"Fine Art" vs. "Illustration"

What do those terms mean and does the distinction matter?

Apr 01, 2024

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Gary Gowans asks:"Where do you draw the line between fine art and illustration? How about galleries? Does it matter? I have been painting just short of photo realism and am in several good galleries BUT, I love the illustrators of the Golden Age as well as Bernie Fuchs, Mark English, and Robt. Heindel to name a few."

Answer: Yes, Gary, it matters, becau…

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