Painter's Keys Art Directory

Therese Lydia Joseph

Therese Lydia Joseph

"Being creative is a way of life for me." I was born in Bern, Switzerland, where I studied and developed my skills in many forms of art. In 1982 I moved to North Vancouver, Canada, where I have been teaching art to children of all ages through community based and private workshops. I am an accomplished author and illustrator of five children's books in French which are presently used in French Immersion Schools across Canada. I am involved in a group of 5 artists, who paint and exhibit together, critique each other's work, challenge and support each other on our journey as artists.

Artist statement: Every day I stumble upon the hidden beauty of ordinary, often unnoticed and disregarded subjects. I get caught up in the unexpected wonder of its form, shape and colour. My aim is to grab hold of the intense feeling this provokes in me and capture it on canvas. Using acrylics and mixed media allows me to approach the subject with great creativity. I love bright colors, texture and detail in my paintings. Ultimately I seek harmony between "strength and fragility" and "vibrancy and serenity". When I feel the same awareness of wonder stirring in me as when I first came upon the hidden beauty - I know the painting is done and art is created.

Rodney L. Fifer

Abstract Visions & Designs featured artist is Rodney L.

Rodney is a self-taught artist. His art comes from visions he receives and is inspired by his life’s experiences and emotions.

His art attracts a wide variety of people from all walks of life, celebrities, churches, commercial offices, realtors, interior designers, restaurants, and private collectors.

He specializes in Contemporary Abstract Paintings Original Paintings on Canvas, Paper, Board & Walls. There are thousands of good artists and pieces to choose from-but only a few design with you in mind. We are passionate about our art and take every measure to provide you with quality, original artwork.

Kathryn Ragan

Kathryn Ragan

My name is Kathryn Ragan. I am a dental hygienist by profession, living in the Fraser Valley. I live on a small farm, with Bruno[my horse] and the two chinchillas. I paint in watercolor, in a fairly realistic manner, creating portraits and intimate scenes of the area.

Jon Simone

Beautiful 100% genuine hand painted Family & Pet portraits from Thailand's finest artists... We offer top quality work at half the price of similar quality artists, with a 21-28 day delivery period guaranteed... Plus, $20 from each commission goes to the desperately underfunded Baan Jing Jai children's orphanage, Pattaya.

Euphrosene Labon

I am an artist and writer - one of those with a 'message', for my sins! My niche is mind body spirit and I use all media in my objective of wrestling with spiritual concepts.

Little Fish

This is the website of the artists' studio little fish, a group of artists from a number of different disciplines (painting, photography, textiles etc.) who co-operate together in this online studio and are able to publicize their work and ideas both here and in an annual exhibition.

Ramnath Benegal

Hi friends,

I am a retired Bank executive.I love watercolour and oil painting. I have traveled quite a bit in India and abroad and have painted from Nature.

I was interested in painting from my school days and was encouraged by Late Shri. K.C.S Panicker,the then principal of Govt. Arts college, Chennai.I took some drawing and painting classes at the College.

After retiring from the Bank, I took up my childhood hobby seriously.I underwent training from a reputed senior artist,Late Shri.M.S Chandrasekhar,some years back.With his blessings, I had exhibited my work at Centaur Hotel in Bombay,which was appreciated by many.Some of my paintings were sold at the exhibition.Not exhibited my work thereafter, due to the heavy expenses involved.

I have uploaded some of my recent work on my website; would be adding some more soon.Hope you like my work; would appreciate your comments.

Thanks and regards,

Ramnath Benegal

Pablo Urteaga

Pablo Urteaga

Pablo Urteaga, Mexican artist and architect, explores the tiny line between figure and abstraction over an expressionist atmosphere.

Scott Serafica

Peter Butler

Peter Butler

Peter Butler has always stuck to the advice of his mentor, Royal Academician Frederick C Dickinson, to keep to his own style and vivid use of colours. In more recent years he has written poems to complement his paintings and continues to enjoy the vibrant synergy of art and verse.

Antonio Garcia Acosta

Antonio Garcia Acosta

I am a Mexican artist based in London, working across media with a focus on painting. I recently graduated from Goldsmiths College, University of London. My website features the work shown at Goldsmiths College Degree Show 2009. The main concern in this work is the representation of the self and its relation to flesh.The kind of anatomy expressed in my paintings is an anatomy of the unaccountable, not of the actual shape of the organs, their actual texture or form. It is an account of how it feels to be a body. The challenge is impossible, One cannot account for the body visually without its the shapes, colours and textures. However I can evoke instead of describing with anatomical precision.

Adib Fattal

Adib Fattal

I would love to believe that one of these days I will have my own special school of art, which would be a combination of Primitive art with Middle Eastern art. I will feel the most successful if I become almost instantly recognized by anyone who sees one of my paintings. In fact I do believe that a painters unique style is more important than the content of his/her paintings. I also believe that one of the "duties" of the artist is to make the public happy when they look at one of his/her paintings. This I also think should be the case, particularly in a world with a lot of sadness. I thus hope to make my viewer in a better mood after looking at my paintings.

Jan Heigh

Jan Heigh

Jan Heigh lives and paints in the Portland Oregon metropolitan area where she paints in a contemporary and abstract manner using bold and bright colors.

Her goal is to invite the viewer to enter into the painting to make their own discoveries. It is a challenge to reflect emotions through the use of paint but her wish is to always bring a feeling of joy, hope and unlimited possibilities.

Jacques Banne

Scott Michael

Scott Michael

Freelance painter from the Western U.S., now living in Utah. I've been a painter most of my life, always leaning towards abstract styles with strong colors. My themes range from landscapes to expressionism to artistic nudes. Oil is my preferred medium, but I also work some in acrylics and pastels.

Kathleen Lack

Kathleen Lack

Figures are my inspiration. Painting life is an energizing & spontaneous event for me.
Color is my passion. I love the never-ending search for exciting and compelling colors.
Emotion is my glue. I'm drawn to capturing the emotional spontaneity before me, and the beauty of the human form.

Mina Smith

Mina Smith

I was born in Tehran, Iran, grew up in London and now live and work in Vienna, Virginia. I specialize in oils but have also worked in acrylics, watercolors and mixed media. My work spans landscape to portraiture and includes modern and representational works. I'm internationally known for my color and movement. I'm a member of the Vienna Art Society and Oil Painters of America. Though many of my works are in private collections, most are available for sale, including gicl�es that are available in different sizes.

Bridget Bodenham

Bridget Bodenham

I'm a ceramicist who works in Hepburn Springs in regional Victoria, Australia. i make functional and non-functional objects such as crackers, funnels, grinders, paddles, sculptures, sieves, spoons, strainers, tableware, and vessels.