Michael Magrin. A remarkable artist who paints the landscape in such a way that is so tranquil. The calming nature of his work is so appreciated. Beautiful color palette, soft yet dramatic enough to depict the changing sky – stunning clouds, bits of light on the landscape – so well done!

Michael’s faith is apparent in his paintings and that is so refreshing!

See more of Michael’s work via these links:

Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram

Read a bit about Michael, from his website:

I am drawn to the landscape. It has a hold on me.

The heavens declare the glory of God and the skies proclaim His handiwork.

The landscape always reveals God’s invisible qualities, his eternal power and divine nature, which can be clearly observed and comprehended so that I am without excuse.

The daily newness of the landscape reminds me that the steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is his faithfulness.

Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Pre-Medical Illustration and a Masters in Secondary Science Education. He resides in Colorado with his wife and two kids, paints daily, teaches often and is fully persuaded that the Lord will do what he promises.

Catch you back here tomorrow!

All images via MichaelEllisStudios.com, used with permission…

Images are not for reproduction, they are property of the artist.

Warning… Once you start looking at Paul Heaton’s sketches you won’t be able to stop! Each one is so full of fabulousness (is that a word? Apparently so!) – This guy can sketch like you wouldn’t believe. He does it often (which is very obvious). He’s got a great sense of humor (read his bio below!). He offers online classes via Cratsy (link below). Everyone wants to know how to draw, they say if you draw ten minutes a day, every day you will see a noticeable improvement and it doesn’t take years and years. It’s kind of like writing, none of us were born knowing how to write, but you learn and then TA-DA! You can do it! Wouldn’t it be so cool to learn how to draw – learn perspective and any tips/tricks that would make it a little easier? That’s where I think classes would be a big help – that along with daily practice you will be amazing! So what’s holding you back? Paper, pencils, eraser… easy to take with you wherever you go – and perhaps a Craftsy class?

See more of Paul’s work via these links:

Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Blog  |   Online Classes via Cratsy

Read a bit about Paul, from his blog:

I really like to draw. I paint, too, though I’m not as fond of it (or as good at it). I also teach art, sell art supplies, pretend to blog, and other stuff.

I’ve been a correspondent for Urban Sketchers since (almost) the beginning, first from Bozeman, Montana, then from San Antonio, Texas (my hometown) and now from Denver, Colorado.

 

I received an MFA in painting from Montana State University in 2008 because I’d been there long enough and they acquiesced to my demand of a degree in exchange for my paying tuition and learning and stuff.

 

I am happily married in Denver to the extraordinary and rather intimidating Linda Permann. We have a dog, Freddie, who is not intimidating, but he does smell funny.

 

I also have a daughter, Juniper, who is already starting to threaten my status as the best artist in the family.

 

I have contributed artwork to these books:

 

The Art of Urban Sketching by Gabi Campanario

 

Urban Sketching: The Complete Guide to Techniques by Thomas Thorspecken

 

Capitol Knits by Tanis Gray

 

Other Peoples’ Love Letters by Bill Shapiro

Catch you back here tomorrow!

All images via Paul Heaston’s FB, Instagram and Blog (links above), used with permission…

Images are not for reproduction, they are property of the artist.

Sharon Weaver. Loving the light in this tree – it’s that fabulous light that makes everything look so breathtaking! Paintings give you a feel for a place an artist has been – this is a beautiful spot!

See more of Sharon’s work via these links:

Website  |  Facebook  |  Blog  | Classes

Read a bit about Sharon, from her website:

Landscape oil painter

Catch you back here tomorrow!

All images via SharonWeaver.com, used with permission…

Images are not for reproduction, they are property of the artist.

Stephanie Hartshorn. Great artist – check out her website – right now many paintings are sold, but they’re fabulous! There is a winter scene that I just adore – you’ve got to see the snow – it’s wonderful!

These cottages are so wonderful, oh how I would love to be in one right now! Stephanie has a great style to her paintings, and her light… wow!

See more of Stephanie’s work via these links:

Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |   Workshops

Read a bit about Stephanie, from her website:

As a nod to my previous career in architecture, structural themes often arise in my work. I have always loved the details of design: rhythms and complex beauty in the lines and curves of our manmade world. I’m captivated by an alleyway, for instance… piles & stacks, shafts of light that pass through and over old buildings, metal fire escapes.

My work is composed of rural and urban landscapes as well as particular objects that capture my love of sculpted form. My inner geek engages in design dialogue, my quiet side senses a good story. I enjoy the adventure of carving out these ideas on canvas; each brush stroke taking on a form of its own, overall a texture that explores and expresses the object.

Catch you back here tomorrow!

All images via StudioHartshorn.com, used with permission…

Images are not for reproduction, they are property of the artist.

Susan Graeber. I have featured her in the past, but I enjoy her work so much I just had to feature her again. Isn’t this cone flower painting wonderful? I love the intensity and the proportions of this piece. Stunning!!

Susan is known for her birch tree paintings which I adore, (and also everything else she paints). You can see where her heart is, it shows vividly in each and every painting!

See more of Susan’s work via these links:

Website  |  Instagram

Read a bit about Susan, from her website:

I have had the good fortune of beginning my life long interest in painting from early childhood attending the Bryn Mawr school where creativity was encouraged. I attended Hobart William Smith colleges for one year and decided to commit to going to an art college rather than a liberal arts program,and then transferred into the Boston Museum School for two years. During that time period my family moved to Brussels, Belgium for three years, and I had the benefit of travel as well as painting programs during the summers in europe and seeing the museums first hand. After this time period I transferred into the Maryland Institute and graduated in 1980. I had a few jobs related to the arts including a gallery position, settled down and married an art dealer who is a works on paper dealer, and had two children.

I always painted plein air when our children were growing up, especially enjoying Maine and the Maryland countryside. I now am a full-time painter, and maintain a warehouse studio in Baltimore, but mostly prefer to paint on location. I love to paint on Monhegan island, Mt Desert island, New Mexico and Maryland. I am influenced by the artists Arthur W. Dow, Fairfield Porter,Wayne Tiebolt, Neill Welliver, Eduard Vulliard and others. I am most attracted to places in nature where light is creating abstract shapes, and color is creating a mood. Capturing fleeting light is always a challenge, and a thrill when occasionally it works in a painting! When painting, or even seeing that spot that pulled my attention, I am drawn to unexpected movements of light and beauty.

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Images via SusanGraeber.com and CamdenFallsGallery.com, used with permission from the artist…

Images are not for reproduction, they are property of the artist.

Jessica Magee. Fabulous abstract paintings. They have such a cool vibe to them. I love her color palette(s). Calming but with a little jolt in some – I like that, a lot!

Having worked in a few galleries in the past I know how some people think that abstracts are so easy to create. “I can do that” I heard many times. Well… try it! I thought that too and let me tell you, if you don’t have some kind of plan, direction, know what works or what doesn’t or if you just don’t have the right kind of creative energy it can be a mess. Sounds like I know from experience, hmmm?

Be sure to check out more of Jessica’s work – some are on paper, some are on canvas – she’s got an eye for these for sure! I see via Jessica’s Instagram that she’s had a pop up show at West Elm and Room & Board. Pretty fantastic!

See more of Jessica’s work via these links:

Website  |  Instagram

Read a bit about Jessica, from her website:

Jessica Magee was born and raised in Central Florida.  Having a Grandma who was a professional artist and sign painter, Jessica became interested in the arts at an early age.  Her Grandma taught her the basics of drawing the human form, how to use oil paints and even how to clean a paint brush. As an adolescent she would spend hours filling up sketchbooks with portraits of people she found in magazines, and in high school she took as many art electives as she could get her hands on.  It was during this time in high school that she developed a love for abstract art and color. Jessica attended the University of Florida and received a Bachelor of Design in Interior Design in 2005, and shortly afterward she moved to Denver, Colorado with her husband.  Jessica worked as a commercial interior designer for almost 10 years before becoming an architectural rep for tile and stone.  During her time as an interior designer, she painted in her free time and became interested in developing acrylic color studies using unique color combinations in flowing and organic forms.  Jessica had her first solo gallery show in 2013, and shortly thereafter received her first corporate commission with a local oil and gas firm.  In 2014 and 2017, she was accepted in to the Cherry Creek Arts Festival in Denver, and 2015 – 2017 was accepted in to the Cherry Arts Festival at the Stanley Marketplace through a blind jury process.  Before the Stanley Arts Festival, Jessica had many marketing opportunities present themselves.  She was featured in a local newspaper publication and also was the subject of a television interview on a local Denver news station.  Currently Jessica is working on a partnership with West Elm as a local artist in Denver and Boulder, and continues to produce artwork for corporate and personal collections.

Catch you back here tomorrow!

All images via JessicaMageeArtist.com, used with permission…

Images are not for reproduction, they are property of the artist.

Harry Stooshinoff. An incredible artist with a wonderful ability to simplify. His paintings are striking! Be sure to check out his website – There is nothing like watching a video of a scene being painted. Magic!

I love Harry’s philosophy! He paints every day – his paintings are VERY reasonably priced. This is a man who clearly does what he loves every single day!

See more of Harry’s work via these links:

Website  |  Instagram  |  Etsy  |  Blog

Read a bit about Harry, from his website:

I am both a painter and teacher. I hold a B Ed, BFA and an MFA. I have been producing artwork almost on a daily basis for over 35 years. A few decades ago I started making small pictures so that I could start and finish the piece in one sitting. The work is small because an intimate scale encourages maximum intuition, freedom, and experimentation.

My work is both abstract and figurative, and there is no inherent contradiction between these sensibilities; one inclination supports the other. 

 I am prolific and I do not wish to die with 10,000 paintings under my bed! Making small work also solved a few practical problems; small work is easy to mail. I very much enjoy selling art online. Mailing pieces to destinations all over the world is a great pleasure.

I live in the rolling countryside of the Oak Ridges Moraine, an ancient landform located just north of Lake Ontario, and am inspired by what I see every day. I roam this unique place in all seasons, and document my impressions. At first view, rural environments may seem natural, but they have been continually altered and reshaped by man. The landscape will be very different tomorrow; it seems negligent not to record how it looked and felt today.

It’s a big NOISY world, so I make small, quiet paintings.

Harry’s right, it IS a big NOISY world – check out those small paintings!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

All images via HarryStooshinoff.com, used with permission…

Images are not for reproduction, they are property of the artist.