Through a process of layering materials and paint to cover up, expose, and reveal images, I develop a surface that creates a state of ambiguity for the viewer and allows one to freely interpret the visual statement.
Featured Artist Wendy Liang
I am especially fascinated by how watercolor can depict reflections so effectively and am so fascinated by it that I may enjoy painting the rippled reflections even more than the actual objects themselves.
Featured Artist Jo Ann Graham
My goal is to have the resulting shapes and forms of my jewelry connect and interact with the wearer’s own kinetic experience, thus allowing for a sense of harmony and grace.
Featured Artist Kari Bienert
My practice is slow and meditative—I spend hours mixing colour, then intuitively place it on the canvas or linen using brushes.
Featured Artist John Schaeffer
Editing and composing are paramount in composition. It is not unusual for me to revisit a photo that I took years before and discover something that I may have over looked that was buried in a small portion of a photograph.
Featured Artist Ginger Gilmour
I have come to understand that this quality and experience is best captured by creating a metaphysical story of the interaction between the viewer, the artist and the artwork.
Featured Artist Robin Manelis
From the moment I tried colored pencils I was hooked. Their sharp points allow me to draw fine details and by applying light layers of multiple colors I can achieve any hue.
Featured Artist Terri Albanese
I am particularly interested in the public’s desire to touch my work and I encourage them to do so, as this allows them to be pulled farther into the art.
How to Photograph Your Artwork
When selling art, presentation is key. You need excellent images, ideally taken by a professional photographer. If that’s not feasible, use these tips to photograph your artwork yourself.
Featured Artist Joey Schmidt-Muller
My refusal to follow the path of perfection leaves me room to develop my painting.
Featured Artist Andrew Millar
My passion and goals are to capture the nostalgia of the classic automobiles in my art in hopes of preserving a snapshot of their beauty and history for future generations, hopefully inspiring others to keep automotive history and passion alive and well for all to experience.
Featured Artist Valerie Warner
This combination hits all of my needs with radiance, depth and hopefully glow. People have told me that I truly show the spirit of my subjects. I hope so. Mother Spirit would be pleased.
Featured Artist Alice Shepherd
Intrigued, I bought my first kiln and began my relationship with glass—this unique material that is neither solid nor liquid, whose molecular structure changes with every firing yet retains the details of each, that can be smooth or textured, flat or wavy, woven, draped, that can record images—had captured my fascination!
What Artists Must Know about Fine Art Printing
by Carolyn Edlund An interview with Michael Baker of fine art printing company Reed Art & Imaging shares insights and answers about reproductions, how they’re made and the benefits for artists. AS: What are common misperceptions that artists have about fine art reproductions? MB: Here are some top misperceptions that artists have, with explanations […]
