In her new suite of works, artist Rita Boutros takes her inspiration from the lush tropical foliage of south Florida, exploring the rootedness and connections between the figure and surroundings. These are done in a variety of media including oil on canvas, mixed media on paper and in sculptural relief sewn entirely of canvas. She is represented by Berkeley Fine…
Dominique Boutaud: “I play with forms that have the power of human thoughts and the love I have to use bright colors indicates the motion of life. I take the paint material as it comes and I work always very differently looking for new effects and for harmony. I create a world where colors mix up and push away, juxtapose…
Drew Doggett: “I search for subjects with unique stories in corners of the world available only to those purposefully seeking them … I’m preparing to release my latest collection which features the epic dunes of Sossusvlei, Namibia. The images capture the spirit of this vast and desolate area characterized by organic geometric shapes, the intersection of lines, the textures and…
Sapphire Frater’s “Aeon of Harporcrates” is inspired by “dissolution and unity with infinite-limitless space,” the artist says, “to become one with all that is infinite.” After its exhibition at Art Expo New York this year, the work will be exhibited in Paris at the Carrousel Du Louvre in 2015. It has received rave reviews by critics and is quickly becoming…
By Linda Mariano Just under six years ago, Paul Hickman created Urban Ashes—a company that makes picture frames from recycled wood and other salvaged materials alongside a mission to create jobs for a transitional workforce. And although it may be a relatively new company, it’s one that is steeped in the fundamentals of good business: find a need and fill…
By Tara Crichton Historically, spring is my favorite time of year. I say “historically” because this seems like the spring-that-wasn’t. Fall got co-opted by winter and spring has gotten bullied into submission, too. My personal response has been to revolt against the grey by bringing as much color into my personal space as possible. I brought the essence of spring…
By Michael Pacitti What makes a good custom framing designer? You’ve probably heard me mention many times in my Color and Design seminars and workshops: “It might be time to change your job description to custom-framing designer rather than a custom framer.” Generally, custom framers are decorators, and that’s not a bad thing. However, they decorate, but they do not…
Brad Robertson: “My trademark is texture and bold color combinations. My two main compositions are the landscape and portal. And red paint—every piece has it somewhere.” bradrobertson.com
Next time you’re thinking about booking a flight to LaGuardia, why not try one of these less well-known artistic hot spots instead?
