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Why Realism? Part 7: Understanding What Is ‘Relevant’
Why Realism? Part 7: Understanding What Is ‘Relevant’

Why Realism? Part 7: Understanding What Is ‘Relevant’

Why Realism? Part 7: Understanding What Is ‘Relevant’  – here is part 7 of Fred Ross’s ideas on Realism.  

Florida Pastor Sentenced
Florida Pastor Sentenced

Florida Pastor Sentenced

Following the case of a Florida Pastor, Kevin Sutherland, charged with knowingly peddling fake Damien Hirst artworks has been sentenced.  On Monday, Sutherland received up to six months in jail and five years of probation by the State Supreme Court … More…

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Erik Koeppel’s “A Farm in the Hudson Valley”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Erik Koeppel’s “A Farm in the Hudson Valley”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Erik Koeppel’s “A Farm in the Hudson Valley”

A beautiful Hudson River farm scene by Erik Koeppel.      

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Joseph Caraud’s “Midday Stroll”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Joseph Caraud’s “Midday Stroll”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Joseph Caraud’s “Midday Stroll”

Midday Stroll.  Here is one from the 1980s sold archives by the 19th century French artist Joseph Caraud (1821 – 1905).  This particular example was painted in 1874 … 140 years ago.  

Why Realism? Part 6: A Triumph Over a Conspiracy
Why Realism? Part 6: A Triumph Over a Conspiracy

Why Realism? Part 6: A Triumph Over a Conspiracy

Why Realism? Part 6: A Triumph Over a Conspiracy – Here is part 6 of Fred Ross’s thoughts on Realism.  

Dumb Things People Do at Art Fairs – Published in the Epoch Times
Dumb Things People Do at Art Fairs – Published in the Epoch Times

Dumb Things People Do at Art Fairs – Published in the Epoch Times

Dumb Things People Do at Art Fairs – here is one of my articles that was published in the Epoch Times today … enjoy!  

Restoring Rothko
Restoring Rothko

Restoring Rothko

    Post from May 13, 2014 Back in October 2012, co-founder of the artistic movement “yellowism,” Wlodzimierz Umaniec, vandalized Mark Rothko’s 1958 painting Black on Maroon at the Tate.  Rothko donated the work to the museum in 1970 where it has … More…

Design Anguilla – Timothy Jahn
Design Anguilla – Timothy Jahn

Design Anguilla – Timothy Jahn

Design Anguilla – a short article on Timothy Jahn — head instructor at the Ani Art Academies Anguilla.    

New Buyers Take Over Art Basel Hong Kong
New Buyers Take Over Art Basel Hong Kong

New Buyers Take Over Art Basel Hong Kong

Asia has shown great demand for contemporary works over the past few years and the market may be as hot as ever right now. This past weekend featured over $1 billion worth of art on display at Art Basel Hong … More…

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Timothy W. Jahn’s “Berrytini”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Timothy W. Jahn’s “Berrytini”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Timothy W. Jahn’s “Berrytini”

Berrytini from Tim Jahn’s delicious dessert series.    

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Georges Laugee’s “Returning Home”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Georges Laugee’s “Returning Home”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Georges Laugee’s “Returning Home”

Returning Home.  here is a beauty by the 19th/20th century French Realist artist Georges Laugee that was sold a few years ago.  

Why Realism? Part 5: Building Momentum
Why Realism? Part 5: Building Momentum

Why Realism? Part 5: Building Momentum

Why Realism? Part 5: Building Momentum – here is part 5 of Fred Ross’s take on: why Realism?  

Painting of the Day (NEW- AVAILABLE) Stuart Dunkel’s “2 for Breakfast”
Painting of the Day (NEW- AVAILABLE) Stuart Dunkel’s “2 for Breakfast”

Painting of the Day (NEW- AVAILABLE) Stuart Dunkel’s “2 for Breakfast”

Check out Stuart Dunkel’s new work we recently added to our website, 2 for Breakfast.  

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Brandon Drake’s “Spring”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Brandon Drake’s “Spring”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Brandon Drake’s “Spring”

An early work by Brandon now available at the gallery, Spring.  

Corcoran set to close
Corcoran set to close

Corcoran set to close

The Corcoran Gallery of Art, known for its cutting edge contemporary exhibitions, will close it’s doors at the end of the summer. An agreement has been reached where George Washington University will take over ownership of the building and perform … More…

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Todd M. Casey’s “Blue Ballet”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Todd M. Casey’s “Blue Ballet”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Todd M. Casey’s “Blue Ballet”

Blue Ballet