By Katie Flannery | Published Jun 2, 2022 4:19 PM

A deck is a perfect spot to host a barbecue, relax with family and friends, or enjoy some quiet time reading a book. But if you notice the deck is discolored, faded, and dry, it’s time for a fresh

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By Victoria Ford | on June 29, 2022

IN PORT: Barbara Kraemer, one of the artists included in the ‘Watercolor Moments’ exhibit at the Barnegat library

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Onlookers stop, stare and take photos as Rima Makaryan mixes paint with her brush. Beaming, she covers her eyes from the sun and scans her work — a large mural she designed in the alley by Black Oak Coffee Roasters in downtown Healdsburg.

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A vase of flowers is a timeless creative subject that has inspired some of the most well-known masterpieces. Perhaps most notable among them are the iconic sunflower paintings by Vincent van Gogh. With their cheerful yellow color and wavy petals, these blooms appear to possess a personality th

As massive framed canvases were being delivered to the Elaine de Kooning House in East Hampton's Northwest Woods, Laurie Anderson, who was beginning her residence there, mused about painting.

"I am not a painter -- I should say that. But I make paintings, and I feel so happy when I'm mak

As massive framed canvases were being delivered to the Elaine de Kooning House in East Hampton's Northwest Woods, Laurie Anderson, who was beginning her residence there, mused about painting.

"I am not a painter -- I should say that. But I make paintings, and I feel so happy when I'm mak

Graham Wilson, founder of Swivel Gallery. Photo by Jean Bourbon. Courtesy Graham Wilson.

Swivel Gallery founder Graham Wilson has had many lives in the art world—artist, art handler, artist manager, assistant. “Gallerist” was added to this varied background when he opened his own