I viewed the six different displays of small artworks selected by six different selectors for the ING Discerning Eye 2022 Exhibition at the Mall Galleries yesterday. My general impression was that much of the content was better than in previous years – while some still had me wondering about “what […]
Year: 2023
Magic and Monet | Reagan Upshaw Fine Art
Suppose I came into a possession of a box of junk from my childhood that my mother had neglected to throw out. Included in the box might be an old baseball from my Little League days. What would that baseball be worth? Nothing, of course. You couldn’t even play ball […]
Drag Race UK star Le Fil releases ‘Le Filosophical (Part II)’ EP
This exciting and genre-defying EP created in collaboration with producer Lostchild, features full-length versions of songs that have so far only been heard on Le Fil’s stunning social reels. The tracklist includes the big, bold and energetic opener Alive, with the disco-tinged Yin To My Yang (that featured Drag Race […]
Portland Museum of Art unveils finalists’ designs for expansion — Portland Museum of Art
New entryways on High Street. A rooftop wing featuring open space and live trees. Three separate nods to the Wabanaki. Those are some of the concepts incorporated by four teams of finalists chosen for the Portland Museum of Art Campus Unification + Expansion International Design Competition. The museum has outgrown […]
Interview with Rachel Mercer: Contorted Figuration
Rachel Mercer has recently joined Rise Art. Rachel paints to capture the movement and actions of people in their dealings with space and each other, examining physical and emotional connections through dynamic portraits and contorted compositions. Rachel drawing outdoor near a playground. How would you describe your style and the work […]
Become a successful artist: a step-by-step plan
How much money does an artist make? You shouldn’t apologize for wondering. Like any career, art needs to provide you a decent living. But becoming a successful artist means more than mastering your chosen medium. You need to build an art business. That requires goals, business plans and financial targets. Success […]
Coming soon to SF: Bruce White’s “ICONS”
Spoke Art is ecstatic to be announcing our next exhibition in San Francisco, artist Bruce White‘s ICONS. Equipped with a fresh crop of velvet canvases, Bruce has created a collection of iconic portraits featuring champions of humanity and inclusivity. From pop culture giants to politicians fighting for positive change, this exhibition […]
Artful Weekend November 19–20 – The Art League
Welcome to Artful Weekend -our listing of area art exhibits and events- This weekend: November 2022 Exhibit, IMPRESSIONS AND BIOMES by Nada Romanos Abizaid, and The Art of Transformation at the League; Jonathan Monaghan: Move the Way You Want at The Phillips Collection; The Botanical Gourmet at The Athenaeum; and 10×10 at Pyramid Atlantic. November […]
Profile: John Lasater – The Artist’s Road
Artist Profile John Lasater Colorful Palo Duro 36 x 48″ Oil “It’s an act of trust each time we approach the easel, and whether the result is pleasing or not, we trust again the next time. For […]
The Red Envelope Show in NYC!
Spoke Art is ringing in the Lunar New Year with The Red Envelope Show, a group show curated by Grumpy Bert. Featuring over 125 artists from around the world all creating artwork on a symbol of prosperity and good luck in Asian cultures, a red envelope 🧧. With over 100 pieces […]