Visual Arts

Wide assortment of arts and crafts, with considerable cultural background on the objects.

Materials for a University of Virginia course on African arts, with images, bibiliographic information, and web links.

Art and sculpture of West and Central Africa

Tribal Art (mostly African), links, and descriptions of some African styles.

Many images and information on African tribal art.

New York's Museum for African Art.

Tribal art, antiques and ethnographica from Southeast and Central Asia, and the Middle East.

Online gallery of fine and ceremonial peyote religious art, including "The Peyote Ritual: Visions and Descriptions of Monroe Tsa Toke," and the work of traditional and contemporary NAC artists.

A listing of Aboriginal art galleries, artists and where to find styles of Aboriginal art around the world.

Tribal artifacts site devoted to the areas of Melanesia, Polynesia, Micronesia and Australia. Offering expertise in identification and valuation services on items from the Pacific area.

Ornaments made from chicken eggs that have been cut, painted, and decorated. Offers instruction booklet.

Biography of Peter Carl Faberge, brief Russian history, and an illustrated overview of his work.

Elegant gourds inspired by nature and the indigenous cultures of the world.

A non-profit organization that provides scholarships for students in the Wm. S. Hart School District. Includes art exhibits and shows, demonstrations, and workshops.

Provides history, events, scholarship information, and members' galleries. Members use various media, including oils, acrylics, watercolors, photography, jewelry, clay, and woodworking.

Founded in 1983 by artist Ray Kass, this site details the community-based art collaborations undertaken by the program.

Arts directory of painters in acrylics, oils, caricature, watercolors, portraits and arts reproductions.

Resources for the study and use of painting and drawing materials and techniques. Forum.

Free online sample lessons, oils and ceramics. Subscription fee workshops, and videos available. Forums to exchange information and get feedback.

Essays on painting with acrylics and watercolors and the use of scale models.

Demonstration of the stages of painting development and questions answered on foreground detail and Plein air painting. Provided by landscape artist Wm. Scott Jennings.

Painting techniques compiled by Debra Clem, fine arts professor, Indiana University Southeast.

Yahoo! Group dedicated to watercolor basics, providing critiques and demonstrations to members.

Twice-weekly email newsletter by Robert Genn. Also provides links to art quotes, letters, and information on books available for purchase.

A writer and performance artist whose solo work, exploring humanity's relationships with mass media, continues to be presented live throughout the United States and via the World Wide Web.

Poet, performance artist and Imperial Orgy community member. Projects and contact information.

Includes biography, current and past projects, past appearances, calendar and contact information.

Actress/singer who can sing over 3 octaves. Acting roles include leading lady and character with a particular flair for comedy.

Photos of the artist's kinetic art and sculpture, profile and contact information. Located in Islamorada, Florida.

Online exhibition and information devoted to the subject of Rolling Ball Sculptures, mechanical sculptures and kinetic art.

Dedicated to the current work of Erik Moskowitz. Resume, video demos, and contact information.

At core is a 76 ft x 36 ft mural layered with hidden secrets. Live performance by artist Patrick Dunning brings the mural to life.

Dutch artist's online gallery of "amorphogenetic" abstract paintings inspired by natural sea life forms.

Gallery of large format abstract geometric paintings by contemporary Brazilian artist .

Abstract paintings, stylized landscapes, and eclectic florals by this artist from Germantown, TN.

Maryland artist shows oil paintings with a focus on landscape as enigma and metaphor. Includes exhibitions listing.

Dutch artist uses and researches different media: cut photos, modeled, cut and stitched sculptures, spatial drawings of textile and adhesive foil, animations and text works. Biography, exhibition list and reviews.

Semi-abstract landscape paintings by this artist from Pakistan. Includes biography.

Presents her paintings and drawings, with a link to her translation site.

California artist shows portraits and expressionist paintings.

California-based entertainment illustrator presents an online portfolio featuring movie posters, portraits, sketches, and toy designs.

Alabama artist presents a virtual gallery of impressionistic, abstract, and expressionistic paintings with varied subjects. Some nudes.

Biography and examples of landscape paintings, figurative works, and painted tiles by this Australian artist, who died in 1960.

Swiss artist shows recent works, from net art to installation projects. Photos.

ArtVisiona: Romanin graphic designer and animator presents an online portfolio.

The artist displays contemporary figurative oil paintings. Includes resume, with exhibitions details, and a tour of his St. Louis MO studio.

Abstract works in acrylic and oil by this South Australian artist.

Cabinet of Curiosities: showcasing film, photography, printmaking, and performance and installations by this Colorado artist. Includes exhibitions listing.

The artist shows cartoons, caricatures, illustrations, logos, and other graphic designs. Includes weblog. Figurative.

Enomis: showcasing paintings, sketches, sculpture, and graphics. Representational and figurative. Photographs.