Running a Live Art Event During the Pandemic

Masked artist in her gallery space

by Carolyn Edlund Artists are selling their work at in-person events again, despite the pandemic. Two event organizers share how they made this happen while keeping safety in mind.     After months of shutdown forced by the … [Read more]

Featured Artist Elisabeth Sommerville

lithograph of crows on a frozen pond in the forest by Elisabeth Sommerville

Artist and printmaker Elisabeth Sommerville offers a compelling collection of lithographs and egg tempera paintings of birds. Enjoy more of her work by visiting her website.     For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be an … [Read more]

Featured Artist Francisco Rodriguez

painting of a cowgirl with braids by Francisco Rodriguez

Artist Francisco Rodriguez creates contemporary figurative paintings that capture moments in time. Visit his website to view more of his portfolio.     I am a painter working in the medium of oil, using a representational … [Read more]

Featured Artist Jake Pfeifer

blue tear drop vase by Jake Pfeifer

Artist Jake Pfeifer founded a busy glassblowing studio, and pivoted during a difficult time to keep his business thriving. See more of his work on his website.     I started my company, Hot Glass Alley (HGA), in 2013. I opened my … [Read more]

Featured Artist Sabra Crockett

painting of a White Breasted Nuthatch by Sabra Crockett

Painter Sabra Crockett shares a delightful collection of songbird portraits set against decorative backgrounds. Visit her website to view more of her work.     In my hometown of Webster, New York, at the age of five, I made up my … [Read more]

The Accidental Artist

Teraplegic artist Alder Crocker paints using a special table in his studio

by Carolyn Edlund A sudden traumatic accident changed Alder Crocker’s life forever, leaving him with a physical disability and an amazing new creative ability.     In May of 2018 while vacationing in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, … [Read more]

Featured Artist Krista Lee Johnson

painting of cattle at a fence by Krista Lee Johnson

Artist Krista Lee Johnson captures memories and journeys through figurative and landscape paintings. See more of her portfolio on her website.     I paint because I have no choice. I have created art for as long as I remember. … [Read more]

Featured Artist Joshua Chambers

Narrative painter Joshua Chambers uses symbolism and metaphor, encouraging the viewer to complete the story. Enjoy more of his work by visiting his website.     I have always loved painting and … [Read more]

Featured Artist Peter Addison

painting of a fat woman with food by Peter Addison

Artist Peter Addison enjoys breaking out of social norms and painting curiously quirky subject matter. Enjoy more of his work by visiting his website.     From the time I was a little boy until now, there have been constants that … [Read more]

Art as a Voice for Hearing Loss

Artwork bringing awareness to deafness and hearing loss by artist Priscila Soares

by Carolyn Edlund Artist Priscila Soares' work is focused on speaking out about hearing loss, motherhood and spirituality.     Priscila Soares began to lose her hearing as a teenager. Over the years she underwent medical … [Read more]

Featured Artist Lisa Rickard

graphite portrait of Lyra by Lisa Rickard

Artist Lisa Rickard uses the nude figure as the basis for a series of allegorical paintings. Learn more by visiting her website.     I am a classically trained figure painter, currently painting figure allegories in my Florida … [Read more]

Featured Artist Cookie Ashton

abstract mixed media painting by Cookie Ashton

Artist Cookie Ashton presents a collection of spontaneous abstract paintings. See more of her colorful portfolio by visiting her website.     I was twelve years old the first time I was introduced to any type of professional art. … [Read more]

Featured Artist Monika Pate

watercolor of oranges in a silver bowl by Monika Pate

Artist Monika Pate uses strong light and contrast to create strikingly realistic watercolor paintings. Enjoy more of her portfolio by visiting her website.     I was born and raised in Warsaw, Poland and moved to the United … [Read more]

Featured Artist Catalin Domniteanu

sculptural stained glass by Catalin Domniteanu

Artist Catalin Domniteanu creates complex, sculptural works in glass that invite a closer look. Learn more about his work by visiting his website.     When a pandemic disturbs our lives with such severity—perhaps a reminder of … [Read more]