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where reality meets fantasy animals, especially fish, have always been a subject of fascination for koreans artist minyoung choi. Growing up in Daejeon, Choi remembers the National Geographic Programs that fueled his dreams and the…

Polish artist Agnieszka Nienartowicz uses oil paints to create stunningly realistic portraits of women. But these aren't just any women, these are women with elaborate tattoos. Draped across their backs are…

Previously unseen paintings by Jack Vettriano will feature in an exhibition at the gallery where he sought inspiration as a young artist.The exhibition at the Kirkcaldy Galleries in Fife will include 12 oil paintings he produced in his…

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Former fashion designer and visual artist Yuta Okuda creates compelling abstract paintings that showcase the beauty of the “little things” we take for granted. He uses a floral motif, a symbol of good childhood…

From grassy fields to turbulent clouds, landscapes are made up of many textures. British-Canadian artist Georgia Hart illustrates the layered beauty of the horizon in her striking impasto oil paintings. She…

"An echo of light and lace" Folding fans have a long and fascinating history as tools and as works of art. Australian artist Sarah Park explores their function and beauty in her continuing series of oil paintings.…

WARWICK SMITH / StuffMatthew Steedman's Screen Time is a collection of pixelated oil paintings that seek to explore human identity and connection.A local painter has turned his brush to the connection between our physical and online lives,…

German artist Kate Waters celebrates the unexpected beauty of the mundane in her realistic oil paintings. From indoor scenes of people seated at tables to nighttime depictions of car-lined streets, she captures…

Everyone loves to receive a bouquet of fresh flowers, but how often do we pay attention to their smallest details? Ukrainian artist Ira Volkova facilitates the study of delicate petal structures in her massive…

CUMBERLAND — The C. William Gilchrist Museum of the Arts will feature…

Looking at one of the Ksenya Verse paintings is a good reminder to look up at the sky more often. The Arizona-based artist captures the nebulous shapes of clouds and their many colors in her exquisite oil…

California is known for its diverse and varied landscape. Not only does the Golden State feature shimmering seascapes and snow-capped mountains, but it's also home to some of the most iconic cities in the United…

Lovely oil on canvas floral still life by Vietnamese painter Lê Phổ (1907-2001), titled Flowers (Flowers), artist signed lower right with a hallmark ($20,910). New auctions BEACHWOOD, Ohio - A large and beautiful custom-designed dining…

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Gallery presents artists Stephanie K. Johnson and Sally Pfaff this month. The gallery at 715 Water Street is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Monday, as well as by appointment.…

Cape Town-based artist Sasha Hartslief doesn't have to travel far to find creative inspiration. Her series of atmospheric oil paintings reveal the understated beauty of routine, ordinary objects, and days spent at…

SNOHOMISH - If your kids love Disney's 'Frozen', they might also love the as yet unpublished 'Hjilmer and The Fire Witch' children's book. Hilma Josal de Monroe illustrates Mark Blair's dark fable of children with oil paintings. She…

british artist Jason Anderson paints pixelated cityscapes by applying geometric shades of color to the canvas with a palette knife. These distorted views of urban environments capture the striking forms of…

In viewDavid Zwirneroil paintingsSeptember 10 – October 17, 2020New York With the nine oil paintings currently exhibited at David Zwirner, Suzan Frecon enters what might be called the classic phase of…

All too aware of the threat of climate change and biodiversity loss, Elaine is keen to celebrate the wonders of nature through her oil paintings. As Elaine says, "I think it's important to get back into nature; being there and loving…

In his series of abstract paintings, the artist Philip Barlow conveys the fleeting moments often seen through blurry camera lenses. This common photographic phenomenon called the bokeh The effect simplifies the…

The opening reception for "Incognition", an exhibition featuring a series of abstract oil paintings by award-winning artist/author/illustrator David Shannon, presented by the South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC), will be held on…

If you stop long enough to really observe nature, you'll begin to notice how the bodies of water, land, and foliage interact together to present a greater variety of hues than you might have imagined. Donna…

Hirano is known for her dreamlike oil paintings, inhabited by fleeting spirits in harmony with their natural surroundings. Her new Recollection series represents a world where humans and nature can co-exist, communicating delicate…

At first glance, you might think Cape Town-based artist Philip Barlow's portfolio is filled with stylized nighttime photography. However, a closer look reveals that his work is actually rendered in oil paint. The…