Artful Painter Carl Olson

Alex Hillkurtz is a renowned storyboard artist for feature films, television, and commercials. Residing in Paris, France, he is inspired by that great city's architecture and landscape. The mood and feel of the place are brought to life in Alex's beautiful architectural watercolors.

Bill Anton's focus when painting is not about technical execution, but, rather, about mood and passion. The visual poetry of his paintings profoundly affect you as a viewer. Each of his paintings demonstrates his deep seated passion for painting the west.

Len Chmiel has no interest in merely copying what he sees. He says that he allows his "intuition to speak.” His intention is to expand the boundaries of realism rather than merely painting a facsimile. He does not let others dictate what he should paint. Rather, he paints what interests him.

TJ Cunningham’s paintings are an impressionistic tour-de-force. He relishes not only a beautiful scene, but also the act of making the painting. His paintings leave a compelling mystery for the viewer to ponder. Each painting by TJ Cunningham exudes the wonder of being in the landscape.

John Pototschnik's mastery of color and values – all using a limited palette – lead to beautifully harmonious paintings that speak to the heart.

DK Palecek is a painter who embraces her left-brain-centric worldview. Her expressive paintings captures the beauty of everyday scenes. She is fascinated with brain science and the power and plasticity of the brain and its application for artists.