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How did Guy Harvey become one of the most famous marine wildlife artists in the world? According to him, it took “a little bit of Jacques Cousteau, a little bit of Raphael, and a lot of time [...]

Pablo Picasso once said: “Love is the greatest refreshment in life,” and it’s hard to disagree with him. Love is one of the most prevalent themes in art, no matter the medium. Valentine’s Day [...]

More than 200 former and current foster care youth looking to create brighter futures for themselves recently received a helping hand from the Park West Foundation. The foundation held its 5th [...]

In February 1943, artist Norman Rockwell completed one of the most complex projects of his entire career. In his desire to help America’s war effort during World War II, Rockwell decided to [...]

Is there a right or a wrong way on how to view art? Because, whether we admit it or not, we’ve all had that moment of uncertainty while viewing art—that feeling that we’re just not getting it. [...]

The history of art is anything but steady. From the iconoclasts of Medieval Europe to the unhinged avant-gardes of the Great War, few conventions have gone untested. The female figure is arguably [...]

How long has it been since your last vacation? Too long? It should be no surprise that Park West is a big fan of cruises—we host cruise ship art auctions and exhibitions all over the world. The [...]

Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light Few contemporary artists are as ubiquitous as Thomas Kinkade, whose luminous imagery adorns more than 10 million homes worldwide. Born in Sacramento County, [...]

In 2003, Disney Studios released “Destino,” a unique animated short film originally conceived by one unlikely pair—Walt Disney and famed Surrealist artist Salvador Dali. Now, 15 years after its [...]

Life wasn’t easy for Pablo Picasso at the start of his artistic career. This becomes all too apparent when examining the history behind Picasso’s famous “Barcelona Suite.” Picasso was born in [...]