I realize this is a great big, "Duh", but, isn't John Collier just amazing. I was at the Richard Solomon site for other reasons and got completely hooked into going through John's paintings. I've always enjoyed his work, but this time, it wouldn't let me go. I wish I could see a full show of his work, I imagine I'd have a similar experience as I do when I see Andrew Wyeth's paintings. It's beautiful without being sentimental, otherworldly, and a deeply personal point of view. No matter what the scenes are, they always feel like interior mental spaces -- a memory of an event rather its a depiction.
(The website does not have direct links to the artists - click on artists and then scroll down to get to Collier.)