Contemporary Art and Artists

Be inspired by the paintings and drawings from some of the world’s best working artists with these guest blog posts, artist interviews, exhibition news, and more.

When I realized that ... I could voice my opinion or ideas visually when I felt silent otherwise, I decided to "use" my art with greater intent.
Born, raised and currently living in the lush river lowlands near Cincinnati, Mark Eberhard is at home painting the many avian species that frequent his bird feeders.
Today many people are concerned about the potential competitive threat posed by artificial intelligence (AI), but for a long time now young artists have felt challenged by technology in general, and at a loss for inspiration...
Ryan Brown shares advice on how to give yourself the best chance to succeed and become an expert at what you do.
Vincent Giarrano finds that painting people around NYC is "endlessly inspiring." Discover some of his muses here.
This season, our team has enjoyed discovering the many ways artists tackle a vibrant aspect of modern life through contemporary realism cityscapes. Enjoy these fresh perspectives, and vote for your favorites ...
The 6th Annual Plein Air Live came to an end Saturday, November 8th, wrapping up with some of today’s best landscape painters sharing all of their secrets, explaining their materials, methods, and more, with a focus on painting en plein air.
Using materials and techniques handed down through the centuries, Mastrangelo portrays the beauty of her world through a deeply attentive yet interpretative lens.
Have you tried painting outdoors before with no success? There are a lot of challenges that come with painting en plein air. That’s why it’s important to ...
“For the background, I referenced a tapestry from 1520 titled ‘Fame’ that shows Perseus riding fire-breathing Pegasus and holding the severed head of Medusa, which I think fits the model’s attitude perfectly."
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