John Pototschnik, 1946 | Plein air painter

'My artistic influences are diverse, ranging from the Barbizon painters of Corot, Daubigny and Millet to the American tonalist, George Inness.

I believe all I need to know of the principles of art are to be found in the works of the masters.

My paintings are not flamboyant, mysterious, trendy or shocking but I am interested in depicting the truth about life, as I see it, in a naturalistic way free of frills and bravado.

John Porter Lasater IV | Plein air painter

'Art is a trifle. I think I can take it too seriously. It will soon be lost in time. I don’t mean the artists are a trifle.

What we are doing is of great importance. It’s the art itself that in my mind is of lesser value.

Most of us hope and wish that somehow our product will be epic and immortal, and it might be, but I can’t let that be my motivation' - John Porter Lasater IV

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, John P. Lasater IV is an award-winning artist who now lives, paints and teaches in Siloam Springs, located in the beautiful hills of Northwest Arkansas.

Lasater once known for his impressionistic style and bravado brushwork, has recently evolved under the mentorship of Jerusalem Master, Israel Hershberg, as well as from his travels to Italy and in depth historical and experimental self-studies.

Giuseppe De Nittis | Veduta di Londra (The Victoria Embankment, London), 1875

The extended trips made by the artist to London (1875-1881) coincided with one of the happiest and most productive of his short life.

It was in London that De Nittis befriended artists such as Tissot, Millais, Leighton, Watts and Alma Tadema.

While in London he stayed with one of his patrons, the banker Kaye Knowles.

It was not just the physical aspects of these cityscapes that proved to be difficult to fully master, but London's distinctive light and atmosphere was a principal challenge for the artist.

Giuseppe De Nittis | Veduta di Londra (The Victoria Embankment, London), 1875 | Christie's

Stefano Maderno | Baroque sculptor

Stefano Maderno (1576-1636), a sculptor of the Roman School and of the era just preceding Bernini, his contemporary.

He is believed to be of Lombard origin from the neighbourhood of Como; probably he was related to Carlo Maderna, the architect and sculptor, who was also born near Como, at Bissone.

Stefano's works are found frequently in churches upon which Carlo was engaged.

Jason Sacran, 1980 ~ Plein air painter

Jason Sacran has a BFA in painting from Tennessee Tech University, and credits towards an MFA from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Jason and his family live in Fort Smith, Arkansas, where he was the curator for the Fort Smith Art Center for almost three years. In 2010 Jason became a full-time artist/painter, and part-time instructor for the University of Arkansas Fort Smith. Jason is also the Arkansas state ambassador for the Portrait Society of America.

Catherine Calcagni | Forse...se tu baciassi me..

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Tina Figarelli

Sigrid Hjertén | Modern Expressionist painter

Sigrid Hjertén (27 October 1885 - 24 March 1948) was a Swedish modernist painter.

Hjertén is considered a major figure in Swedish modernism.

Periodically she was highly productive and participated in 106 exhibitions.

Sigrid Hjerén's total production amounted to slightly more than 500 paintings, together with sketches, watercolors and drawings.

Eugène Henri Cauchois | Still Life painter

Eugène Henri Cauchois (1850-1911) was born in the city of Rouen on February 14, 1850.

He received his artistic training under the master painters Ferdinand Duboc and Alexandre Cabanel.

His soft, colorful and lustrous still‑lives reflect a strong influence from the renowned Impressionist artists of his time.