We at FineArtViews encourage you to learn more about these artists: Patty S. Porter, Joyce DiBona, Judith Jacobs [...]

We at FineArtViews encourage you to learn more about these artists: Carla Stoltzfus, Katherine Brown Galbraith, Jean O'Brien [...]

Artist Mica Pillemer describes himself as a classical realist figurative draughtsman and painter. Mica stresses that he is mostly a self-taught artist. That said, he has studied various schools of thought concerning art on his own terms. He explains that his independence from any one school has enabled him as an artist -- allowing him to form a synthesis that is truly his own. [...]

We at FineArtViews encourage you to learn more about these artists: Mica Pillemer, Victor Mordasov, Pamela Blaies [...]

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. [...]

We at FineArtViews encourage you to learn more about these artists: Brooke Harker, Kathleen Ellen Theriault, Lisa Boardwine [...]

We at FineArtViews encourage you to learn more about the following artists: Andrey Lyssenko, Rachel Pettit, Brienne Brown [...]

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. [...]

We at FineArtViews encourage you to learn more about these artists: Terry Crum, Rosie Hartmann, Katya Minkina [...]

We at FineArtViews encourage you to learn more about these artists: Rene Collins, Sabrina Stiles, Lance Mumma [...]

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. [...]

We at FineArtViews encourage you to learn more about these artists: Lois Eakin, Jane Hartley, Mark Hamel [...]

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. [...]

We at FineArtViews encourage you to learn more about these artists: Danielle Perry, Gina Strumpf, Pat Meras [...]

I find that most of my plein air works could have been greatly improved in compositional choices. This is one of many reasons my plein air work serves mostly as studies and not as finished paintings. If I do a very large canvas, I wouldn’t want to consider it a mere study. I would want a finished painting. But with all the visual stimuli out there and quickly changing light, most compositions aren’t as well thought out as they could be. [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

My plein air work is about responding emotionally to the moment. But, I have realized that my studio work enables me to explore other ideas, push compositional choices, or push color to create a mood. [...]

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

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. [...]

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. [...]

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. [...]