After deliberately avoiding oil paint for 20 years, it’s somewhat poetic that Raymond Logan has finally found himself immersed in it on a daily basis. Now, he's a self-proclaimed daily painter for reasons of discipline and growth.. . . read more
This week’s featured artist is Sally Tharp, a self-taught painter from Ohio. As you can see on her blog, although many of her older paintings conform to the traditional size for daily paintings, lately she’s taken a turn towards much larger works.. . . read more
Each one of Paul’s paintings contains amazingly textured, nearly sculptural, elements. They’re full of ridges and lines, canvas texture and piles of paint. . . all of which are working to either conceal or reveal the physical and emotional state of the subject.. . . read more
As I browsed through Darko's web gallery, there were two things that captivated me most about his art: first, the intense (almost physical) atmosphere in all his paintings; and second, the sparse, simple use of subject matter.. . . read more
Today's featured artist is Alex Perez, a fourth-generation painter from Chile whose work ranges from detailed, realistic landscapes and seascapes to nearly abstract impressionist pieces.. . . read more
Mina dela Cruz is a talented Canadian painter (originally from the Philippines) who currently lives and works in Toronto. A full-time artist since 2004, Mina's paintings are highly realistic, emphasizing skilled draftsmanship, classical technique and a deliberate eye for compositi. . . read more
This week's featured artist is Jonathan Matthews, a talented Alabama artist whose beautiful figurative paintings offer a subtle homage to the long history and tradition of figure painting. As you'll notice in one of the paintings farther down. . . . . . read more
Like most daily painters, Sherry DeGhelder paints a variety of small household objects - but unlike any other artist I've come across, she arranges all of her still-lifes on top of enlarged comic-strip panels, graphic novel pages, or Marvel Comic art cards.. . . read more
I chose to highlight Mitch's landscape paintings today because of the way he manages to create a realistic representation of visual space while still retaining a painterly, loose style.. . . read more
Sharon France isn't a typical landscape painter. . . but then again, there's nothing typical about the vast skies and never-ending farmlands of the Midwest United States.. . . read more
Today's featured artist is Jennifer McChristian, a Californian oil painter who paints primarily en plein air, or from outdoor sketches finished later in her studio. Her work is so consistently gorgeous that I just had to share a few of my favorites with you.. . . read more
The two things that immediately set Michael's work apart are his consistent use of vibrant colors and his wonderful compositions. A few of his pieces also make use of unique perspectives, which I quite enjoy as well.. . . read more
This week's featured artist is Richard Hearns, a painter from Dublin, Ireland. Richard's style of painting combines a rather minimalist approach to landscapes with expressive textures and brushstrokes.. . . read more
All of Maria Serfina's paintings contain beautiful textures and impeccable lighting. Most notably, by alternating her use of warm pinks and creams with cool whites, Maria gives a clear sense of both the temperature in her scenes, and the hour of the day.. . . read more