Surreally Romantic, Yet Strangely Realistic
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.
Birds of the Northeast: Gulls to Great Auks
Beyond merely connecting us to the natural world, these artworks remind us of the toll taken on bird habitats since the beginning of European colonialism in North America; the delicate ecosystems that allow birds of all species to thrive came under attack, as birds were hunted for food and ornamentation and their habitats were destroyed.
Manning Williams: Reinventing Narrative Painting
Williams's highly personal approach to realist painting emphasized storytelling and was fueled by an interest in portraying subjects that he found on the periphery of ...
Friday Virtual Gallery Walk for April 9, 2021
As part of our effort to continue to keep artists and art galleries in business, we're proud to bring you this week's "Virtual Gallery Walk."
The Retreat: A “Beautiful Surprise”
"In the entries of AWA’s Spring Online Show, we saw paintings and sculptures that were uniquely ‘of the moment,’ making statements or observations about experiences shared around the world. There were, of course...
Oil Painters of America 30th National Juried Exhibition Virtual Gallery Walk
As part of our effort to continue to keep artists and art galleries in business, we're proud to bring you this week's "Virtual Gallery Walk."
Masters of the American West Returns
“We are excited to share a wide range of Western art styles. From classic frontier stories to contemporary Native visions, Masters embraces a widening array of artists that together celebrate both the history and contemporary beauty of the West.”
Plein Air to Studio: Q&A with Camille Przewodek
Inspired by Monet and Sorolla, Przewodek's paintings capture the beauty of light and atmosphere. Here, she answers the question she's asked most often, which isn't surprising once you hear it...
Spanish Modern Landscapes
"Spanish Modern Landscapes" places a spotlight on the work of artists who were heralded in their day, yet have remained lesser-known outside of their native Spain.
Diplomacy and Propaganda: The Enduring Power of the Bayeux Tapestry
Stitched some 950 years ago, the world’s most celebrated tapestry is not a tapestry at all, but an embroidery measuring approximately 224 feet long with 58 chronological scenes; and was probably commissioned for propaganda purposes.









