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ArtWorldChicago is an online gallery and social network for Chicago artists created by Daniel Blystone.

Neoteric Art: How did ArtWorldChicago.com get started?

Daniel Blystone: I thought with the internet being primarily a visual medium, an online gallery would be an interesting idea to pursue. Several of my personal friends Continue reading »

Neoteric Art: You work very small. Discuss the scale of your work and your overall intent.

Nicholas Sistler: I have worked larger, when I was in school & for several years after school I bounced between large, medium and small. At the base of my work since 1992 is the irony of presenting a monumental environment or deep space on a tiny surface while providing an intimate Continue reading »

My dad was a draftsman. He wanted to be an artist, but his dad, an Air Force Colonel and lawyer wanted his children to be doctors and lawyers. Despite his desire to be the next Tolouse Latrec, he also needed to do something practical with his talent. So, with that in mind, he studied industrial design at a major Midwestern university. Continue reading »

Margin Gallery is a not for profit collective art gallery dedicated to nurturing artistic expression co-founded by Nima Taradji.

Margin is a member oriented community of artists helping each other expand their visions and create new work. The member artists represent a diversity of styles and media, yet they Continue reading »

Neoteric Art: You say your current prints and paintings promise to be an intense emotional experience that reflects the turbulence of our times. Elaborate on that statement and also discuss your series “War and Storm.”

Diane Thodos: “War and Storm” was the perfect title to give this series because of the instability in our present world. America has been in a disastrous state for the last eight years. My work dramatically transformed following the traumatic events of 9/11 and the instability resulting from Continue reading »

Neoteric Art: Give us some background information on yourself.

Casey Roberts: I was born in 71. I live and work in gorgeous Indianapolis. I went to the Herron School of Art and Design as a printmaking major. I’m pretty sure I always wanted to be an artist. I did flirt with the idea of racing cars. I remember when I went from just wanting to be an artist to Continue reading »