Max Ernst, 1922-23. Part of Dieter Scharf’s private collection showing in Berlin’s Surrealist museum. Ernst’s work often depicts ambivalence and conflict about man- woman Relationships, wedding and separation.

Rene Magritte (1898-1967) was a Belgium surrealist who did not become famous until his 50's. Title: Golconda Although the title is widely known as a city in India, it had a different meaning or slang in Magritte's time. It referred to wealth and/or abundance.

Although he became well known by his hobby of painting, French artist Henri Rousseau (1844-1910) worked in what was known as a primitive style. His day job was as a tax collector! La Charmeause de Serpents (The Snake Charmer).

If you are a fan of English mysteries have you ever noticed how many have a family named "Fortescue" in them? British painter Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale (1872-1945) The Litttle Foot Page.

English painter John William Waterhouse (1849-1917) was actually born in Rome. This is his oil painting of Narcissus.

I'm a fan of English painter #JohnWilliamWaterhouse (1849-1917) because his work is realistic but not hyperreal. He was an Academic painter that became part of the PreRaphaelite Brotherhood for their subject matter of strong women with mythological origins. This oil is called Boreas.

I never tire of this painting. I think i's part of Yales permanent British Art Collection in Connecticut. George Frederic Watts (1817-1904) Hope Oil on Canvas

British painter #Henry Meynell Rheam (1859-1920) The Fairy Woods Pencil and Watercolor

Like last year's "memorial" to January 6 rioters, this one, too, has a permit—and a Hollywood connection.

AZ born painter #GraydonParrish (b.1970)trained at #NYAcademyofArt &#GrandCentralAcademyofArt.He lives in Texas. After earning two BFA's, Graydon earned his MFA from #NYAcademyofArt & additional training at #GrandCentralAcademyofArt.

Italian painter #GiovanniGasparro (b.1983) graduated from #theacademyoffineart Rome had his first solo exhibit in Paris in 2009 at age 23.

East Indian painter #AyueshAgarwal (b.1991) was working in the game industry until he began studying fine art techniques at the #FlorenceAcademy of Art in 2013 and later at the #LosAngelesAcademyofFigurativeArt.

For todays shot of art, Stop-motion legend Ray Harryhausen with some of his creations.

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Oregon painter #GabrielMarkLipper (b.1975) trained at the Bilmes School of Art in Jacksonville, Oregon and has taught at the School of Visual Arts in New York City and at the Pratt Institute and Syracuse University.

Belgium born but French based painter #EddyStevens (b1965) #ArtAcademyStNiklaas.A great painter of horses but also able to capture emotion in human bodies and muscles.

British born painter and etcher #GeraldBrockhurst (1890-1978) trained at Birmingham School of Art and RA Schools.His first solo exhibition was at Chenil Gallery, London, & he exhibited at RA, 1923-53. He became an American citizen in 1949.

Polish painter Lara Wasiljewa b.1973 is a self taught painter that is known for her takes on nature. She is well known for her seascapes. #oil

#LeonoraCarrington OBE (1917-2011) was a British-born, naturalized Mexican surrealist painter and novelist.She lived most of her adult life in Mexico City & was one of the last surviving participants in the surrealist movement of the 1930s.

Russian painter Ivan Aivazovsky 1817-1900 Lunar Night (painted the year before he died) Oil

Sir Lawrence Alma Tadema Dutch (1836-1912) Chiesa di San Clemente Oil painting

Swiss born painter #EttoreAldoDelVigo (b.1952) worked in a print shop specializing in art books and art books graduating in fine arts. He fell in love with the work of Max Ernst and the work of the surrealists.

#EsaoAndrews (b.1978) is a Japanese American artist and freelance illustrator. Originally raised in Mesa, Arizona, he received his B.F.A. in 2000 from The School of Visual Arts in New York. With his haunted subject matter, he has established a career both in the fine art and commercial art world.

Belgium born French based painter #EddyStevens (b.1965) studied at the Art Academy St. Niklaas, Belgium. #oilpainting

California artist #DavidMolteni (b.1971) is a highly successful commercial artist. As a fine artist, he is mostly self-taught except for the guidance of his grandmother who is a classically trained painter. Under Fire aluminum on panel

Clement Pujol de Guastavino Spanish, 1850-1905 Orientalist Oil painting

Now famous Chinese painter #ChenYifei (1946- 2005) came to NYC with $38 in 1980 & made a fortune off his art over ten yrs. He died in 2005.

Nigerian painter #OkoyeChukwuemeka John (b.1997) studied art at the University of Uyo,Uyo Akwa Iborn State Nigeria. He works in oils.

British painter #StephenMackey (b.1968) is a self taught artist inspired by Old Masters and Renaissance artists from Europe. His work has been exhibited in many one person shows in Europe, New York, and LosAngeles

New York native LacySwiftLewis attended Onondaga community college and studied art an took workshops at The Art Students League of NY and Studio Incamminati before moving to Kansas City and teaching at Lacy Lewis School of Realist Art. Nia in Blue, oil.

Italian born painter #SimonPasini (b.1976) was raised in South Africa for 12 years before returning to Italy to attend the James and Pio Manzu Art School in Bergamo. He became a restorer after finishing his training.

UK artist #CliveSmith (b.1967) earned a general design diploma locally in 1985 & fashion degree from Kingston Polytechnic working years in NY, Paris & Naples for fashion companies & designing men’s clothing for Gap/Banana Republic.He studied painting & drawing at Art Students’ League in NY.

Italian painter Lorenzo Tonda (b.1992) graduated from the Accademia di Belle Arti in 2017, specializing in oil painting and fresco.

French painter #OdiledeSchwiligué (b.1952) spent 5 yrs training at #ArtsDécoratifsdeStrasbourg". After graduation she moved to Paris before crossing the Atlantic in a yacht, sailing down the Amazon to study women painted in Aztek & Mayan temples. She returned to France settling down in Antibes. #oil

Ukraine painter #DenisSarazhin (b.1982)graduated from the #KharkovArtandDesignAcademy in 2008, specializing in painting. He was a pupil of GanozkiyV.L., ChausV.N., and Vintayev V.N. #oilpainting #war #fear

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Seattle based painter #GabrielleBakker (b.1958) has a Dutch father and an American mother. She earned her BFA at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and her MFA from Yale School of Art. Not to be confused as Gabrielle Baker, another female artist from New York. LedaFishing 2017

Dutch painter CarelWillink (1900-1983)he called i “Imaginary Realism”.This is a self portrait he did at age 34 with Wilma van der Meulen in oils. He studied architecture before training in painting in Berlin when the Neue Sachlichkeit (German Realism/1920’s) artists were emerging.#magicalrealism

Belgium native EddyStevens (b.1965) studied painting at the Art Academy St. Niklaas, Belgium and today lives and works in France. Stevens first exhibited his work at the young age of 16. #oilpainting #surrealism

#RenaudWald (b.1976) is a self- taught painter who has lived in Paris 25 years. He started taking evening art classes in his hometown at age 16, later joining the School of Fine Arts in Versailles but left school and became a fashion photographer. Twenty years later he returned to painting.#oilpaint

This is not a drawing but what is known as a grissaille, the underpainting using a dead or monocromatic color (usually shades of gray) and later glazed on top. This grisaille is by Spanish artist #BernardoTorrens (b.1957).

Today's censored oil painting. #KevinMullerCisneros (b.1992) is an instructor at the hashtag#GrandCentralAtelier. He currently works and lives in Brooklyn, NY. #painting #oil

We are entering fire season in CA this week with record heat warnings from this Friday to Sunday. Please leave water out for wildlife to drink.New Orleans #CarolPeebless is part of the faculty of #NewOrleansAcademyofFineArts. She also taught at #StudioIncamminati in Philadelphia. #pastel

American painter #JulieHeffernan (b.1956) has a BFA in Painting #UofCA Santa Cruz & her MFA in Painting from #YaleSchoolofArt. #oilpainting

Today we honor the memory and service of our brothers and sisters that gave their lives for the freedoms we have. When we stop feeling gratitude for something, we lose it. Uriél Danā, United States Air Force, Vietnam Era

Southern California artist #LauraKrifka (b.1985),BFA from #CaliforniaPolytechnicStateUniversity & her MFA from #UniversityofCalifornia Santa Barbara.

John William Waterhouse (English, 1849-1917) Circe Offering the Cup to Ulysses. #oil #mythology #alegorical

Taiwanese artist #LoChanPeng (b.1983) graduated from the Chinese Culture University and National Taiwan Normal University with an MFA in Western Painting. He’s known for his hyperrealism and intense emotional portraits. " A True Heart" oil.