Today’s post is Part 1 of EmptyEasel’s "Holiday Artwork Series." :)
If you have a few minutes today, I’d encourage you to visit these artists’ websites and take a look around. Then check back tomorrow for more great winter artwork!
Linda Tieu
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New York artist Paul Hunter knows how to use art to brighten a room - and his unique metal foil landscapes are just thing to do it.. . . read more
Chico Harkrader is a mixed-media painter drawn to both philosophy and experimentation. In 2003 his life took a major shift when he transitioned to from strictly representational pieces into abstract art.. . . read more
Amy Shackleton is intrigued with the relationship between urban and rural environments. She not only paints these collaborations as subjects, but emphasizes them through her distinctive painting technique. . . read more
Darlene Foster’s artwork is cloaked in mystery. . . from her shadowy subjects to the amazing digital photo-editing techniques she employs. Darlene began her art career in drawing and painting at the Sarah Brown School of Art in Atlanta, Georgia.. . . read more
Many of us like to collect beautiful papers, old photographs, and other neat little items - yet all too often those things just sit on a shelf collecting dust. Veva Dunckel makes much better use of such inspiring items by collaging them, adding acrylic washes over the top, and turning them. . . read more
Today’s featured artist, Cynthia Blair, excels in a number of different mediums including charcoal, oil and pastel. She is a BFA graduate in illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design, and in addition to being a fine artist, Cynthia is also a talented web designer.. . . read more
Something has always intrigued me about the combination of the traditional and the modern, whether I see it in furniture, dinnerware, clothing, or art. It is this unique dichotomy that drew me to the paintings of Daniel Hills.. . . read more
Oregon-based artist Shannon Willis creates abstract mixed-media paintings chock-full of texture, color and sometimes a little chaos. This first painting, entitled Above, is a good example of her work.. . . read more
Have you ever had an artist’s work just pop out at you, surprising you with a fresh look or idea? Well, this past week Lisa Orgler’s tiny food illustrations did exactly that. Lisa’s blog, The Lunchbox Project, combines food, art, and journaling in a very appetizing package.. . . read more