American Art Collector
The CALL of the SEA
From Robert Henri to Jasper Francis Cropsey to the iconic maritime scenes of Winslow Homer, artists have been captivated by marine and coastal subject matter for centuries.
5 min |
June 2025
American Art Collector
Cultural Markers
Starting at the end of May, Blue Rain Gallery will host a solo show of new oil paintings by Eric Romero, titled ¿Yo Soy!. Pairing classical techniques with contemporary storytelling, Romero creates works that reflect the unique identities of the Southwest—a blend of bold color and metaphorical imagery.
1 min |
June 2025
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Interconnecting
Opening in mid-July at Blue Rain Gallery, is the joint show of glass works by husband-and-wife artists Kelly O'Dell and Raven Skyriver.
2 min |
June 2025
American Art Collector
California Treasures
Pageant of the Masters breathes life into the artwork of the Golden State past and present.
3 min |
June 2025
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Mitchell Johnson
Mitchell Johnson has been painting for 45 years and has more than 35 paintings in museum collections in the United States and Europe.
1 min |
June 2025
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Janis Sanders
Maine and New England are rich with an abundance of unique, eye-catching coastal and inland scenes, many with a historical significance,\" says artist Janis Sanders.
1 min |
June 2025
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Blurred Lines
I wanted to hold a space open...where tradition might speak alongside new visions; where cultural myths, personal icons and unexpected juxtapositions can coexist,” says gallerist Ryan Graff of an upcoming exhibition he has curated around the theme of symbolism.
2 min |
June 2025
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An Elegant Dance
Garip was the Grand Prize Winner in International Artist magazine's Challenge No. 144 Seascapes, Rivers & Lakes.
2 min |
June 2025
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The Here and Now
Nashville's Frist Art Museum celebrates 20 years of Ellen Altfest.
4 min |
June 2025
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Top of the Field
OPA's National Juried Exhibition celebrates some of the best artists working in representational oil painting today.
5 min |
June 2025
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PIGMENT with ABANDON
The highly-pigmented medium known as pastel is known for its vibrancy as well as its tactile application, as it allows an artist to draw, smudge and brush with the hand itself.
3 min |
June 2025
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A Reason for Pause
Acclaimed pastelist Sally Strand reflects on her artistic journey while embracing the blank canvas before her.
7 min |
June 2025
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Unique Perspectives
The California Art Club showcases an abundance of fresh paintings and sculpture at its 114th annual Gold Medal Exhibition.
2 min |
June 2025
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Par Excellence
The International Guild of Realism returns to Santa Fe for its signature event.
5 min |
June 2025
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Copycat
An exhibition at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco explores the art philosophy of Wayne Thiebaud through the lens of his influences.
6 min |
June 2025
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Lightness of Being
On June 1, RJD Gallery will present a new solo show titled Daniela Werneck and the Lightness of Being featuring the work of Werneck, a Brazilian painter who is now based in Texas.
3 min |
June 2025
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Painting the Portrait of Judge Rolando Acosta
When artist Sharon Sprung was approached by Judge Rolando Acosta and his wife, Vasthi Reyes Acosta, to paint his official portrait upon his retirement, Sprung knew this project would require a deep understanding of his journey, values and the prestigious institution he served.
1 min |
June 2025
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HUMBLE
A new series of paintings and drawings by William Beckman depict American landscapes that appear infinite with meaning and effect.
8 min |
June 2025
American Art Collector
THE GREAT LAKES REGION
The Great Lakes Region refers to the area around Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, whose surfaces total 95,000 square miles to form the largest surface freshwater system on Earth.
7 min |
June 2025
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Shifting Perceptions
Many artists say they are driven by a desire to capture light—that light is truly what they're painting, what they’re chasing after.
2 min |
June 2025
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Playing with Matches
Geoffrey Gersten's fascination with 1950s Americana is in full swing with his upcoming solo show at Altamira Fine Art.
2 min |
June 2025
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All That Jazz
Biographies of Lance Myers reveal that he has been a professional artist, writer and animator for 25 years, with his animation appearing in feature films like Space Jam, Anastasia, Quest for Camelot, Prince of Egypt and Richard Linklater's A Scanner Darkly. He has published essays, and has written and directed short subject films for HBO, MTV, Adult Swim and PBS.
2 min |
June 2025
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Peter Swift
Artist Peter Swift's goal is to create laconic, resonant symmetries that have a universal appeal. He starts with simple objects that we use every day, but we rarely even notice. For example, a carrot.
1 min |
June 2025
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Dirk Freder
Dirk Freder is a self-taught artist from Germany who, from an early age, had the passion to convert what he saw in nature into pictures as realistic as possible.
1 min |
June 2025
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SOLD!
American Art Collector magazine has changed the way artists, galleries and collectors connect. It has closed the gap that previously existed in the traditional art market. Spectacular and instant SOLD! stories keep rolling in. Check out some of the highlights of the sales and connections achieved from the pages of our magazine and throughout the market.
3 min |
June 2025
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High Drama
A cinematic sense of drama, often with a whiff of scandal, pervades British artist Alex Russell Flint's paintings.
3 min |
June 2025
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Mark Jacobucci
California artist Mark Jacobucci paints with bold light and dark contrast, energetic brushwork and rich color harmonies.
1 min |
June 2025
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A BRUSH WITH GENIUS
A major exhibition at The Met examines John Singer Sargent's time in Paris, where he skyrocketed from a promising student into the sensation of the Salon By Anne Underwood
8 min |
May/June 2025
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Fresh Offerings
Shannon’s presents its annual Spring Fine Art Auction this May
2 min |
May/June 2025
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Choice Examples
John Moran prepares for a stand-out sale that includes an abundance of rare California and American artworks
2 min |