Leighton, Scott – Fox Hunter
Fox Hunter by Scott Leighton Scott Leighton, was born Thomas Leighton in Dover, N.H. and was the fourth child among five born to Nicholas and Deborah M. (Whitney) Leighton on August 28, 1847. He was 50 years of age when he passed away in Waverly, MA, on January 8th 1898. He married Sadie L. Wyman […]
Walker, William Aiken – Life on the Plantation
Life on the Plantation by William Walker William Aiken Walker, a genre painter renowned for his depictions of plantations, cotton fields, African Americans, and dock scenes, left an enduring mark on Southern art. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1838, Walker’s artistic journey began early in life, with his first painting completed at the age […]
Enns, Arlene – The River
The River by Arlene Enns The River was painted on a grey day (physically and mentally) shortly before Christmas several weeks before the artist’s mother passed away. (she died Dec 23, 2018 ) — in the artist’s words; “I was playing the Christmas song “ the River “ as I was truly wishing for a […]
Enns, Arlene – Backyard Beauty
Backyard Beauty by Arlene Enns This painting is a variation of the artists back yard under a blanket of winter snow at sunset.
Walker, William Aiken – On the Plantation
On the Plantation by William Walker William Aiken Walker, a genre painter renowned for his depictions of plantations, cotton fields, African Americans, and dock scenes, left an enduring mark on Southern art. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1838, Walker’s artistic journey began early in life, with his first painting completed at the age of […]
Vernon, Emile – Fishing with Momma
Fishing with Momma by Emile Vernon Paul Émile Vernon was a distinguished French painter of the late 18th and early 19th century. He was born on 14 March 1872 in Blois, France, and passed away in the same town on 31 January 1920. Emile Vernon’s artistic journey began with studies in painting at the […]
Stahl, Benjamin – Before the Dance
Before the Dance by Benjamin Stahl Benjamin Albert Stahl was a painter and illustrator, who was born in Chicago, Illinois, lived in Weston, Connecticut in the 1940s and 1950s, and then settled in Sarasota, Florida. There he was Vice President of the Sarasota Art Association. He studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and then […]
Stahl, Benjamin – Ballerina
Ballerina by Benjamin Stahl Benjamin Albert Stahl was a painter and illustrator, who was born in Chicago, Illinois, lived in Weston, Connecticut in the 1940s and 1950s, and then settled in Sarasota, Florida. There he was Vice President of the Sarasota Art Association. He studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and then became a […]
Sheppard, Warren – Evening Sunset
Evening Sunset by Warren Sheppard Marine painter, Warren Sheppard was a designer and navigator of racing yachts and sailed widely along the New England coast. He won the famous New York-to-Bermuda race and published an authoritative book titled “Practical Navigation.” He was also known for his canal scenes of Venice. He took art lessons from […]
Philipp, Robert – Lady in Red
Lady in Red by Robert Philipp Robert Philipp, was born Moses Solomon Philipp, on February 2, 1895, in New York City. Demonstrating early artistic prowess, he thrived in a family environment that nurtured and encouraged his creative inclinations. At the age of 15, Philipp enrolled in the Art Students League, dedicating four years to improving […]