Featured Artist Lisa Powers

Black and white photograph of a Chinese Empress by Lisa Powers

Artist Lisa Powers presents a photographic series based on a tragic life, titled WanRong: The Last Chinese Empress. See more of her work by visiting her website.     WanRong’s story: The last Empress of China was the beautiful … [Read more]

Conversation with a Color Consultant

Water Conversations series by Barbara Jacobs

by Carolyn Edlund A conversation with artist and color consultant Barbara Jacobs reveals what artists need to know about interior color choices and design.     AS:  What does a color consultant do, and why do clients need their … [Read more]

Featured Artist Liz Cole

Abstract landscape by Liz Cole

Mixed media abstract artist Liz Cole creates joyful paintings focused on memorable and inspiring moments. See more of her portfolio by visiting her website.     If asked what I paint, I would have to say joy and color! This is in … [Read more]

Featured Artist Nathalie Lapointe

Oil painting of a city in the rain by Nathalie Lapointe

Canadian artist Nathalie Lapointe’s cityscape paintings are filled with energy and dramatic perspective. Enjoy her portfolio and visit her website to see more.     When I was in elementary school, I had a young friend whose … [Read more]

Featured Artist Karen Fitzgerald

Abstract painting of the moon during the day by Karen Fitzgerald

Fascinated by the moon and its cycles, Karen Fitzgerald focuses her work on perception and the natural world. View more of her portfolio by visiting her website.     The natural world has always been the touchstone for my … [Read more]

Featured Artist Marcus Callum

Oil portrait of a man looking up by Marcus Callum

Realist painter Marcus Callum creates expressive and insightful portraits that capture the subject's inner thoughts. Visit his website to see more of his work.     Fusing traditional painting techniques with a contemporary … [Read more]

New Report on the Working Artist

There's a Model for the Middle Class Artist

by Carolyn Edlund This groundbreaking new report explodes myths about visual artists. It measures their impact on the economy and society, and reveals the importance of business education to their success.     The Report on the … [Read more]

Featured Artist Gabrielle Fischer

Bronze sculpture of Orion by Gabrielle Fischer

Artist Gabrielle Fischer presents a portfolio of bronze sculpture created in a signature layered and fragmented style. See more of her work by visiting her website.     As I reflect on my artwork and its evolution since my early … [Read more]

Featured Artist Carolyn Hutchings Edlund

Oil painting of moonlight over a snowy field by Carolyn H. Edlund

New York-based oil painter Carolyn Hutchings Edlund invites you to explore the natural world through her richly colored and finely detailed landscapes. View more of her art by visiting her website.     I am an artist. I was given … [Read more]

Featured Artist Sheri Rush

Abstract mixed media landscape painting by Sheri Rush

Sheri Rush's colorful abstract paintings convey a fascinating visual expression of the landscape. Visit her website to see more of her portfolio.     I am a Chicago based painter whose practice includes photography and collage. I … [Read more]

Featured Artist Rose Tanner

Oil portrait of a Bee Eater bird by Rose Tanner

Enjoy Canadian artist Rose Tanner’s delightful bird portraits, painted in oil. See more of her wonderfully expressive work by visiting her website.   With my work, I hope to inspire people to spend time outdoors and find a reason to be … [Read more]

Become an Art Collector

Painting by Kristen Jongen

Guest writer, color expert and artist Amy Wax shares compelling reasons to become an art collector.     There are many reasons for bringing art into your life. Some of them very personal, and others are reasons that are purely … [Read more]

Featured Artist Christina Peters

Photographic kaleidoscopic image of cauliflower by Christina Peters

Christina Peters creates beautifully patterned kaleidoscope images using food photography. See more of her fascinating art by visiting her website.     I started taking pictures when I was eight years old with my father’s Minolta … [Read more]

Featured Artist Tammy Liu-Haller

Graphite drawing of the head of a ram by Tammy Liu-Haller

The clean lines and precise detail of artist Tammy Liu-Haller’s drawings give them a larger than life quality. Enjoy more of her portfolio by visiting her website.     I was always artistic and spent my first two years in college … [Read more]