Walnut Creek’s Bedford Gallery recently opened its newest exhibit, “Observations of a Still Life,” which showcases the enduring relevance of still-life images in today’s fast-paced, media-saturated ...

The time-honored tradition of still life painting has proven a cornerstone of art history, offering unparalleled insight both into an artist’s technique and style as well as a glimpse into the ...

“Pansies and flying geese,” acrylic on canvas, by Amber Jean Young. Courtesy Shaun Roberts. In the world of art history, there is a long-held hierarchy that ranks painting genres as follows: landscape ...