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Enjoy the Emerald ARTYA Awards Special Issue promoting Art Activism! This issue touches deep the fibers in my heart. Not only is it dedicated to honoring art activists worldwide, but this year, we traveled to Colombia, South America, to my hometown of Cartagena de Indias, where I worked connected deep to my roots and Mother Earth. Over fifty artists raised their voices and hearts to advocate for social, environmental, and human rights issues. We awarded them the EMERALD ARTYA AWARDS for their commitment and dedication to making this world a better place. Our Emerald ARTYA Awards Virtual Ceremony took place directly from Colombia, enjoy a wonderful display of the most exciting locations and the messages of our awardees! You can watch it by visiting this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzp8JFcagdo The Emerald ARTYA Awards recognize outstanding art activism achievements. Each year, we honor art activists worldwide whose work shines a light on critical social and environmental issues while inspiring others to take action. Our honorees use their craft as a vehicle for activism—whether it’s painting, writing, filmmaking, or music. We are proud to recognize them with these prestigious awards. There are countless reasons to express ourselves through art, but how can you make your voice heard? On this issue, we bring you a selection of artists who have taken their passion for art and used it to advocate for social, environmental, and human rights issues. Creating pieces that elicit emotion, including anger and shame, these artists shed light on some of today’s most pressing problems. Take the time to explore each artist, their message, and mesmerizing artwork. Here comes an enchanting experience for digital readers as you flip the magazine’s pages and get connected to the videos, interviews, and audio files where you can learn more about our featured shining stars. Here’s a fantastic idea! Take a photo of yourself with some art from your hometown/city/state: Post it on our Facebook Page. Then, join us as we shine the spotlight on social activists all over our planet. Let’s celebrate Art Activism through Art Tour International Magazine. Enjoy our EMERALD ARTYA AWARDS special issue of ArtTour International Magazine, and don’t forget to support the arts and the artists. Stay inspired,

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INDEX KYRA BELAN page 08

DAVID Joseph FLESHMAN page 12

KATRIN ALVAREZ page 16

SUBODH MAHESHWARI, M.F.A. page 80

PHILIP NOYED page 88

Amarnath Viswanath Ana Aysel Ingham Amir Chodorov Anthony Reganato Barbara Tyler AHLFIELD Bernard Pineau Carla Kleekamp Carole Robitaille Christina Mitterhuber Cleo Mitchel Craig Frankowski Dagmar Wankowski David Joseph Fleshman DAVID PUELLO Denisa Prochazka Donna Bonin Eric Wiles Frans Frengen Gianfranco “John” Gambardella Helen Kagan healing arts Howard Harris LEE KWONG TIM JACKSON Jaime Parra Janice Alamanou JASON BRYANT Jean Jacques Porret Jim Fitzpatrick

Page 20 Page 21 Page 27 Page 30 Page 77 Page 38 Page 57 Page 42 Page 48 Page 60 Page 52 Page 74 Page 12 Page 92 Page 44 Page 49 Page 50 Page 58 Page 31 Page 66 Page 23 Page 94 Page 32 Page 41 Page 65 Page 78 Page 22

John Nieman Kari Veastad Katrin Alvarez Kimberly Berg Kyra Belan LAURA PRETTO VARGAS Laurence Lher Lawrence R. Armstrong Lize Krüger Maribel Matthews Marty Jones Mary E. Morgan Monika Bendner Nadiya Jinnah NIKI SRINIVASA Olivia Kapoor PATRICIA GAGIC Patricia Spoon Paul Hartel PHILIP NOYED Ramón Rivas Ric Conn SAMIRA STRITZEL SHIFRA LEVYATHAN SKYE ELIZABETH JAMES Stephen Mimms SUBODH MAHESHWARI, M.F.A. Tom Ashbourne SSC SCA OSA Wendy Cohen Wendy Yeo

LIZE KRüGER Page 56

Page 34 Page 53 Page 16 Page 68 Page 08 Page 86 Page 70 Page 37 Page 56 Page 63 Page 29 Page 62 Page 46 Page 51 Page 85 Page 40 Page 84 Page 64 Page 36 Page 88 Page 26 Page 24 Page 85 Page 61 Page 39 Page 33 Page 80 Page 54 Page 59 Page 28

SPECTRUM ART MIAMI SHOW Page 71

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RIC CONN Page 24

JOHN NIEMAN Page 34 LAURA PRETTO VARGAS Page 86

MONIKA BENDNER Page 46

CAROLE ROBITAILLE Page 42

TOM ASHBOURNE SSC SCA OSA Page 54

HELEN KAGAN HEALINGARTS Page 66

DAGMAR WANKOWSKI Page 74

KIMBERLY BERG Page 68

JEAN JACQUES PORRET

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KYRA BELAN WWW.KYRABELAN.COM

“Great Goddess Isis Colored Pencil” Mixed On Paper, 48"x40” By Yadira Roman

y art is about celebrating Mother Earth – it's plants, animals, ecosystems, and flowers. It is about the beauty of nature, and it celebrates the divine feminine and the inherent equality of genders and global cultures. I hope that when spectators look at my art, they are inspired to love, respect, and preserve our planet and work harder at preventing climate change." Award-winning artist, activist, and academic Kyra Belán creates masterful expressions with a pulsating mix of color, text, and figures. Belan swiftly tackles topics related to race, gender, and politics with many styles, such as painting, drawing, digital photography, and installations. Her art is grounded on environmental, social, and political issues, reaching a collective of crowds as her work has been used in political campaigns advocating for women's rights. In addition, she advocates for mother nature through metaphorical depictions of idols and animal scenery that she vividly portrays with popping realism. In this issue, she depicts female artists Georgia O'keefe and Frida Khalo as compelling protagonists in art history, once again unapologetically asserting her devotion to women's rights. Belán's displays of historical female role model portraiture paintings incorporate elements of nature in supporting her symbolic storytelling in connecting feminine strengths and their relation to planet earth. She features bold and vibrant “Georgia O’keeffe With Jimson Weed” Colored Pencil On Paper 30"x22”

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colors in vivid combinations that collectively synthesize her subjects. Belán fuses exotic animal and plants life with tropical hues and delicate surfaces that ignite a dreamlike sense of wonder. Belán has an active role in one of the defining movements of our time, the E.R.A. -or Equal Rights Amendment-. Her involvement has gone as far as to donate one of her paintings to be used as the official image of the Virginia State E.R.A. campaign. In this painting, the Statue of Liberty holds the Equal Rights Amendment. "It is the official image for the campaign in Virginia to ratify the E.R.A., which will make the amendment the law of the land if ratified this November. It is expected to pass." "During the four decades of my career as an academic and social issues activist, I have been producing art that brings attention to these issues. At this time, our Mother Earth is experiencing significant climate change problems aggravated to the point of being critical to her survival. I feel that artists have an obligation to fight for Mother Earth and plan to continue to create art that supports these vital issues. She is the only Mother we have, and she creates us out of her fertile body. We must pull all our forces together to act on her behalf. Many of my artworks, whether paintings, drawings, mixed or installations, are about social issues, and the use of

“Goddess Rhea of Crete Colored Pencil” Mixed on Paper, 48"x40”

color to create a certain mood or enhance a particular meaning always occurs. My colors are often intense, although the range and the nuances to convey a feeling depend on the subject matter. I try to capture and enhance the beauty of colors that Mother Earth creates. My art has always been about the beauty, majesty, and omnipotence of our planet, Mother Earth, and about the myths, symbols, and legends through the centuries that have celebrated our

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planet as the divine Mother. My love for her and her beautiful animals and plants are always represented in my artworks. Whether they are created on an easel, as an installation, generated on the computer, as land art, or as performance art, these artistic expressions are always about her, the divine feminine, and about women that help preserve her, or help promote the well being of the planet and the beneficial matriarchal environments for all. Cont. next page

“Viva La Vida” Colored Pencil On Paper, 30"x22”

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“Mother Tree I” Acrylic On Canvas, 45”x34”

I have always been aware that the current patriarchal civilization is not treating our Mother Earth well. This attitude deeply damages the environment and ultimately endangers the whole planet – and the entire human race. There is a need today, more than ever, to pay attention to the leaders of the Climate Change movement, the scientific community, and the indigenous tribes. We must join our forces to save our planet as time is running out. I feel that the artists must vigorously represent these issues through their arts. I hope that I am doing my part and am inviting other artists to join

“Mother Tree II” Acrylic On Canvas, 45”x34”

this movement." Kyra Belán's rich educational background has played a crucial role in shaping her artistic career. With a deep and proactive relationship to human development and social evolution, Belán faces her collective head-on and hopes for a progressive future where balance is stored in all aspects of life.

“Goddess Trinity Risingl” Colored Pencil on Paper, 28"x48”

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KYRA BELAN TIMELINE 1980 Gene Segal Award, WPBT Channel 2 TV Juried Exhibition, Metropolitan Museum and Art Center, Coral Gables, FL.

1982 Merit Award. Expressions! The 6th Annual Competition And Exhibition, Art and Culture Center of Hollywood.

1998 Broward County Women’s Hall of Fame Outstanding Achievement in the Arts, FL. Who’s Who in American Art, 23rd edition.

2005

Limited Edition Award, WPBT Channel 2 TV, Miami, FL.

1981 Cover Art of a special edition of The Miami Herald, Hooked on Hollywood, Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, Hollywood.

1986 International Woman of the Year, Cambridge, England

1999 Southeastern Art Conference Award for Outstanding Artistic Achievement, U. of Arkansas at Little Rock

Third Place, Arts for Act Multi-Themed Juried Exhibition, Ft Myers, Fl, July 2008 Florida Achievement Award in the Arts, Women’s Caucus for Art Florida

2014 Special Merit Award, Animals Juried Competition, Light, Space, & Time Gallery, April.

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Honorable Mention Women in the Arts 2021, Heights Art Studios and Gallery, org. Museum of the Americas. TX, March.

2012 Special Merit Award, Botanicals Juried Competition, Light, Space, & Time Gallery, Jupiter, FL July.

2015 Artivist of the Year Award. 2019, Artya Awards with Artists for a Green Planet, NY.

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DAVID JOSEPH FLESHMAN WWW.DFORIGINALDESIGNSLLC.COM

Defining Art in the World Now Through the Eyes of an Artist

By Viviana Puello

e interviewed graphic designer and illustrator David Fleshman to find out the many ways art can be interpreted in the world today.

" I am a graphic designer and an artist; I put in my best-detailed craftsmanship and the time needed to complete each project." David Fleshman There may never be two people who view things the same way. That is because each of us has our own beliefs, experiences, and values that influence how we see the world. Yet, among all the things we share but regard differently, one of the most profound is art. The human race has been captivated by art through the ages, generation after generation. What about now? The world has undergone many changes since great artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Pablo Picasso, and Frida Kahlo. Computers can now be canvases, cans of spray paint can now be paintbrushes, the sides of buildings can now be an artist's very own art gallery. Has the definition, purpose, and importance of art changed as well? To answer this question, we interviewed David Fleshman. A young and promising artist based in Las Vegas, Nevada. David Fleshman is a multi-disciplinary artist who creates colorful

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“Beauty of Life” Digital Media, 20”x16”

abstract and figurative works employing painting and digital design. His works are inspired by master artists like Paul Cezanne and Wayne Thiebaudmaster and graphic designer Alan Fletcher. Fleshman successfully merges traditional and technical practices to develop a unique, cohesive style. He prefers oils on canvas and digital photography for his two-dimensional works and aluminum casting and mixed media for his sculptures. David enabled us to explore art in the modern age by revealing what art means for an artist like him. No matter what is happening in the world, art has always been a part of each day, whether we acknowledge it or not. So when you think about art, your work, and the work of others, what does art mean to you? "When I think about art, I think of all forms of art and the artists that have produced them." I feel art is a wonderful outlet for individual expression in any art form. Art allows an artist to be inspired by the beauty of the world. One of my inspirations for creativity is all the beautiful colors and shapes of flowers. Any and all flowers make me feel very happy when I see them as they are precious gifts everyone should appreciate."

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“Colorful Peacocks” Digital Media, 16”x20”

“Spinning Flower” Digital Media, 16”x20”

Artists have always been thought to have a secret world where they see things differently. So what inspired you to share your inner world? "I feel that my inner or secret world where I envision things differently than others is my gift to the arts. My inspiration in sharing my inner or secret world with others is learning about what other artists are saying about the beauty of art. Art affects all people differently as it may trigger some emotional connection to the piece or a reminder of another time in their past. Art is magical in this way. No two people will have the same thoughts or reactions to the same art piece."

are quite a few causes that drive my inspiration for my work. One of them is global warming and the animal kingdom, which includes penguins. I hope that we can solve this problem without destroying or making more animals extinct. I would like my children and grandchildren to be able to appreciate all the special creatures of this world without just seeing them in a book or on the computer. It is much more enriching and memorable to be able to see them in their own habitats." Art has always had a place in the world, giving people the opportunity to express history and culture. With so much of society being dependent on technology, what role do artists now play in the world?

With so many opportunities to serve in our world today, are there any societal struggles or causes that drive your work?

"History and culture have always been dependent on art in some fashion. Without art, we would have never known what famous

"In today's world, there are so many societal struggles. There

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favorite class in school has always been art. I love being creative, and I saw things a little differently when it came to making an art piece of my choosing. I also define success as having the public interested in my artwork and purchasing my pieces. In the future, I would like to be able to have my own art gallery and have an art display traveling to art museums throughout the country and the world." Committed to giving his best, David Fleshman skillfully translates complex emotions into a vibrant, dynamic, visual language. As his own emotions get entrenched in his creative process, his style develops and continues offering new views of the world we see. Art is something that artists share with everybody else, letting it affect everything and everyone. Doing so is now easier than ever before, thanks to the internet. Art acts as a connective thread between them and other people; art helps artists stay in tune with societal struggles and other important issues, keeping them grounded. Being so lets artists like David healthily define success. For him, being successful is simply having the gift of art and being appreciated instead of equating it with only self-serving things, like wealth and fame.

“Broken Crystalize” Jewel Digital Media,16”x20”

people looked like or what a far-off land with their culture was like. This gives the viewer a glimpse into the past or the present without having to go there physically. Today in our computerized world and with sophisticated technology available to artists of all walks of life, we have a greater opportunity to see more artists and their work from all around the world in various media. This couldn't be possible without the internet, social media outlets, and various other sites."

David Fleshman ddalmations2@gmail.com www.behance.net/dfleshman/ www.linkedin.com/in/dfleshman/ dribbble.com/dfleshman/ github.com/dfleshman www.pinterest.com/dfleshman1/ www.facebook.com/dfleshman2/ twitter.com/dfleshman2 www.instagram.com/dfleshman1/ 702-287-0370

Success is different for everyone and in every industry. As an artist, how do you define success? "First of all, I define success as an artist by being gifted in the arts. I had always loved various forms of art, even when I was a child. My

“Amazing Kaleidoscope” Digital Media, 20”x16”

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“Pure White Rainbow Crystal” Digital Media, 16”x20”

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DAVID JOSEPH FLESHMAN TIMELINE 1991 David was awarded the Boy Scouts of America Patch Contest for the Las Vegas Area, North Star District.

2009 David earned an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Graphic Technology - Computer Graphic Design at the College of Southern Nevada.

2014 Fleshman earned the Cynthia Bunker/Joy McClenahan Memorial Scholarship for attending the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

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David Fleshman was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada.

2008 David Fleshman graduated with High Honors at Southeast Career Technical Academy High School, majoring in Animation and Digital Game Development.

2014 David Fleshman participated in the 10th Bi-Annual CSN Graphic Art Exhibition and Portfolio Review in Spring 2014

2015 “Smooth Rainbow Glass” Digital Media, 16”x20”

Fleshman graduated with High Honors from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with a Graphic Design and Media Bachelor’s Degree with a Minor in Art History. David graduated with his Associate of Arts Degree in Art Emphasis at CSN.

2019 David was hired as a graphic design intern with “The 7th Magazine,” located in Ischia, Italy. This year was an exciting milestone for the artist as David Fleshman received numerous awards. Some selected awards are listed below. “The ATIM Collector’s Choice Award” from ARTTour International Magazine.

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“Celestial Orb” Digital Media, 16”x20”

Film festival awards: “New Creators Film Awards,” “London Shorts Film Festival,” “Emerging Artists Film Festival,” and “Andromeda Film Festival.” November 12th, 2021, David received “The ARTYA Emerald Award” from ArtTour International Magazine.

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KATRIN ALVAREZ WWW.KATRIN-ALVAREZ.DE

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“I Want To Live!-2022” Colored Pencil On Board Object, 12.5”x9.8”

Katrin Alvarez The Power Of Thought By Viviana Puello

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he ability to make thoughts and feelings visible is of the utmost importance in my life. But, over the last few years in particular, I’ve found I can no longer do this with the tools I have, as the news from all over the world crashes into my mind, battling for my attention with all its apparent significance. I am left helpless by this shrill pandemonium, full of disrespect and aggression, and by the unconstrained exploitation of nature. I’m still searching for my responsibility as an artist. It can’t be enough to live in an aesthetic ivory tower. I’m far too quiet with my canvass and my paints”. Katrin Alvarez Award-winning master artist Katrin Alvarez is known for her compelling, dreamlike, surreal paintings that represent the complexity of human situations. Alvarez focuses on the human figure while introducing multiple references such as objects, animals, etc. to enrich the composition conceptually as well as visually. Cont. next page

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“You Cant’t Shred Yesterday-2022” Oil On Canvas, 11.8”x11.8”

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Alvarez is an internationally renowned artist whose works have been exhibited all over the world. She has received many awards for her paintings since 1968, including The First Group show in Cologne in 1968, Art Basel in Switzerland in 1978, and Agora Gallery in New York in 2004, among others. In 2007, her piece Exorcism won the Allan Edwards Award - Painting On the Edge. In 2009, she received the Vivid Arts Network Award at the Museum Castello Estense and a Leonardo Award for Applied Arts in which she was given the first prize in 2013. In 1972, she received an award for her first solo show in Cologne, and in 2012 she came out with yet another celebration in Vienna. Katrin Alvarez' diverse and vibrant work is what has promoted her as an artist who has established her presence in the global art scene as a distinguished contribution to her creativity.

“It's All A Question Of Technology-2019” Oil On Canvas Object, 18.1”x20.4”

''The Power Of Thought'' Oil On canvas + Object, 41''x49''x4'' Featured on the back cover of the ATIM Summer issuem this masterpiece by award-winning artist Katrin Alvarez was also published in the interior pages of the ATIM Top 60 Masters 2017, our annual publication that compiles sixty of the most recognized master artists in the international art scene. ArtTour International was proud to present the award "Premio Alla Carriera" to master artist Katrin Alvarez, in recognition for a very successful career, and for her dedication and excellence in the arts. Only one "Premio Alla Carriera" is presented each year, and we are honored to recognize this great artist of our times.

Katrin Alvarez started as a journalist, going in-depth into the writing profession, but along the way she taught herself the art of painting, influenced and inspired by Michelangelo and Brueghel. Hidden inside each of Katrin Alvarez' paintings is a mood that is impossible to miss, the artist takes her audience on a visual journey as witnesses of people in different stances and circumstances along with elements that make an impact, slowly managing to blend in and propose some radical aesthetic and conceptual ideas. Alvarez's works are the perfect combination of expressionism and surrealism. Her paintings are troubling and provoking yet soothing, intimate and sensitive yet bizarre, upsetting yet blissful. The compelling and transcendent imagery in her art has a form of teaching, evoking an array of emotions in the viewer. Her masterful use of color and light and skilled knowledge of the human figure allows for perfectly balanced compositions that expand the perceptions of her audience, creating room for each viewer to form different self-interpretations of the art. Showcasing masterful drawing skills, Katrin Alvarez depicts all of the figures and other objects or elements on her canvas with exact precision, something that shows her work is the product of dedicated research. Alvarez uses the gaze in her subjects’ eyes as the focal point of her pieces carrying a full palette of fascination, the result, paintings that are thought-provoking, making use diverse media to have a multidimensional approach. Katrin Alvarez offers both personal and universal messages, as she aims to raise awareness and establish a fruitful discussion with her public considering a vast number of topics that need more consideration. Thus it is very natural that she structures her artistic expression in a way that invites active participation from the audience for the interpretation of her works.

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“Hypnotic Illusions-2021” Oil On Canvas, 27.9”x40.9”

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KATRIN ALVAREZ TIMELINE Katrin Alvarez was born in Güstrow (Mecklenburg).

1971 Alvarez won the Allan Edwards Award of the Federation of Canadian Painters (SFCA) in Vancouver.

2011 Alvarez was awarded the “Grande Médaille d’Or M.C.A.” Cannes-Azur (Le Monde de la Culture et des Arts) and the Leonardo Prize (Painting) at the Chianciano Art Award 2012.

2013 Katrin Alvarez was selected as one of ATIM Top 60 Masters of the year by ArtTour International Magazine.

2015 Katrin Alvarez’s Painting “Virgin” was chosen for the Front Cover of the ArtTour International Fall Issue. Katrin Alvarez was selected as one of ATIM’s Top 60 Masters of the year.

2017 Katrin Alvarez was chosen as one of the Top 15 artists of the year by Viviana Puello, Editor-in-Chief of ArtTour International Magazine. In addition, the magazine published Alvarez’s works in an article entitled “The Voice For Those Without One.”

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Alvarez published satirical poems and a psychological autobiography portrait titled Fat Lilli - Good Child, Change Lobsters and Dance, under the pseudonym Sybille Braatz in Ilmgau Verlag.

2007 One of Alvarez’s paintings was chosen to hang in the “Phantasten Museum Wien” (New Fantastic Art Museum in Vienna) Alvarez participated in the “Here Now” exhibition organized by Vivid Arts Network and was selected as Best of Show.

2012 Katrin Alvarez was selected as one of ATIM Top 60 Masters of the year by ArtTour International Magazine.

2014 Palm Art Award - Winsor and Newton Prize 2015 Katrin Alvarez received the Winsor & Newton Prize. Katrin Alvarez was selected as one of ATIM Top 60 Masters of the year by ArtTour International Magazine.

2016 Alvarez was awarded the “Premio Alla Carriera” by ArtTour International Magazine. The ATIM’s Top 60 Masters Publication featured their Cover Story with Katrin Alvarez’s work, “Fear Has A Lot Of Faces.” Alvarez was selected as Artist of The Year 2017 during the ATIM Top 60 Masters Awards Ceremony.

2019 “The Power Of Thought” was chosen for the Back Cover of the ArtTour International Winter Issue

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AMARNATH VISWANATH WWW.VISWANATH.DE

“NATH”

he ability to create an unforgettable impression of a natural landscape by experimenting with colors is a present a painter can give the viewers. Although all landscapes are there, the paintings encourage viewers to develop their imagination and thoughts. Most of my paintings are blue-colored acrylic, which is compensated with bright color mixes, and the aim is to bring back some unforgettable memories presented by nature. Amarnath Viswanath is a German resident born in India on June 20th, 1941. After graduating with a B.Sc. degree in Chemistry from the University of Calcutta, India, Amarnath started his ceramic career working as a trainee in a ceramic insulator company in Germany. In 1968 he completed his studies at the Ceramic College in Germany with a degree in Ceramic Engineering.

“Tillandsia Part III” Acrylic On Canvas, 31.4”x31.4”

“Golden Meadows” Acrylic On Canvas, 47.2”x31.4”

Amarnath uses almost exclusively acrylic colors for his paintings. Although he started his painting with abstract images, he tends more and more towards landscape paintings. Most of the landscape images are a remembrance of his time spent in the USA. Amarnath's favorite color is blue, as seen in most of his paintings. He has exhibited in group exhibitions, including the International Artist's Organization’s IN3ArtWorldWide "exhibition in Tuscany, Italy. One of his paintings is now at the Aspen Art Gallery, Aspen, to donate to Denver's boys and girls Scout.

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“Silent Night” Acrylic on Canvas, 31.4”x23.6”

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ANA AYSEL INGHAM WWW.ANAINGHAM.COM

Painting Is Like Falling In Love

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believe that creativity is about finding a unique synthesis between reality and abstraction. From early age, I was driven to writing and painting. This was my way of coming to terms with life's reality, and my artistic sensibility always tended to a zone between reality and abstraction. I wanted to look closely at the reality and see it clearly, yet also stand aside and see the reality behind a hue, a mist. When a teenager, I wanted to do both writing and painting, but as it was challenging to focus on two different artistic expressions, I focused on writing. After writing several novels, short stories, poetry collections, and plays, I claimed my right to express my experiences, emotions, and vision in painting. And the intense and, at times, rocky relationship between the late artist Bryan Ingham and myself must have contributed to this claim. But, after his death, my sensibility erupted, and I found myself painting passionately and obsessively. I think painting is similar to falling in love. One falls in love through idealization. Love is an abstraction, and the need for abstraction seems to be inherent in the human psyche. I'm also a believer in beauty, although I know that artistic beauty should not be beautiful as defined by society and fashion. Artistic creation is a claim for one's

“Flowers Talk” Oil On Canvas, 39.3”x39.3”

sense of beauty captured through harmony and proportion. Since I have been a driven traveler, I have become connected to different parts of the world and try to reflect my feelings towards places I've dwelled.

“Farm” Oil And Collage On Wood, 43.3”X21.6”

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I am driven to integrate collage and painting thanks to my dual artistic identity as a writer and a painter. Collage provides a direct link to the real, whereas painting is a product of the imagination”.

“Happiness” Oil On Canvas, 31.4”x43.3”

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JIM FITZPATRICK WWW.JIM-FITZPATRICK.PIXELS.COM

“Portrait Of An Elderly Chimp II” Color Photography Digitally Altered, Available In Different Sizes

“Changing Sphere” Color Photography Digitally Altered, Available In Different Sizes

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primarily draw realistic portraits and do photography. The message I try to convey with my works is to show the beauty, uniqueness, and positivity the world still offers. I was blessed to live my dream and become a professional roller derby skater, traveling the world and being on TV.

Unfortunately, injuries ended my dream, but eventually, after recovering, I became a firefighter. Unfortunately, injuries ended that career as well. Sadly nothing lasts forever, but while seeking treatments and things to become more mobile and cope with chronic pain, I got back into drawing and photography. Another dream of mine was having my works on display in an art gallery and published, but I never thought that would happen; thanks to Viviana and ArtTour International, those dreams have come true! I want to take advantage of my opportunities and do something positive to inspire others suffering from chronic pain or other obstacles in their life.” Visit Jim’s media kit at www.mediakit.art/jim-fitzpatrick-media-kit/ “Hippopotamus Bursting Out Of The Water” Color Photography Digitally Altered, Available In Different Sizes

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HOWARD HARRIS WWW.HHARRISPHOTO.COM

“Howard Harris Puffer” Sublimation On Aluminum, 36”x30”

isual reality is an ever-shifting, highly individualized experience. In any given moment, what we see reflects both our inner state and synthesis of outer qualities—light, depth, color, texture, movement, space. My exploration of dimensional photographic art represents an attempt to recreate the perceptual experience with its dynamic nature and hidden complexities. I use photographic constructions in my patented process; a single, often abstracted image is layered

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over a transparent acrylic surfaces and superimposed on a subtle grid. The resulting visual phenomenon infuses the image with a sense of dimensionality and fluidity affected by such changes as the angle of viewing and light. Yet, perceptual mechanics are only part of the equation. Equally essential are universal principles of design that produce qualities we perceive as beauty. This is my aim: to skillfully combine technology and aesthetics to expand the viewer's experience of photographic art".

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RIC CONN WWW.RICCONN.COM

“The Sky's The Limit” Oil, 36”x24”

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“No More Eggshells” Mixed Media, 36”x24”

“Nobody's Business But My Own” Acrylic On Canvas, 24”x18”

“Don't Talk To Me Like That” Oil On Canvas, 36”x24”

“I

am an internationally known award-winning American Expressionist artist, inspired mainly by Picasso, ToulouseLautrec, Edvard Munch, Matisse, and the German Expressionists. My work is primarily figurative depictions of the female experience. I am inspired to speak about inequality and social issues women often face in Western culture, focusing on their courage and beauty.

I am committed and very passionate about gender equality and female empowerment, two subjects that are sorely lacking in society. My goal is to bring awareness to this problem and do my part to facilitate change. As an expressionist, I put my emotions, thoughts, etc., on canvas, and in that sense, every painting I do is autobiographical. I use oil, acrylic, mixed media, whatever it takes to get my message across”. “Standing Tall” Oil On Canvas, 36”x24”

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RAMÓN RIVAS WWW.RIVISMO.COM

“I

was born in Ciudad Real / Spain. My work has a strong personal identity stamp that I apply with great freedom and without limitations. I use my creativity to be different and I look for new artistic proposals that surprise and excite. My good imagination has been and is essential to develop creative and innovative works that interact positively with the viewer’s gaze. My training, among others, as a Project and Organization Engineer, makes me work in an orderly and methodical way, studying the best alternatives, supervising good execution, introducing scientific topics, balancing the composition and making painting a walkable space for the viewer. As a result, images are produced with elaborate precision workmanship, with impressive density and depth that are visually captivating. That is why I prefer to work in large format. For me, the artist’s work is the embodiment of his inner self in a tangible way. Therefore, my works are not intended to be mere decorative objects, but rather a skillful source of provocation that encourages the viewer to participate and, at the same time, to turn him into a creative artist during the course of his scenic journey and, during the time that the images remain etched on your retina”.

“Experiential Machine” Mixed Media Rivismo, 76.7”x76.7” 2019

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“Experiential Paradise” Mixed Media Rivismo, 78.7”x59” 2021

“Drones Art In Space” Mixed Media Rivismo, 76.7”x76.7” 2021

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AMIR CHODOROV WWW.AMIRCHODOROV.COM

The Artist’s Manifesto

“Old City In Jerusalem” Fine Art Photography

nterpretation of the term “urbanica” in the vocabulary of the artist Amir Chodorov links to a different and additional aspect of his artistic creation since He strives to achieve originality and uniqueness. “Astist man paints with his brains, not with his hands.” Michelangelo. Amir went deep inside the renaissance artist and their methods, especially the “Fresco” technic that enabled them to create artworks like in the Sistine Chapel ceiling in Rome. It’s taken him almost 40 years to develop it to create unusual artworks that build up from 100 -600 pics. His photographs invoke in the observer astonishment mixed with optimism, a limitless identification with him. In his unique working method, Amir narrates using exact frames,

illuminated and unique, just as creators of cartoons achieve three-dimensional wholeness. Chodorov brings us the contemporary influence of the digital world, and his creations wave from pixels that our eyes never tierd of seeing. Furthermore, his artwork emphasizes the victory of the spirit, inspiration, and beams of light he found within himself. Amir has succeeded in intensifying the insignificance of the individual, harking back to the Romantic artistic trend in the 17th century, which stressed the smallness of man compared to the mightiness of God and his Creation. But whereas in the concept of romanticism, man is aware of his vulnerability and looks with amazement at the details that compose our colorful environment with no boundaries.

“Nyc Ground Zero” Fine Art Photography “Church Of The Holy Sepulchre - Jerusalem” Fine Art Photography

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WENDY YEO WWW.WENDYYEO.COM

y work combines Chinese brushwork and' space' with 'western individuality of e x p r e s s i o n .' C u r re n t l y, I a m involved in portraying movement and cycles in Nature, for example, the four seasons, sunset and sunrise, waterfalls and waves". Wendy Yeo is a Hong Kong-born artist who graduated from the Slade School of Fine art University College London. She won numerous prizes and a traveling scholarship to Europe. Her exhibitions include Solo Shows in UK, New York, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Kuwait, and International Group shows in Italy, Austria, Spain, and Germany. Her work can be found in various public collections, including Ashmolean Museum Oxford, Wolfson College Oxford, Yu Kyung Museum South Korea, Hong Museum of Art, University College London Museum, Hong Kong University Museum of Art. Her work is also to be found in many Private Collections worldwide.

“Reflections At Sunrise” Acrylic On Canvas, 36”x24”

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“Waterfall In Summer” Acrylic On Canvas, 40”x30”

“Fish At Low Tide” Acrylic On Canvas, 30”x40”

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MARTY JONES WWW.MJARTS.COM

“Clapton, King Rev2” Digital, 21”x20”

llustration, at its best, should reflect the nature and character of the illustrator and present the story, idea, or message that the author attempts to convey. Consequently, my work tends toward encouragement, or presentation of life as I would like it to be, and perhaps as I feel it was intended to be, rather

than a presentation of either a moral or philosophical message. I like to "capture images," ones that move me with their character or beauty. I believe that the vast majority of people neglect to enjoy and experience the small moments of life, which often

contain the greatest meanings for all of us. In general, if there is a "message" to be found in my work, it is primarily because that message is already present in the viewer, and I have had the experience of presenting it to the viewer.

“Strange World_REV” Digital, 9”x11”

“Ranchview” Digital, 7.5”x5.0”

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ANTHONY REGANATO

WWW.ANTHONYJOSEPHARTGALLERY.COM

y art career has spanned many years of amateur drawings, sketches, and paintings that always took the second stage to the career I thought would be best for me. But art never left my side at any point in time during my alternative occupational journey. Art and the ability to create have always been a constant in my life, and it took me a long time to realize that. So, I'm doing my best to give professional art the worthy chance it deserves for the second half of my life. I want to show people my art with the hope that they fall in love with art all over again, to remember back to the time when art first impacted, inspired, or invigorated them, and appreciate that moment all over again. I want them to feel the same way about experiencing my art, holding onto that feeling constantly in their lives, just as art has always been there for me. For art to continue to bring the excitement and enthusiasm for visual arts I've contributed to during my art career". “Beehive” Mixed Media On 1/4” Gallery Wrapped Canvas, 18”x24”

“King” Mixed Media On 1/4” Gallery Wrapped Canvas, 18”x24”

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“Zebresse” Mixed Media On 1/4” Gallery Wrapped Canvas, 18”x24”

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GIANFRANCO “JOHN” GAMBARDELLA

WWW.MARINEARTISTSAUSTRALIA.COM.AU/MEMBER/GIANFRANCO-JOHN-GAMBARDELLA/

am a predominantly a self-taught artist and a realist by nature; this is expressed in my art. My direction in art is to seek and define new boundaries and excite and evoke interest in the viewer. My art is my escape, my passion, my reward in life." Born in Trieste, Italy, artist Gianfranco "John" Gambardella draws from his Italian artistic heritage. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Gambardella is inspired by the collection of ideas prompted from what is around him (both real and topical) and the many places he has been fortunate to visit worldwide. Gambardella's rich art palette and his love of structure and color are evident in his latest works from his ongoing theme titled: "The Venice Connection"–depicting architectural segments of this sublime city and its connection to its annual historical "Carnavale" reflecting that very essence. As expressed by Gambardella, "Venice is undoubtedly a city of beauty and intrigue to behold – a masterpiece of its time and worthy of being depicted; I long going back to La Bella Venezia."

“Mattina Nel Grande Canale Venezia” Mixed Media, 33.8”x25”

“Maschera D'oro Carnevale Di Venezia” Acrylic, 25”x 33.8”

Gambardella is a sought-after artist, having exhibited at various notable art awards and exhibitions nationally and internationally. Recently, Gambardella was honored with the title of Fellow of the Australian Society of Marine Artists.

“Rio Dei Miracoli Venezia” Oil Pastel, 31.4”x27.5”

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JAIME PARRA

WWW.JAIMEPARRAARTS.COM

rt is the freedom of expression. It is the medium how people could express themselves, questioning many things in life. It is the only peaceful instrument to break the rules, establish disagreements and bring out all the deep emotions that conform to each one of us. My artistic work is inspired by a permanent introspection of the complex elements and feelings involved in the different situations that compose the nature of the Human Being. Throughout colors and especially with textures, I want to invite the spectators to begin an internal journey to themselves and the entrails of society to find answers about their place in life."

“Flowers For My Father” Oil On Canvas, 18x24”

“Flowers For You IV” Oil On Canvas, 36”x40”

“The New Conquer, Road To Neverland” Oil On Canvas, 36”x48”

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STEPHEN MIMMS WWW.MIMMSPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

“Center Glow” Fine Art Photography, 14”x21”

am motivated to produce photographic images that please me and arouse emotions with their beauty. I shoot to make art. I often strive for images that reflect a unique point of view, showcasing various interests in travel, nature, and architecture. That excitement has the ability to exploit what I see at the time".

“Built To Last” Fine Art Photography, 14”x18”

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“Nul Nul” Fine Art Photography, 13”x18”

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JOHN NIEMAN WWW.JOHNNIEMAN.COM

ohn Nieman is a multifaceted artist and writer. After d ec a d es as an international creative director for several large advertising agencies, John decided to reinvent his life and create original art and fiction. He favors watercolor and pastel and has exhibited in dozens of galleries from New York to Tokyo.

“Dandelion Blizzard” Watercolor

Along the way, this artist has enjoyed many solo shows in Manhattan, St. Louis, London, Germany, Canada, and Thailand, and Italy. In addition, he has been a regular at Art Basel and shown work in the Louvre. Lately, he has also created larger installations shown in Miami, Hamburg, and New York City.

“Late Bloomers” Watercolor

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“Cactus” Watercolor

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“Nieman J1 Wait Til Next Year” Watercolor

Often, John Nieman combines words with his paintings, which gives viewers an added kick. John likes to describe his work. He strives to create art immediately and with residual mental tickle. In addition, he has published 26 books-everything

from novels, to children's books, to poetry to short stories. The father of five children, he currently lives in Westchester County, just above Manhattan, NYC.

“New Leaf” Watercolor

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PAUL HARTEL WWW.HARTELART.COM

think of my work as celebrating the spirit of the 'inner child' through improvisational energy, retained in strokes, lines, and colors. I strive to create a visual immediacy that may be combatively intense, keeping the viewer's eye in perpetual motion. I like to conceptualize my work as a bridge between fantasy and abstract reality that challenges our thoughts, perceptions, follies, and wits. Originally from New York, I now live in Sligo, Ireland. I paint with mixed media, including oils, acrylics, oil pastels, and charcoal, in figurative, abstract, and neo-expressionist styles, with influences that include DeKooning, Mitchel, Kline, Twombly, and Wool. I've exhibited and enjoyed representation by art galleries in New York City, Los Angeles, Milan, and Ireland, with works currently in residence at Green Gallery, Dublin, Ireland."

“Belle Femme Séduisante” Mixed Media On Canvas, 20”x16”

“Looking Out” Oil On Canvas, 20”x16”

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“Blue Memories” Oil On Board, 14”x18”

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LAWRENCE R. ARMSTRONG WWW.LRAART.COM

Layered Vision

“M

y work, both in Art and Architecture, is an ongoing exploration of the concept of Layers. I have always been aware of and fascinated by Layers in the Natural and Built Environment. Layers in Space and Time. Layers in Intellect, in Emotion. Synthesis and Interpenetration of Form, Solid and Void, Chaos and Order, Simplicity and Complexity”.

Inspiration “Flashes of Light appear to me spontaneously, involuntarily, provoked by sensory influences. Unannounced initial thought may derive from music, written text, built or natural environment, person, mood, event, or any combination. A concept gestates for days or weeks until the appropriate media becomes apparent. I create a sketch and try to understand it for a while. The piece then comes out of me very quickly—several pieces result, produced in rapid succession. Most of my work is done in a small series and executes typically very close to the first flash of light that appeared. I have noticed that the many passions in my life similarly manifest through me”.

“ReudhKueitGhreBhel2.0”, Acrylic On Board 36”x48”

“Vyolbhelbhel 2.0” Acrylic On Board, 36”x48”

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“Ghrebhelynde2.1” Acrylic On Board, 36”x48”

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BERNARD PINEAU WWW.BPINEAU.COM

was born a Catholic Christian in 1951 in France, in a small town called Royan, located by the sea, at the mouth of the Gironde, 120 km above Bordeaux. Luckily, my parents didn't impose anything on me; I grew up completely free. I enjoy the beauty and diversity of the landscapes of this region—large beaches but also coves, extensive forests, and cliffs and rocks. As far as my memory allows, I remember a solid spiritual appetite that only grew afterward. Consequently, I devoured many readings centered on spirituality, wisdom, religions but also painting. Thus, my two passions, spirituality, and painting were born and would accompany me throughout my life. At the same time, I graduated from engineering school. I have held various management positions in IT, sales, management, and finance. Between 2000 and 2011, I made several pilgrimages to India and stayed in several ashrams. I came back imbued with the sublime energies of the temples. My workshop is located in a village on the right bank of the Gironde estuary. My paintings are numbered chronologically to remind us that they constitute a journey and a sibling. Each painting is a journey or a thought. It is named and commented. I know that each painting is the repository of beneficial energy".

“H219 Racines en Ciel” Oil on Canvas P20

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“H130 Vibrations” Oil on Canvas F40

“H148 Dévots & Disciples”, Oil on Canvas F12

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SKYE ELIZABETH JAMES WWW.SKYEELIZABETH3.WIXSITE.COM

My Mess Became My Message

rt for me is a means to create discourse and promote awareness surrounding issues close to my heart drawn from my compassion towards others and personal experience with mental health and domestic violence. Art practice has been a place of personal healing and gives me a voice and purpose my audience relates to; this is prevalent in the lonely chairs, a series that's been in the works for the last three years while I was raising my 3-yearold son on my journey through single parenthood, My well thought out practise of abstract imagery that is consistent with a contemporary approach to impressionism. I'm fascinated by concepts that push the boundaries, bold and complementary color schemes, and depth. My somewhat misplaced use of color conveys a sense of nonconformity, my mismatching nature is very intentional, and I'm mindful of creating beauty in my unconventional approach.

I'm blessed to live on the coast of Australia. My backyard is the lake and the beautiful bushland, inspiring my subject matter and allowing my audience to interpret their thoughts and feelings while encouraging viewers to come on a journey with me through my body of work. Light at the end of the tunnel faces the branches, an energy connector between artists and viewers; one of my greatest joys with art practice. My obsession with eradicating stigma and helping others, deep emotions, and personal relationships can be understood, enabling me to reflect on the challenges that shaped me as a person. So, please, enjoy my work, and I'll see you on the ART side of the moon”. “Erin Lady Of Vines” Acrylic, 28”x20”

Influenced by Frida Kahlo and the great impressionists Renoir and Degas, it reflects Kahlo's confronting yet popular imagery with bright, bold color themes.

“Jadie” Acrylic On Canvas, 36”x24”

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OLIVIA KAPOOR

saturated canvases that defy certain traditional and realist expressions of color and form. Her overall technique blends contemporary painting ideas with the style of Surrealist and Impressionist Masters such as Salvador Dali (forms), Vincent Van Gogh (texture), and Claude Monet (color).

Kapoor describes her approach as "intimate and reflective." She explains: "My state of mind and my emotions contribute significantly to my process, for each work itself, and how it comes together" The artist's compelling juxtapositions of patterns and dimensions are all at once immersive and dynamic, thus inviting the viewer to continuously evolve and interact with Kapoor in her dream-like world with paint on canvas.

WWW.OLIVIAKAPOOR.COM

he paintings of American InterDimensional Visionary artist Olivia Kapoor are notable because they reveal ethereal dimensions within the nature of time and emotion interpreted through concepts such as hues of color, geometry, and texture. Working predominantly in acrylic, oil, and pastel, this artist constructs highly

“Looking Up” Acrylic On Canvas 2017, 13”x17”

“Untitled 2021” Acrylic On Canvas

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JANICE ALAMANOU WWW.COASTALPHOTOGRAPHY.CO.UK

“Dancing in the Streets” Unique Photograph 1/1, 16.5”x23.4”

By Melissa P

“Two Kingdoms” Unique Photograph 1/1, 31.5”x21”

ombining her photographic virtuosity with her deeprooted poetic vision and innate sensitivity, British fine art photographer Janice Alamanou adds a rhapsodic dimension to the art of capturing photographs, creating lyrical epiphanies that enhance the viewer's perceptual experiences. Alamanou captures her subjects in a symbolic, ethereal, and otherworldly fashion through her creative manipulation of light focused on reflecting a light that shines from within. "Our oceans cover more than 70% of our world and provide essential elements to our ecosystem and creation and sustaining of life. With other problems throughout the whole of the world, we need now, more than ever, to protect and act on saving what we need for our future. Through my art, I try to make people aware, to act, and care. My artworks are amalgamations of photography, every image captured by myself and collaged together to create a perception. These are the 'Soul Elements' Collection. It is essential to dispose of waste accordingly. I have been looking at the small numbers in the triangle, usually on the bottom of most plastics (numbered 1-7), not easily seen. Unfortunately - 1 & 2 can go in recycling, and a quick method is that if it crunches when you squeeze it, it can be recycled. - I wish everyone a promising future, and a little love and caring can go a long way for everyone."

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CAROLE ROBITAILLE WWW.CAROLER.CA

“Life’s Roller Coaster” Acrylic On Paper, 11”x17”

ecoming an artist can take many forms. It could be a transformation of oneself in response to external factors or, like in the case of Carole Robitaille, a literal journey that molded her into the individual she is now. Carole was born in Northern Ontario, a sparsely populated but scenic region of Canada. She grew up in Whitby, a town dating back to 1855 with historic streets, green spaces, and cultural sites. After graduating from college, Carole moved to Toronto to work. While she did so mainly for employment, she took night school courses and art workshops to develop her sketching and painting skills. As a result, she was able to hone her craft for many years.

“Colours Of The Bay” Acrylic On Canvas, 20”x24”

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“With Hopes For A Brighter Future” Acrylic On Canvas, 24”x30”

“On The Watch For Icebergs” Acrylic On Canvas, 20”x24”

Ever the passionate learner, Carole later joined a couple of local art clubs, where she learned even more techniques from other artists. She even managed to find time to do volunteer work.

where she immersed herself in Toronto’s local art scene. She also won several awards. While she’s retired now, Carole remains as passionate about art as she has ever been.

All of Carole’s hard work paid off when she not only got to show and sell some of her paintings at the same art clubs

“I continue to paint daily, and my love for art continues to grow.”

“Guardians Of The Bay” Oil Pastels On Canvas, 16”x20”

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DENISA PROCHAZKA WWW.DENISAPROCHAZKA.COM

any of my clay sculptures depict female subjects and feminine forms from my creative visions to empower and inspire the feminine balance in this world. I became increasingly aware of my feminine perspective and reflection of the life around me. The need for creation became reinforced with the birth of my child and the desire to heal, protect and empower. I felt the need to portray feelings, needs, and a visual conversation within the sublime. Symbolism transcends the physical into the spiritual

realm. My goal is to bring my art forward to public spaces so that passersby can find peace, beauty, and healing connection for a moment in time in their life's journey. I strongly believe in creating meaningful and healing artwork that has the power to transform people's lives. Some of my sculptures are created explicitly for donation to Women's Shelters and charity projects to support children in orphanages worldwide". “Warrior's Heart Wish” Clay For Bronze, 21”x17”x10”

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“Love Manifested Into Being” Porcelain Clay, 22”x16”x6”

“Gabriela's Roots” Clay For Aqua-Resin And Aluminum, 40”x40”x6”

“Aya, South Africa” Orphan Series, Clay For Bronze, 13”x9”x9”

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“Endless Love” Aqua-Resin And Aluminum, 48”x48”x6”

“Katinka's Sunlight, Ukraine” Orphan Series, Hydrostone And Marble Base, 13”x9”x8”

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MONIKA BENDNER WWW.MONIKABENDNER.COM By Vivian

hrough a digital overlay and collage process, award-winning master artist Monika Bendner creates multilayered, surrealistic experiences through a combination of photographic prints and mixed media. Her compositions, printed on various materials, create a narrative that evokes emotions and multiple responses from her viewers. With a background in photographic design, Monika Bendner's work has transformed as she's entered different phases of her growth and development as an artist over her active career. Her use of abstract lines and shapes conveys movement in their dimensionality, and her bold, rich, textured application of color emanates meaning through their saturation. Viscerally recognizable through their intensity and layers, Bendner's work is diverse and unconventional due to her various materials, methods, and techniques. She creates her work using various alternating combinations of canvas, metallic photo printing, acrylic, glass, photography, and found objects. Her metallic photographic prints are layered and expressed outside of time and space. She brings images into hyperreal kaleidoscope imagery pressed behind a thick acrylic/ glass amalgamation. With the common motiv of a figurative hand layered in most of her collections, she leaves her work open for interpretation.

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“Model Red Lips” Digital Art

“Die Aufsicht” Digital Art

“Model Auf Dem Laufsteg - New Fashion” Digital Art

“In Der Maske” Digital Art

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CHRISTINA MITTERHUBER WWW.CHRISTINAMITTERHUBER.AT

“From Paradise To Hell" 2020, Oil On Canvas, 31.4”x31.4”

“I

live my life as a painter with the statement of Leonardo da Vinci: ‘You have to realize that everything is connected to everything else.’”

“Violet VII" 2019 Oil On Canvas, 15.7”x47.2”

"Shades Of Red" 2020 Oil On Canvas, 31.4”x31.4”

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“Rainforest" 2020, Oil On Canvas, 31.4”x31.4”

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DONNA BONIN WWW.DONNABONIN.CA

“Algonquin Whitewater” Watercolor,32”x24”

By Yadira Roman

onna Bonin is a passionate admirer of nature and a renowned watercolorist whose paintings are inspired by her experience as an avid traveler and her beliefs of life and human connection. Her brushwork depicts a vibrantly malleable, patient, and keen artistry. Bonin's work is a creative transformation of the beauty and serenity we often see in our adjacent surroundings. She conveys her viewers' everyday image, message, and feelings through her solid play

with colors, texture, and emotions. Her style of painting is representational since most of her paintings are derived from real object sources.

“King Proteus” Watercolor, 35”x30”

“Where's Dinner” Watercolor, 22”x18”

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Bonin is an active painting instructor hosting classes in her favored source of inspiration, nature itself, and welcoming her students to discover their gifts through warm sunsets, the study of clouds, and the ever so alluring transition of seasons.

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“Pacific Storm” Photography, 24”x36”

ERIC WILES WWW.EW-PHOTO.COM

see myself as an artist who can bring awareness to our beautiful earth and the unique places we live and visit on our planet, using photography to bring attention to its conservation. To show how wonderful and magnificent our home earth can be, astonishingly beautiful while invoking a sense of care and recognition that every day is Earth Day. In my work, I strive to evoke and communicate earth's vast landscapes of beauty and a sense of nourishment, wonder in need of our conservation and protection".

“Muir Woods” Photography, 24”x36”

“California Sunset” Photography, 24”x36”

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NADIYA JINNAH WWW.NADIYALS.COM

“I

was born in Uganda, East Africa, of Indian parentage. I have lived in London, England, and presently in New York for many years now in the West. This blend of East and West has created a cultural inquiry within my soul, which I explore in my paintings. We all have different stories to tell, yet we experience the same bundles of painful emotions and aspire to similar goals to find peace, harmony, love, and abundance. These precious life experiences make us who we are, but unknowingly we create external walls of insecurity, hoping they will keep us safe.

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“Light of Fire” Mixed Media, 47”x41”x5”

As I tell my story, I found a way to connect the two disciplines of my education -painting, and sculpture: I start with carving the clay then transfer the image to flexible acrylic. This process allows me to experience each piece in its Negative and Positive form. Within this process, I see my Dual Nature and find answers to clear my internal walls to be ONE with everyone and enjoy all that life offers physically and spiritually”.

“Light of Water” Mixed Media, 47”x41”x5”

“Light of Air” Mixed Media, 47”x41”x5”

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CRAIG FRANKOWSKI WWW.CRAIGFRANKOWSKI.COM

“I

started my art training in grade schoolboy attending classes at the Toledo Museum of Fine Art. Art was my high school and college (Bowling Green State University, Ohio State University, and Columbus College of Arts & Design). For employment, amongst a variety of positions, I finished as an Architectural Lighting Designer. After retirement, I resumed oil painting in a realistic style with a floral motif as my primary subject on a single stretched canvas. In 2008, I started combining multiple canvases of different thicknesses, removing the canvas, re-cutting and re-stretching the canvases to form shapes other than square or rectangular. Before painting, I would assemble and permanently secure all the pieces to form one stretched canvas with different thicknesses and shapes, sometimes tapered, sometimes rounded, some freeform, some with openings, etc. One of my latest paintings is in an “L” shape. That is meant to go around a wall corner. My next transition was to go from realism to cubism/ whimsical, but with a twist, the cubism/whimsical would include some realism, and I sometimes added just a tiny amount of glitter for a touch of sparkle when the light hits it. So, for example, my dancer series employs glitter instead of sequins on parts of the dress and gowns. “Unfortunately, now, after 32 years of having Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis, I have developed tremors in my arms that are not allowing me to continue to paint anymore. Therefore, all of my paintings that are on my website will be for sale at 50% off, with half of the proceeds going to homeless charities. I have enjoyed art and painting all of these years, but I hope that my paintings will sell, then my website will be terminated. Thank you.”

“Ornamental Orchid” Oil On Canvas, 36”x37”

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“Metallic

Hybrids”

Oil On Can

vas, H51

x W35 x 2t o3/4"

“Iris Trilogy” Oil On Canvas 34”x24”

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KARI VEASTAD WWW.KARIVEASTAD.COM

“Energies” Acrylic On Canvas, 60”x80”

love to play with colors. My colors and hands take me on a joyous and unfamiliar journey through inner and outer landscapes. I am constantly surprised by what comes on the canvas as different movements. The painting often draws attention to the inner wealth of man. I intend to inspire you to open up and pay attention to your inner landscape for reflection and movement. My inspiration is the beauty in the surroundings and my passion for the interaction between body, soul, and spirit".

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“The Choice” Acrylic On Canvas, 50”x70”

“Observer” Acrylic On Canvas, 60”x40”

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TOM ASHBOURNE

SSC SCA OSA | WWW.TOMASHBOURNE.COM

anadian sculptor Tom Ashbourne naturally thinks in 3D, and stone is his primary medium. Listening to the stone as he works, Tom seeks its true essence as a contemporary abstract sculpture. Tom Ashbourne's works showcase compelling shapes, graceful curves and lines, positive and negative space, and intriguing points of interest. He skillfully enhances the features and richness of the natural colors in the stone, amplifying their beauty through texture, light, and energy. In Tom's words, "Artists are at one with the art we create. Everything we create is a sum of all our experiences, how we see the world, and what we feel is aesthetically pleasing and visually interesting. My sculptures are an expression of my life, artistic influences, and my perspective on what makes a successful sculpture." In addition to the Emerald ARTYA award, Tom's talent has been recognized by major international awards, including DESTIG magazine's "Best Artists of 2020"; ATIM's 2021 "Collectors Choice "award; World Biz magazine's "Artists to Collect in 2021"; and American Art Awards "Best Non-Representational Sculptors after in the World (2021). His sculptures have been exhibited in the world's top juried art shows, including the London (UK) Biennale and the Florence (Italy) Biennale.

“Nurture” Silver-Veined Soapstone Blown Glass, 19”x5”x5”

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“Celestial” Cloud Alabaster, 10”x12”x12”

“Meditation” Carmel Wonderstone, 10”x7”x6”

“Allure” Variegated Wonderstone, 19”x11”x7”

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“Atlantis” Pink Veined Alabaster, 16.5”x11”x8”

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LIZE KRÜGER WWW.LIZEKRUGERFINEART.COM

“A World Imploding XIX” Interdisciplinary Medium 2021, 33.4”x23.2”

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y work focuses primarily on social and political injustices, as well as mental health issues. Throughout history, artists continued to be the conscience of governments. I feel responsible for addressing this, no matter if the message reaches them or not. I find it impossible to stand in apathy when I witness any atrocities. I also try to create awareness about the long-term effect of injustice, war, and abuse on humanity and, more specifically, children. The given outcome can manifest as mental health issues and suicide. I am on a mission to rid it of all established stigma. For sufferers, more pain is being created by the public’s lack of compassion and understanding. We need to talk about these things to achieve any healing”.

“Hanging By A Thread II” Interdisciplinary Medium 2021, 16.5”x23.2”

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“Cameo Of Love III” Interdisciplinary Medium 2020, 16.5”x11.4”

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“2 / Khakasian musiciens” 4.72”x11”

CARLA KLEEKAMP

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By Daniel Lima

utch creative activist Carla Kleekamp exhibits a deep understanding of Eastern and Western traditional art in her delicately detailed symbolic representations of society. She has used many different means and materials to express her environmental concerns, including aquarelles, etchings, drawings, watercolor, and engravings. Still, her primary focus is etchings on rice paper. Kleeklamp portrays the impact of social separation through spatial elements and motifs. In addition, she addresses global economic and environmental issues to bring forth a reflection about how humankind is suppressing, abusing, and exhausting nature by exploiting it in a non-sustainable manner.

“The Disappearance Of Biodiversity” 7.82”x15.7”

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FRANS FRENGEN WWW.ALLART-FRENGEN.BE

Creating Beauty from Ashes By Tiarra Tompkins

ach of us will face tragedy in our lives. The pain, recovery, and rebirth that comes from adversity are as unique as our fingerprints. To describe the gamut of experiences and feelings that each one contains can be overwhelming, and yet, there is also tremendous beauty that comes from these experiences. Each opportunity and lesson a chance to take what they taught us and use it to serve others. From racial division to global warming, we are bombarded daily with loss, devastation, and division. How can humanity rise like the phoenix from these proverbial ashes? Through artistic creation, Master Fumagine artist, Frans Frengen, paints with flame. They are bringing the right ashes into the beauty of his work. Creating art with ashes and soot, Frengen paints with a flame, creating paintings and sculptures of soot and installing smoke, allowing us to see that beauty, hope, and restoration comes from the ashes. For a world suffering from rampant wildfires, systemic racism, and gender inequality, Frengen brings vision and hope with his work. Inspired by this technique of using real fire, ashes, and soot, real conversations around environmental conservation have been ignited, bringing into view so much that our world is suffering a loss.

“Rebuilt Space, In Broken Red And Blue” Fumagine/Acrylic/Movable Dots/Movable Square, 10.8”x10.8”

It may still be decades before our world comes together in peace to face the obstacles facing our species and our planet. When we are striving for unity, artists like Frans Frengen are opening doors to critical conversations. Inspiring people from all over the globe to ask more questions about challenging topics. Questions like, what can we do to make a difference? To bring awareness to global problems, share support for environmental conservation, and share a vision of the beauty that truly comes from ashes.

“To Eternity” Fumagine/Acrylic/Movable Dots/Movable Square, 10.8”x10.8”

Original from Belgium, Frans Frengen is one of the most genuine contemporary artists to emerge on the scene, developing a work process that is as intriguing as his artwork. Feng studied painting and drawing under prominent artists for some years before acquiring the signature "Imagine" technique that forms the basis for much of his work. Despite the bold, thick lines, smudgy appearance, and simple nature of Frengen's drawings and paintings, they are still highly detailed and reveal the artist's deep level of skill and technique.

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“Rebuilt Space, Black And White With Blobs Of Paint” Fumagine/Acrylic/Movable Dots/ Movable Square,10.5”x10.5”

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WENDY COHEN WWW.WENDYCOHEN.NET.AU

ustralian artist, Wendy Cohen, creates vibrant and colorful abstract art with her focus on shape and geometric forms. She pays homage to nature by using collage, color, and texture to create a sense of fluidity and depth experienced in natural settings to form her abstract creations. In Cohen’s textured mixed media paintings, she collages hessian elements, cardboard, photos, paper, and recycled materials. The materials she uses in her work direct our attention to caring about our resources’ intentional use in all we do. Wendy Cohen’s style explores shapes, lines, forms, and colors in relation to natural and urban surroundings communicated in an abstracted language. Everything, in reality, is a conglomeration of shapes, and by integrating shapes into a cohesive body of colors and forms in conjunction with collage elements, Wendy aims to convey her poetry and harmonious rhythm to her paintings, developing playful imagery with a dynamic and inventive sensibility. “Emerald Leaves” Acrylic, Paper, Markers On Wood Panel Board, 12”x12”

“Colour Forms Hanging On A Mass Of Lines”, Acrylic, Paper, Markers, On Wood Panel Board, 12”x12”

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“Diffusion”, Acrylic, Markers On Wood Panel Board, 12”x12”

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CLEO MITCHEL cleobob44@yahoo.com

Be Aware

The Lioness

“I

discovered my unknown talents three years ago. Keeping a positive attitude and painting from the heart has enhanced my art. I was able to bring life to this painting by using my imagination and vivid colors depicting evil that can be hidden from us every day. Be Aware of the ‘snake.’”

“Be Aware” Acrylic&Brush,12”x12”

retired after working 30 years for the federal government. I then pursued a new passion for art. I was surprised and fortunate to discover my hidden talents. I enjoyed bringing life to this painting. The lioness’ face shows the strength of character, beautiful eyes that can see into your soul, and strong features that can help one successfully navigate life.”

“The Lioness” Acrylic&Brush,12”x12”

Wild Flowers

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started my artistic journey three years ago. I was able to capture the heart of many followers. I either paint or think about painting every day. The Wild Flowers vividly and creatively bloomed on the canvas, almost without human intervention. These flowers brought joy yet a calming effect.”

“Wild Flowers” Acrylic&Brush, 12”x12”

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SHIFRA LEVYATHAN WWW.SHIFRALEV.COM

A World of Possibilities By Viviana Puello

sraeli contemporary photographer, Shifra Levyathan's work portrays complex layers of our life experience and current world reality through her symbolic urban photography.

Inspired by the architectural structures she sees in her travels worldwide and fleeting moments of city life, Shifra creates surrealistic otherworldly imagery by blending realistic photography with digital alterations. Levyathan captures people's diversity and colorful personalities, old and frail buildings, and the grandeur and sophistication of modern architecture. Her underlying message is the impact we have in the world we live in and the possibilities of a better future if we raise our consciousness to take care of our planet and learn to live in peace. “Dusk in New York” Fine Art Photography

The atmosphere of her photos reflects the mood; the more colorful ones depict happy and lighter moments, while the monochromatic prints depict sad and darker scenes. The computer-aided alterations add a twist to the composition and are an essential element of her unique style. The result is a digital painting that recounts a story. One that has already been told with words but now speaks loud through her photos. Shifra's brilliant photographic work continues to win over many art enthusiasts worldwide and has earned her numerous awards.

“The Corridor” Fine Art Photography

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“Sunset in New-York” Fine Art Photography

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MARY E. MORGAN WWW.MARYEMORGAN.COM

“Just As I Am” Mixed Mediums On Canvas, 53”x32”

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y life’s journey continually impacts my influence as an abstract expressionist painter. My artwork expresses the joy of living through color and abstract form. I realize that my artwork is spontaneous and is often a response to whatever is important at the moment. I am influenced and inspired by nature, family, literature, spiritual truths, and everyday circumstances. I consider it a delight and honor to share my life through my artwork with my audience. It is my utmost desire that my art will inspire others to listen to their voice.”

“I’d Rather Be Painting” Oil On Canvas, 48”x48”

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“Land Of The Free” Mixed Medius On Canvas, 56”x66”

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MARIBEL MATTHEWS WWW.MARIBELMATTHEWS.COM

By Viviana Puello

aria Isabel Matthews explores with her art a wide range of techniques and styles. Employing mixed media with oil and acrylics, she layers each color with seamless transitions, resembling the natural environment. She captures the romanticism encompassing abstraction to impressionism and landscapes to urban views through soft textures and warm color palettes. Sharp details add depth to her figurative works, revealing emotion and personality through each gaze and movement in her subjects. Matthews's brushstrokes add a smooth rhythm and vitality to the painting. It is as if they give us a glimpse into her mind and the movement of her thoughts and feelings. Vivid monochromatic images focus on small and individual marks in the context of vastness. Her work balances traditional and representational art; and romanticizes the chosen settings, people, and culture. Her ability to connect with natural beauty has driven her efforts to speak about environmental issues.

the impending danger facing the earth, highlighting the forest fires, hurricanes, and droughts; while using her subjects as a metaphorical symbol of the strength and natural will possessed by such wonders.

Thematically, Matthews champions environmental conservation and highlights the detrimental effects of global warming. Her abstract works depict

She has been a prominent figure in Gibraltar's local art scene for many years, driven by a passion for painting and inspired by the beauty of nature,

“Blackstrap Cove” Oil On Canvas

“Life Is A Journey” Oil On Canvas, 30"x60"

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the magnificent architecture it encompasses, and humanity's versatility. "Perhaps one day it will dawn on mankind that squandering our resources is not the answer and instead work in harmony with nature appreciating the beauty and grandeur of our world by caring for it as it should."

“Entangled Forest” Oil And Acrylics On Canvas, 40"x80”

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PATRICIA SPOON @patricia.spoon.3

“Elemental” Oil On Canvas, 18”x24”

ndividuality, I express through my art, I use lines, angles, and geometric patterns to express self uniqueness. Colors are an important element in my art to create a symphony setting of tone and mood. Motion is expressed in my art to show the significance of the ever ongoing "self individualism."

“Cubed 2” Oil On Canvas, 18”x24”

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JASON BRYANT WWW.BRYANTPAINTINGS.COM

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photo, a fingerprint, a signature, and DNA are all methods we use to identify a person, but they are means to match a name or face to an individual, not to describe who they are or their identity. For as long as I've used portraiture as the main focus of my paintings, it's not the identity or recognizable face I use to describe my portraits but more of a blueprint of how I approach portraiture. Many levels go into what makes a person's portrait. It's a fabric of many layers intertwined with a person's favorite foods, music, and movies. I use all of these concepts in portraits. Stemming from my lifelong love of the cinema, many subjects of my paintings are actors and actresses. However, I am not commenting on the celebrity or star system, but I use the celebrity as a hook to bring the viewer in. I don't focus on the face to describe or examine a portrait. Instead, by cropping or hiding certain features, I add more mystery to the portrait, bringing us to question who we are and what's beneath the surface. In my recent series, I've incorporated my love of skateboarding to explore themes of portraiture. With vibrant, iconic skateboard graphics coming from behind or bursting through the elegant black and white images of various actors and actresses, I've merged two of the most important parts of my life: skateboarding and art. I use the traditional format of the portrait to simultaneously comment on identity and create portraits that mean more than the individual being painted. With most of my paintings, the figure is the focal point, but my work explores the identity of others, not the subject. There is much to learn from a portrait, which goes well beyond the face”. “An Instant/An Eternity” Oil On Canvas, 36"x30"x3" 2016

“For Your Viewing Pleasure” Oil On Canvas, 30"x24"x2" "Love Is Just A Joy Ride" Oil On Canvas, 60"x50"x3"

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HELEN KAGAN HEALING ARTS WWW.HELENKAGAN.COM

By Dean Kab

elen Kagan Ph.D., a creator of her unique concept “HealingArts” she’s been developing for 30 years, believes that art is a catalyst for healing individuals, society, and the environment. She was a pioneer in creating art with an intention to heal. As a severe PTSD survivor, she started to use art, energy & spiritual work, music, movement, and other expressive modalities to support her own healing and enhance the healing process for those in need. Helen brings together Fine Art, Expressive Arts, and Art of Healing by integrating healing frequencies of color, positively charged intention, embedded spiritual messages, and energetically balanced composition. “HealingArts” shown in many physical and online International Galleries, Cities, States, Countries, Magazines, Catalogs, multiple Shows, major Art Fairs including ArtEXPO New York, Art SanDiego, Spectrum ArtBasel Miami. Helen was named a “Collectible Artist”, won multiple awards; exhibited in NY, NJ, MI, AZ, WI, MN, CA, VT, FL. Her work is often described as a “symphony of colors” as it is saturated with passion, movement, positive intention & healing energy and always elicited a profound positive response. Her Vision, Mission, and Purpose is to bring “HealingArts” to HealthCare, Residential, and Hospitality facilities - to assist in recovery, encourage joy and happiness, enhance healing and wellbeing by introducing high-vibrational multi-sensory experience, meditation & relaxation. “Sunrise on Lake Champlain” Pandemic Series Mountains of Vermont, 48”x36”

In our turbulent challenging times, as a Light-worker, Helen feels it is her duty to create new “life-affirming” healing art. Amid worldwide crises and escalated pandemic saturated with fear, anxiety, deaths, and lots of stress and uncertainty, Dr. Kagan believes that her “HealingArts” can make a difference in peoples’ lives by bringing colors, healing, and hope.

She is currently developing her newest invention WearableHealingArts™, is open to work with Interior & Fashion Designers to create unique products which carry healing qualities of her HealingArts originals.

“Crown” Pandemic Series KUNCHAMAs, 24”x24”

“Heart” Pandemic Series KUNCHAMAs 24”x24”

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“Where Are You?” Collection 5D, 48”x60”

“Fractals of Happy” Collection 5D, 60”x48”

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“Colors Of My City” Collection New York, New York, 36”x24”

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KIMBERLY BERG WWW.ISISRISING.NET

“Birthing Moon” Pastel, 19”x26”

“I

believe that artists have an important role to play in changing the patriarchal world we live in. It is becoming increasingly clear that the present patriarchal military, social, political, religious, and economic institutions we live under are no longer workable or sustainable. This is especially true for women who have lived under a patriarchal system created and governed by men for the last 5000 years. This time period also marks the beginning of another important event—the dawn of written language and recorded history in 3100 BC. The confluence of these two events has affected the course of human history to the present time. As a male pro-feminist artist, I believe we are living at a significant turning point in human history. A monumental change is happening in regard to the status of women in Western and other societies worldwide. After millenniums of nearly universal patriarchal subjugation, many women now have the chance to visualize themselves in totally new ways and reclaim their inherent birthright. I believe the artist can play an important role in furthering this historical transformation. This is because the artist has the unique ability to create a visual image that can inspire viewers to reinvent themselves. The seeds for this transformation are planted when the artist

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creates images that challenge women to examine their self-identity, an identity that is not influenced by patriarchal definitions of what a woman is or should be. One way to get beyond such definitions is for women to become aware of who they were in pre-historic times: before the invention of written language and before such definitions and restrictions were invented by a male ruling class and codified into written laws. It is now known from an abundance of modern archeological evidence that men and women in pre-patriarchal, Neolithic societies lived in a social system that highly revered women. My paintings are created to restore that kind of respect amongst men and a feeling of self-worth amongst women. To achieve such a balance, my art tries to restore that part of the pre-historic Mother Goddess culture that honored women for their sacred, life-giving, life-affirming powers: Powers associated with the moon and wild animals; qualities associated with art and aesthetics, dance and music, singing, chanting and ecstatic states of being. I think one way this can be accomplished is to provide a visual connection to woman's primal roots: her ancient relationship

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“Genesis 1” Pastel, 19"x26"

to Nature, her awesome ability to give birth to life, her Goddess based spirituality, and her psychic affinity to the Cosmic Powers, symbolically represented in my paintings as a Mandala image. As an artist, I wish to create a visual experience that lays the groundwork for a change in attitude—a change that will allow women to feel confident that they have the ability, strength, and resources to take control of their life. Ultimately, this can help us all

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become more whole and more human. I want to see women worldwide realize their intrinsic worth as human beings. I believe it is important that women and men see themselves as leaders and workers capable of reinventing a world of peace and harmony that women and men once created for themselves. Under the loving care of the Goddess, such a world once existed in Neolithic times for hundreds of years”.

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LAURENCE LHER WWW.LAURENCE-LHER.COM

“Normandy Green” Acrylic On Canvas, 19.6”x23.6”

aurence LHER was born in Occitanie (France). Her interest in art began at an early age when she designed and made collages. After extensive University studies, she worked freelance in the field of Human Relations and Real Estate. She participated in a Fine Arts Workshop, creating portraits influenced by Expressionism. Later, Laurence LHER evolved towards an Abstract painting style, close to Colorfield Painting and Minimal Art. Currently, she produces purified forms that reflect a desire for objectivity. Her artworks have been shown in several International Exhibitions.

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“Dauphin” Acrylic On Canvas, 19.6”x25.5” www.arttourinternational.com

“Hallucinating Orchid 3” By David Fleshman

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MONIKA BENDNER www.monikabendner.com

MARIAN ADCOCK www.mariansart.com

JANICE ALAMANOU www.coastalphotography.co.uk

RIC CONN www.ricconn.com

KIMBERLY BERG www.isisrising.net

JASON BRYANT www.bryantpaintings.com

FRANS FRENGEN www.allart-frengen.be

FILIP FIRLEFIJN www.firlefijn.com

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DAVID FLESHMAN www.dforiginaldesignsllc.com

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LIZE KRÜGER www.lizekrugerfineart.com

PAUL SMITH www.paulsmithartist.net

HOWARD HARRIS www.hharrisphoto.com

CAROL LEVIN www.levinphotographicart.com

PATRICIA SPOON spoonpatricia2@gmail.com

BRENDA HARTILL www.brendahartill.com

SVETA LONG www.svetalong.com

MARTY JONES www.mjarts.com

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BARBARA TYLER www.barbaratylerahlfield.com MARIBEL MATTHEWS www.maribelmatthews.com

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DAGMAR WANKOWSKI WWW.WANKOWSKI.COM

"Roses" Watercolor On Büttenpaper, 29.9”x23.6”

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y name is Dagmar Wankowski, and I live in Germany. Painting is my passion, and my source of inspiration is my immediate surroundings. I feel a strong connection to nature and its perfect beauty. But also the insights into the universe from recent times.

A never-ending source of beautiful motifs, my paintings are both concrete and abstract. Largeformat floral paintings in oil on canvas are created with intense and powerful colors. The choice of motif is as close as possible. I want to invite the viewer on a journey into my world, and I want to share and celebrate our world's uniqueness with you. So many works of art and techniques inspire me—for example, the lights in William Turner's paintings, also, Claude Monet's water lilies left a very lasting impression on me. The nice thing about painting is that it's a constant learning process, and there

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"Summergarden" Acrylic On Canvas, 39.3”x39.3”

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"Gardentulips" Oil on Canvas, 39.3”x31.4”

are endless challenges to improve and define yourself in different ways.

There is no end to painting. I will keep learning and finding new ways to realize my creative aspirations.

I started using new materials such as acrylic and watercolors, creating abstract works on canvas, wood, or cardboard. I am always looking forward to experiences and to discovering other artists and their work.

The miracle of painting is perfect when the viewer shares my fascination for the subject, and we leave the world of everyday life behind for a moment together”. Cont. next page

"Tulips" Oil On Canvas, 31.4”x39.3”

"Notre Dame" Mixed Media on Papper, 19.6”x25.1”

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DAGMAR WANKOWSKI TIMELINE 1954

Graduation “A Levels” (Abitur).

1975-2001

Wankowski started working as an artist.

2011

Participation at an International Exhibition in Agora Gallery - New York.

2014

Awarded with the ATIM’s Top 60 Masters Awards by ArtTour International Magazine.

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Dagmar Wankowski was born in Berlin, Germany.

1973

Dagmar Wankowski worked as a Freelance Film Editor.

2006

Participation at her first official Exhibition, “Berliner Liste 2011

2013

Participation at the Miami Art Fair.

2020 Selected as Artivist of Year by ArtTour International Magazine and received the ARTYA Award.

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BARBARA TYLER AHLFIELD WWW.BARBARATYLERAHLFIELD.COM

Barbara Tyler Ahlfield has received several honors, including the NORMA award for lingerie advertising and cosmetic advertising, the Seklemian award for reflective color advertising, and the Federated Dept. Store advertising award. In 2014 she was named one of the top 50 new international artists by Art Business News magazine 2014. In 2019 Ahlfield was featured as "Artist Of The Year" in ArtTour International Magazine, and she has received the ATIM Top 60 Masters Award.

“Pink Prowl” Oil On Canvas, 60x48”

“Indulging Fashion Expressions” By Viviana Puello

She has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, New York Weekly, Daily Herald, and U.S. News, among many other media outlets. “I am a representational portrait artist. I specialize in conveying elegance and idealism. My intention is to evoke calm and serenity in the viewer.” - Barbara Tyler Ahlfield

nfluenced by a successful career in the fashion industry, American artist Barbara Tyler Ahlfield creates dramatic, emotionally charged portraits that are whimsical and refined. Her works present a world of glamour in a style that combines her love for fashion and painting, blending classical, realistic figurative techniques with a modern fashion-inspired impressionist influence. Ahlfield explores colors, textures and captures the tactile qualities of velvet, the rich luster of satin, the feel of taffeta, and the nostalgic, crispy texture of vintage lace, taking the viewer on an indulging journey of romantic fantasy. During Ahfltield's thriving career as a Fashion Illustrator, she worked for some top U.S. department stores, including Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor, and Hutzler's. Her most recent series of fashion illustrations feature in the Summer 2021 product line of her brand Sisumoi, a company she established with her daughter Alexandra Ahlfield. Sisumoi is an online retailer of inspirational accessories designed to uplift and bring beauty with lifestyle products.

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JEAN JACQUES PORRET WWW.JJPORRET.COM By Viviana Puello

riginally from Switzerland, award-winning artist, sculptor, and engineer Jean-Jacques Porret was exposed to art from the day he was born to a family of art and antique collectors.

Surrounded by beautiful antiquities, statues, and artwork every day, the seed of art was planted early, and he began carving wood when he was just six years old. He specialized in creating magnificent works with the lost wax technique of casting Bronze. Bronze primarily interested him "because it is the most demanding material which is responsive and sweet to the touch." After acquiring his engineering degree, Porret came to New York, anxious to learn English and build a life on his terms. There, his career was set into motion, which soon after led him to Chicago. Porret's thirst for knowledge took him to museums all over the world, absorbing all he could and sharing philosophies with the most prominent artist of the time. As an artist, Porret is continuously evolving, and his work and style have changed over the years. From sharper to a softer expression of molten metal. Porret muses, "If my approach seems figurative, I do not aim for a reproduction of the human form: what interests me is to transmit an abstract feeling or an idea rather than an image of reality. I use recognizable forms to arouse emotion, to give birth to sensations. I consider myself, in fact, an impressionist." This vision drives his work, and each sculpture imbues depth and intensity. Though he initially started his career by working in Bronze, Porret began experimenting with various stones. Dissatisfied, with his sculpture's bases, bought a granite and marble company, to have complete control in his work's creation. Yet this choice also evolved his work, and these various stone elements have become an integral part of his creative process and vision.

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“Lost wax is a slow multi-step process that has endured only because of the results…knowing that my bronze sculptures will outlive me provides a comforting whiff of immortality. I believe everyone wants to leave something behind." Porret's work is entirely his, unique, crafted with his strong individuality and melded with tremendous sensitivity. His work and art, a dedication of exacting professionalism, and unswerving integrity have guided a life of total artistic commitment and personal expression.” - Jean Jacques Porret

Many of his signature pieces with their soft angular movements are harmoniously mixed with sharply defined textures captivating thoughtful designs with an immortal richness, boldness, and unsettling beauty. Porret's

work is infused with his personality, unsuppressed by traditional rules; his work is original and buried within each piece is the poetry of his work. Creating figures of humanity in the abstract, each form courageously melting into the next.

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“Notorious” Bronze Sculpture

Emotions created from fragments of granite or marble jutting and piercing through the bronzes bring the concepts of nature and man together, creating a stunningly modernistic and seductive interpretation of the human form. When viewing one of his sculptures, the human form seems to leap out at the viewer. Jean-Jacques describes this movement as "rhythm in space." Porret said of his artistic method and vision, "I work without any preconceived idea…(I) continue instinctively, with one shape leading to the next, until the figure is simply rhythm in space".

“Belle Du Soir” Green Patina, Bronze Sculpture

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“The Jive” Bronze Sculpture

Jean-Jacques Porret's bronzes can be seen in innumerable collections throughout Europe, Japan, and the United States. He was commissioned to create the bronze sculpture for the American-Swiss Friendship Award. The "Abage Encyclopedia of Bronzes" describes Porret as "an independent thinker, whose bronze sculpture might be described as a naturalistic, modern blend, in which forms are simplified to their essential rhythms and elements."

“Rocambolesque” Bronze Sculpture

“Rencontre Nocturne” Bronze Sculpture

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SUBODH MAHESHWARI, M.F.A. WWW.SUBODHFINEARTSTUDIO.COM (951) 735-3043 |

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“Blue Mountain” Acrylic On Canvas, 12”x24”

An Spiritual Art Fusion Subodh Maheshwari By Viviana Puello

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y paintings give me space to feel and express my visual delight in color, shape and form.” – Subodh Maheshwari

Award-winning artist Subodh Maheshwari celebrates life, love, and creative energy through masterful compositions that include symbolic elements. Her vibrant and evocative works are charged with color and emotion as she explores profound spiritual themes.

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Maheshwari has an uncanny ability to fuse eastern symbolism with the western composition in bright pools of undulating color. Rajasthani's art influences are apparent in her pieces, and she manages to put accents of Hindi and Sanskrit symbols in a highly individual way. Subodh, born in Aligarh, North India, studied fine art at Agra University in India, California State University, and earned her master's at the University of California. It was at Irvine, where she won the Regional Fellowship Award and blossomed as an artist. She has since participated in prestigious exhibitions, and her works have been featured in renowned publications.

“Extraordinary Wonders” Acrylic On Canvas, 48”x96”

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“Alpine Glow” Acrylic On Canvas, 36”x36”

Enjoy this inspiring interview with Subodh Maheshwari and discover the heart of the artist. Growing up in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, North India, you learned folk art and classical music, but you now primarily create paintings as an artist. Would you say that classical music manifests itself in your work? If so, how? “I have always been interested in music since my childhood. My home always had devotion songs. My parents were very spiritual; they always had spiritual songs or rhymes playing. So from the beginning, I was exposed to classical music, folk music, and spiritual music. Art and music have always been in my blood, and when I say blood, I mean because my parents were always interested, and I got that passion from them. When I had done my Bachelor's in music and art, I learned the instrument sitar. Art and music have played such an essential role in my life and my artwork. Listening to Folk music is what inspires my pen and ink artwork. When I create Folk art, I am inspired by their line work. A simple line can be so

meaningful to tell a story. I love to play music, especially classical music like Sitar, Symphony, or Mozart when painting. I always feel when I'm creating my stroke while painting, it goes with the music. So when I go into my studio, I put on the music first; then I start painting or drawing to enhance my creative energy”. You studied art at Agra University, California State University of Fullerton, and the University of California Irvine. How was the experience for you as an immigrant, and how did the differences between the U.S. and your place of birth shape or influence your art? “When I came to this country in 1971, my children were young; I was a housewife, I was teaching Hindi Indian language. When my children had grown up and gone to college, at this point, I wanted to pursue my career and started going to college. When I started going to college, I was scared of how others would perceive me. When I walked into the class, I saw a mixture of different college students, some even in my age group. This gave me comfort knowing we were all in this together to learn art. I can tell you my first experience Cont. next page

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“Longing Dance” Acrylic on Paper, 15”x11”

“Lady Of The Lake” Acrylic On Paper, 15”x11”

“Symbiosis” Acrylic On Paper, 15”x11”

“Unity” Acrylic On Paper, 15”x11”

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when getting back into art. When I was mixing the color, I started to have tears of joy. What made me feel even more comfortable was the great faculty at Cal State Fullerton and UC Irvine. One day one of my professors saw I was sketching the Rangoli, and he says “what are we drawing?” I explain what the Rangoli is, “We have a festival and do Ragoli on the Rangoliand this is very important in India.” I felt so honored that the faculty encouraged me to bring my Indian culture into my artwork. When doing the life drawing, my model would be from America, and my background would be from India.” Your paintings have won awards in a variety of categories. Do you have a favorite? If you do, which is it and why? “All of my artworks I feel as though they are my children. I am painting from my heart and my experiences; all the awards I have received in my life mean something to me. My favorite awards include the Fellowship Award from UC Irvine, Bharat Gaurav Award from India, four times 60 Masters, and my Lifetime Achievement Award from Art Tour International. While all of my artworks are important to me, artworks in which I am sharing my experience will always be my favorite. Artworks such as Kiran (Hope) or Nature Illumination are just some of my favorites. The greatest feeling as an artist is knowing how your work resonates with the viewer. Having your artwork touch someone’s heart will always be something that I am proud of as an artist.” You describe your art as a fusion of Eastern symbolism and Western composition. Could you tell us more about that? “I always bring the symbols of India and America into my work; then I create my own. I have always been influenced by 16th and 17th century Rajasthani and Mughal art miniature paintings. Creating a

composition is different in India than how it is here in America. We make one whole composition in Western art, but in 16th-century art from India, the composition is created into three sections. I was often inspired by the detailed work and the motifs in these styles of artwork; these artworks can be so detailed they can only be seen by using a magnifying glass. Artworks of mine where I show this style can be found in my symbolic paintings such as “Statue of Liberty,” “Regent of Liberty,” “Symbol of Liberty,” and “Liberty at Night.” I show an American subject matter in my Liberty artworks, but I dress Liberty in Indian clothing and surround Liberty with Indian motifs and English words written in Hindi. The combining of Liberty and India is how I am representing the combining of two worlds, two cultures coming together as one.” You use your work to draw attention to issues such as women’s rights and global warming. How does your art contribute to the efforts to address, alleviate, or solve these? “For any problem we want to solve, we must first find out what the problem is. I want to make society aware that we have political issues, women issues, racism, and global warming because it still exists out there in the world. Half of the people believe in it while the other half of people who do not. Every day the world is changing. The temperature one day is 80 degrees, and the next day the temperature is 90 degrees. Global warming is here, I can see it, and I can feel it. I believe it is important to believe in science. We have to use more solar windmills to produce more lithium, electric cars and put down more trees. I am currently working on a series now that deals with a lot of these global issues. I want to bring awareness through my work with hopes that one day we will find the solution”.

“Sweet Breeze” Acrylic On Paper, 7.5”x11”

“New Arrivals” Acrylic On Paper, 11”x7.5” “Kiss from Queen” Acrylic on Paper, 7.5”x11”

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PATRICIA GAGIC

WWW.PATRICIAKARENGAGIC.COM

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otivated by the delicate balancing of elements of the past, choices made in the present, and a powerful intention to change the future, each thought and intuition become master to the emergence of form and method in my art-making. Complexity is a keyframe. The infinity of possible iterations of a form is a fascination intellectually and in terms of my method. It drives how I engage with materials to search for what is luminous to the eye and transcendent in meaning to the heart. My Art is intended to point to what is greater than the conventional and logic-based point-of-view. The under-painting is central to how this orientation shows up in the final works. In search for the luminous and transcendental, the under-painting is an investigative yet carefully orchestrated evolution of intentional layering in which I am immersed in a process of moving with a rich flow of contemplative and clairvoyant thought. In this movement, I press-in on the markmaking with brush and paint, then stand apart from it, then press-in again and so on “Silent Eighties” Acrylic On Canvas, 30”x40”

until the idea which wants to be noticed shows itself in relationship with my intention for an image. This process is deeply personal. It is intended to bridge to others and invite them to participate in the images I make, such that well-being is magnified by an encounter with something opening them to the intuition of a greater Whole. My long-time mentor and dear friend, Master Artist, Dragan Dragic (who I was blessed to meet and study with in France since 1999), has deeply influenced me through his conception of the extraordinary depth he reveals in the palette of Matisse. Dragan surrendered himself to these secrets in a lifelong journey of revelation and dedication, bringing me cause to examine and view his work with an appreciation of and engagement with the paradox of complexity coupled with simplicity. The outcome engendered confidence in portraying simplicity as the ultimate expression of complexity. Dragan encouraged me to see the beauty of abstraction lies in the various underlying hypostases combining or being in a dynamic relationship in such a way as to become conscious to the viewer as a living process. I continue to learn how incredibly liberating it is to affirm and elevate emotion as the intent of a painting or photograph—being fearless in approaching the image as a sovereign manifestation requiring my stand as one “getting to know” life, bringing forth clues for others, and trusting the process. This is the under-painting of the journey I have been so humbly given to fulfill.” These latest pieces were created in a collaboration (with artist Greg D.) under the profile name Lotus 97.7. “Duality” Acrylic On Canvas, 30”x40”

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SAMIRA STRITZEL

WWW.THEAESTHETICFEMALE.COM

“Body & Soul Series1” Acrylic On Canvas, 15.7”x11.8”

“Body & Soul Series 2” Acrylic On Canvas, 15.7”x11.8”

NIKI SRINIVASA WWW.NIKISRINIVASA.COM

“Symphony 2021” Soft Pastel On Canvas, 16"x20"

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“Rhythm 2021” Original Digital Artwork

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LAURA PRETTO VARGAS WWW.LAURAPRETTOVARGAS.COM

talo-Brazilian artist based in Miami. My paintings are gestural and aesthetically similar to artworks from the Abstract Expressionist movement; as a lover of art history, my work gains inspiration from it and in various styles. My canvasses are filled with highly textural brush marks and color.

“Pride” Acrylic On Canvas, 51”x70”

“Eye Mess” Acrylic & Mixed Media On Canvas, 31”x47”

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“Passion” Acrylic On Canvas, 48”x72”

“Obsession” Acrylic On Canvas, 60”x48”

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“Fly” Acrylic On Canvas, 60”x48”

My artistic language seeks to express feelings of vulnerability, happiness, energy, sexuality, and so on. My art express shared human emotions and is made to connect with my own and others’ emotional life experiences, providing a space for connection and reflection.

“Illusion” Acrylic On Canvas, 59”x79”

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“Fundus Oculi” Acrylic And Mixed Media On Canvas, 31”x39”

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PHILIP NOYED

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Philip Noyed Invites Everyone to an Extraordinary VR Experience as He Launches The Neo Art Space

Philip With Painting Featured on Book By Daniel Ruiz

ward-winning multimedia artist Philip Noyed is poised to leave his audiences breathless with awe and wonder as he introduces his latest virtual reality (VR) project to the whole world in 2022, known as the Neo Art Space. Philip outdid himself when he created the first-ever VR experience of its kind, designed to give viewers a new adventure while allowing multiple individuals to experience it together from various locations around the world. This massive VR art experience is anything but ordinary and will feature the most cutting-edge light art anyone has ever seen. The Neo Art Space will feature thirty otherworldly experiences.

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Each experience comes with ethereal music to create an atmosphere that is transformative, meditative, joyful, and promotes healing at the same time. The experience will allow audiences to move from their everyday 3D experiences to transcendent 5D consciousness. Viewers will find themselves emerging from a back hole onto a walkway that highlights planets, stars, and supernovas. Everyone who enters the VR experience gets to explore more than 100,000 square feet and over ten stories high of art experience. They also get the unique opportunity to create their own virtual experiences through teleporting through pathways, glowing light caves, planets, radiant forests, and more.

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Philip At TractorWorks Gallery Show

“Social isolation has become an increasing concern since the start of the pandemic,” Philip Noyed shared. “The Neo Art Space Virtual Reality experience creates a new way to safely spend time with family and friends while also offering endless experiences and memories made without leaving the safety of your home,” he added.

Philip Noyed is a popular innovative multimedia artist best known for his virtual reality (VR) art, abstract photographs, geometric Lightbox illuminations, videos, paintings, and mixedmedia public art installations. The Minneapolis, Minnesotabased artist uses bold colors, light, and high-voltage geometric compositions to illustrate the meaning of his extraordinary artworks best. He also has a unique way of transforming his phenomenal ideas into free-standing LED light sculptures or kinetic mobiles, video projections, or immersive VR light art experiences. Cont. next page

Philip Creating In VR

Philip With His Art Installation At MSP Airport

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Neo Art Space Sky View

Rainbow Light Cave

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Yellow Light Walkway

Radient Wysteria V2

Aurora Space View

Emerald Diamond Cave

Through the Neo Art Space, Philip Noyed wants his audiences to revolutionize their idea of experiencing art. Commonly, people are used to going to museums and looking at artworks on walls or pedestals. This time, Philip wants them to be fully immersed in the artwork and experience it by using all of their senses. As audiences begin to change their idea of art appreciation, they will also get to know, explore, interact with others, and create in one awe-inspiring and exceptionally exciting space.

Black Hole To Outer Space

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DAVID PUELLO @david_puello

"Hasta La Raiz" (Up To The Roots)

Scene from David Puello’s film “Hasta La Raiz” By Viviana Puello

avid Puello is an emerging filmmaker and visual artist from Colombia. His new film Hasta La Raiz premiered in October 2021. The film reflects Puello's passion for our environment and highlights the beauty of his native country of Colombia. His photography follows the same theme, while he captures mesmerizing locations with the hope of opening a connection between the viewer and Mother Earth. David Puello, a photographer, filmmaker, and artist, is still very young, but you can already tell that he has what it takes to succeed. His films are more than just films; they're creative visions that leave a lasting impression on his audience. We recently spoke with David about his work as a filmmaker, an artist, and an environmentalist. He offered some fascinating perspectives on not only his art but also on our world today.

The film Hasta La Raiz In the film Hasta La Raiz, the viewer is captured by its style, and the digital technology Puello uses with eye-catching effects that steal our attention right away. But, beyond what you see onscreen, you can feel Puello's concern for environmental issues through themes like deforestation or pollution. After watching the film, it makes us wonder what kind of influence do we have on nature? How are we capable of damaging something as extraordinary as Earth? What are some ways in which we can contribute to keeping it alive? Or better yet, preserve her existence? The questions keep piling up while watching Hasta La Raiz as we are faced with the beauty of the mountains in Colombia, its forest, lakes, and waterfalls, and a world where nymphs appear to give you messages from the depth of our planet.

Scene from David Puello’s film “Hasta La Raiz”

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David Puello's photographs are wispy lines of color that capture the ghostly presence of his subjects. The imperfections come through more naturally in his photos. It's perfect for his goal of helping people see our connection with nature as imperfect but beautiful. In his own words: My work is both relatable and provocative. His philosophy is simple: If we change how we relate to nature –- both physically and mentally –- then we can be stewards for its protection. At only twenty two years of age, David Puello is already making a name for himself as a filmmaker and visual artist. His latest project is a stunning series of photographs that reflect his passion for nature while promoting environmentalism by exploring animals throughout their natural habitat.

Fine Art Photography by David Puello

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LEE KWONG TIM JACKSON

WWW.JACKSONLEE-ART.COM

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n my spare time, I would paint, and what began as a creative outlet eventually developed into my style. The idea “Hong Kong in a Better Light” has been in my head for quite some time; Hong Kong is slowly disappearing; many old buildings have been demolished to make room for the modern skyscraper -- for the sake of progress. If I can capture all these images, I thought this would live on forever for others to appreciate, enjoy, and defend”!

“Set Sail Again” Acrylic On Artboard, 40"x30" “Forever Guardian” Oil, 43”x31”

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Laura PrettO Vargas

PHILIP NOYeD

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PatrICIa gagIC

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