art history social realism - Ramond Hendry Williams (1900–1977), "Pursuit of Happiness," 1947, oil on canvas, 44 x 48 in., collection of the author, photo courtesy Heritage Auctions

One-Hit Wonders in Art

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As far as we can tell, neither painting was exhibited publicly, yet both are superb examples of 20th-century American social realism.

Artist Spotlight: Lorena Lepori

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Artist Lorena taps into the flamboyant and exclusive world in her home, in the Netherlands, capturing different characteristics of these individuals, bringing her vision to life.
Vicki Sullivan in Her studio on the Mornington Peninsula, surrounded by her paintings

Artist Spotlight: Vicki Sullivan

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As a portrait artist I get to meet people and have discussions about the world with a broad range of views.
Cornelia Hernes (b. 1979), "Midsummer Night [after Arthur Rackham’s Fair Helena]," 2013, oil on canvas, 35 1/3 x 23 2/3 in.

4 Keys to Building an Art Collection: A Collector Spotlight

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Through two decades of experience, this enthusiast has arrived at some helpful guidelines for art collecting from which all of us can learn.

Artist Spotlight: Debra Joy Groesser

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Artist Debra Joy Groesser was intrigued by the backlit scene – the almost neon glow of the grass underneath it, the negative spaces of the wheels, and the beautiful colors in the rust.
PleinAir Salon First Place Overall: Seth Tummins, “Do Not Go Gentle,” Oil, 18×36 in.

“Do Not Go Gentle” Wins First Place in PleinAir Salon

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Please help us congratulate the Overall First Place winner in this round of the PleinAir Salon, judged by ...

How a Brooklyn Couple Built an Art Collection that Reflects a Lifetime of Creativity

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Spanning centuries and styles, this fine art collection captures the beauty of modern and historic works displayed in art-filled homes and spaces.
Watercolor painting by Dan Mondloch

The Character Watercolor Creates

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For Saint Cloud, Minnesota, native Dan Mondloch, personal connections with all things Midwestern and family tradition have allowed him to blossom into an accomplished watercolorist.

Surreally Romantic, Yet Strangely Realistic

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Odile Richer makes paintings that read like giant, gorgeous pages in a surreally romantic yet strangely realistic storybook. Metaphors, myths, allegories, allusions — all can be found in this Canadian artist’s highly detailed creations.
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.

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