Artist Rod Zullo is known for creating bronze and bas relief sculptures. Rod describes himself as a consummate student of art. He notes that his work in sculpture -- and art in general -- is an ongoing search for his own truth and language. He explores his art as a metaphor of the human condition. [...]

Artist Fongwei Liu is known creating exquisite figurative and landscape paintings. Additionally, he creates floral, animal, and still life paintings. Fongwei Liu notes that he draws inspiration from nature. Concerning his approach to painting, he has stated, "I enjoy capturing all the beauty surrounding us, such as autumn colors, white snowy scenes, foggy cities, people's emotion, and expressive human bodies.". He teaches graduate level painting classes at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. [...]

Artist Jonelle Johnson is known for her etchings (with polymer film plates) and monoprints. Additionally, she creates watercolor paintings. Jonelle notes that her images involve elements of abstraction – she stresses that her goal is to convey emotional meaning using a forgiving process that allows free association. [...]

An interview with FASO founder, Clint Watson. [...]

Artist Buell Cole is known for creating oil paintings, pastel paintings, and charcoal drawings. Buell's painterly approach -- specifically when creating landscape and portrait paintings -- has garnered attention from the American Impressionist Society and Oil Painters of America. He notes that he strives to capture the beauty in everyday life. [...]

Artist Greg Navratil is known for creating acrylic paintings that concentrate on the abstract and chaotic qualities of nature. [...]

Artist Anthony Dallmann-Jones creates light sculptures. His light sculptures / installations often involve hand-cut pieces of special metallic glass and a single light beam source. Anthony notes that he has a background in working with ceramics, watercolor painting, and acrylic painting (large abstract paintings). His interest in abstraction fueled his desire to create work that exemplifies artistic freedom -- this foundation evolved into his current fascination with light sculpture. [...]

Artist William Schneider is known for creating passionate works of art in oils and pastels. William has gained recognition for his unique approach to capturing light and how it defines form. His paintings have a solid foundation in the academic painting traditions of the past – but many of his works also have what can be described as contemporary feel. [...]

Artist Suzy Hart notes that the human gaze is the most compelling force in her life as an artist. This influence drives her work. Suzy states that she seeks to elicit an empathetic response in the viewer by capturing the emotion of her subjects. [...]

Artist Douglas Arneson is known for creating elegant still life paintings. His approach to still life painting is strengthened by his love of traditional, academic art. [...]

Artist John Feiser is a fine art photographer. John's approach to fine art photography concentrates primarily on natural scenes. His photographs often involve unique perspectives of situations found within the natural world. In a sense, his work reminds us not to take the beauty of nature for granted. [...]

We at FineArtViews encourage you to learn more about the following artists: Marti Walker, Ryan Allen Sobkovich, Lilly Langer [...]

Artist Daggi Wallace is a pastel painter known for creating emotionally charged artwork. It has been said that Daggi captures the soul of her subjects and the essence of the moment in her masterful pastels. Concerning her style, Daggi states, "While my style is representational I give it a contemporary touch by adding texture to the painting surface, using bold colors and contrast and leaving some areas of the painting less defined.". [...]

Artist John Wentz explores the human condition by tapping into our collective anxieties. [...]

Artist Lisa Kovvuri focuses primarily on oil portraits and still life paintings. Lisa has garnered recognition due to her highly detailed portrait commissions. Her portrait paintings have received praise due to her level of skill as a painter – and her ability to capture the personality of her subjects. [...]

For this round of Staff Picks we had three staff members select images that have been featured on the FASO Daily Art Show. [...]

Artist Charles Cox is known creating painterly cityscapes and landscapes. Charles notes that his art practice focuses on accurate drawing and tones. Furthermore, he focuses on what he describes as "enjoyable details" and "entertaining brushwork". Needless to say, we at FineArtViews find his paintings to be both enjoyable and entertaining. [...]

Artist Nancy Alter is known for combining dry point etching, collagraph techniques, digital imaging and manipulation of the image in order to create a number of artworks. Nancy's artwork often appears to focus on organic, flowing forms. The details of these shapes capture the attention of viewers. [...]

For this round of Staff Picks we had three staff members select images that have been featured on the FASO Daily Art Show. [...]

Artist David Savellano notes that he works primarily en plein air (outdoors). David utilizes watercolor painting to capture random moments that he observes on the streets or in nature. Additionally, David creates plein air ink drawing and watercolor sketches in order to capture the essence and feel of a scene. He states that he strives to be "present in the moment". [...]

Artist Joseph Alleman works primarily with watercolor and oil. Joseph's paintings have become highly sought after due to his visionary portrayals of the West. [...]

Artist Karen Stewart has a background in working with pastels, oils, acrylics, and watercolor. Karen's artwork is inspired by her travels – having lived in numerous locations throughout the United States. Her paintings – which often involve rural scenes – are strengthened by her strong use of color and unusual compositions. [...]

For this round of Staff Picks we had Carrie Turner, Editor of FineArtViews, select artwork that has been featured on the FASO Daily Art Show. [...]

Artist Carole Rafferty is known for creating thought-provoking portraits and captivating urban scenes. [...]

Artist Carol Staub creates abstract mixed-medium paintings that often involve found objects and elements of collage. [...]

Artist Ana Paula Portilla has utilized a variety of mediums over the years. [...]

For this round of Staff Picks we had Carrie Turner and Gayle Faucette Wisbon select artwork that has been featured on the FASO Daily Art Show. [...]

Artist Crystal Cook focuses primarily on watercolor painting. [...]

For this round of Staff Picks we had three staff members select images that have been featured on the FASO Daily Art Show. [...]

Artist Julie Bender is a master of the art of pyrography. [...]

Artist Peggy Vineyard has a background in both sculpture and painting. [...]

For this round of Staff Picks we had Carrie Turner (Editor of FineArtViews) and Clint Watson (Founder of FASO) select artwork that has been featured on the FASO Daily Art Show. [...]

Artist Fran Noonan creates emotionally charged landscape paintings. [...]

Scott embraces an impressionistic style of painting. He holds to representational roots while at the same time incorporating abstract elements. [...]

Artist Petrea Noyes explores a number of directions with her artistic process. Petrea utilizes aspects of photography, painting, drawing, collage and digital manipulation. She describes her main body of artwork as part photography, part painting and drawing, part digital manipulation. Petrea embraces technology as part of her artistic process – while still holding to the traditions of the past. [...]

For this round of Staff Picks we had Carrie Turner (Editor of FineArtViews) and Gayle Faucette Wisbon (Artist Support Agent) select artwork that has been featured on the FASO Daily Art Show. [...]

Artist Phil Couture is known for exploring various cultures with his artwork. Philippe works with a variety of mediums -- including charcoal and oil -- in order to capture the essence of what he discovers during his world travels... [...]

For this round of Staff Picks we had Carrie Turner (Editor of FineArtViews) and Clint Watson (Founder of FASO) select artwork that has been featured on the FASO Daily Art Show. [...]

Artist Ginger Oglesby creates energetic abstract paintings. Ginger works primarily with acrylic paint. However, she notes that she has always been intrigued with movement, connections and collaborations regardless of the medium. [...]

For this round of Staff Picks we had three staff members select images that have been featured on the FASO Daily Art Show. [...]