Critics Mixed on Official Obama Portraits
Meanwhile, acclaimed commissioned portraits tour the U.S.
In Pursuit of Timeless Quality in Art
Virgil Elliott on the Passion for the Imperishable
The Most Famous Classic American Landscape?
Hint: It's owned by the heirs of the Walmart empire
Overcoming Creative Slumps
Landscape Artist John Pototschnik Offers a Baker's Dozen of Tips to Kickstart Inspiration
A History of Art in 6 Landscapes
Part 3 of a 3-part look at why landscape painting matters.
A History of Art in 6 Landscapes
Part 1 of a three-part look at why landscape painting matters
What’s Your Story?
The marketing wisdom these days is that everything's got a story, from artisanal peanut butter to handcrafted organic beds. People love stories because that's what humans do. We are all ABOUT stories; stories provide context and [...]
Mastering the Mating Ritual
Or, how to win your studio visit.
Letting the Paint Be the Paint
Lon Brauer on pushing against the bounds of realism