Laura Marmash, “Seated Figure with Fungi,” 2010, porcelain, engobe, stain, 4 3/4 x 9 x 7 in.

Firing Frustration

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Where does the drive to create art come from? Is it the desire of the artist to express an emotion, perhaps a means of reflecting nature’s beauty, or simply a hobby? On occasion, the move toward artistic expression spawns unintentionally from the need to have a voice, and what that voice has to say is often captivating. Figurative sculptor Laura Marmash discusses her unexpected journey to artistry, in which she fired her frustrations — both literally and symbolically.
contemporary landscape paintings - Donald Jurney

Donald Jurney at the Guild of Boston Artists

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Combining nostalgic memory that is rooted in a sense of ephemeral familiarity alongside sensitive observation of place, Jurney’s work is an exploration of the romantic potential of landscape.

Plein Air Artists Colorado 2020 Award Winners

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Discover which landscape paintings received the top awards in the PAAC 24th Annual Exhibition and Sale.
Wayne Thiebaud paintings - Betty Jean Thiebaud and Book

Paintings, Prints, and Drawings: Celebrating Wayne Thiebaud’s 100th Birthday

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Opening shortly before Thiebaud’s 100th birthday, the career-spanning exhibition of 100 objects made over more than 70 years is the largest survey of Wayne Thiebaud’s work in in two decades.
Oil Painting composition - FineArtConnoisseur.com

Off the Easel: Quince and Oriole

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Kathy Anderson is no stranger to strong design, which is a major factor in her floral paintings. In the following, Kathy shares her thoughts on her painting, “Quince and Oriole.”
Friday Virtual Gallery Walk

Friday Virtual Gallery Walk for October 9, 2020

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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."
Contemporary realism wildlife art

Taking Flight: ARC Select 2020

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There is a unique and important connection between visual arts and birds. With that in mind, Rehs Contemporary has partnered with the ARC and the American Bird Conservancy to help raise awareness regarding threats to bird populations and the effects their dwindling numbers have on our ecosystems.
Wildlife paintings

Western Visions: Creatively Adapting

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Like many events this year, the 33rd Western Visions Show & Sale, hosted by the National Museum of Wildlife Art, has adapted to fit into today's challenges. Learn more in this preview...
Teresa Oaxaca paintings - Journey of Life

Painted Faces and Tradition Reborn

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Although Teresa Oaxaca is largely focused on perfecting her techniques and aesthetic, her body of work already demonstrates her immense talent, eclectic taste, and unreal potential.
watercolor paintings

On View: The Watercolor Gang at 50 Years

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Five decades ago, Finis Collins, Ivan McDougal, and Clay McGaughy took a week-long painting trip to Texas’s magnificent Big Bend National Park. They enjoyed it so much they decided to make it an annual event. View the resulting paintings in this exhibition.

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