James Audubon

Laurie Simmons

http://www.lauriesimmons.net/writings/the-national-post/
The newer pieces in this series are also very interesting.

Michael Brodeur

http://michaelbrodeur.blogspot.com/
Recently I have been spoiled rotten meeting several artists whose work I greatly enjoy. These architectural paintings I find particularly beautiful.

Mac Conner

http://www.mcny.org/exhibition/mac-conner-new-york-life
Flipping through American Art Review from November to December I was reminded of this great brain. I am particularly interested in his idea of removing middle values, and his start as a sign painter.

Paul Thek

http://whitney.org/Exhibitions/PaulThek
When I went to see this show, I remember being so uncomfortable and grossed out by stacks of meat that my ability to look at a lot of the work was thwarted by my own stomach or lack there of. The work did however leave a great impression on me, as several years later I sit in my studio and think of this image.

Jaume Plensa

http://jaumeplensa.com/index.php/works-and-projects/sculptures/item/269-sculptures-gallery-3
I clearly need to get out more.

John Nost Sartorius

http://www.artnet.com/artists/john-nost-sartorius/past-auction-results
Another set of paintings that drive home the need for multiples in my weary painting practice.