Tracy Reid’s painting vibrate with an exuberance that is her own. She uses her mastery of the medium to share her joy in the beauty she sees everywhere around her. Reid’s works are coveted in extensive private and public collections throughout the world

http://www.camillebenjamin.com

“A Colorado native, I studied sculpture at the Art Students League of Denver and the Loveland Academy of Fine Arts, as well as participating in ISC (International Sculpture Center) workshops at the Art Institute of Chicago.”

“I sculpt in clay on maquette size works and cast in bronze via the lost wax method. On life size and monumental works I prefer to sculpt in low density foam with a hot-knife, applying clay to the surface before casting in bronze via the lost wax method.”

http://www.jimbudish.com

Much of human communication is nonverbal. Plants obviously cannot speak, yet they can be as emotive as a silent figure. Emphasizing the expressiveness of botanical and human structure rather than conventional beauty is what drives my work.

I attend numerous drawing sessions with live models. Working with a living breathing human being rather than a photograph is essential to capturing pure emotion. As well, my botanical pieces are taken from real still-life arrangements. I often record the life cycle of a bundle of flowers from vibrant life, through to the delicateness of the dry final state.

I use wet and dry mediums both additively and subtractively in order to create weathered atmosphere. Once I have captured the essence of the subject I continue working the piece independently of the model using a variety of unconventional techniques. Layers of ink followed by layers of gouache are often rubbed away using a scrubber brush to generate texture. In other cases I will spray my drawings with a vigorous jet of water from the garden hose to create liquid effects.

http://www.helengotlib.com

Working beyond the limitations of culture or tradition, I create images using only my hands as tools.

I have developed this technique through the study of, and experience with, the natural characteristics and innate qualities of raw pigments.

Pure pigments, in powder form, are pressed by hand into the gritted surfaces of wood panels and paper.

I am involved with the development of several series, translating some of the best non-verbal human experiences, feelings and emotions we share, into fine art. Enjoy the view, and peace my friends !

http://www.dfrenchart.com