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FASO Collector Recommends: Ritu Bajaj

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Ritu is a Realism inspired Representational artist based in New Jersey, USA. She aspires and strives to create artwork that influences people in a meaningful and memorable manner. Her paintings and drawings are inspired from her day to day experiences and places she visits.

Ritu embarked on her passionate odyssey as an artist while she was still in college. Though not professionally trained at the time, she inspired awe and amazement by transforming mundane two-dimensional biology sketches into realistic, three-dimensional representations. Her passion for becoming a full time artist led her to start learning realism techniques in an atelier. She trained extensively in traditional painting and glazing techniques of the 19th century artists.

She has participated in several juried exhibitions and done commissioned work, her paintings attract crowds and appreciation alike. In fact, her painting was selected for publication for book review by Harper Magazine. Her work was also selected by artwanted.com for their 2024 landscape calendar.

In 2025, Ritu was honored with the Alden Bryan Memorial Medal Award for Traditional Landscape at the Allied Artists of America’s 112th Exhibition.

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FASO Collector Recommends: Pearl Horng

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b. 1988, Taipei, Taiwan

Pearl is an award-winning artist living and working just outside of Richmond, Virginia. She creates paintings that are sensitive and expressive, and characterized by a deliberate balance between rendering and abstraction. What moves her through a piece is a belief that a painting should originate from a strong intention, and that a love and appreciation for the subject matter -- as well as disciplined decision-making through the process -- carry this effort forward.

Pearl began working in oils while she was studying medicine, driven to pursue her dream as a child that she could no longer set aside. She knew at a young age that art was her calling and that she would always circle back to it and find it again. She began working in oils at the age of 25 while she was studying medicine and has accumulated over a decade of experience in fine art. Today, she continues to balance her life as a professional artist and emergency physician.

Pearl believes that painting from life is key to developing thoughtful intuition as an artist. Her plein air work informs her efforts in the studio. She is particularly drawn to scenes with a strong sense of light and seeks to create a sense of energy and unity in her paintings. At the present moment, she is most fascinated by the behavior of water. Over the years she has studied with nationally and internationally recognized impressionist painters, and her work has been most strongly influenced by Robin Caspari and Hsin-Yao Tseng. She continues to learn and evolve as a painter by experimenting with paint, tools, and subject matter, spending time in the field, and drawing inspiration from her fellow artists and their respective journeys.

Her work has been accepted into American Impressionist Society and Oil Painters of America exhibitions, and received national recognition through Modern Impressionist Magazine, Plein Air Magazine, and BoldBrush. She has painted at numerous juried plein air events along the east coast and collected accolades along the way. Her work can be viewed at Crossroads Art Center in Richmond, Virginia.

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FASO Collector Recommends: Daniel Norris

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It’s just somebody’s head, only a vase of flowers, a pile of rocks... Nothing has intrinsic value or beauty. Every sunset deceives the mind with its false display of glory. Meaning is simply a lie that’s pretty to believe in. Therefore, meaningful art, can not exist either. A painting is a composition that can carry no more worth than the sum of its empty parts.

These ideas lend weight to the lie that can plague an artist’s mind every time they sit down to paint. Nothing I can paint has value, so none of my paintings do either. Why bother?

For artist Daniel C. Norris, battling this doubt has been an essential step in finding the will to continue creating art. After meditating on these absurdist/nihilistic challenges for years, he has come to believe exactly the opposite. All of creation carries weight. Therefore every recreation carries weight as well. The world is God’s temple. Therefore, every person, place, and thing has been marked to perform a function of divine service. A human is made in the image of God. Thus, a portrait is an image of an imager of God. With this philosophy every study, no matter how seemingly mundane the subject, is an opportunity for him to consider both the value and the role it plays on the world’s divine stage. An illustration, is a chance for him to home in on a chapter of history or imagination, and to feel the weight that moment carries for good or evil. For Daniel, each painting is fundamentally a chance to learn and to grow spiritually.

Background:

Daniel C. Norris was born on June 16, 1995 in Encinitas, California where he he currently resides. He grew up in a home filled with impressionistic oil paintings fueling an interest in creating art early on in life. His mother’s meticulous seasonal and holiday decorating around the house was a major influence on his current love for painting the seasonal still life. He studied drawing and painting from life locally at Watts Atelier of the Arts for 5 years, supplementing his education with workshops out of state from Scottsdale Artists’ School. He works in a variety of mediums but specializes on working with oil paint in the styles of realism and impressionism. He paints all subjects as he continues to expand his artistic capabilities, especially portraits.

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FASO Collector Recommends: Clover Honey

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I’m Clover Honey, a Tennessee artist working primarily in oil painting. I’ve always been drawn to making things, and painting has become my way of slowing down and really looking at the world around me.

I paint everyday subjects because they are familiar and real. A house, a garden, a stretch of road, a person, or a simple arrangement of objects doesn’t need to be extraordinary to be worth painting. What interests me is what happens when I take the time to really look at it-to notice the shapes, colors, light, relationships, and details that are easy to overlook when we move through life too quickly.

I believe one of the most important skills an artist can develop is the ability to truly see. Painting is an exercise in paying attention. The longer I look, the more I find, and that process of looking is often as important to me as the finished painting.

My approach is intuitive and expressive. I enjoy visible brushwork, strong shapes, shifting color, and allowing the paint to remain visible rather than trying to make a painting look like a photograph. I want the process of looking to remain present in the finished work.

Although oil painting is my primary medium, my creative life extends into gardening, working with clay, sculpture, and teaching. Working in different mediums keeps me curious and continually changes the way I see.

I’m also passionate about building a creative community in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Through my work with the Bedford Arts Collective and my teaching, I enjoy helping other artists develop confidence, find their own voice, and spend more time simply making art.

For me, painting begins with looking. It’s about giving something my full attention and seeing it for what it actually is.

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FASO Collector Recommends: Rosanne Mckenney

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Artist Statement

Representational painter Rosanne Lillard Mckenney’s aim is to capture a simple moment of everyday life. She balances between revealing too much detail, and leaving parts unsaid. Inspired by Ancient Roman and Italian Renaissance painters and 19th century French, American and more recently Russian painters, she incorporates elements and techniques that made these artists distinctive. Working primarily in oil, she tells a story. Mckenney occasionally incorporates abstract elements and symbolism into her pieces. She chooses the figure as her principal subject, because human gestures and expressions can say so much. The stories explore the essence of human experiences, often unresolved emotions, common through many cultures.

Artist Biography

Raised by American parents in Italy, Rosanne learned to appreciate classical art. At 18 years when she moved from her childhood home, the ancient city of Naples, she realized how important art had become in her daily life. In university, Mckenney did not formally study art but pursued art instruction at every opportunity . When she realized the void left by leaving Italy and its rich heritage of artistic beauty, she began a lifetime pursuit of painting, Over the course of 2 decades she studied what made these classical pieces appealing to many generations. Rosanne with her husband Jeff, moved to the Gulf Coast of Mississippi in 1990 where they started their family and the Christian charitable organization that would support a Hospital, Children’s Center and School in Honduras. In 2000 the Mckenneys moved their young family to Honduras where they have lived and worked starting a hospital and school on the edge of the jungle. Living among the poor in an art-poor environment, only intensified the need and appreciation for art. Rosanne paints in her studio in Honduras each day, before and after their busy schedule,. She teaches art History to Honduran students in person and on zoom when she is in the U.S.

Currently McKenney with her husband Jeff Mckenney a surgeon, share their time between Honduras and the Mississippi Gulf Coast with The Cornerstone Foundation, (Biloxi, MS). She paints every opportunity she has. For more information see www.rosannemckenney.com

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FASO Collector Recommends: Trisha Adams

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​I paint for the same reason birds sing --
to express the joy of being alive!

“I didn’t start painting until I was 44. It began innocently enough when I had an empty picture frame and I decided to make something to fill it. The next thing I know, painting is an obsession and here I am.” - Trisha Adams

As a young person, I was drawn to Impressionist paintings. They delighted me. How did they evoke that reaction while other paintings “just sat on the wall?” I decided it was their understanding and revolutionary use of color. My early study focused on color. After that, I went down rabbit holes like, Why do some paintings demand our attention? What imbues the painting with energy and movement? What gives the painting a mood?

I noted parallels between painting and other forms of expression like singing and writing. Just as a writer chooses the details to include and the words which flavor the story, I edit (and often often exaggerate) what I find interesting so others can see it, too.

My work walks a line between representation and abstraction. Brushstrokes alone may be dots, dashes or rectangles, but when viewed further back, they coalesce into things, people and places. It feels like magic.

I enjoy plein air painting, particularly when traveling. I have painted and taught abroad in Provence, Tuscany, Umbria, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico and Australia.

Known for still life and landscapes, I am a member of the Washington Society of Landscape Painters, American Women Artists and American Impressionist Society. Paintings are in notable collections such as the Virginia State Senate, the Ritz-Carlton in Tysons, VA and in Nadine’s office on the set of Madame Secretary, to name a few.

Painting is a lifetime pursuit filled with discovery and experimentation. I invite you to share the journey with me by joining my email art-letter, https://www.trishaadams.com/email-newsletter.

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FASO Collector Recommends: Suellen McCrary

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Suellen McCrary is an accomplished oil painter known for seamlessly blending elements of realism, impressionism, and abstract art. With a passion for capturing the essence of individuals, their personalities, and the vibrant world around them, Suellen brings a unique and captivating touch to every painting.

Originally trained in graphic design and illustration with a degree in Commercial Art from Appalachian State University, Suellen embarked on a successful career in those fields. As her children grew up and ventured out on their own she was able to devote more time to her first love: oil painting. This shift allowed her to delve deeper into her artistic journey, exploring her creative potential and embracing the beauty of color.

A notable milestone is her recent series “Faces of Revolution.” Comprising 25 painted portraits, this series focuses on the individuals who worked or lived at a historic cotton mill and mill village in Greensboro, NC. Each painting captures not only the physical likeness but also the essence of the subjects, creating a powerful visual narrative. “Faces of Revolution” has garnered widespread recognition and is now displayed as a permanent exhibit at Revolution Mill.

Suellen continues to captivate viewers with her ability to breathe life into their subjects. Whether it’s a portrait, a still life, or a landscape, her paintings evoke a sense of emotional depth and draw the audience into the world she has created on canvas.

Her work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and has received accolades. Her art resonates with art enthusiasts and collectors alike, inviting them to explore the human experience through vivid colors and expressive brushwork. She is currently represented by O’Brien Gallery in Greensboro, NC.

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FASO Collector Recommends: Carla Paine

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‘My work grows in an internal and subconscious manner: my ideas begin with images rather than an intellectual statement. What I hope comes through in my work is simply something honest, human, and beautiful.’

‘I put a significant part of myself into what I do and in some ways every painting is a self portrait. Because of this there is a great vulnerability and I want that vulnerability to feel as real to others as it is for me.’

Carla Louise Paine, born in 1982 in Denver Colorado, was educated in the traditions and techniques of classical oil painting in Florence, Italy. There, at the Florence Academy of Art, she completed three years of intense study, spending her last 2010 trimester in Sweden at the Academy’s Scandinavian branch. Prior to that she studied at the highly regarded School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Carla has received numerous awards for her work including first place and other accolades from the Portrait Society of America, first place from the Almenara art prize, and multiple awards over the years from the Art Renewal Center including two times ‘Best Nude.’ She has also twice received ‘best figurative’ from the International Guild of Realism, and won multiple Bold Brush Art Awards. Her work was on the cover of The Guide Artists Magazine in 2023 and her paintings have been published over the years in magazines such as Southwest Art Magazine, International Artist Magazine, American Art Collector Magazine, and The Artist’s Magazine. Carla has been a participant in exhibitions nationwide and overseas and her work can be found in both public and private collections.

Living in Washington State since 2010, Carla has set up her studio on her family’s small farm just outside of the state’s capitol, Olympia.

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FASO Collector Recommends: Iwen Yong

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Hi my name is Iwen Yong. Welcome and thanks for visiting my website.

I started my career as an accountant. I have never really had an interest in art as I did not have the opportunity to pursue art early on. It was a work colleague (after seeing a whiteboard drawing I had done of my dog) who introduced me to oil painting. Since that time I have been progressing my skills mainly through books, DVDs and workshops. Most recently I sought the help of a well established NZ artist who has helped me progress immensely.

My paintings are mostly of New Zealand landscapes and predominately of the Wairarapa region (as this is where I am based). Through my paintings I try to convey the beauty and remoteness of the place in a contemporary modern way. I want my paintings to be expressive and loose but also have a good sense of realism.

I am a full time artist and I regularly exhibit in galleries and shows around New Zealand. I am also a member of the NZ academy of fine arts.

NZ artists who influence my works include John Crump, Douglas Badcock and Peter Mcintyre.

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FASO Collector Recommends: Dana Mosby

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Dana Mosby was born and reared in Columbus, Mississippi, a small historic town in the northeastern part of the state. As a high school student Dana enjoyed art classes, creative writing, and theatre. She earned a BFA from Mississippi University for Women and became certified to teach art.

Even though her teaching career consumed much of her time and energy, Dana took workshops and practiced what she learned, developing confidence and her personal style. Her students learned quickly that when Ms. Mosby attended a workshop, they would be learning something new as well. Now retired from teaching in public schools, she spends time working in her studio, teaching, and painting around the area with different groups of plein air painters.

Dana lives in Prairieville, Louisiana with her husband and two very spoiled cats. She is a member of Associated Women in the Arts, Art Guild of Louisiana, Degas Pastel Society, and the New Orleans Art Association.

Dana shows in local and regional exhibits and continues to teach private lessons. Her work can be seen at www.danamosby.com.

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FASO Collector Recommends: Laurie Kersey

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Laurie Kersey’s life as an artist began as a child in rural Ohio. She grew up in an artistic household and always loved to draw and paint. Her mother enjoyed painting in oils when Laurie was young and then later switched to watercolors. Her father was a horseman, training and racing harness horses, and she spent her summers helping out in the barn at the track.

After an early art education at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and then a 15 year career in commercial art as an Art Director and Illustrator on the East Coast, Kersey relocated to San Francisco, studied painting at the Academy of Art University, and made the switch to fine art. She later taught painting and drawing in the Fine Art Department at the Academy.

Though excited about painting myriad aspects of the natural world, including landscape and floral, a dominant theme in her work is horses. Having ridden for many years, she has come to realize that her hands-on experience with horses uniquely influences the way that she sees and paints them.

“My equine paintings focus on the relationships - between horses, or between horse and human. That’s the part I know well. As beautiful as the outside of a horse is, it’s the inside that interests me the most. One of my favorite things about riding is meeting and getting to know so many different horses; different characters and personalities, different quirks, likes, and dislikes. I love discovering those things as a rider, and I love trying to express them in a painting.”

Honors include awards in the Oil Painters of America National Juried Exhibition, the American Women Artists National Juried Exhibition, the California Art Club Biennial Exhibition, the Plein Air Salon Online Competition, and several plein air events. She has been featured in Art of the West Magazine, Southwest Art Magazine, Plein Air Magazine, Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine, American Artist Magazine, USEF’s Equestrian Magazine, and Horses in Art Magazine.

Kersey is a Signature Member of the California Art Club, Oil Painters of America, and American Impressionist Society, and a Master Signature Member of American Women Artists. She is represented by Carmel Fine Art in Carmel, CA, Portico Fine Art in Montecito, CA, and Wild Horse Gallery in Steamboat Springs, CO.

She resides in Pebble Beach, CA with her artist husband, Brian Blood.

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FASO Collector Recommends: Kadee McGill

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My name is Kadee McGill, a wildlife and outdoor sporting artist based in South Carolina. I’ve been drawing for as long as I can remember, and what began with a pencil in childhood has grown into a lifelong passion for creating artwork that celebrates the natural world.

Animals have always been my greatest inspiration. Whether it’s the quiet focus of a hunting dog, the strength of a whitetail buck, or the watchful eyes of a bird in the marsh, I’m drawn to the moments that reveal both the power and the grace of wildlife. My goal isn’t simply to paint what an animal looks like-it’s to capture what it feels like to encounter it.

Much of my work is inspired by my own experiences outdoors. Hunting, fishing, and spending time in nature have taught me to appreciate the stillness that often goes unnoticed. Those moments have become the foundation of my new and ongoing collection, The Quiet Places, a series dedicated to preserving the peaceful memories found in the outdoors before they fade.

Creating commissioned artwork has also become one of the most meaningful parts of my career. Whether I’m painting a beloved hunting companion, a cherished family pet, or a portrait that honors someone special, I understand that these pieces carry stories far beyond the canvas. Knowing my artwork can preserve those memories for generations is both a privilege and a responsibility that I never take lightly.

In addition to my fine art, I’ve had the opportunity to create Timbergill Outdoors, a brand that features my artwork on apparel and outdoor-inspired products for people who share a love of hunting, fishing, and life outside.

Above all, I hope my paintings remind people to slow down and appreciate the beauty that’s always been there-the quiet mornings, loyal dogs, wild places, and unforgettable moments that shape our lives.

Art is more than what we see. It’s the memories we choose to keep.

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FASO Collector Recommends: Katrina Thorstensen

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I am an artist painting primarily with pastels. I am drawn to paint places that resonate for me in some way - something catches my eye, such as the light or shadows, or a sense of energy or stillness. During the process of sketching and painting, I discover more deeply what I see and feel, which becomes part of the painting.

In my other work as a nurse-midwife, I have been with people during physically and emotionally intense times, both joyful and difficult. This has given me an understanding of deeply felt emotions. I want my paintings to reflect the deeply felt experiences and moments when we are fully present in our surroundings and in ourselves.

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FASO Collector Recommends: Julie Vanasse

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Born in Montreal in 1962, even in childhood her talent for drawing and creativity was noteworthy. She explored different mediums trought the years like oil painting, watercolor and acrylic. after spending most of her life taking care of others as an optometrist and mother, in 2019, she put her artistic career to the foreground. with many collective and solo exibitions, she renew her connections to the art world, neglected for too long. Inspired by nature, light and color, her works won numerous awards nationally and internationnaly.

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FASO Collector Recommends: Mick McAndrews

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Mick’s award winning paintings strive to capture the mood and atmosphere of a subject, combining the magic of watercolor with reverence for the principles of design to create works of sophisticated simplicity. He is a signature member of the Philadelphia Watercolor Society (Crest Medal Recipient), the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society (Sylvan Grouse Guild Inductee) the Baltimore Watercolor Society and the Whiskey Painters of America.

Please check the Galleries page of the website or contact the artist directly regarding paintings and availability. Mick teaches watercolor workshops across the U.S. and is actively seeking workshop opportunities in the U.S. and abroad.

Artist’s Statement

I am a passionate painter who believes that time spent painting is precious. My goal is to draw and paint every day and I believe that the fastest way to artistic growth is through the activity of painting. I enjoy painting outside to take advantage of surroundings, natural light, and the sights and sounds that influence each painter’s creative nature. Outside in nature’s studio is where I find the greatest challenge and the greatest reward. I am challenged to capture the moment because light and its effect, reflection and cast shadow changes continuously. I am forced to simplify, to reduce the overwhelming complexity of what’s in front of me into only the most important shapes and values. My nature is to be spontaneous so working loose and impressionistically appeals to me. The magic of watercolor is found in the partnership between artist and medium, of finding a balance between the knowledge, technique and skill of the painter while leaving room for the magic that makes watercolor so distinctive.

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FASO Collector Recommends: Valerie McMullen

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Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Valerie McMullen was highly influenced by art and creativity at a very early age. Her father was an exceptionally talented watercolorist whose detailed paintings of tropical birds and flowers provided an early inspiration. In high school, her art teacher encouraged her to develop her drawing and painting abilities and upon graduation she continued her education in art. In 1991 she graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Studio Art. A future career path as a flight attendant for American Airlines enabled her to travel to many cities both foreign and domestic. She was able to view firsthand the artworks of many of the great masters she had studied while in college. Valerie once again picked up the brush and began to create art. After taking many classes and painting traditional watercolors it was a workshop with noted Pennsylvania artist Nessa Grainger that led her to a new outlook. In this workshop Valerie was exposed to mixed media and collage which she employs in her works today. Since relocating back to the Southwest, she continues to pursue her artistic training by attending such local schools as the Scottsdale Artists’ School and workshops with many talented instructors such as Stan Kurth and Timothy Rees. Valerie McMullen is a Signature Member of the Arizona Watercolor Association and a Juried Member of the Arizona Art Alliance.

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FASO Collector Recommends: Mark Lague

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Mark has developed an international reputation and has won numerous awards, both in his native Canada and in the United States. A dedicated painter, Mark Lague was born in Lachine Quebec in 1964 and he has had a fascination with drawing since childhood, a skill he practices constantly, even to this day. Upon graduation from Montreal’s Concordia University in Design, Mark embarked on a 13-year career in the animation industry, working primarily as a background designer and art director. During this time, despite working full time, he began receiving international acclaim for his watercolour paintings through competitions, juried shows, and solo exhibitions. In 2000, Mark switched to oil as his primary medium, and in 2002 made the jump to full time painter. As an artist he is a realist, who is open to virtually all subject matter. What keeps him excited about painting is his endless quest to simplify and get to the essence of whatever he paints. Mark has been featured in numerous national art magazines, and continues to receive international recognition for his distinctive style of painting.

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FASO Collector Recommends: Jill Banks

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“Stylistically, I continue to evolve from realism with feeling to impressionism with even more emotion and simplification.” — Jill Banks

Life is full with family, friends like you, and an art career that keeps me smock-donned and constantly on my toes. Each year, I take personal painting trips -- with at least one to Europe - France (Paris - 2025 and the South of France - June 2026), Italy (the hill towns of Umbria in 2025), Spain (residency in 2027) and others to favorite spots in the US. My “French Paintings Collection” can be seen online here. Every place we’ve gone calls me back to it. Sure makes it hard to decide what the next trip should be.

My passion is for capturing life -- particularly people and animals where they gather. (That’s the impetus for those personal painting travel trips.) It has also driven me to become a plein air painter -- loving being right smack dab in the middle of the action. (Plein air is the one thing I swore I’d never do, ironically.)

Plein air competitions are balanced by plenty of exploration on my own -- with only my own drive to paint everything in sight to pressure me. ;) I’m honored to have been invited to participate in many of the top festivals including in 2026: Plein Air Easton (where I won 3rd Place!), Door County Invitational (WI), NC Plein Air (Plein Air Magazine Award), Telluride Plein Air (Top 5 Seller) and Olmsted Plein Air Invitational (#1 Top Seller). I used to think about wanting a clone -- because each time you are participating in one event, you are missing out on another. I’m attached to all the wonderful people we’ve met in all the events (plein air and art festivals) that have come before. It’s a rich, beautiful life. Other plein air events I’ve participated include: Gloucester Plein Air (VA), Knoxville’s Artist on Location, Sedona Plein Air, En Plein Air Texas, Wayne Plein Air, Mountain Maryland, Harford Plein Air and more.

See my web site’s Events page for upcoming shows and festivals.

Sometimes I do something spectacular. In 2011, I launched my 100 Faces in 100 Days Project, inviting friends, acquaintances and strangers of all ages to sit to have their portraits painted, allowing me to get to know my subjects and allowing my volunteers to get to know more about my passion -- painting -- in the process. For the first 100 consecutive days of 2011, I painted 100 different talking, moving faces from life and then posted photos of the paintings and reflections on the sitter and sitting on my blog (excerpts from that blog and all my faces can be found on my website here). What I learned from the project was that anything was achievable given hard work, flexibility, openness, a sense of humor and some problem-solving skills. Plus, it was exhilarating and fun living life out on a limb. That project led to my pursuing painting plein air or around town, inside and out. If people were no longer coming to visit daily in my studio, I was going to go out and find someone or something interesting to paint.

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FASO Collector Recommends: Donna Montgomery

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Donna is a Canadian artist and instructor from the Greater Sudbury region of Northern Ontario. During the early 1980’s, Donna moved to BC, then returned in 1985 to settle with her family in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario. Today her home is located in Southern Ontario, just north of Toronto.

Throughout her life, art has been a passion. She began painting at first in oils, and then in her twenties, she took a weekend watercolour workshop with Graham Scholes, and everything changed. The unpredictability and challenge of watercolour captivated her interest and desire to explore the medium. During the 1970’s, Donna began teaching elementary school, and earned her B.A. and B. Ed, including a Visual Arts Specialist along the way. Family and career were foremost for many years, and it wasn’t until a 2004 workshop with artist Helga Flower that her desire to return to the art world was rekindled. Donna entered local art shows and juried art exhibitions.

Her paintings won several awards over the years, and many of her paintings are displayed in homes around the world. While living in Sault Ste Marie, Donna was an active member of the Algoma Art Society. She served as its president for two years, and was also a member of her home town art club in Onaping Falls. Donna is an active member of the Barrie Art Club where she participates in member shows as well as teaching a variety of workshops. Her work is displayed in the Coldwater Mill Gallery during the summer months and continues to enter local and regional juried shows.

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Donna has pursued new creative challenges and techniques by taking workshops with many well-known and established artists throughout her career. The playful and creative nature of the variety of media used in these workshops has provided her with new and exciting challenges. Recently, creating unique, colourful non-objective artwork is now part of her creative direction. Her paintings have won awards in local art shows and juried exhibitions. She is currently an active member and workshop instructor with the Barrie Art Club.

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FASO Collector Recommends: Ela Lechoszest

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“For me, a painting is like a story that captures the imagination and draws the mind into a space filled with curiosity, excitement, wonder and delight.”

- Ela Lechoszest

Ela Lechoszest was born in 1986 in Raciborz, Poland. Her fascination with oil painting began to flourish when an exceptional artist, Damian Lechoszest, entered her life. He later became her husband and remains the most devoted critic of her work.

After several years of being surrounded by art, Ela decided to confront her own limitations and begin her journey with oil painting. Twenty years ago, under Damian’s guidance, she started to paint and share her work publicly, choosing to do so under the pseudonym Jan Gustaw. It became her invisible cloak, allowing her to explore, create, and learn without being influenced by the opinions of the outside world. Over the course of ten years of practice, art gradually became an extension of her soul, and the canvas became a magical realm where a story could be born.

After a decade of painting under a pseudonym, Ela decided to step out from the shadow of anonymity and sign her first work with her real name. It felt like freeing a bird from its cage. Today, her easel painting, full of expression and deep emotion, focuses mainly on portraits and still lifes, often featuring the motif of butterflies, with particular attention given to the painting of light. For Ela, the butterfly has become a symbol of emergence and change - a passage from the hidden stage of creation under the male pseudonym Jan Gustaw, which may be seen as a kind of caterpillar stage, to painting openly under her own name, like a butterfly finally revealing its true form.

Ela does not limit herself to her own creative world. She actively participates in projects, group and solo exhibitions, sharing her passion with a wider audience. Her painting workshops for preschool children are like magical messages, where art becomes a form of play and a way of discovering one’s own creative potential.

Ela’s works are held in private collections both in Poland and abroad.

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