Recommended Artist: Erin Hanson

 

  The beautiful rich pigments of Erin Hanson's paintings still do sing in harmony with each other. We all know that if you use too much pure pigments, you run the risk of having what some people call "a rainbow vomit". However, Erin Hanson manages to balance warm and cool colours superbly, and thus creates gorgeous paintings that mimic the warmth of the landscapes he paints.

  Visit his website here.

Recommended Artist: Alyssa Monks

  Born 1977 in Ridgewood, New Jersey, Alyssa Monks began oil painting as a child. She studied at The New School in New York and Montclair State University and earned her B.A. from Boston College in 1999. During this time she studied painting at Lorenzo de’Medici in Florence. She went on to earn her M.F.A from the New York Academy of Art, Graduate School of Figurative Art in 2001.

  She writes, "When I began painting the human body, I was obsessed with it and needed to create as much realism as possible. I chased realism until it began to unravel and deconstruct itself. I am exploring the possibility and potential where representational painting and abstraction meet - if both can coexist in the same moment."

  I find that notion very interesting. Realistic, yet abstract art. What you see is real, yet not quite. You are amazed, then taking two steps closer, begin to notice that the painting is merely strokes and dabs of colours which make an illusion of reality through your eyes.

I strongly suggest you seeing her full body of work via this link:

http://www.alyssamonks.com/

Recommended Artist: Leonid Afremov

Leonid Afremov was born in Viteberk, Belarus on 12th July 1955. He is a modern impressionistic artist who works mainly with a palette knife and oils. Before the advancements in the internet, and the introduction of internet sales, Leonid struggled to make ends meet as galleries didn't want to represent him.

  In 2004, Leonid Afremov's son introduced him to eBay. There, he tried to sell a couple of paintings by auction and immediately received positive approval. The paintings sold for hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars and for the first time Afremov was given the opportunity to paint what he really wanted. He began painting what he really wanted from his personal inspirations and was finally able to fully explore his artistic vision and abilities. The exposure on eBay gave him opportunities for commission orders and access to different galleries. However, because of negative experiences with galleries, Leonid preferred to sell directly to the collector which he continues to do today.

  I think his Art is easy to accept by a wide range of people as they are politically neutral and are made using bright colours in high chroma. He does floral still life and figure paintings too, but I don't like those. His strength lies in landscape because his understanding of anatomy and perspective aren't very strong. But each to his own, I say.


You can view his Art and purchase them via this link:
http://afremov.com/index.php

Painting of the Day: "Bride"

"Bride" by Sheri Doty

Oil on Linen, 18" by 24"

Sheri Doty does beautiful portraits, and I love the warmth and atmosphere of this piece. The warm orange-y tone of the bride's flesh against the cool purple-blue of the background is really well though out, and I'm sure you'll agree that she has splendid understanding of human anatomy.

See her website at: http://www.sheridoty.com/index.html

Recommended Artist: Thomas Easley

  Thomas Easley's roosters just caught my eye with their energy, their rhythm, and how he perfectly captured their personalities. Of course, he does paint other subjects, one of them being realistic wine still life, and I assure you, he does it just as brilliantly.

  As his website states: "Easley Roosters are more than simply roosters. They are proud creatures beaming with confidence and sure of their role in the world. Painting a rooster embodies the joy of creating and provides Thomas the challenge to capture their attitude, yet maintain the elegant grace each possesses. It is artwork for fun, meant to celebrate life and stimulate a visceral connection."

  Brilliantly said.

  He has been a self-taught artist, and has held his brush for 30 years, and I do think it shows in the confidence of his brush strokes.

  If you would like to view his wine still life, or available prints of his work, view his website at: http://www.thomaseasley.com/

Recommended Artist: Bernard Scholl

  Working in the "Trompe L'oeil" method, Bernard Scholl is currently in France. Light is omnipresent in each artwork of Bernard Scholl, but it is a light that cherishes what it touches. It is light which bathes the work in silence and serenity, that makes the end result remarkable in its virtuosity.

  Although I don't fully appreciate hyper realism, I'm sure some of you might enjoy the poetry and symbolism behind these wonderful paintings. Thus, do visit his website right here to view more of his works.

Painting of the Day: Abraham Darby's Morning Light

"Abraham Darby's Morning Light" by Joe Anna Arnett

  They're really beautiful, aren't they? I love the hints of purple and dark blue in the background, and the diagonal composition. Brilliantly done, with splendid brushstrokes. Do head on over to her website at http://joeannaarnett.com/ to see more of her Arts. (Clicking on "Original Art", then on "Archive" is always a good idea.)

Recommended Artist: Christopher Fisher

  Christopher Fisher does landscapes, portraits, and illustrations in, what I believe to be, oil. (If I am mistaken, please correct me.)

  If you would like to see which of his paintings that first made me sit up and watch him, click here.


  One of his illustrations that really left me in awe is a painting titled "Surgery In The Revolutionary War". Although, I must warn you that it is gory, and bloody. The painting will be shown right after the jump.

  It is also shown on his blog, whose address is right... here.

Painting of the Day: Battle of Fort Montgomery

"Battle of Fort Montgomery" by Christopher Fisher.

A link to his Recommended Artist page is right here.