Painting portraits - Tony Pro, "Dusty Pete," 16 x 12 in.

A Direct Connection

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Tony Pro takes us into his working process: "It still baffles me that moving paint around on canvas using sticks with hair can create a person’s image and likeness looking back at you."
photo of artist Lori Putnam in front of her work, the grand prize winner of Plein Air Salon, 2021

Artist Spotlight: Lori Putnam

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Artist Lori Putnam developed a desire to learn how to paint in her mid-30’s, leaving her with a trail of desire to learn more, as an artist.
From the Top of Kaaterskill Falls

On the Art of Thomas Cole and Redefining the “Sublime”

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How two scientists and art lovers came face to face with the Ice Age when they undertook a tour of the Hudson River School Art Trail ...
oil painting of plus in a circle; black canvas with a line of smoke in background

Artist Spotlight: Peter Swift

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Most of my work features circles, because I believe that the human brain has a deep psychological connection to circles.
Emil Carlsen, "The Surf," 1907, oil on canvas, 64 x 74 in., Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, Ohio

Nordic Reflections: The Marine Paintings of Emil Carlsen

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A look at the marine paintings and life of historic master Emil Carlsen, who was actually better known for his ...
Narrative Art - Fineartconnoisseur.com

Investigate these Narrative Mysteries

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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.

On Imagining: An Oil Painting by Cynthia Feustel

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Discover the inspiring moment behind this award-winning painting, and see more works by the artist here.
Brad Aldridge, "A Far-Off Country," 60 x 102 inches, Oil on canvas

Painting as an Intimate Act

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Much of writing about art strikes me as something akin to a technical manual on how one should kiss their lover...
Inspiring art studios - Garin Baker

Inspiring Art Studios: A Tour with Garin Baker

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Photo Essay: Garin Baker’s space is unique in that he and his wife, Clara, have been restoring their 4500 square-foot property by converting the attached carriage house into the perfect artist haven.
Female artist in front of one of her oil paintings

Artist Spotlight: Karen Ann Hitt

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Hughes Gallery in Boca Grande, Florida — beginning its 22nd season — is hosting Hitt’s solo exhibit that opens February 15, 2022.

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