Kindred Spirits We Should Meet
In this preview of the new issue of Fine Art Connoisseur magazine, Editor-in-Chief Peter Trippi shares insights on reaching potential collectors, and why we might not want to label them as such ... yet.
Friday Virtual Gallery Walk for October 30, 2020
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."
Rest in Peace, Gayle Garner Roski
The artist, illustrator, and art advocate was actively involved with public art initiatives as a Commissioner for the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and the chair of the Arts and Furnishing Committee for the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. She also designed the angel form for two different public art programs that adorned Los Angeles with colorful larger-than-life angel statues decorated by local artists.
Harvey Dinnerstein: Underground
Gerald Peters Contemporary (New York) has recently announced "Harvey Dinnerstein: Underground," which is on view online and by appointment.
From the gallery:
A national academician and...
Artist and Selfie Painting Competition: Top Winners
At the recent Realism Live virtual art conference, Eric Rhoads and Peter Trippi announced the finalists and top winners of the 2020 Artist and Selfie Painting Competition, which featured $44,000 in cash and awards. Discover the top 25 finalists and the top winners here.
Time With Contemporary Masters: Top Moments From Realism Live
Hundreds of enthusiastic artists from around the world gathered (in time, not space) last week for a historic event. Highlights included copying a borrowed Bouguereau, discussions on the past and future of Realism, and so much more.
Approaching Contemporary Realism as a Storyteller
Culture and legacy, as well as social injustice, spirituality, and family, are among the themes of these portraits and narrative scenes; in them, the artist uses historical references as both reminders of the past and predictions of the future.
Friday Virtual Gallery Walk for October 23, 2020
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."
Monet and Chicago
This exhibition explores the city’s unique relationship with this Impressionist artist, showcasing the Art Institute’s exemplary holdings alongside works from esteemed Chicago-based collections. Preview it here...
Happening Now: Realism Live
Realism Live is a rare opportunity to see the world's top artists teaching realistic painting and drawing in one place, and there's still time to join us.








