Mark Arian 1947 | Romantic Realist painter

The exceptional work of master painter Arian is the product of natural artistic talent and heartfelt passion tempered by more than 30 years of study, observation and realization. His strongest artistic influences are the Dutch Masters -Vermeer, Rubens, and Rembrandt, the French artist and master draftsman William Bougureau and American realist John Singer Sargeant. Arian's expansive use of subtle color variations, creative use of light and shadow and exquisite figurative rendering reflect these influences and infuse his paintings with breathtaking life, realism and beauty.

In addition to the prolific collection of paintings he has created throughout his career, Arian created the exquisite murals in the Palace of Gold, the largest tourist attraction in West Virginia, which have since been the subject of numerous articles in such notable publications as Time and The Washington Post. Additionally, he was commissioned by the State of West Virginia to paint two historic 20-foot murals for the Wheeling Civic Center, now viewed by millions of visitors.

Lauri Blank | American Romantic Figuritism painter

Lauri Blank was destined to be a creative soul with a burning passion for art. Raised by an artistic mother who attended design school in NYC, and grandparents that are still performing musicians (well into their 80’s), Lauri was constantly engaged by creativity and artistic expression; the foundation of a future art career. Her talents were immediately recognized by patrons in Washington D.C. and the Miami area, where she accepted numerous important commissions. And then in 1999, Lauri’s career would take a different turn, one that resembled one of the masters she studied for most of her life. Lauri Blank was commissioned to paint the ceiling of an 18th century church in Old Montreal. For months, the artist worked day and night painting the Cathedral’s ceiling while standing on scaffolding that had a five-story drop onto the marble floor below. It was the most magical experience she has ever had and is most proud of this work.
Blank's work has been exhibited in galleries throughout the nation. She receives frequent media attention and has appeared on numerous magazine covers throughout the Miami area. In 2002, Blank was selected as the artist for the 2002 Grammy Awards. Her "Post 911" Grammy work symbolized the patriotism of a nation blended with our love of music. Lauri’s style of melding the techniques and icons of the old master with today’s cultural ideology, has won her acclaim. Her powerful images, along with her passion and devotion jump off the canvas and transport the viewer into a by-gone era. Her own imitable style, which the artist refers to as “Romantic Figuratism”, brings a sense of peace and reflection to the modern day world. “The passion in my heart…influences and fuels my love of art and my profession” says Blank of her accomplishments.

Janet Kruskamp | American romantic realist painter

Born in Oregon, Kruskamp has been earning plaudits for her artisitc talents since was a child. Working in a style that combines both romantic and realistic aspects, Janet Kruskamp paints charming images of ordinary scenes and objects that reveal their underlying beauty. Her studies of the American scene have been exhibited in many shows in the U.S.A. and France, including exhibits at the Long Beach Museum of Art, C.A., De Young Memorial Museum, San Fransisco and the Triton Museum of Art, Santa Clara.

Bryce Cameron Liston 1965 | Romantic realist american painter

Liston was born in American Fork, Utah, in 1965. His art education started at a young age when he would go out with his mother while she painted the Utah landscape. He later went on to attend the University of Utah and Weber State; however the majority of his learning occurred in the studio and foundry of sculptor Edward J. Fraughton. Bryce’s work is shown in galleries around the country and he participates in many national and international exhibitions each year. Bryce’s artwork has won numerous prestigious awards, including The Tuffy Berg Award, The Honorary Chairman’s Award and the Southwest Art Award of Excellence at the 2010 CM Russell Auction in Great Falls, MT. His art has been published in many magazines as well as on book covers. He currently resides in Holladay, Utah, with his wife and three daughters.