Artist Abigail Crow may have been classically trained in painting oil on canvas, but in search of a way to bring more dimension to her work, she began experimenting with different mediums. Testing the waters with a material she found at Ikea, eventually led her to a unique style she can truly call her own. See what medium she uses and the process she uses to create layers in her paintings.
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Meet the Artist: How Jenny Foster Tapped Into Her Unique Style at an Early Age
Jenny Foster always knew she was destined for art. And she was one of the lucky ones who was able to tap into the artistic style that was intrinsic to her at a young age. Still, getting to where she is today took hard work and dedication, and she’s as passionate about it today as she was a child.
Art Discovery: Lure of the Landscape
Paul Cezanne once said, “To paint from nature is not to paint the subject, but to realize sensations.” The infinite colors, textures, layers and light create the atmosphere that artists strive to capture. Discover how artists Becky Pashia, Suzy Almblade and Martin Blundell capture and share these sensations on canvas.
Meet the Artist: A Passion For Cowboy Culture and Storytelling Drives this Artist
Artist Curt Mattson grew up immersed in cowboy culture and for many years, that was going to be his path. Then he discovered cowboy and Western art, and he saw it as a gateway to help preserve the stories of the American West. Decades later, storytelling still drives Curt’s artwork.
Meet the Artist: Capturing the Soul of the Desert Southwest Through a Modern Lens
For oil artist Tina Roy, it all leads back to the desert. Though she spent years traveling abroad, she discovered a deep connection with the desert southwest––the flora, the fauna, the intense storms, and the juxtaposition of life and death that’s omnipresent in the desert…