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.

Continuing the exploration of painting with acrylics, three more benefits come to mind: Portability, Permanence, and a way to add Pizzazz.
Just for fun! Enjoy a witty "art history poem" that takes us back to a place that may have been looking forward.
A winner in the PleinAir Salon shares her inspiration, challenges, and process for her oil landscape painting, "Winter Stillness."
Discover the atmospheric brilliance of a Michael Guinane nocturne cityscape, where layered techniques and luminous details bring moments in time to life.
The 5th Annual Watercolor Live came to an end recently, wrapping up with even more of today’s best watercolor artists sharing all of their secrets, explaining their materials, methods, and more.
Erin Schulz shares her journey behind a captivating narrative painting of a strong-willed boy and a grizzly bear. Follow Erin's creative process from concept and sketches to a vibrant storytelling piece of art.
Creating environmental art “gives me a deeper purpose,” says Janie Kinnane, who never pursued an art career, until ...
Brooks Anderson’s eloquent realist paintings explore California’s land, sea, and sky, while simultaneously considering human nature, including its longings and desires.
Be inspired by Sarah Burns, an artist painting with acrylic to capture the beauty of nature. From forests to coastal adventures, explore her unique techniques, creative process, and upcoming participation in Acrylic Live 2025.
Discover the art of painting reflections with watercolor in this article by David Stickel.
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