Where would Van Gogh be without sunflowers? Monet without water lilies? Or O’Keeffe without her close-ups of black irises, whose voluptuous contours reminded some people (to Georgia’s great annoyance!

SANTA FE — As I entered the room in LewAllen Galleries with Bettie Ward’s colorful paintings of flower- and bird-filled gardens, I felt the air change. Her relentlessly cheery art lifted my mood ...

Many artists who made their names in figurative work are now creating a different sort of portrait. By Amanda Fortini IN EARLY 2021, Jordan Casteel, the painter known for her tender, exquisitely ...

TikTok artist @juliamcgaheeart creates a stunning flower mural for a home exterior.

If still-life painting is the art of arresting decay, then it makes a lot of sense that Rachel Ruysch grew up to become one of the greatest still-life painters in the history of art. In the 17th ...

Kaleidoscopic landscapes and riotous bursts of flowers are the signatures of Brooklyn-based artist Shara Hughes—scenes she creates entirely from her imagination. “It’s very strange,” said Hughes. “I ...

Art is one of those skills that does not seem like everyone can pick it up. But, when you look at how Madi is able to paint ...

TOLEDO — The Dutch painter Rachel Ruysch won the lottery twice — in 1713 and 1723. Most people will be happy for you if you win the lottery once — even if you’re already quite well off, as Ruysch was.

Take a first look at Christine Mercer-Vernon’s paintings and you’ll notice the intricate beauty of local flowers, depicted in exact detail. Each vein on the leaves, every grain of pollen, and the ...