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Pick of the Day – Christine Fontenot
ShareChristine Fontenot is a native of Denver, Colorado. Her artistic gift was discovered and encouraged by her parents at an early age. She began taking private art lessons with local artist Sally Bartalot at the age of seven. Having a thirst for artistic knowledge and a love for color, she continued studying with Bartalot... »
Sodi Griffin
http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/sodi-griffin.html When did you first become interested in art? My favorite “toys” were a coloring book and a watercolor paint box. Then, my next earliest art memory is of drawing lines around the different values in black and white newspaper photographs and of doodling – always doodling. My younger siblings were brothers and, at... »
Pick of the Day – In Loving Memory of D.T LaVercombe
ShareDale Thomas (“DT”) LaVercombe, Painter, Dies at 57 Producing hundreds of oil paintings and drawings, capturing the beauty of places, people and things, with an optimism and joy he felt in the vivid colors of a life lived with kindness and wonder, Dale Thomas “DT” LaVercombe died suddenly in his sleep on Jan. 5, 2010... »
Painting With Acrylic
I have been using acrylic paints for years as an underpainting for my oil paintings. I'd prep a blank canvas with thin layers of acrylic, in either a cool or warm color depending on my subject. I was hesitant to use acrylic as a primary medium due to their quick ... »
Pick of the Day – Kenneth Young
ShareSpectacular artist and an amazing talent! Along with oil paintings, Kenneth also has photographs posted in his gallery on Fine Art America, I had to pay close attention. Have look, you will not be disappointed, enjoy the tour. Thank you Kenneth! Sketching and drawing for as long as I can remember, I now paint landscapes in oil... »
Pick of the Day – James C Long Jr
ShareThe image selected is just my personal favorite, ( I have more than one) it does not have to be yours as you view the talented works of James. I had the great pleasure of seeing his work on display at the Lowell Open Studios held in Lowell, MA late September. As I did my... »
Artistic arrogance
After a recent comment on my last blog, I decided to dabble with “digital art “for a couple of hours today. The reason behind this is that apparently digital artists are often “made to feel inferior by their painting peers.” Initially when I read this, I was somewhat taken aback, but I should not have... »
Pick of the Day – Gyuri Lohmuller
ShareSo Daliesque! I find this artist’s gallery very exciting and breathtaking to view. It so happens that more images were being uploaded when I came across this one, more treats. ‘If I ever make a good painting, I will be excused for being a painter.’ (Gyuri Lohmuller). Self-educated painter, having exhibitions in Austria, Germany, France... »
GEORGE ALWAYS: PORTRAITS OF GEORGE MELLY BY MAGGI HAMBLING
Share From 27 June 2009 Room 37 a Admission Free . George Always, Maggi Hambling’s tribute to her friend the late George Melly will be on public display in London for the first time in June. The National Portrait Gallery will show the last twelve ink drawings the jazz singer posed for alongside oil paintings made from life, memory... »
San Antonio, TX – Salon International 2009
A Juried Exhibition of 348 oil paintings featuring emerging and well known artist entries from 43 states and 15 countries. Three oil paintings by Houston, Texas artist Gary J. Hernandez were accepted into this exhibition.... »






Caption Contest 22
Best Friends by Shari Nees
Pick of the Day – Amy Fose
Imagined Lives: Mystery Portraits 1520-1640
Monthly Photo Tip – March 2010
At Home
Pick of the Day – Edward Sobuta
Tribute to Gareth Carrivick
Trillum by David Lane






