Today’s Newsletter is Brought to You by ARTFUL Square.

Save Money on a Squarespace Site for your Art

Artful Square Loves Quang Ho’s oil paintings!

See More of Quang Ho’s art by clicking here.

Wouldn’t You Love to work with a web design company that actually promotes their artists?

As you can see, we are the only web design agency and company, that we know of, helping artists sell their art.

Click the button below to start working with a Squarespace art website host that actually cares about art.

If you already have a Squarespace site, you can move it to Artful Square with no changes, you’ll likely save money and you can see your art promoted in our newsletters just like Quang Ho. If you want a new Squarespace site optimized for art, we can help you with that too!

Start Your Artful Square Site Now

FASO Collector Recommends: Josie Grant

Get Notified When Josie Posts New Art

Biography

Josie Grant is a classical oil painter whose deeply expressive animal portraits honor the unique spirit and beauty of each subject. A Southern California native, Josie was raised in an artistic family and earned a BFA in painting.

While raising her family, Josie built a career in food photography and performed as a rhythm guitarist and vocalist in a bluegrass band. The pull of painting never left her; in 2019 she returned to the easel with a clarity and focus she hadn’t known before.

Since then, Josie has immersed herself in the tradition of classical realism, refining a personal style that blends technical precision with a deep emotional connection to her subjects. Working exclusively in oil, she seeks to capture not only the physical likeness of animals, but also their inner presence and personality.

From her home studios in Sonoita, Arizona and San Clemente, California, Josie finds daily inspiration in the natural world and her lifelong bond with animals. Commissioned portraiture holds a special place in her practice, allowing her to build meaningful relationships with clients while honoring the animals they love.

Through her work, Josie invites viewers to celebrate the profound bond between humans and animals - honoring the joy, companionship, and love that our pets bring to our lives.

Josie accepts a limited number of commissions each year. To inquire about a portrait, visit the Commissions page.

Learn More About Josie Grant

New Artwork by FASO Members

Your art could be here tomorrow, for free.

Click for Details

Today’s Newsletter is Brought to You by FASO.

FASO Loves John Cosby’s oil paintings!

See More of John Cosby’s art by clicking here.

Wouldn’t You Love to work with a website hosting company that actually promotes their artists?

As you can see, at FASO, we actually do, and,
we are the only website host we know of that does.

Click the button below to start working
with an art website host that actually cares about art.

Get Started with FASO for Free

FASO Collector Recommends: Tibor Nagy

Get Notified When Tibor Posts New Art

Biography

The paintings of Tibor Nagy are a testament to his unwavering determination to capture a vision shaped by his life in Slovakia, blending the tangible with the abstract. Since he began working with oils, Tibor has explored the mysterious terrain between what can be measured by the physical senses and what can only be perceived emotionally. His paintings serve as personal confessions, with a strong emphasis on emotional context.

Early in his artistic journey, Tibor’s style was dominated by a combination of realism and abstraction. By the 1980s, he leaned more toward surrealism, continually experimenting with techniques to discover his unique form of expression.

In 2005, Tibor painted his first plein air piece, marking his initial foray into landscape and oil painting. He immediately recognized the potential in this challenging yet expressive style. The “Alla Prima” approach, with its directness and expressiveness, appealed to him despite its difficulty, as it demands an uncompromising artist.

WHY LANDSCAPES ARE SPECIAL TO ME

When I observe the land, the first thing that strikes me is the feeling or mood it evokes. This initial sensation is what captivates me the most. I strive to capture the vitality and rich diversity of the scenery, focusing on the emotional context, which is crucial for me. Incorporating this emotional depth into a landscape painting is not easy. It requires courage and a willingness to venture into unknown territory, balancing control and spontaneity.

Rather than relying solely on accumulated knowledge, I stay open to surprises. It’s like being on the edge; sometimes I fall, but other times, new and unexpected possibilities for expression and technique emerge. This constant edge is where I find improvement. When thinking stops and spontaneity takes over, true art is created.

Experience has taught me to anticipate potential problems before starting a piece, to trust my intuition during the painting process, and to have the courage to leave the safe yet mundane path. Staying alive in my work is what matters most to me.

I also strive to remain open to new approaches and innovative methods, always aiming to advance beyond my current level. This openness allows new creative processes to propel me forward.

Learn More About Tibor Nagy

New Artwork by FASO Members

Your art could be here tomorrow, for free.

Click for Details

Today’s Newsletter is Brought to You by ARTFUL Square.

Save Money on a Squarespace Site for your Art

Artful Square Loves Quang Ho’s oil paintings!

See More of Quang Ho’s art by clicking here.

Wouldn’t You Love to work with a web design company that actually promotes their artists?

As you can see, we are the only web design agency and company, that we know of, helping artists sell their art.

Click the button below to start working with a Squarespace art website host that actually cares about art.

If you already have a Squarespace site, you can move it to Artful Square with no changes, you’ll likely save money and you can see your art promoted in our newsletters just like Quang Ho. If you want a new Squarespace site optimized for art, we can help you with that too!

Start Your Artful Square Site Now

FASO Collector Recommends: Ann Rudd

Get Notified When Ann Posts New Art

Biography

Ann T. Rudd is a contemporary oil painter with work represented in galleries in the United States and abroad. Her artwork has received numerous awards, including the BoldBrush Award for Abstract in 2022. Her figurative paintings have been published in two notable magazines: as a Finalist in International Artist magazine’s People and Figures competition in 2024 and as First Place Overall in Plein Air magazine’s Salon Competition in March 2024. Her work has recently been exhibited in museum shows. Ann is a signature member of the American Women Artists organization.

Based in Charlotte, Ann is originally from Raleigh, North Carolina. She earned a bachelor’s degree from East Carolina University, a master’s in Applied Psychology from Virginia Tech, and provided psychological services for people with special needs for several decades. Over the years, she attended classes with master artists in the Charlotte area and a myriad of online painting workshops, exploring contemporary ideas of abstraction. In addition to painting, Ann enjoys reading, couch time, beach, travel, chess, team trivia, and ongoing efforts at golf and racquet sports.

Artist Statement: I love the experience of quiet contentment. I seek it, appreciate it, and am always intrigued when I see individuals sitting quietly, alone with their thoughts. I love painting these moods with gray tones and soft edges and I challenge myself to lose as many edges as possible.

Influences: Berthe Morisot, James Whistler, Alberto Giacometti, Alex Powers, Alex Kanevsky, Ann Gale, Tibor Nagy and France Jodoin. All of those subtle colors, interesting edges and compelling moods!

Ann donates a portion of her sales to disaster relief charities.

Learn More About Ann Rudd

New Artwork by FASO Members

Your art could be here tomorrow, for free.

Click for Details

Today’s Newsletter is Brought to You by FASO.

FASO Loves Mike Wise’s oil paintings!

See More of Mike Wise’s art by clicking here.

Wouldn’t You Love to work with a website hosting company that actually promotes their artists?

As you can see, at FASO, we actually do, and,
we are the only website host we know of that does.

Click the button below to start working
with an art website host that actually cares about art.

Get Started with FASO for Free

FASO Collector Recommends: Anzhei Trubitski

Get Notified When Anzhei Posts New Art

Biography

Anzhei Trubitski was born and raised in Grodno, Belarus. From a young age, he was captivated by the beauty of his hometown’s nature and architecture. Inspiration surrounded him everywhere-in the play of shadows on historic buildings, the soft light of sunsets over the Neman River, and the vibrant colors of the surrounding forests. This early exposure ignited his desire to capture the world on canvas.

In 2002, Anzhei enrolled in the Belarusian Academy of Arts, where he spent six years mastering the fundamentals of fine art. The academy became a place where he not only honed his skills with paint but also developed his unique style, characterized by attention to detail and a love for landscapes.

After graduating, Anzhei returned to Grodno, where he continued creating works inspired by Belarusian nature and architecture. His paintings became a reflection of his inner world and his deep appreciation for the beauty around him.

In 2022, Anzhei and his wife moved to North Carolina, USA. The move marked the beginning of a new chapter in his life and career. The nature and culture of America opened up new horizons for his art. The Appalachian Mountains, waterfalls, the ocean, and historic cities like Charleston and Savannah became sources of inspiration for his new works.

Anzhei continues to grow as an artist, striving to merge two worlds-his native Belarus and his new home in America-through his paintings. His work is filled with warmth, light, and emotional depth, and his journey is a testament to perseverance and the pursuit of new opportunities through art.

Learn More About Anzhei Trubitski

New Artwork by FASO Members

Your art could be here tomorrow, for free.

Click for Details

Today’s Newsletter is Brought to You by ARTFUL Square.

Save Money on a Squarespace Site for your Art

Artful Square Loves Quang Ho’s oil paintings!

See More of Quang Ho’s art by clicking here.

Wouldn’t You Love to work with a web design company that actually promotes their artists?

As you can see, we are the only web design agency and company, that we know of, helping artists sell their art.

Click the button below to start working with a Squarespace art website host that actually cares about art.

If you already have a Squarespace site, you can move it to Artful Square with no changes, you’ll likely save money and you can see your art promoted in our newsletters just like Quang Ho. If you want a new Squarespace site optimized for art, we can help you with that too!

Start Your Artful Square Site Now

FASO Collector Recommends: Michael Atchie

Get Notified When Atchie Posts New Art

Biography

Michael Atchie is a professional abstract artist.

Atchie holds a Masters degree and a Bachelor of Arts and lives in the U.S.

His paintings are collected both nationally and internationally. For more information, please visit the artist’s website at www.atchie.com.

About Me:

Hello and welcome to my world. I’m a contemporary artist striving to create art that’s unique and exceptional.

I am a self-taught artist using unconventional materials to create highly original and visually impactful paintings.

I use a fresh approach to materials and an intuitive touch to create my art. My paintings live in the space between raw and delicate, exquisite and crude-where beauty and destruction collide.

In my asphalt emulsion paintings, I use road paving materials to bring exterior world elements into the interior world of the collector. Each painting has unique texture and surface and delivers a truly distinctive visual impact.

Artist Statement:

Color, texture and expressive mark making lie at the heart of my process-based approach. I strive to create paintings that deliver a strong visual impact, using a wide variety of styles, methods and materials.

I execute each painting with energy and passion, using both conventional and unconventional materials and deploying unique methods to create new effects and outcomes. My paintings can bring a sense of calm, or a spark of energy-an escape from the hectic or a catalyst for action.

The more I can achieve a distinctive visual impact, the more valuable my artworks will be for owners and, in the long-term, for those owners as art collectors.

Browse my current collection of paintings, including those created with asphalt paving materials.

Learn More About Michael Atchie Fine Art

New Artwork by FASO Members

Your art could be here tomorrow, for free.

Click for Details

Several of this month’s BoldBrush award-winning paintings have already found collectors. For a limited time, these select works are available as high-quality prints.

These are not generic reproductions-these are carefully produced prints of award-winning pieces that stood out among thousands of submissions.

From the BoldBrush Awards: Curated Favorites Now Available as Prints

Curated Favorites Now Available as Prints

Protector by Kristen Santucci

Ethereal, mystical, dream like and waiting to be added to your art collection today.

See Print Options

Slanting shadows by Alena Rachinger

Light, shadow, the rendering of a cold day in nature captured perfectly.

See Print Options

Searching for Enlightenment by Marion Hedger

Bright, bold arcs of color lead the way as you decipher your own journey to more.

See Print Options

Breaking Hues by Beth Schneider Paffenback

A tempest of emotion waiting to be processed by the right eye. Tell the story this masterpiece reveals to you.

See Print Options

West Texas Pumpjack SL1 at Concho by Gary Frisk

Work in action, pulling thoughts and feelings from every mind as you consider this piece. Dig deeper, understand more.

See Print Options

Old Willow, Rockyview County by Anke Duffy

Gnarled, twisted branches somehow in unison with one another. Mimicking life, emotions, your journey. There is still beauty in the mess.

See Print Options

Requiem by Arena Shawn

A spotlight on timeless beauty. This classic piece would grace any collection well.

See Print Options

These works have been carefully selected by the contest judge and our jury as the stand out pieces from the February contest, winning over thousands of entries.

The prints themselves are produced to preserve the color, detail, and character of the original works-making it possible to bring award-winning art into your home at a more accessible level. These select works are available for a limited time.

Creatively,

Clint Watson

FASO Founder and Art Fanatic

PS - Artist? Interested in offering prints of your work? Learn more here.

Today’s Newsletter is Brought to You by FASO.

FASO Loves Ryan S. Brown’s oil paintings!

See More of Ryan S. Brown’s art by clicking here.

Wouldn’t You Love to work with a website hosting company that actually promotes their artists?

As you can see, at FASO, we actually do, and,
we are the only website host we know of that does.

Click the button below to start working
with an art website host that actually cares about art.

Get Started with FASO for Free

FASO Collector Recommends: Karen Lemens

Get Notified When Karen Posts New Art

Biography

Karen (Kara) Lemens paints life and light in a realistically impressionistic style in oils and gouache. She paints a variety of subjects, but primarily is inspired by the beauty of wild places, most often the wonders of Summit County, Colorado, and the American West. Kara is passionate about nature and spends time outdoors daily-- hiking, biking, skiing, or snowshoeing. She especially loves painting on location (en plein air) with her border collie, Frisco, and she’s always up for a plein air adventure wherever life takes her. She also enjoys creating still lifes in her studio, combining the natural beauties of fruits and flowers with objects of timeless beauty.

Kara prefers painting alla prima or from life whenever possible. All her paintings have their origins in a from-life or plein air sketch and she hopes that direct and personal connection to her subjects comes through to viewers. Her goal is to share the joy and beauty that she experiences with others and to celebrate the natural world and express her reverence for it.

Kara is a member of various art associations including AIS, OPA, OPS, and LPAPA and has participated in numerous juried shows. She is grateful that she gets to spend her time with a paintbrush in her hand and that her art enables her to share with others some of the beauty and wonder she finds in wild places.

Learn More About Karen Lemens

New Artwork by FASO Members

Your art could be here tomorrow, for free.

Click for Details

Today’s Newsletter is Brought to You by ARTFUL Square.

Save Money on a Squarespace Site for your Art

Artful Square Loves Quang Ho’s oil paintings!

See More of Quang Ho’s art by clicking here.

Wouldn’t You Love to work with a web design company that actually promotes their artists?

As you can see, we are the only web design agency and company, that we know of, helping artists sell their art.

Click the button below to start working with a Squarespace art website host that actually cares about art.

If you already have a Squarespace site, you can move it to Artful Square with no changes, you’ll likely save money and you can see your art promoted in our newsletters just like Quang Ho. If you want a new Squarespace site optimized for art, we can help you with that too!

Start Your Artful Square Site Now

FASO Collector Recommends: Debby Fisher

Get Notified When Debby Posts New Art

Biography

Debby is an artist creating paintings out of a desire to share at least glimpses of the beauty she sees in our everyday world. Her art training came (and continues to come) through many sources, from university classes (Indiana University of PA and Virginia Commonwealth University) to a variety of inspiring workshops through the years with incredible artists. In the mid 90’s she studied Illustration with Semyon Bilmes. After a time in the illustration business, she was drawn back to oil painting through the work of great artists, such as Chris Hopkins, Michael Dudash, and so many other distinguished artists who she had the privilege of connecting with through the Masterpiece Christian Artists Conferences. Debby then changed her focus toward creating oil paintings for the beauty and joy of fine art.

She is most grateful for her awesome family (who have been known to show up in her work occasionally)! Having been blessed to live in many beautiful parts of the country, Debby and her husband now reside in Southern Oregon. Thankful for this season of painting a variety of subjects and commissioned pieces, her works are in many private collections across the country.

Artist’s Statement

“When you feel called to be an artist, as I do, no matter what’s going on in your life you keep pressing on, even though there are seasons when you can’t give it your all, you keep coming back to it. It’s a desire the Lord’s put within me, and it’s my desire to honor Him with my art and with my life.”

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6

Learn More About Debby Fisher

New Artwork by FASO Members

Your art could be here tomorrow, for free.

Click for Details

Today’s Newsletter is Brought to You by FASO.

FASO Loves Todd A. Williams’ oil paintings!

See More of Todd A. Williams’ art by clicking here.

Wouldn’t You Love to work with a website hosting company that actually promotes their artists?

As you can see, at FASO, we actually do, and,
we are the only website host we know of that does.

Click the button below to start working
with an art website host that actually cares about art.

Get Started with FASO for Free

FASO Collector Recommends: Vadym Soldatov

Get Notified When Vadym Posts New Art

Biography

I am an artist with a background in classical art education, which I began at the age of fifteen. Although I stepped away from traditional painting for many years, my sense of color and composition continued to develop through work in television advertising, where I helped create distinctive and memorable visual stories.

In 2015, I moved with my family from Ukraine to Poland, where I currently live and work. Over the years, I collaborated with various companies in the game industry, creating digital illustrations, 2D and 3D visuals, and animated content. This experience strengthened my technical skills and visual thinking, especially through extensive work with digital tablets.

In recent years, however, I felt a strong pull back to traditional painting - to real pigments, canvas, and the scent of linseed oil. I am deeply inspired by the old masters such as Diego Velázquez, Anthony van Dyck, Johannes Vermeer, Titian, as well as by contemporary artists whose work continues to redefine classical painting today.

Influenced by their legacy, I create my own paintings, searching for a personal style and visual language. My work is rooted in the tradition of the Old Masters, yet it is not an attempt to recreate historical painting. I work through the prism of contemporary realism and a deeply personal perspective. My goal is not only to refine my craft, but to create works that resonate with the viewer and invite them into a timeless dialogue between tradition and modern expression.

Learn More About Vadym Soldatov

New Artwork by FASO Members

Your art could be here tomorrow, for free.

Click for Details

Today’s Newsletter is Brought to You by ARTFUL Square.

Save Money on a Squarespace Site for your Art

Artful Square Loves Quang Ho’s oil paintings!

See More of Quang Ho’s art by clicking here.

Wouldn’t You Love to work with a web design company that actually promotes their artists?

As you can see, we are the only web design agency and company, that we know of, helping artists sell their art.

Click the button below to start working with a Squarespace art website host that actually cares about art.

If you already have a Squarespace site, you can move it to Artful Square with no changes, you’ll likely save money and you can see your art promoted in our newsletters just like Quang Ho. If you want a new Squarespace site optimized for art, we can help you with that too!

Start Your Artful Square Site Now

FASO Collector Recommends: Jacqueline Dunster

Get Notified When Jacqueline Posts Art

Biography

The short version of my bio: I love painting cats and people.

Oil painting (and also acrylic painting) has always been a great love of my life. I started taking oil painting classes when I was a teenager and never looked back!

Born in the Los Angeles area, I attended Otis College of Art & Design, where I studied under many wonderful teachers such as Burne Hogarth (for figure drawing and anatomy) and Jim Morphesis (for painting). I also took many classes at Glendale Community College in Glendale, California, before and after attending Otis. (Glendale Community College was the inspiration for the series “Community“! I love to brag about that even though I had nothing to do with it!)

I took many figure drawing and ceramics classes at Glendale CC, studying under ceramics teacher Robert Kibler and figure drawing teachers Robert Brown and Caryl St Ama. Because ceramics is also another creative passion, I have a kiln and potter’s wheel. My ceramics work has been shown in various galleries and shows in Southern California.

More recently, I was fortunate to have attended some painting classes and workshops under the fabulous Adam Clague.

My favorite subjects to paint are cats (domestic and wild) and portraits, though I also enjoy painting landscapes. I’ve entered into various contests and competitions through the years. I occasionally get a “Fav 15” nod from the Bold Brush contest and I’ve been a finalist at NOAPS a few times, as well as gotten some recognition at more local art shows.

To read a longer bio (if this wasn’t long enough!), please visit my blog at jrdunster.com.

Learn More About Jacqueline Dunster

New Artwork by FASO Members

Your art could be here tomorrow, for free.

Today’s Newsletter is Brought to You by FASO.

FASO Loves Patricia Watwood’s oil paintings!

See More of Patricia Watwood’s art by clicking here.

Wouldn’t You Love to work with a website hosting company that actually promotes their artists?

As you can see, at FASO, we actually do, and,
we are the only website host we know of that does.

Click the button below to start working
with an art website host that actually cares about art.

Get Started with FASO for Free

FASO Collector Recommends: James Andrews

Get Notified When James Posts New Art

Biography

Born in 1969, James spent his early years on a cattle ranch in rural Idaho, which began his love for nature and the outdoors. After high school, James embarked on a rodeo career, but those dreams were dashed due to injury.

Although his mother was an oil painter, art was not on his radar until his late 40s. Having seen James’s creativity in wood and stonework, a friend encouraged him to try his hand at drawing, and he’s not looked back.

As a self-educating artist, James paints and draws a variety of subjects in a representational style. His early development on the ranch inspires much of what he paints. He has a deep appreciation for the American cowboy and the history of the West. When asked, James says, “I paint what would appeal to me were I looking to purchase a painting.”

James’s work has been featured in Western Art Collector, American Art Collector, Art of the West, and Treasure State Lifestyles magazines. He is a member of Oil Painters of America and the International Guild of Realism. His work has been exhibited in the International Guild of Realism salon, The Oldfield in Washington, Hold Your Horses at the Phippen Museum in Prescott, Arizona, where his work won the People’s Choice Award 2025, as well as Footprints on the Trail and Best of the West art shows during Western Art Week in Great Falls, Montana. His work will also be exhibited in 2026 at the Miniature Masterpiece show at the Phippen Museum in Prescott, Arizona. He will be the featured artist at the Hold Your Horses show at the Phippen Museum in 2026.

Few people doing what they love today can say that if they were never paid again, they would continue to do it. James would and feels blessed to be able to do what he does.

ARTIST STATEMENT

I call myself a self-educating artist because I’m continually striving to learn and get better with every painting I do. Hundreds of hours are and have been spent studying the old master’s techniques, drawing methods, composition, color theory, principles of visual reality, the nature of light, and much more. I spend many hours researching the subjects I paint, travel to specific locations to photograph models, and various scenery in the development of each painting. I have a deep appreciation for the history of the American West and want to tell these stories for others to enjoy.

TELLING STORIES OF THE AMERICAN WEST ONE PAINTING AT A TIME

Learn More About James Andrews

New Artwork by FASO Members

Your art could be here tomorrow, for free.

Click for Details

Today’s Newsletter is Brought to You by ARTFUL Square.

Save Money on a Squarespace Site for your Art

Artful Square Loves Quang Ho’s oil paintings!

See More of Quang Ho’s art by clicking here.

Wouldn’t You Love to work with a web design company that actually promotes their artists?

As you can see, we are the only web design agency and company, that we know of, helping artists sell their art.

Click the button below to start working with a Squarespace art website host that actually cares about art.

If you already have a Squarespace site, you can move it to Artful Square with no changes, you’ll likely save money and you can see your art promoted in our newsletters just like Quang Ho. If you want a new Squarespace site optimized for art, we can help you with that too!

Start Your Artful Square Site Now

FASO Collector Recommends: Nancy Laliberte

Get Notified When Nancy Posts New Art

Biography

Nancy LaLiberte was born and raised in western Wisconsin. Her love for art was apparent as a very young child after she snuck a crayon into her crib and created her first wall “mural” at the age of two. Art-making was woven into everything she did whether it was decorating mud pies with wild flowers, designing newspapers for her Barbie dolls, creating books for her classroom, or painting murals for her school. She studied graphic communications and journalism at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, and graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. After working for over 20 years as an art director and designer in the advertising industry, she decided to replace the computer for an easel and pursue her love of painting.

Whether painting or drawing, Nancy’s work reflects her life-long love for the color and light found in nature, and in everyday scenes and objects. “It is the physical act of painting and being creative that feeds my soul and brings me peace.” An award-winning artist, Nancy has been juried into many local, national and international shows, receiving several Best of Show and other awards along the way. Her greatest joy, though, is not in the awards, but in the process of painting and sharing her love of art with others.

Nancy has studied with Dreama Tolle Perry; Carol Marine; Ken DeWaard; Robert Burridge; John Ebersberger; and Mary Ulm-Mayhew. Their influence and love of sharing their knowledge has encouraged Nancy to do the same in the classes and workshops she teaches in the central Wisconsin area.
In addition to being a full-time artist, Nancy is also a wife, mother, and grandmother.

Learn More About Nancy Laliberte

New Artwork by FASO Members

Your art could be here tomorrow, for free.

Click for Details

Today’s Newsletter is Brought to You by FASO.

FASO Loves Joseph Alleman’s oil paintings!

See More of Joseph Alleman’s art by clicking here.

Wouldn’t You Love to work with a website hosting company that actually promotes their artists?

As you can see, at FASO, we actually do, and,
we are the only website host we know of that does.

Click the button below to start working
with an art website host that actually cares about art.

Get Started with FASO for Free

FASO Collector Recommends: Karen Mark

Get Notified When Karen Posts New Art

Biography

Karen is a native of northeastern Pennsylvania and migrated to Michigan from Philadelphia in 2019.

While working in the corporate world in Philadelphia, the urge to pursue her creative side started to grow. Having no formal art school training, she took advantage of the many community art centers in the Philadelphia area and studied with professional artists throughout the U.S. and abroad.

Now retired from her position as a senior vice president in a national title insurance agency, she works on developing and evolving as an artist. Many subjects appeal to her, but favorites include the figure, portraiture and architectural renderings. Most current work is in watercolor, gouache and acrylic, however, other media are often incorporated in her work. Her style varies according to the subject matter, but the impressionists are a big influence in her work.

While in Philadelphia, Karen became a juried member of The Plastic Club and the Philadelphia Sketch Club, two of the oldest artists’ clubs in the country.

In Michigan, Karen has become an active member of The Heritage Association of Hillsdale County, ArtWorks of Hillsdale, the North Country Artist Alliance and the Jackson Civic Art Association, in which she now serves as Treasurer.

Karen has shown her work in various venues in Pennsylvania and Michigan and has received numerous awards. Her work is included in the Temple University School of Pharmacy Art Gallery and in private collections.

She currently resides in Hillsdale with her husband, Richard Stabile.

Learn More About Karen Mark

New Artwork by FASO Members

Your art could be here tomorrow, for free.

Click for Details

Today’s Newsletter is Brought to You by ARTFUL Square.

Save Money on a Squarespace Site for your Art

Artful Square Loves Quang Ho’s oil paintings!

See More of Quang Ho’s art by clicking here.

Wouldn’t You Love to work with a web design company that actually promotes their artists?

As you can see, we are the only web design agency and company, that we know of, helping artists sell their art.

Click the button below to start working with a Squarespace art website host that actually cares about art.

If you already have a Squarespace site, you can move it to Artful Square with no changes, you’ll likely save money and you can see your art promoted in our newsletters just like Quang Ho. If you want a new Squarespace site optimized for art, we can help you with that too!

Start Your Artful Square Site Now

FASO Collector Recommends: Yanina Eberhard

Get Notified When Yanina Posts New Art

Biography

Canadian artist Yanina Eberhard explores the profound parallels between the resilience of the natural world and the human spirit. Drawing from her foundational background in biochemistry, Eberhard approaches the canvas with a scientist’s curiosity and a painter’s soul, viewing landscapes as complex entities shaped by their own histories. Her work is deeply informed by her journey from Argentina to Canada, where the challenge of navigating a new geography reignited her commitment to capturing the endurance of the outdoors.

Specializing in oil and cold wax, Eberhard employs a tactile, layered process that mirrors nature’s slow, transformative cycles. Her atmospheric scenes blend realism with abstraction, focusing on how shifting light reveals the “quiet stories” of repair and beauty within a landscape. By mirroring the geological buildup of time through her medium, she invites viewers to consider our collective responsibility toward environmental preservation.

Eberhard is currently represented by Dervilia Art Design. Through her evocative paintings, she reminds us that both land and person are formed by the enduring marks of time, weather, and memory.

Learn More About Yanina Eberhard

New Artwork by FASO Members

Your art could be here tomorrow, for free.

Click for Details

Today’s Newsletter is Brought to You by FASO.

FASO Loves John Lasater’s oil paintings!

See More of John Lasater’s art by clicking here.

Wouldn’t You Love to work with a website hosting company that actually promotes their artists?

As you can see, at FASO, we actually do, and,
we are the only website host we know of that does.

Click the button below to start working
with an art website host that actually cares about art.

Get Started with FASO for Free

FASO Collector Recommends: Cecelia Cox

Get Notified When Cecelia Posts New Art

Biography

Cecelia Cox studied art briefly at the Atlanta College of Art but found the emphasis on commercial and conceptual art wanting. A year living in Brussels and visits to many of the major European museums had a much greater impact on her growth as an artist. While raising two children, she continued her study of art through workshops and classes with many notable artists. She attended open figure drawing sessions held at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga for many years.

Upon moving to Greensboro, NC, in 2006, Cecelia was fortunate to be invited to join a talented group of local artists who met regularly at the studio of Scott Burdick and Susan Lyon to draw and paint from the figure. She also participated in local plein air events and painted weekly with the Piedmont Outdoor Painters Society. A workshop with Sherri McGraw in 2010 inspired her to focus on still life.

Cecelia is a Signature Member of Oil Painters of America. She was honored to be the 2018 winner of the Robert Douglas Hunter Award in the Guild of Boston Artists Regional Juried Exhibition. She lives with her husband, Ken, in Lancaster, PA.

Artist Statement

I am drawn to serene compositions which explore the harmony of colors and textures and the juxtaposition of the natural world and the human-made. My goal is a defined sense of light and space to evoke the beauty of what I see and to share that with the viewer.

I work from life in oil on linen. My studio is illuminated by north light which I find especially beautiful for its softness. Setting up a still life may be completed quickly or take as long as a day. I usually have a concept in mind based on the objects used and the color harmonies but sometimes that concept takes a turn when I start arranging the set up. I sometimes do a detailed charcoal drawing and then an oil transfer to the canvas if a subject is especially complicated, but I usually start the painting directly on the linen with an umber underpainting by lightly sketching in with a brush and paint. I next thinly mass in the darks and middle tones and wipe out the lights with a cloth. I then have a fairly complete, but lighter, value range in umber called an open grisaille. After allowing that to dry, I move on to thin applications of paint to establish the color overall with additional sessions in thicker paint to model the form and further establish the all- important sense of light. I often glaze thin applications of transparent colors to complete the painting.

There are as many valid ways to execute a painting as there are artists (well, in theory). For me, using traditional techniques and working from life is the most enjoyable way to create my vision. I am always grateful after a day in the studio.

Represented by The Good Art Company, Fredericksburg, TX and Square Pear Gallery in Kennett Square, PA.

Learn More About Cecelia Cox

New Artwork by FASO Members

Your art could be here tomorrow, for free.

Click for Details

Today’s Newsletter is Brought to You by ARTFUL Square.

Save Money on a Squarespace Site for your Art

Artful Square Loves Quang Ho’s oil paintings!

See More of Quang Ho’s art by clicking here.

Wouldn’t You Love to work with a web design company that actually promotes their artists?

As you can see, we are the only web design agency and company, that we know of, helping artists sell their art.

Click the button below to start working with a Squarespace art website host that actually cares about art.

If you already have a Squarespace site, you can move it to Artful Square with no changes, you’ll likely save money and you can see your art promoted in our newsletters just like Quang Ho. If you want a new Squarespace site optimized for art, we can help you with that too!

Start Your Artful Square Site Now

FASO Collector Recommends: Lee Alban

Get Notified When Lee Posts New Art

Biography

Proficient in many styles of painting, Lee Alban fell in love with realism. His professional career earned him top awards in portraiture, figure, still life, and landscape, from major art organizations in the U.S. The Excellence in Still Life Award from Oil Painters of America and the Gold Medal Award from the Allied Artists of America. In 2024, his painting, “How The West Was Won” received the John Stevens Jones Purchase Award from the Bosque Museum. Other Award winning western paintings include: Navaho Heritage, To Touch the Earth is to have Harmony with Nature, Dreams are Wiser than Men, Know the River has its Destination, Preparing for Trouble, Two Cookie buy In, Sedona Sin Rojo, My Spirit May Come to You Without Shame, Desert Blooms, and more. Awards have included Best of Show, Gold Medal, Silver Medal, Best Landscape, Best Narrative, etc.

Lee is invited regularly to participate in the CM Russell Museum auction, Cheyenne Frontier Days Invitational, Western Spirit Exhibition, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Small Paintings Great Wonders Exhibition, Bosque Classic, Mountain Oyster Club Show, and others.

In 2023, Lee was offered a feature article in Art of the West magazine. His western paintings have also appeared multiple times in Western Art Collector, American Art Collector, International Artists, and Fine Art Connoisseur. He has earned signature memberships in the Oil Painters of America and the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society, the Allied Artists of America and American Artists Professional League. He is designated as an Assoc. Living Master by the Art Renewal Society.

He makes NO COMPROMISES: refusing to follow temporary economic or stylistic trends in exception to the timeless art of contemporary realism.

Learn More About Lee Alban

New Artwork by FASO Members

Your art could be here tomorrow, for free.

Click for Details

Today’s Newsletter is Brought to You by FASO.

FASO Loves Michael John Ashcroft’s oil paintings!

See More of Michael John Ashcroft’s art by clicking here.

Wouldn’t You Love to work with a website hosting company that actually promotes their artists?

As you can see, at FASO, we actually do, and,
we are the only website host we know of that does.

Click the button below to start working
with an art website host that actually cares about art.

Get Started with FASO for Free

FASO Collector Recommends: Nancy Calder

Get Notified When Nancy Posts New Art

Biography

Nancy Calder is a Stratford based contemporary realist artist who focuses primarily on still life painting.

Nancy was born and raised in Toronto and a number of years ago relocated to Stratford Ontario.

Although her journey didn’t begin until later in life when time and finances allowed, it was more than rewarding. Her education started with graphite, moving into carbon, charcoal and finally oil paint. Initially Nancy enrolled into the Academy of Realist Art to pursue her love of the human figure, but as she progressed through the program, she became very fond of painting still life. In the fall of 2013, she earned her diploma. During the first two years following her graduation, Nancy became the first female instructor at the Academy. Late in 2015 Nancy left her teaching position in order to become a fulltime artist.

Artist Statement:

“I have always been drawn to realism, to create a sense of life and living from a blank canvas or piece of paper. I find the concept of realism, absolutely fascinating. I am always surprised and amused by the degree of dimension that can be achieved, a feeling that one can almost reach into a painting and touch the objects in a still life, or catch the eye of the of the subject in a portrait. I love both the intensity and vibrancy of the oil paints, yet it can also be such a subtle medium. I choose objects for my still life that appear to have had a life of their own, asking the viewer to wonder how they have found their way to become one of my paintings. My stories are from a moment in time, a little curious and vaguely familiar.”

Learn More About Nancy Calder

New Artwork by FASO Members

Your art could be here tomorrow, for free.

Click for Details

Today’s Newsletter is Brought to You by ARTFUL Square.

Save Money on a Squarespace Site for your Art

Artful Square Loves Quang Ho’s oil paintings!

See More of Quang Ho’s art by clicking here.

Wouldn’t You Love to work with a web design company that actually promotes their artists?

As you can see, we are the only web design agency and company, that we know of, helping artists sell their art.

Click the button below to start working with a Squarespace art website host that actually cares about art.

If you already have a Squarespace site, you can move it to Artful Square with no changes, you’ll likely save money and you can see your art promoted in our newsletters just like Quang Ho. If you want a new Squarespace site optimized for art, we can help you with that too!

Start Your Artful Square Site Now

FASO Collector Recommends: Kitty Weston

Get Notified When Kitty Posts New Art

Biography

Being surrounded by nature is where I find my greatest inspiration. Spending time outdoors totally immersed in nature allows me to experience gratitude and appreciation for each day even when the days are troubled. The sounds, smells, and sights are all part of the artistic experience for me. I hope that when someone views my art they will be able to feel some of the joy and peace I have experienced while painting. When we take the time to slow down we are only then able to fully experience a true sense of gratitude and serenity.

My paintings are a dance between abstract and representational. I love creating texture and juicy brushwork that ties in with my color palette and the composition of my painting. I have had the opportunity to travel to many interesting and beautiful locations throughout the world and can’t wait until my next painting adventure wherever that lands me.

You can view my work @ Flourish Fine Art Gallery in Huntsville and on my website at kittyweston.com

Member of American Impressionist Society

Learn More About Kitty Weston

New Artwork by FASO Members

Your art could be here tomorrow, for free.

Click for Details

Today’s Newsletter is Brought to You by FASO.

FASO Loves Brenda Boylan’s oil paintings!

See More of Brenda Boylan’s art by clicking here.

Wouldn’t You Love to work with a website hosting company that actually promotes their artists?

As you can see, at FASO, we actually do, and,
we are the only website host we know of that does.

Click the button below to start working
with an art website host that actually cares about art.

Get Started with FASO for Free

FASO Collector Recommends: Janus Rose

Get Notified When Janus Posts New Art

Biography

In studying for my BFA in Art with a major in printmaking I was classically trained in all forms of the discipline. After graduation I entered the pre-press commercial printing world transitioning from mechanical to digital presses. Eventually my natural design workflow included Photoshop to plan my compositions and retouch photographs. Once I retired from advertising, without deadlines or commissions, I was able to expand my skills and really explore the artistic advantages of adjustable, interactive layers, and pursue my own subject matter. I thought I would transfer my finished images to traditional media, but realized that the art was in the planning and editing. Slavish copying to traditional media was not my inclination and I found it stifled my creativity. It seemed an unnecessary step as I had already perfected my images. It was not long before I was challenging myself to stop relying on photographic pixels altogether and start creating images from scratch. Tweaking programs to do my bidding is a new way of creating, but I still I use a 27” display as my canvas and a standard mouse to control my “brush”. My realistic images, in particular the Anachronisms Series, comment on the transition from analog to digital in everyday life. My work ranges from photo manipulation of original photographs to computer generation such as fractals, drostes, and kaleidoscopes. In 2023 I started working with Rebelle 6 and a pad with stylus. This is allowing me to learn new ways to emulate traditional media such as watercolor. You can find my work at janusroseart.com.

Learn More About Janus Rose

New Artwork by FASO Members

Your art could be here tomorrow, for free.

Click for Details

Today’s Newsletter is Brought to You by ARTFUL Square.

Save Money on a Squarespace Site for your Art

Artful Square Loves Quang Ho’s oil paintings!

See More of Quang Ho’s art by clicking here.

Wouldn’t You Love to work with a web design company that actually promotes their artists?

As you can see, we are the only web design agency and company, that we know of, helping artists sell their art.

Click the button below to start working with a Squarespace art website host that actually cares about art.

If you already have a Squarespace site, you can move it to Artful Square with no changes, you’ll likely save money and you can see your art promoted in our newsletters just like Quang Ho. If you want a new Squarespace site optimized for art, we can help you with that too!

Start Your Artful Square Site Now

FASO Collector Recommends: Susan Gilli

Get Notified When Susan Posts New Art

Biography

I have been painting for numerous years, especially since my retirement. My early training in art was from an art school located in Nyack NY. I have an associates degree in respiratory therapy. ( A far cry from the art world!) I worked as a respiratory therapist for many years until retirement due to a kidney transplant. (Successful I might add !)

I paint intuitively. I’m not sure where most of my creative ideas emerge from. I’ll approach a painting with specific colors in mind, and then it takes off from there. Lately I have discovered oil and cold wax. This is an exciting medium with many challenges, but one I thoroughly enjoy.

My goal in abstraction is to allow the viewer to come away with a sense of emotional attachment to the painting. I try to let the viewer interpret many things in the work. If my painting draws you in for a closer look I’ve been successful.

Learn More About Susan Gilli

New Artwork by FASO Members

Your art could be here tomorrow, for free.

Click for Details