Alley Kitty."
Achieve Sanity Through Art
Many view making art as a meditative practice that calms the nerves, provides clarity, and is fulfilling. For painter Sergio Roffo, that feeling of serene sanity is often achieved with brush in hand and beauty in mind.
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.
Investigate these Narrative Mysteries
Using Renaissance and Baroque traditions as a catalyst for her dramatic narratives, this Asheville, North Carolina painter invites you into her creative world — one filled with dichotomy, costume, mystery, and more.
Contemporary Realism: East of the Sun
There is a lot of superb contemporary realism being made these days; here we shine light on Nikita Budkov.
An Artistic Odyssey: Meaningful Portrait Paintings
From the West Coast to the East Coast and back, accomplished artist John Rowe has done just about everything to establish a successful career. Rowe continues his epic journey by exploring more deeply how fine art can communicate what words cannot.
Continuing Memories and Traditions
Landscape painter Mary Derrick is an outstanding example to show it’s never too late to begin one’s love affair with art. More importantly, however, was the moment it happened, which has kept memories fresh of the person who led her to it.