Mark Lijftogt

Contemporary Still Life in a cabinet 'Basket of Lemons' by Mark Lijftogt

'Salmon' is a stunningly elegant Bronze sculpture. Richard Smith conveys so much character in such simple lines, exemplifying a truly wonderful talent. The fantastic richly detailed ...

'Wild Boar' is a beautiful sculpture, full of character and clean lines. Richard Smith's love and knowledge of the animals he sculpts is evident to the view - the animals are so life like and tactile. Richard Smith has gained an international reputation for his works of art, he has exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Pattersons in London, The Sportsman’s Edge Gallery in New York, The Call of Africa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and the Everard Reed Gallery in Johannesburg, South Africa. Richard has exhibited his paintings at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Museum in the USA, the Natural History Museum and Tring Museum in Britain. He has sold at all the major auctions houses in London, such as Christie’s, Sotheby’s, Bonhams and Phillips. In 2013 Callaghans of Shrewsbury...

'Tawny Owl' is so full of character, you feel he's about to fly from his perch as you look at him. Richard Smith, a part-time gamekeeper, communicates his lo...

'Baby Elephant' by Tobias Martin is a Solid Bronze Animal Sculpture. Tobias Martin graduated currently lives and works in London. His work can b...

Alert Hare' is a Bronze sculpture with a stunning life like qualities. Being a unique large piece, Smith has captured every last detail and given this won...

'Otter in Pursuit' is a stunningly elegant Bronze sculpture. Richard Smith conveys so much character in such simple lines, exemplifying a truly wonderful talent. The fantastic richly...

blackboard paint, oil paint, fir on panel

This piece titled "Hung Aloft the Night II" is an original piece by Allison May Kiphuth and is made from watercolor and gouache on paper on panel. This piece measures 5”h x 6.25”w x ...

This beautiful blue and white dimensional butterfly piece is made of wood panel, butterflies, acrylics and bioresins. The artist, Kristina Grace, re...

The intricate retablos of contemporary artist Patrick Fitzgerald are his means of paying homage to the musicians that inspired him throughout his life. Derived from Mexican votive...

The intricate retablos of contemporary artist Patrick Fitzgerald are his means of paying homage to the musicians that inspired him throughout his life. Derived from Mexican votive...

The pictures you see here are not, as you might think, photographs of wildflowers. They are images of the remarkably lifelike, painstakingly detailed art of Trailer McQuilkin, whose wildflower sculptures are a blend of several artistic techniques. The product of this art form is unique; each sculpture is one of a kind, with its own individuality and its own beauty. A native of New Orleans, McQuilkin has lived and worked in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, for the past 35 years. In 1969 the artist began experimenting with methods of creating metal wildflower sculpture. He soon found that imitating nature − which many have held is the chief function of art − is a difficult process. He steadily gained mastery of this new complex form and continues today to hone his skills, refine his materials and techniques while expanding his vision of the next sculpture. McQuilkin uses sheet copper, copper wire, metal primer, oil paints, and natural materials in his work. His techniques include cutting, soldering, incising, and painting. Each step is performed with uncompromising attention to detail. Each sculpture has special challenges. It takes from two to five months to complete each piece. A careful examination of the finished sculpture reveals the tiniest fibers, the slightest discoloration and even an occasional insect-bitten leaf. His work is a completely original documentation of nature, trompe l’oeil art in the best sense. McQuilkin, who is largely self-taught, has achieved the highest level of skill and artistry. Therefore he produces complex and beautiful microhabitats. His work has taken him from the North Pole Basin at Crested...