Ellen Jean Diederich, Lakeside Birch, acrylic, 48 x 34.
“EVERY TIME YOU TEAR A LEAF OFF A CALENDAR, YOU PRESENT A NEW PLACE FOR NEW IDEAS AND PROGRESS,” American inventor Charles Kettering once said. For fine artists, the new year brings exciting opportunities to expand upon their oeuvre with brand-new creations. Some artists continue to perfect their signature style, while others tackle new techniques, mediums, and genres. In turn, art enthusiasts are presented with fresh works to collect and savor. To help you ring in the new year, we present this special section of paintings and sculpture—all fresh off the easel or newly carved and cast.