Myles Murphy was born and raised in Ireland, and now lives in Indiana. He spent twenty years in the field of engineering before refocusing his life towards painting, drawing and raku pottery. . . read more
Some artists boast about how they were born to create and have never lived without a paintbrush or pencil in hand. Mark McCullen, however, didn’t discover his talents and love of art until later in life. . . read more
As the sun moves across the sky, it casts shadows and illuminates objects differently than earlier in the day. No one notices this more than an artist painting en plein air. Oil painter, Larry DeGraff is one artist that attempts to capture that fleeting light.. . . read more
Art is a very sensory experience . . . so much so, that some artists even seem to convey smells, tastes, and textures through their images alone. I think you’ll agree that Jelaine Faunce is one such artist. . . read more
Minnesota artist Deb Kirkeeide has a knack for creating enduring animal portraits full of personality and spirit. Deb originally started her career in commercial art and design, but shifted toward the fine arts while attending. . . read more
Have you ever sat spellbound while looking out over a glorious landscape, and just wished you could somehow share it? Well Padraig McCaul feels this way about western Ireland, and it certainly shows in his rich oil paintings.. . . read more
If you like food (and who doesn’t?) then stick around for a mouth-watering peek at Mary Ellen Johnson’s delectable oil paintings. Her larger than life images truly expose the “finer details” of eating.. . . read more
Do you find yourself searching for beauty, or does it call to you? Malcolm Ludvigsen is an artist drawn to painting the beauty in simple landscapes. . . his work reflects the beauty that is all around us which often goes unnoticed.. . . read more
Today’s featured artist is Kerri Settle, a fantastic oil painter who creates serene, beautiful paintings on (primarily) small canvases. . . read more
Depicting glass and other transparent objects is arguably one of the greatest challenges that artists face. . . Sally Tharp, however, has mastered the skill more than most, and has chosen to make it the focus of much of her work.. . . read more
Today’s featured artist is Leanne Christie, a Vancouver, Canada oil painter with a true gift for creating dramatic cityscapes and landscapes. Raised in South Africa, Leanne journeyed the world after college graduation - after ten years found herself in Vancouver. . . read more
A self-described realist/impressionist oil painter, Lindsey Tull has a knack for creating beautiful still life paintings which often include challenging, reflective subjects in immaculately staged spaces.. . . read more
When I first saw Alfred Currier’s oil paintings, I was shocked. . . but in a good way. Why? Because Alfred simplifies (and intensifies) his subjects to the point that you just can’t pull away.. . . read more
It’s a shame that people often overlook the beauty in everyday objects. . . we get used to seeing something over and over again, and forget to really look at it. When it comes to capturing that “everyday” exquisiteness in an oil painting, however, Ilaria Rosselli del Turco doesn't miss. . . read more