Alien Forms: The Sculpture Portfolio of Kelsey Kimmel
Glitched Totem (detail), polyeurethane rigid foam, silicone, pigment, spray paint
Kelsey Kimmel is an installation artist and sculptor who tends to utilize neon-bright colours and bizarre, alien forms, building up spaces and objects that make the viewer feel as though they’re walking through an abstract painting, or a bright computer-simulated landscape.
Ground and mirror reflection (detail), cardboard tube, tool dip, mirror, plaster,…
The Watercolour Art Portfolio of Maureen Dougan
Maureen Dougan was a watercolour artist who produced dreamy works celebrating the ethereal nature of the watercolour medium. The artist herself passed away in 2013, and her prolific art portfolio is maintained by the siblings, friends, and colleagues of the artist.
There’s a thoughtful, almost meditative sensibility that runs through many of Maureen’s artworks. I really enjoy the way…
The Mixed Media Art Portfolio of J. Jay West
J. Jay West is a mixed media artist based in Hawaii. In his practice, Jay creates artistic objects that combine an abstracted aesthetic with a sense of concrete tactility, utilizing traditional art materials as well as found objects to produce works worth a second look.
One Fish, Two Fish, recycled scrape stained glass on wood
I like the way that Jay uses colour in his portfolio. The artist’s works vary…
Art Collective: Artists of Bristol on the Delaware
Male Peacock, ink on scratchboard (Kristen Baker)
Artists of Bristol on the Delaware is an arts collective based in Pennsylvania. The collective offers memberships to practicing artists in the Bristol area, and holds groups exhibitions.
Overgrown Shack, framed giclee print (John Styner)
The current member artists of Bristol on the Delaware are mostly painters, though photographers like John Styner and Janice Rhodes also number in…
The Portfolio Website of This is It Gallery
Self Portrait, found object assemblage (Bob Bucholz)
This Is It Gallery is an art gallery based in Chicago, Illinois. As a non-profit, the gallery is proud to offer a variety of programs and workshops to help foster the artistic community in and around the Chicago area.
La Sirena et Agwe, acrylic on canvas (Diane Green)
Gallery founders Bob Bucholz and Diane Green have artworks available on the gallery’s portfolio website alongside…
Illustrative Compositions: Art by Simona Zac
Peachy Peonies, acrylic on gallery canvas
Simona Zac was born in Slovenia and now lives and works near Waterloo, Ontario. In her practice Simona explores a variety of painted media, creating illustrative compositions that vary in their use of colour and texture.
Fire and Ice 3, acrylic and gold leaf on canvas
I love the way the artist utilizes line art in some of her works -- while one might traditionally think of line art as a method…
The Art Portfolio of Barbara Naeser
Barbara Naeser is an artist based in Marblehead, Massachusetts. In her recent practice, the artist has been working with pastels, though she has also used oil paint and watercolour.
I enjoy Barbara’s relatively loose but variable style, and the way she uses pastels and paint to create layered, dense images with just enough detail to encourage a closer look. The artist’s pastel series often utilizes a…
The Art Portfolio of Julia Deleon
Julia Deleon creates vibrant artworks that address themes of identity, gender expression, and individuality. The artist’s works are often figurative in a cartoonish, pop-art esque way, with the resulting figures toeing the line between recognizable human caricatures and monstrous alien creations.
Francis II, acrylic on wood panel
I really like the bright colour palette that Julia employs throughout her…
The Art Portfolio of Terry Cox-Joseph
Terry Cox-Joseph works in media including acrylic paint, ink, watercolour, and graphite. The artist’s subject matter is primarily figurative, with both human and animal figures appearing frequently. The artist also has a great eye for landscape and architecture.
The artist demonstrates a great versatility and an understanding of the behaviours and quirks of each of his chosen…
The Portrait Painting Portfolio of Stuart Sampson
On the Horizon #3, acrylic on wood
Stuart Sampson is a painter based in Oklahoma. In his practice, Stuart specializes in portrait painting, creating colourful, expressive portraits of various subjects. The faces of Native American people, as well as athletes and actors, factor prominently in Stuart’s portfolio.
Hairy Moccasin, acrylic on wood
Browsing through Stuart’s portfolio, I’m reminded of work by Clayton Samuel King and …
The Art Portfolio of Rachel Wilson
Rachel Wilson is a painter, printmaker, and mixed-media artist currently based in Flagstaff, Arizona. In her practice, Rachel creates large and colourful artworks that juxtapose traditional painting and printmaking methods with innovative surfaces and locations.
I love the large, drapey forms of Rachel’s installation artworks. These hanging fabric works remind me a little of certain works by Eva…
Flowers, Nature, and Still-Life: The Art of Linda Clark
Linda Clark is a painter whose subject matter includes flowers, nature, and still-life. Through her varied subject matter, Linda tends to imbue each of her works with a personal, intimate tone.
Fall Colors, oil on canvas board
I like the elements of texture that Linda chooses to include in her works -- while the artist’s style is detailed and realistic, she doesn’t shy away from using heavy, confident…
Biblical Scenes: Spiritual Art by Denise Gracias
Seek the Lord While he May be Found, acrylic
Denise Gracias is a visual artist from Toronto. In her practice, Denise paints and draws biblical scenes, expressing her Catholic faith through serene landscapes, figurative paintings, and occasional forays into abstracted or metaphorical imagery.
He Leads Me to Still Waters, acrylic
I really enjoy the works in Denise’s Spiritual Landscapes gallery. The works in this gallery offer both…
The Painting Portfolio of Connie Scherr
Connie Scherr is a painter whose works are primarily inspired by nature. Working frequently from outdoor observation, Connie produces artworks that capture the beauty and expanse of the local landscape.
I love the smooth, sweeping brush marks that Connie uses to produce many of her landscape works. Though the subject matter varies, there’s a great sense of cohesion in the artist’s portfolio that stems from…
Vibrant Urban Scenes: Art by Isaac Lewis
Isaac Lewis was born in Havana, Cuba, and is now mostly based in Canada. The artist’s paintings range from expansive, relatively pared-down landscapes to vibrant urban scenes with multiple figures.
It’s clear even from a quick glance at Isaac’s portfolio that the artist has a great appreciation for jazz music. Like fellow artist Melvin Clark, Isaac frequently takes…