Author: cparker
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Emile Claus
In his early career, 19th century Belgian painter Emile Claus painted portraits and genre subjects in a reserved academic style. In 1888 he moved to Paris for a time, where he encountered the works of the French Impressionists, and came to know Claude Monet, Henri Le Sidaner and Frits Thaulow. From those influences and others,…
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Eye Candy for Today: William Fraser Garden bridge
St. Ives Bridge, St. Ives, Huntingdonshire; William Fraser Garden Watercolor, pen and gray ink, with touches of gouache on paper, 14×18 in (35x46cm). In the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Use “Fullscreen” link and zoom or download arrow.
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Janet Hamlin
Janet Hamlin is an illustrator whose clients include Time Warner, Universal Studios, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, IBM, HarperCollins and Associated Press. She is also a courtroom sketch artist. The latter role is one of those fascinating areas in which photography has not replaced drawing as a form of reporting, primarily because cameras…
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Antonio Mancini (update)
I’ve seen a lot paintings by quite a number of painters over time, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone handle paint quite like nineteenth century phenomenon Antonio Mancini. I call him a phenomenon, both because his remarkable talent manifested itself at an early age, and because academic master Jean-Léon Gérôme called him that.…
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Eye Candy for Today: Kroyer's roses
Roses. Marie Krøyer seated in the deckchair in the garden by Mrs. Bendsen’s house, Peder Severin Krøyer On Google Art Project. Original is in the Skagens Museum. Enjoy the roses while they last.
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Raphael Lacoste (update)
Raphael Lacoste is an illustrator, visual development artist and art director for the gaming and film industries. He is currently working with Ubisoft as Brand Art Director for the Assasin’s Creed franchise, which is noted for its beautiful environments. Lacoste’s other gaming credits include: Prince of Persia: The sands of Time and Prince of Persia:…