FASO Featured Artists: Artist Kevin O'Connell by Carrie Turner on 2/19/2014 1:28:16 AM This article is by Carrie Turner, editor of FineArtViews. During her tenure as editor, FineArtViews has been mentioned or referenced by The Huffington Post, MLive, WorldNetDaily (WND), artnet, COMPANY, American Artist Magazine, ArtBizBlog, The Abundant Artist, EmptyEasel and many other publications and blogs. FASO Featured Artists (FFA) is a regular blog series on FineArtViews. Art critic Brian Sherwin is a consultant for the FFA series.  The FFA selections are featured prominently on the FineArtViews newsletter -- and are shared with over 25,507+ subscribers. You can read about other recent FASO Featured Artists by clicking here. Altered Reality by artist Kevin O'Connell (Digital Abstract Painting on Canvas) Artist Kevin O'Connell describes himself as a passionate artist with an eclectic flare. He is known for creating digital abstract paintings that are visually striking. Additionally, Kevin has garnered renown for his fine art photography. The experimental spirit of his practice is truly inspiring. Route 66 Barn by artist Kevin O'Connell (Fine Art Photography on Canvas) Kevin has offered some thoughts about his fine art photography, saying, "In the early days, most of my work was comprised of portraits and people, but in 2000 I wanted to try many different traditional techniques from an era long ago. I guess that is why I still use film. I just love to use a conceptual design process, and think of a special technique that would fit the end result." Concerning his digital abstract paintings, Kevin stated, "I love dark, bold colors- and creating abstract paintings that reflect emotion and mystery. Each one of these abstract paintings have meaning to them, weather a feeling at the time or from things happing around the world." Art critic Brian Sherwin, Editor of The Art Edge, commented on artist Kevin O'Connell's work, remarking, "Kevin O'Connell has a talent for capturing the abstract qualities of nature. Be it a hauntingly atmospheric rural scene... or the primal energy of a national park -- O'Connell delivers a surrealistic visual feast. His work is clearly thought-provoking." Grand Canyon Sunset by artist Kevin O'Connell (Fine Art Photography on Canson Infinity 2273 Baryta Photographique) You can learn more about artist Kevin O'Connell by visiting www.surrealimaging.com. [Services: FASO: Want Your Art Career to Grow?  Set up an Artist Website with FASO. FineArtViews: Straight talk about art marketing, inspiration - daily to your inbox. InformedCollector: Free daily briefs about today's finest artists in your inbox. BoldBrush Contest: Monthly Online Painting Contest with over $12,500 in awards.  Daily Art Show: Daily Show of Art that reaches thousands of potential collectors. Backstory: About Clint. Email Editor.  Submit a guest post.  Twitter. Republish. ]