Monthly Archives: May 2017

Hans Guerin: Narratives, Real and Imagined

   “Burning Both Ends” Oil, 18×14, Winner of Narrative Excellence from the NOAPS 2016 Fall Online International The narrative of the painting by Hans Guerin is immediately seen; our culture is very familiar with the metaphor, “Burning the Candle at … Continue reading

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Louise Thies: Success in Diversity

  “Man of Concrete” 34×12, Winner of an Excellence Award sponsored by artframes.com at the 2016 Best of America Exhibit There is no question that the theme of this painting is strength.  From the stance of the subject, the expression … Continue reading

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Barbara Nuss: Artist, Author, Teacher

“Autumn Symphony” Oil, 20×30, Winner of Best Landscape in the 2016 NOAPS Online International Exhibit, Private Collection. I’ve read that what captivates an average observer when looking at a painting is the content of the painting.  The viewer will relate … Continue reading

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Christine Drewyer: Nature’s Mirror

“Edge of Eternity”, by Christine Drewyer,  Oil on Linen, 20×30, Winner of an Excellence Award sponsored by Source Tek at the 2016 NOAPS Best of America Exhibit.  Now showing at the RS Hanna Gallery, Fredricksburg, Texas. The end of the … Continue reading

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Michelle Murray: Figures Tell the Story

“Far Away” Oil, 36×18, Castle Gallery, Fort Wayne, IN.  Winner of an Excellence Award sponsored by Gamblin Artist Oil Colors at the 2016 NOAPS Best of America Exhibit. The dreamlike quality of “Far Away” by artist Michelle Murray is at … Continue reading

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