Christopher Burk Art

An oil painting depicting the famous "Basilica de la Sagrada Familia". This nocturne shows the beautifully sculpted spires of a cathedral designed by a...

Night Doorway, Oil on panel, nocturne Park Slope, Brooklyn Dr. Rowland S. Russell PhD. writes about his experience directly witnessing Greg's practice as a “plein air” artist: Whet...

Painted from life, a single pink peony blossoms amidst green leaves against a black backdrop. A classical painting subject and style, with a fresh and intriguing touch. Signed "Personett" lower left corner. Framed in a traditional black frame w gold trim. Framed dimensions: 13.25 x 11.75 inches Rachel Personett was born in Hawaii, but raised in Colorado. Being the daughter of a pilot she has always traveled extensively. She has studied part time at the Savannah College of Art and Design...

Pondering in a Field Realist, Light/ Shadow Oil Painting 20"x16" Landscape Cattle . Pondering is Realist, Light/ Shadow Oil Painting 20"x16" Landscape that is part of a ne...

Four Sheep in the Field, Realist, Light/ Shadow Oil Painting 36" x 24" Farm The third and fourth photos show thow this painting will look after being professionally taken by 2/23...

This luminous New Hampshire White Mountain oil painting of Mount Chocorua at twilight was painted by contemporary American artist William R. Davis (195...

"Three Magenta Peonies" is contemporary realist oil painting pink flowers on black background. A classical painting subject and style, with a fresh and intriguing touch. Signed "Personett" lower left corner. Framed in a traditional black frame w gold trim. Framed dimensions: Rachel Personett was born in Hawaii, but raised in Colorado. Being the daughter of a pilot she has always traveled extensively. She has studied part time at the Savannah College of Art and Design, The Angel Academy of Art, and finally settled on the Florence Academy of Art, graduating in 2015. In January 2016 she apprenticed the painter Odd Nerdrum in Norway for eight months. Rachel Personett works strictly from life, and enjoys the challenged of painting the ephemeral. Working from life provides the opportunity to travel around the world painting the ever changing people and landscapes. Artist Statement My mother had studied advertising in college, so she knew a lot about arts and good craftsmanship. She did talks at my elementary school each week and on a different artist. I remember being very moved by the images of Van Gogh and Andrew Wyeth. At the Florence Academy I really liked Sargent, Sorolla, Willard Metcalf, Henri Fantin-Latour and Velazquez. At Odd Nerdrums I gained new respect for Rembrandt and was introduced to other Scandinavian...

"Secluded Bridge" by Diego Glazer is an original oil painting depicting a serene river bathed in warm afternoon light and shaded by a picturesque bridge. About the Artist: For as l...

A still life of a Ushanka, a Russian winter hat, fur trimmed with ear flaps. Personett's textured fur and wood table invites the viewers to feel as if they are in the painting. The frayed edges of the strings of the hat suggests this is a well-worn garment, loved for many years. Groupings of snowberries rest beside the hat, a delicate symbol of purity and resilience. Signed "Personett" lower right corner. Framed in a traditional black frame w gold trim. Framed dimensions: 17 x 15 inches Frame has some notable scuffs - but the painting is in excellent condition. Rachel Personett was born in Hawaii, but raised in Colorado. Being the daughter of a pilot she has always traveled extensively. She has studied part time at the Savannah College of Art and Design, The Angel Academy of Art, and finally settled on the Florence Academy of Art, graduating in 2015. In January 2016 she apprenticed the painter Odd Nerdrum in Norway for eight months. Rachel Personett works strictly from life, and enjoys the challenged of painting the ephemeral. Working from life provides the opportunity to travel around the world painting the ever changing people and landscapes. Artist Statement My mother had studied advertising in college, so she knew a lot about arts and good craftsmanship. She did talks at my elementary school each week and on a different artist. I remember being very moved by the images of Van Gogh and Andrew Wyeth. At the Florence Academy I really liked Sargent, Sorolla, Willard Metcalf, Henri Fantin-Latour and Velazquez. At Odd Nerdrums I gained new respect for Rembrandt and was introduced to other Scandinavian painters like Edward Munch...

Elizabeth Zanzinger's (US based) "Beyond the Garden Gate" is a masterfully created realistic oil still-life. This painting measures at 36 x 40 inches, and is framed at 38 x 42 inche...

Elizabeth Zanzinger's (US based) "Shop Fan" is an oil painting that depicts a whimsical still life of a brightly colored, vintage teal fan. Elizabeth Zanzinger is an award-winning ...

Stephanie Buer's (US based) "Blue Cat" is an oil painting that depicts a white exterior wall with graffitied Blue Cat. Stephanie Buer, now based in Portland, had spent over a decad...