In one of the most anticipated art shows of the year, artist David Hockney exhibits 82 portraits of his friends and colleagues, each painted in his Los Angeles studio within…
Now it's true, the Ohio-born, Michigan based Michael Pfleghaar's work is similar to that of David Hockney's in both style and color as well as subject matter. But, given that…
Each year since 1998, Austria's Museum in Progress has chosen a world-renowned artist to transform the large central curtain (known as the "Safety Curtain") in the Vienna State Opera building…
June has arrived and there's no better time to introduce you to Seth Smith Summer paintings. Inviting depictions of swimming pools at Midcentury Modern hotels, motels and private homes by…
Russian-born Pastry Chef Maria Troitskaya of "Marie Oiseau Pâtisserie" makes architecturally inspired cakes and baked goods that are simply stunning. In addition, much to the delight of this Art History…
It has been said that every artist has a little crazy in them. Some more than others. Enter Fred van der Wal, a self-professed photographer, draftsman, painter and writer whose…
Wedgies are hand-painted wooden door stops inspired by the likenesses of well-known musicians, artists and other pop culture icons. Making them even more attractive is the fact that the door…
Thanks to my brother-in-law, artist David Tomb, I learned of this humorous collaborative project, Painters Portraits, between artist Hank Schmidt in der Beek and photographer Fabian Schubert. Painters Portraits Plein…
Chatty Feet, purveyors of fun socks for men, women and children, have just launched Chatty Feet Paper Artist Sculptures. A series of fold-them-yourself paper characters in the likenesses of 6…
About two years ago I introduced you to the fun socks for Movie and Art Lovers from a company named ChattyFeet. Last week, Gil from the UK brand generously sent…
Santa Monica-based British artist Damian Elwes has been painting the studios of other artists for decades now. From those of masters like Picasso and Matisse to his more recent depictions…
The Book of the Dog by Angus Hyland and Kendra Wilson features all kinds of dogs along with an impressive collection of dog art and illustrations by artists both living…
Artist Nick Smith's first solo show, Psycolourgy, at the Lawrence Alkin Gallery features his impressive recreations of masters' paintings with custom individual Pantone Color Chips. Nick has re-worked pieces from…
I fell in love with John Teirney's work the minute I saw it. Partially because a painting of a familiar Los Angeles haunt of mine caught my eye and partially…
In honor of Mother's Day, I wanted to share one of my favorite original posts. Famous Artists Paint Their Mothers. Thirty-three paintings of moms by their "famous artist" children. The…
In honor of Mother's Day, I wanted to share one of my favorite original posts. Famous Artists Paint Their Mothers are thirty-three portraits of the female forebears of various respected…
UK artist Marcus Levine creates figurative and abstract images by driving common black and silver nails into an aluminum panel or wood boards. Nudes, portraits, eyes and abstracts are depicted…
British realist, figurative and portrait painter Lucian Freud, who was one of the greatest artists of our time, passed away at the age of 88 on July 20th. Lucian Freud…
Framegeek.com, a blog about Men's eyewear, sunglasses and glasses, has just issued a series of posters celebrating 'Eyewear Made Famous' by Moxy Creative. Frameworks Posters By Moxy Creative The collection…
The work of Artist Alice Neel has finally reached Europe with a comprehensive retrospective of the American painter's impressive portraiture. An inspiring exhibition, and the first major retrospective of one…
