Frans Muhren is a nationally-distinguished sculptor and painter from the Netherlands. Movement (or the suggestion of it), contradictions (such as shadow and light, the convex and concave), and the possibilities of matter are the central themes of his work. In his sculptural work, small stories and unique characters appear in the colorful, sometimes abstract pieces. We recently sat down with…
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What’s the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning? I stretch in my bed, shower, and practice yoga for thirty minutes. I listened to the world news, read and reply to my emails. What inspires you to create every day? Love. What does your work space look like? A spacious, sunny studio overlooking a garden. You…
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The bulgarian artist Vania Bouwmeester Pentcheva is currently living and working in the Netherlands. She is moved and inspired by her many travels, both in nature and the urban landscapes, her emotions, memories, pleasant feelings and philosophical thoughts. Textures and colors spontaneously arrive on the canvas, though structured layering is carefully thought out. We recently caught up with Vania to…
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Orlanda Broom’s work continues to gain notoriety with her popular series of lush, large landscape and abstract works. We recently caught up with the bestselling-Brit to learn about her countryside studio, her never-ending collection of brushes, and her artistic process from first draft to the final product. Good morning, Orlanda! What’s the first thing you do when you wake up…
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Virginia Bradley is an established American artist who has received numerous accolades over her more than 30 year long career. We caught up with Virginia to hear about how this artist spends a typical day living in the rustic beauty of the Massachusetts Berkshires. From mornings spent over coffee and poetry with her husband to her custom-built studio, Bradley takes…
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The basis of my life and path towards art became the understanding that we are actually all one.
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Steven Miller is an American artist focused on merging the aesthetically straightforward with the conceptually complex.From working hard in lofts and farmhouses to winding down with long country walks and independent films, read on to learn how this passionate colorist decorates his days. What’s the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning? I do yoga and…
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Gina Werfel’s creative days are decorated with everything from cycling to swimming, coffee to drinks, jazz to rock, and, of course, plenty of painting! Read on as she lets us into her studio, process and life. What’s the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning? I read the NY Times and have coffee. Then I head…
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Jeff Ferst balances whimsical abstracts and vibrant figurative landscapes in a bold and balanced body of work. He paints his colorful stories from sunny San Miguel, where he feels energized by the plants around him and the sounds of a wall fountain and hummingbirds outside. Read on to discover how he spends his days under the sun. Good morning, Jeff!…
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William Kendall is a gifted American painter who uses a distinctive color palette and a mix of techniques – including layering, impasto, scumble and glazing to construct striking abstract works. From the silence of his studio to trusted critiques from his wife, read on to discover the elements that make up this proud painter’s daily routine. Good morning, William! What’s…
