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20 Albert Bierstadt: Visions of the West
BY JAMES DUNCAN
Albert Bierstadt painted epic vistas based on his
firsthand experiences in the American West,
but to the viewing public, his works were
visions of a dreamland waiting for discovery.
26 Odd Nerdrum: Painter, Philosopher, and Pedagogue
BY MICHAEL GORMLEY
In his dark and spiritual works, this contemporary
master presents a fully realized vision of his unique
philosophy of art.
36 Tender: The Enduring Beauty of Egg Tempera, Part II
BY MARGARET KRUG
In the second part of our series on this singular
medium, we look at artists of the 20th and 21st centuries
who have used egg tempera’s unique depth
to communicate human stories and emotions.
42 The Indian Space Painters: Totems, Symbols, and Myth
BY BARBARA HOLLISTER AND ERIC SUTPHIN
These visionary artists reveal a total worldview
combining Native American and modernist
sources in search of a universal visual language.
52 Capture the Truth of Your Subject
BY SAM ADOQUEI
For Sam Adoquei, painting a landscape is a way to honor
nature, and as such, it cannot be done solely from imagination.
Actively observing and recording the movement
of light and changing colors is crucial for capturing the
realities of nature.
56 The Classical Now: Paintings by Daniel Ludwig
BY JOHN A. PARKS
Prompted by major changes in his personal life, this
New England artist recently revamped his entire
creative process, leading to paintings that are just
as engaging as his earlier works but more directly
connected to his experiences and altered perspective.
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