I'll bet you have a number of good, serious artists working quietly in your area. (artnews.com)
She's one of the most serious artists I've ever worked with in that she's very dedicated to her craft and the way that she works. (artspace.com)
The works on view, if not quite masterpieces in most cases, are solid, mature examples of serious artists grappling seriously with their medium. (artsandculturetx.com)