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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
Studio Hoodoo: The Art Portfolio of Crystal DiPietro
Studio Hoodoo is the art studio of Crystal DiPietro, an artist based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Crystal’s art portfolio is currently packed with vibrant landscapes inspired by the Nevada region, and the artist’s works have been exhibited throughout the United States.
Providence in Winter, oil on canvas
I really enjoy the graphic, colourful aesthetic that Crystal employs in her paintings. Rather than soft…
The Pottery Portfolio of "Cactus" Jack Caselles
15" Ginger Jar, Raku and glaze with So Si expansion
Jack Caselles, also known as Cactus Jack, is a potter currently based in Glendale, California. The artist has a background in teaching and aerospace, and now works as a full-time potter for the pure love of the medium.
Blue pitcher and batter bowl with handle
In our previous feature of Jack’s artworks, we looked at the artist’s approach to colourful works of functional art. Jack…
A Portfolio of Bright, Journalistic Photographs by A.M. Williams
A.M. Williams is a photographer who currently lives and works in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The artist has a background in psychology and higher education, and in her artistic practice takes bright, journalistic photographs of flowers, animals, and the local landscape.
There’s a refreshing kind of straightforwardness about Williams’ photographs. The artist has a good eye for composition and framing, and…
Aesthetics from Nature: The Art Portfolio of Susan Sharp
Reflect, oil and acrylic on MDF panels
Susan Sharp works through an intuitive painting process, allowing the works as much a say in their own development as she has. Susan’s works are inspired by a variety of fragmented aesthetics from nature -- patterns of light, movement, and the growth of plants all seem to factor in equal weight.
I really enjoy Susan’s artworks -- abstract compositions that suggest…
A New Dimension: The Art Portfolio of Vincent McLoughlin
rgrnwonblk, acrylic on custom built luan panel
Vincent McLoughlin is an artist who paints on wood, often using panels that have been custom built and sculpted to create interestingly figurative substrates. The artist’s paint, in combination with the sculpted wood panels, brings out a new dimension in the artwork.
bonrongonr, acrylic on primed repurposed luan panel
I really enjoy the way that Vincent uses paint to bring figurative…
The Art Portfolio of Anne Farrall Doyle
Calm Winds Blowing, oil on canvas
Anne Farrall Doyle is based in Herefordshire, England, where she uses a contemplative, intuitive process to build her artworks. The artist’s work is usually produced in solitude, with plans and sketches helping to formulate her dreamlike final compositions.
Anna produces artworks in a range of traditional media, including oil paint, watercolour, and pastel. The works are…