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…
Identity, Existence, and Change: Art by B.A. Martel
Warm and Fuzzy, acrylic on wood
B.A. Martel is an artist currently based on Canada’s West Coast. Martel spent much of their childhood in South America and Africa, and has travelled extensively as an adult. The artist’s work showcases a wide range of aesthetic and cultural influences while dealing with themes of identity, existence, and change.
Cold Winter's Day, acrylic on wood
Martel’s latest series, Hodi Mihi Cras Tibi --…
Plein Air and Landscape Painting by June Long-Schuman
Montauk Lighthouse, acrylic on canvas
June Long-Schuman is an artist based in Long Island, New York. The artist has a degree in art from the Pratt Institute, and has focused on printmaking as well as plein air and landscape painting. In her current practice, June produces a wide variety of works, all with a painterly, gestural approach.
Stony Brook Grist Mill, oil on canvas
I find June’s paintings, especially her landscapes, to be…
The Fibre and Textile Art Portfolio of Alison Lang
Roadrunner from the collection of A Flock of Many Colours
Alison Lang is a lifelong artist who, in her current practice, favours fibre and textile media. Her artworks are varied and often utilize a blend of different media, though they tend to have a sense of tactility and softness about them.
The artist’s recent series of wool appliqué pillows have a warm, decorative appearance. The combination of natural…
The Art Portfolio of Brian Rusconi
Brian Rusconi has been interested in art since he could hold a paintbrush, learning, as a child, from watching his grandmother paint. The artist’s current portfolio covers a variety of media and styles, with Brian’s obvious enjoyment of the practice shining through in each work.
As we saw in our previous feature of Brian’s work, one could almost point to Cubist influences in…
Artists at Large: The Portfolio of Erik Sunderman and Liz Mercer
Painted Manikin, acrylic on plastic mannequin display (by Liz Mercer)
Erik Sunderman and Elizabeth Mercer are an artist duo originally from Oklahoma City. Together, Erik and Liz produce work on a commission basis through their company Artists at Large. Each artist also maintains their own personal creative practice.
Pinstripe Skull, hand-painted pinstripes on cow skull
Erik and Liz’ portfolio features examples of larger-scale mural…
The Art Portfolio of Painter and Photographer Linda Richardi
A Thousand Wishes, acrylic and gold leaf
Linda Richardi is a painter and photographer currently living and working in California. In her practice, Linda produces works of abstraction and figuration, working with the advantages and quirks of each of her chosen media.
I like the way that Linda incorporates mixed media into her paintings. In paintings on canvas and wood panel, Linda uses a mixture of metallic leaf,…
Intricate and Delicate Batik Eggs by Eli Bockol
Fuschia tumbling blocks, ostrich
Eli Bockol is an artist produces incredibly intricate and delicate batik eggs in a variety of colours and patterns. The artist’s works incorporate multiple stylistic influences, from traditional quilt-like designs to more contemporary geometric abstraction.
I’m really impressed by the level of fine detail in each of Eli’s works. It’s astonishing how much detail the…
Brighter Than Life: The Photography Portfolio of Dan McGarrah
Dan McGarrah is a photographic artist who uses the medium of photography and combines it with digital techniques and wild, brighter-than-life colour schemes to create artworks that would be at home in a gallery of abstract paintings.
I really enjoy Dan’s FROM ABOVE series, in which the artist photographs the canopies of trees. It appears that the artist, ironically, takes the photos from below, allowing for a few of…