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.". [...]

We at FineArtViews encourage you to learn more about the following artists: James Otto, Heather Craft, Diann Haist [...]

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

Don't forget that the Studio Hop is a community event. It may attract people from all walks of life – and incomes. Thus, you may want to think about offering affordable art. For example, you may want to consider creating an affordable series of quick drawings, monoprints, or small paintings on various surface if your 'regular' artwork tends to be priced in the thousands. You might be surprised by how much profit can be made by offering works priced between $5 and $20 at events like this. I know an artist from Jacksonville, Illinois who walked away with over $500 in hand after offering affordable / quickly created small works during a local event! [...]

This is the way I view it: The artwork used on an album cover will no doubt help to brand the band. Furthermore, the artwork may end up used on merchandise. Think of some notable bands – for example, Pink Floyd... I'm willing to bet that some of you instantly 'pictured' some of the artwork and designs associated with the band in your mind (specifically those created by Storm Thorgerson). The artist behind the artwork -- behind that aspect of the 'band image', if you will -- deserves a 'cut' of the profit if the band is unable to pay adequately from the get-go. Never forget: What you do is just as important as what they do... don't allow yourself to be treated poorly. [...]

Art critic Brian Sherwin has selected three works of art featured on the FASO Daily Art Show. [...]

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. [...]

This ruling won't serve the majority of artists. After all, most artists don't rely heavily on direct appropriation in the first place. In other words, I would argue that the majority of artists don't work from images they find online or elsewhere. This ruling serves a small percentage of artists... in some cases supporting their market while hampering YOUR market. I will go as far as to suggest that court rulings like this are a direct attack on self-representing artists. Pointblank, this decision is a major defeat for the majority of artists working today. [...]

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". [...]

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

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 Clint Watson (Founder of FASO) and art critic Brian Sherwin select artwork that has been featured on the FASO Daily Art Show. [...]

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. [...]

Art critic Brian Sherwin has selected three works of art featured on the FASO Daily Art Show. [...]

Since that day, I realized that so often we drum the creative spirit out of children and out of adults. When folks come into my booth at art fairs and tell me that they are not creative, I always disagree. I know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that they are creative. They simply have not found their medium nor have they been encouraged to try different mediums until one resonates with them. The bottom line is that we are all artistic. We are all creative. None of us are "those people." We need teachers, mentors and friends who care enough about us to not categorize us, to not put us in the "those people" category. [...]

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. [...]

Artist Virginia Cole currently focuses on abstracted images using mixed water media. [...]

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. [...]

To enjoy art, is it really that necessary to have taken art history courses, to have visited some of the great European museums or to be or have been involved in creating something yourself? While these experiences may give you a head start, they certainly are not required to enjoy what someone else has created, today. [...]

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. [...]

Art critic Brian Sherwin has selected three works of art featured on the FASO Daily Art Show. [...]

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. [...]