Having grown up in inner city Dublin, Ireland, John O'Reilly has always had a special relationship with the urban landscape. Today he creates oil paintings of alluring urban locations that most people would consider commonplace. . . read more
Poetry is the art of rhythmical composition - written or spoken - which explores beautiful, imaginative, and elevated thoughts. I think this also describes the lovely floral oil paintings of Diane Hoeptner.. . . read more
There are many people that enjoy creating, but we all do it at different levels of commitment. Robin Mitchell is one artist truly devoted to creating beautiful oil paintings - on a daily basis. . . read more
Cities are full of energy and life all their own. To capture that energy in paint takes true talent. . . and I think you’ll agree that Stephen Dobson has that talent in spades. . . read more
Imagine yourself frosting a cake with a knife - every sweep of your hand delicately piling the icing into lovely, layered swirls. Fascinatingly, Halima Washington’s paintings have some of that same texture. . . read more
When you’ve seen one landscape painting, you’ve seen them all, right? Well, probably not. At least, not if the landscape you’ve just laid eyes on is one of Randall David Tipton’s stunning paintings.. . . read more
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