What spammers do is wrong; they are using people; and as long as it works, they will continue to do it. That’s a primary reason. A secondary reason so strong that it’s pretty much primary is that I do not want a link to a questionable site on mine. We work hard, very hard, to run our business honestly and with integrity, and I don’t want to jeopardize our good name by digitally associating with a place that deceives people. [...]

'Roger' by James Tennison was selected as a Finalist in the March 2013 BoldBrush Painting Competition. [...]

The point is, when we converse with non artists, do we sometimes forget that they don’t understand some of the concepts and vocabulary? Speak on their level. [...]

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. [...]

Selected Upcoming Exhibits by Informed Collector Artists [...]

So here’s the beaver, with more work than he can manage, work that excites him and keeps his mind learning and exploring. Work that’s now more challenging and creative than the sticks he’s chewed for decade upon decade. Work that not only makes the homes of other folks (forest folks, of course) more comfortable and practical, but also more lovely and more valuable… [...]

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

'Longing by Casey Childs' was selected as a Finalist in the March 2013 BoldBrush Painting Competition. [...]

I'm tempted to say that every artist should choose the follow-up method that feels easiest and most comfortable for them, but in reality for many artists, no method of follow-up feels easy or "right" at first. Just like with learning to create art, learning to network effectively requires an investment of time and energy to get past that awkward beginning stage. [...]

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. [...]