The Art Portfolio of Plein Air Painter Julia Lesnichy
The spring in the mountains, oil on board
Julia Lesnichy is a plein-air painter based in Virginia. The artist works primarily in landscapes, though she also produces works of still life and animal portraiture. Working primarily in oil paint, the artist often works outdoors before putting the finishing touches on a painting back in her studio.
I really enjoy the slightly hazy texture and atmosphere that many of…
A Portfolio of Delicate Watercolour Paintings by Gary R. Huff
Artists Palette, watercolour on cotton rag paper
Gary R. Huff Is an artist based in Culpeper, Virginia. In his practice, Gary creates delicate watercolour paintings often focused around a central figure.
Bear Meets Ruby-Throated, watercolour on cotton rag paper
Gary has a background in commercial and professional illustration, and has worked with a variety of clients and publishers in his career. This illustrative sensibility really…
Speculative Tech: The Art of Daniil Alikov
spectral hubDaniil Alikov is an abstract artist who uses aesthetics straight out of science fiction and speculative tech to create two and three-dimensional artworks. The pieces are highly structured and textural, and there’s an interesting tension between the artist’s use of traditional media, and the unconventional appearance of his finished pieces.
IG224+spectral
I really love the combination of bright rainbow hues and cold,…
Pickledog Studio: The Art Portfolio of Sally Adams
Tiger cat, acrylic on canvas with texture, sealed with gloss varnish
Sally Adams is an artist who works in both Shelby Township, Michigan, and Saratoga Florida. In her Pickledog Studio practice, the artist produces small, pared-down paintings featuring dogs, flowers, landscapes, and other subject matter.
Poppy Dance, acrylic on canvas with texture
I really enjoy the clean yet warm compositions that Sally produces. The artist is…
Inside the Art Studio of Ed Clark
Our Studio Sunday feature this week is Ed Clark. Clark is an American painter widely associated with the abstract expressionist movement of the 1950s and 60s. The artist has enjoyed a long career -- as of 2019 he has been creating paintings for over 60 years. Clark was born in New Orleans, relocated to Chicago as a child, studied art in Paris, and later moved to New York.
There’s something about this studio photograph that…
The Art Portfolio of John McAlpine
John McAlpine is an artist based in Everett, Washington. In his artistic practice, John works in a variety of media including photography, digital art, and pastel and other traditional media.
I like the unique style that John maintains throughout his portfolio, whether he’s producing drawings of landscapes, still-life subject matter, or playful, cartoonish renderings of animals. The artist has…
The Illustration Portfolio of Denise Tonner
Denise Tonner is an artist and illustrator based in Vancouver, BC. In her practice, Denise creates whimsical illustrations for both children and the young-at-heart.
Wizard of Oz cover, graphite and digital art
Denise’s style is striking, and to me speaks to an enjoyment of the process of art-making itself. The visible lines and brush marks in the works, as well as the use of negative space, showcases not only…
Esoteric and Immediate: The Art Portfolio of Marie Surprenant
Artist Marie Surprenant creates abstract artworks in a variety of traditional media that meditate on subjects both esoteric and immediate. The works are often subdued at first glance, presented in dense series that facilitate a deeper understanding of the artist’s thought process.
I really enjoy Marie’s recent artworks, such as those in her gallery of Encres sur papier de vie. These quiet…
The Environment's Omnipresence: The Art Portfolio of Troy Nickle
Junk Man, discarded car frame and parts assembled into a figure
Troy Nickle is a sculptor and installation artist who often works with natural materials and features of the landscape to create his works. The artist’s practice is inspired by the natural environment, but also serves as a pertinent reminder to the viewer of the environment’s omnipresence.
Snow Ring, snow packed onto cottonwoods, archival inkjet print
I like the way…
Small Craters: The Art of David Allen Peters
Untitled #4, acrylic paint on panel
David Allen Peters is an artist based in Los Angeles, California. In his practice, Peters is a painter, though his technique is one that often seems more akin to sculpture. The artist produces his paintings by layering paint onto a surface and then gouging out small craters to reveal the coloured layers below.
Untitled #9, acrylic paint on panel
I’m fascinated by the way that Peters’ process can be…
The Art Portfolio of Adele Knowler
Artemis, oil and gold leaf on birchwood panel
Adele Knowler is an artist currently living and working in Edmonton, Alberta. In her practice, Adele is inspired by the environment around her, the human figure, and art history.
Icon series 2, oil, gold leaf, conte on birchwood panel
I’m enjoying browsing the artist’s recent works of portraiture. In her 2019 gallery, Adele uses an interesting combination of pattern and colour to build…
Inside the Art Studio of Jillian Mayer
Miami, Florida-based artist Jillian Mayer works in a range of media, creating everything from static sculptures and installations to video art and online experiences. Mayer’s varied practice demands a studio where a variety of different activities and techniques coexist in a unique space.
The artist’s studio looks wonderfully colourful and bright in this photograph. Mayer herself is hard at work on something -- it’s…
Hot Shu Foto: The Photography Portfolio of Doug Berry
Doug Berry is a photographer who works under the studio name Hot Shu Foto. In his practice, Doug produces vibrant images that often seek to capture a sense of movement, as in his photos of dancers.
Even in straightforward portraiture, one can sense Doug’s emphasis on smoothness planes of colour and natural lines. The expert composition lends a sense of overall flow to the images. Doug’s compositions are refined and sleek,…
Modern Aesthetics: The Art of Nicholas Party
Pot with three birds, pastel on paper
Swiss-born artist Nicholas Party works in painting, sculpture, drawing, and other media, creating compositions that exude modern aesthetics while existing in a contemporary art historical framework.
Landscape, pastel on canvasThe artist’s graphic, colourful paintings are very attractive, and seem welcoming to the viewer. The artist seems to favour cool colours -- deep, electric blues and purples…
Fragmented Figures: The Art Portfolio of Leif Timber
Leif Timber is an artist based in Minnesota. In his practice, Leif works in paint, pastel, and other mixed media, producing artworks that are partly abstracted with gestural brush marks to obscure and emphasize fragmented figures.
I’m interested by how Leif varies the level of abstraction in his artworks. Whether they’re firmly figurative, or mostly abstract, they all have a dark,…