Artist Spotlight: Laurie Hendricks
There is beauty everywhere, even in the mundane, and my job as an artist is to interpret that beauty and reveal it to the world using color and light.
No Illusion Here
On November 16, Bonhams hosts a tantalizing sale of prints and multiples, including impressions from the greatest 20th-century illusionist, M.C. Escher.
Artist Spotlight: Jean K. Schwartz
Over the years I have explored ways of creating the subtle color gradations and translucent light that I want in my paintings. Soft edges and a more tonal quality to my palette have emerged as a result of realizing my inspiration.
New Beginnings with William Oberst
Contemporary realist William Oberst will showcase several of his newest pictures this fall in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Take a glimpse of life and relationships through his unique artistic vision here.
Drawing in the Age of Rembrandt
The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., is currently showing a remarkable display of Dutch landscapes, still life, and scenes of daily life through the lens of more than 90 drawings and 27 paintings. Who can you expect to see?
Interested in Making Art History?
Part of our mission here at Fine Art Connoisseur is to help promote artists who embody the very best of representational art. We’re a big fan of this accomplished sculptor, who just launched a campaign you should consider being a part of.
Realism and Reality
The Florence Academy in New Jersey is currently hosting a great solo exhibition of realist works by this famed painter.
Memories of My Childhood
Nostalgia is one of the most powerful sources of inspiration for artists. A case in point is about to be highlighted during a compelling solo exhibition in New York that merits a look.
Spring Is in Cleveland’s Air
A colorful bouquet of floral watercolors awaits lucky visitors to a Cleveland, Ohio, gallery. Who’s the masterful artist, and where can you catch a view?
Portrait of the Week: Portraits Aren’t Always of People
In this ongoing series, Fine Art Today delves into the world of portraiture, highlighting historical and contemporary examples of superb quality and skill. This week we consider a stunning portrait of one of artists’ favorite animals.