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A Message From Our Editor-in-Chief You’re about to embark on an exhilarating and inspiring journey! This publication is not a list of artists or a collection of works thrown by accident into the pages of an art book; this book is a celebration of artistic excellence and years of work and dedication in the lives of the most exciting artists in today’s art scene. In the pages of this publication, you will find mesmerizing artworks that will for sure inspire you. Being inspired allows us to tap into our higher selves. It helps us create through language, music, dance, painting, writing —whatever the mode of delivery might be—so that we can express the message the world needs, sing the song others need to hear, build the bridge we need to cross, and paint the artwork the viewers need to see. With that inspiration, we embarked on producing this book amid uncertainty in the world around us. Yet, we focused on our goal to rise above all circumstances. “Rising Above” is not just the title of the sculpture award I created for our master artists. It is my energy field, place of reflection, point of creation, and where I stand now in life. We have worked hand in hand with over sixty artists. Open ears, open hearts, we decided together on the artworks, aesthetics, concepts, and ideas, designing one by one the pages of this publication. It has been one of our most fulfilling collaborations. It was a beautiful journey of discovery and getting to know the hearts of each one of the artists presented here today, and they are all magnificent. I hope this book will bring you light and inspiration. So take your time to enjoy it again and again. I promise that you will discover something new that speaks directly to your heart each time you do. Also, feel free to reach out to the artists, as they have more to share. I have been inspired and transformed by the creations of these amazing master artists, and I’m grateful for the honor of working with them. By reading this book, I hope you also can find yourself “Rising Above.” Enjoy the ATIM Top 60 Masters of 2022. Enjoy the ride, and stay inspired.
Viviana Puello CEO/Founder ArtTour International Magazine
2022 ALEKSANDRA CIĄŻYŃSKA ALINE POUGET AMIR CHODOROV ANDREA HAMILTON ANITA ARATHOON
p. 27 p. 28 p. 30 p. 29 p. 34 Artist Amir Chordov
Artist Gary Aagaard
BRITTA ORTIZ CHAN SUK ON CHATARINA SALOMONSSON CHI-YU LIN CHRISTINA MITTERHUBER
p. 41 p. 44 p. 45 p. 46 p. 47
Artist Gayle Printz
Artist Jean Jacques Porret
EU OY CHUN FONG FAI FRANK HOEFFLER GABRIEL LAVOIE GARY AAGAARD GAYLE PRINTZ
p. 55 p. 51 p. 56 p. 58 p. 60 p. 64
ANNA ALIYEVA p. 35 AOMI KIKUCHI p. 36 ATHINA SOULTANI p. 37 BARBARA TYLER AHLFIELD p. 38 BETSY STEWART p. 40
CLEO MITCHEL p. 48 DAISY VAN DER ZIJDEN p. 49 DAO VAN HOANG p. 120 DEBORAH SISCO p. 50 DERWIN LEIVA p. 52 DR SHANNON BARNES p. 54
Artist Katrin Alvarez
GORAN MARGETIC p. 68 HÉLÈNE DESERRES p. 72 HIROMI KAWANO p. 69 HOWARD HARRIS p. 74 IRINA HOWARD p. 76 Artist Marcelle Mansour
JACKSON LEE KWONG TIM JACQUELINE DUNN JAE YOUNG PARK JANICE ALAMANOU JEAN JACQUES PORRET
p. 59 p. 78 p. 79 p. 80 p. 82 Artist Meghan Poynor
Artist Peter Backhaus
MAHFUZUR RAHMAN p. 100 MARCELLE MANSOUR p. 90 MARIBEL MATTHEWS p. 95 MARILYN MILLER p. 102 MARINA GOLDBERG p. 103 MEGHAN POYNOR p. 104
Artist Philip Noyed
Artist Sophie Le Gendre
RIC CONN SHIDOKHT SHUAI XU SOPHIE LE GENDRE STEFAN HESSMAN
p. 150 p. 109 p. 122 p. 126 p. 123
JIM FITZPATRICK p. 81 JODI DECRENZA p. 86 JOHN NIEMAN p. 88 KATRIN ALVAREZ p. 22 LEROI p. 87 LUANA STEBULE p. 96
PATRICIA SPOON p. 108 PATRICK JOOSTEN p. 110 PAUL SMITH p. 112 PETER BACKHAUS p. 114 PHILIP NOYED p. 16 PSY-PIX p. 118
Artist Tjeerd Doosje
STEFFI RODIGAS p. 130 TATYANA PALCHUK p. 132 TJEERD DOOSJE p. 134 TOM ASHBOURNE p. 138 TORHILD FROYDIS EID p. 119 Artist Tom Ashbourne
TRACEY CHAYKIN VAYDRA WRIGHT VIGDIS FELDT WENDY YEO WENDY COHEN YUYING LYU
p. 133 p. 121 p. 142 p. 143 p. 148 p. 144
Artist Yuying Lyu
Ideas are expressions of consciousness vibrating at the highest level. They are the creative force working through you. They inspire the master to create at a level beyond human comprehension.
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PHILIP NOYED
“Artist of the Year 2022”
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“Aurora Space View - Neo Art Space VR” By Viviana Puello
W
e're excited to feature our cover artist and his vibrant works. This year's most-deserved limelight goes to Philip Noyed, who obtained the ultimate accolade of the ATIM's Top 60 Masters Awards, the 2022 Artist of the Year award. Noyed has a well-earned prestige within the global art scene for being one of the most innovative and resourceful contemporary multimedia artists of our times. The Minneapolis-based artist is best known for his luminous geometric illumination photographs, LED installations, videos, 3D and VR creations, and mixed-media installations. His artworks feature the use of creative and revolutionary technology. His recognition in the international art scene can be attributed to the level of detail that goes into his creations. Critics, audiences, and art community members have described Cont. next page
“Green Diamond Cave - Neo Art Space VR”
“Kinetic Color Orb - Neo Art Space VR”
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his works as visually captivating. Rightfully, the fusion of geometric elements and lighting is often present in the mesmerizing results his finished works showcase. Philip Noyed's Artistic Journey. Based in Minneapolis, MN, Noyed received a Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Studies from Hamline University. Having lived in Japan for over three years, his poetic and serene art perspective gears toward his acquired knowledge in ceramics, calligraphy, and Noh Theater - a form of Japanese theater that combines poetry, singing, dancing, pantomiming, and performing. The artist's works of art strongly representthecontemporary movement by integrating a creative use of technology with bold colors, vivid lights, and high-voltage geometric structures, powerfully changing our current artistic viewpoint.
“Cube of Rays”
Noyed's creative process explores three essential elements: light, color, and space - both in two and three dimensions. His work has a profound resonance on the psychological and physiological effects color has on people. He believes that by combining these elements, his works of art can positively alter Cont. next page
“Rainbow Cave”
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Green-Pyramid-1920
Red-Orange-Pyramid-1920
Blue-Green-Pyramid-1920
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the viewer's mood, energy, and even physical well-being, by creating engaging and meaningful artistic experiences.
change how art is experienced today—bringing forth healing art accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds.
According to the artist, color, light, and sound are all harmonic frequencies that affect people emotionally and physiologically. Philp Noyed uses them to create immersive, transformational art experiences. His art represents the quintessential contemporary art movement using innovative technologies that
Philip Noyed's most recent creation NEO ART SPACE, is a wow-inspiring immersive Virtual Reality (VR) art experience. Traveling through space and time, you emerge in a new universe as an explorer of planets, stars, galaxies, and dazzling moving colorful light art. You explore over thirty experiences
“Geometric Illumination Installation”
“Leap of Joy”
“Heart of the Sunrise and Rainbow Colors Arising”
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orchestrated with gorgeous music to help you move from everyday 3D experience to a transcendent 5D consciousness. With Noyed's NEO ART SPACE, you can create your own experience via teleporting wherever you want to go on pathways through glowing light caves, into planets, vibrantly alive forests, inside zinging energy fields, or out into a space observatory to see an eclipse. The array of experiences and the levels you can go to are as boundless as the universe you are in. Philip and his team are actively developing the Neo Art Space VR experience for a release later this year. Amongst Philip Noyed's several awards and accomplishments, he has designed two large light-and-color installations at the Minneapolis St. Paul
“Yellow-Light-Walkway”
Airport. In addition, his exhibit sites include NYC, Miami, Red Bluff, Hudson, and Salzburg, Austria, to name a few.
He has also participated in several magazine features and TV and radio shows. Noyed is also a published author at the Healing Power of Art & Artists Initiative by Manhattan Arts International, featuring his worldrenowned Rainbow Pyramid Light Experience. Philip Noyed and his innovative art have opened the audience's opportunity to experience art 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 inspiring space.
www.philipnoyed.com www.neoartspace.com “Rainbow-Walkway-Space”
Glow-Cave-2500-200px with Logo
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KATRIN ALVAREZ “You can't Shred Yesterday!” Oil on Canvas+Objects 22.8”x22.8”
“The Power of Thought” By Viviana Puello
“T
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. 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.
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“Painful Reality of Human Relations” Oil on Canvas, 49.6”x37.7”
“Pain” Colored pencil on Board+object, 14”x18.5”
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 selfinterpretations of the art. Cont. next page
“Trauma” Oil on Canvas+Objects, 33.4”x25.5”
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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.
“Capitulation” Oil on Canvas+Objects,41.3”x49.2”
“Requiem” Oil on Canvas, 25.5”x33.4”
“Abuse” Pencil on Board, 8.2”x11.4”
“Horus” Oil on Canvas+Objects, 41.7”x49.6”
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“Dies Irae” Oil on Canvas, 49.2”x41.3”
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.
“Brainpregnant” Oil on canvas, 15.3”x19.2”
“Good child” Colored pencil on Board, 15.7”x19.6”
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.
www.katrin-alvarez.de
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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-inChief of ArtTour International Magazine. In addition, the magazine published Alvarez’s works in an article entitled “The Voice For Those Without One.”
2020 Awarded the ATIM’s Top 60 Masters by ArtTour International Magazine.
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
2022
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ALEKSANDRA CIĄŻYŃSKA
"Parisian Blue" Oil on Canvas 39.3”x47.2”
"A
rt is my great passion which I try to develop every day. A passion that is extremely interesting and addictive because I am constantly learning something new thanks to it. Yes, art is an eternal learning that allows you to pay attention to things that are imperceptible to others. Discover the beauty of the world around us, the uniqueness of forms, colors, and shapes that accompany us imperceptibly every day. It allows you to discover yourself, look into the soul's recesses, and constantly find new faces. The ability to paint pictures is a gift that needs to be cared for every day. I am glad that I can share this gift with the world." "In A Sunny Robe" Oil on Canvas 19.6”x27.5”
www.ciazynska.pl “In A Blue Robe" Oil on Canvas 27.5”x19.6”
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ALINE POUGET "M
y work is oriented towards universalism and the transcendence of the human being. My work is born from observing nature, life, reactions, and human feelings. It is a mixture of observations and emotions. My happiness and fulfillment are to share my passion, love of life, the universe, colors, light, and multiple emotions through my work. My works are always born from a vision of nature in which I find the human and divine essence that penetrates me, obsesses me, and I feel the need to express on my canvas, and my work becomes my only reason for being long as it is not finished. As Kandinsky said, 'The creation of a work is the world's creation
“Infini” Oil on Canvas, 31.8”x39.3”
“Nébuleuse” Oil on Canvas, 31.8”x39.3”
because the emotion and the senses it conveys are the very reality of life."
www.alinepouget-artiste.net
“Crépuscule” Oil on Wood, 25.5”x21.2”
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ANDREA HAMILTON www.studio.andreahamilton.com
“Luminous, Icescape Iceland No.1, 2020” Archival Pigment Print, 106.2”x 45.6”
"L
u m i n o u s Icescapes are a series of photographs developed in Iceland. When visiting the Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon in the southeast of Iceland, on the borders of Vatnajökull National Park, it was mesmerizing to witness the icebergs that appear like diamonds scattered on the beach at the beginning of Creation. The fragility of the ice on the beach, with its unceasing interplay of waves and sand, is absorbing. Iceland's evolving and surrounding landscapes offer the opportunity of experiencing a hypnotic journey. The country's climate, lighting, and inherent sound activate your senses in a way you can find all kinds of detail, from whispering winds of diamond dust and rainbow reveries to the deep sound emanating from under the ice.
“Luminous Icescape Iceland No.2, 2020” Archival Pigment Print, 106.2”x45.6”
Glaciers are many hundreds of thousands of years old. They are constructed of the air and water they have inhaled over these long lifetimes, physical memories that are stored as they grow in the layers of their geology. Today we head into the Anthropocene and are in the dying days of an era of ice that has lasted for 3m years. We are transitioning into an era of
fire, a Pyrocene that may persist for tens of thousands of years. Iceland's glaciers are some of the last Crown Jewels left to visit. Every day a new sculpture is formed in the lagoon as bits of ice break, and then they float out to Diamond beach breaking down further until they melt. To me, this fragile, ephemeral beauty reflects our own life experiences through time."
“Luminous Icescape Iceland No.5, 2020” Archival Pigment Print, 106.2”x45.6”
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AMIR CHODOROV Wholeness Photography
Breaking Through the "Visual Attention" Barrier.
A
mir's puzzle consecrates history, yet at the same time, he creates a new and fresh contemporary reality. His Artwork is distinguished by the geometric and sometimes abstract characters, born from a particular emotional situation or an imaginary event that the artist decides to embellish with various layers of impressive coloring.
“Ground Zero Nyc”
His Artwork emphasizes the victory of the spirit, inspiration, and beams of light he found within himself. “What you see is determined by what you attend at any given time. The environment presents far more perceptual information than the brain can effectively process. The visual attention barrier forces our brain to select the most relevant information for ongoing behavior, especially in locations containing many objects and noises.
“Corona Time Train”
Complexity and information overload characterize almost every visual environment, given that our brain's perceptual system can't build us a complete view of all the
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“NYC Central Station”
“Roosevelt Island” 59 x 27.5”
objects together. As a photographer, I tried for a long time to create a method that would enable me the ability to create such "wholeness Photography" that integrates – physical objects, emotions, and beauty. In 2017 after 40 years of experience, I succeeded in inventing a self-method that breaks our Visual Attention barrier as a photographer that enables me to create a complete view of locations reflected in my Artwork.
“Corona Mall 1”
I found out that the first photographer barrier is the camera viewfinder, which narrows our ability to view all the objects in the location while we are shooting. First insight: Shooting must be done from my brain and not the camera viewfinder. Second insight: before shooting, I stay in the location for a while to give my brain time to study the physical objects – line shape and forms and color pigments. An emotionally filling atmosphere includes people, religion, culture, and energy. Third insight: find the best "Point of view" that covers all objects together. Cont. next page
“Tube”
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These three insights mentioned above draw a schema in my mind that creates the integration of the objects. Execution phase: from the selected point of view, I'm shooting hundreds of photos from different angles while not looking through the camera viewfinder but following my eyes to cover the whole brain schema. Final process: organize the photos together like a puzzle, creating "Wholeness Photography" of the location.”
www.amirchodorov.com
“Ponte Vecchio” 59” x 35.4”
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“Church of the Holy Sepulchre”
“Manarola Italy”
“Duomo di Milano” 59” x 37.7”
“Jerusalem Old City”
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ANITA ARATHOON
F
or Anita, contemporary art challenge simplicity. Through minimalist designs and clean execution, the power of complex concepts is brought to life in the simplest form.
Art is a reflection of the reality we live in. She believes using technological tools is fundamental for this era. It is essential to question established ideas that have been perpetuated throughout decades in the art world. Her father was a collector of Latin American art. As a result, she used to visit art shows from a very early age and nurtured her love for visual arts. Her collections have been exhibited in Biennales, Art Fairs, and International Art Shows.
www.arathoon-art.com
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ANNA ALIYEVA "Dance of Wind" Mixed Media 23.6”x31.4”
"I
was born in Baku, Azerbaijan. We have a lot of sun, sea, air, and colors. And all this is reflected in my work. Only when I approach the easel does my soul begin to sing. I write with my soul what I feel with my heart.
I need to find new meanings and convey my spiritual harmony to the viewer in art. The main thing in our life is love, and my works are permeated with it, regardless of what technique they are painted with and what is depicted."
annakalyagina@hotmail.com
"Regeneration “ Mixed Media 19.6”x3.6”
“Thoughts Aloud” Mixed Media 15.7”x15.7”
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AOMI KIKUCHI
“Leftover 2021” Silk Gauze, Goose Down, Hair Extension 22"x16"x 4"
“Bosom Lutos” Mohair Yarn, Bra Pad, 5”x16”
“Love for All Things Shirt Yoke/Collar/Back” Fiber Scraps, 30"x22"
“I
make sculptures, wall pieces, and garments using textiles and found objects to explore Japanese aesthetics and the philosophy of Buddha. They are 'Wabi-Sabi,' the beauty found in imperfections, and 'Mono-no-aware,' the feeling of sympathy for changing or perishing phenomena or substances. Closely related to the philosophy of Buddha, these can be summarized in three keywords: impermanence, insubstantiality, and suffering. My work addresses infinity as the succession of fleeting and brittle activities. With freedom and flexibility, I combine acquired knowledge and experiment and create art to inspire dialogue and reflection on these concepts through materials and aesthetic philosophies. I actively use scraps that come from both my working practice and the environment around me."
www.aomikikuchi.com
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ATHINA SOULTANI www.circle-arts.com/athina-soultani
“The Boy from Aswan” Graphite Portrait on Strathmore Bristol Paper, 9”x12”
"I
am an awardwinning realist artist from Athens, Greece. I work with graphite pencils, colored pencils, soft pastels, and Aquarelle. The concept of my art is to share a positive message for this world and a better world. I want to touch people with my art and travel to see the beauties that this world has and give people hope for a better, more peaceful world and a better quality of life without the stress of modern lifestyle. Art is always a way of expressing myself and passing the message that we can achieve more as individuals and as nations if we genuinely believe in ourselves in these difficult years.
“Joyful Smile” Graphite Portrait on Strathmore Bristol, Paper 9’’x12’’
Art is always a way of expressing myself and passing the message that in these difficult years we can achieve more as individuals and as nations, if we truly believe in ourselves.
The Children in Aswan, Egypt, are impoverished. They don't have food, they don't have clean, safe water to drink, they don't have good and clean clothes, they don't have shoes, they don't have schools, and the very few schools that there are all are in terrible conditions, but with such circumstances, these children are happy very kind and have learned always smile." “The Last Summer Pastel” Painting on Sanded Pastel Paper, 8.6”x11”
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BARBARA TYLER AHLFIELD
“Indulging Fashion Expressions” By Viviana Puello
I
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. 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. 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.
“Whisper #3” Oil and Silver Gesso on Canvas, 14”x11”
I am a representational portrait artist. I specialize in conveying elegance and idealism. My intention is to evoke calm and serenity in the viewer.
www.barbaratylerahlfield.com
“Ruffles and Flourishes” Watercolor, 12”x12”
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“Ghosts Of Glamour”
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BETSY STEWART
“Bioverse No.4”, 48"x48"x3"
I create paintings of microscopic and macroscopic nature hidden from the naked eye: the layered interconnectivity that could represent the origins of life in a drop of water or systems in the vast cosmos. I quote the naturalist John Muir: 'When we tug at a single thing in nature, we find it attached to the rest of the world. www.betsystewart.com
“Water Stills Nos. 27-28” Acrylic and Sumi Ink on Canvas, 40"x6"x3" (each.)
“Natales Nos. 5-6” Acrylic and Sumi ink on Canvas, 10"x80"x3" (each.)
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BRITTA ORTIZ
“The Cliff of Moen I” Linocut Printed on Paper, 11.8’’x16.5’’
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ritta Ortiz is a Danish artist who has also been a performing artist since her youth. She began exhibiting her works eleven years ago. According to the artist, to express herself artistically is as essential to her as breathing. Through her art, she reflects feelings and thoughts about the world and her surroundings while enjoying the experiences life presents to her. She relates to life in an existential way - life must be lived between the positive and negative poles - birth and death, grief and joy, etc. Furthermore, she cares about the things happening in the world and wonders why people mistreat each other. She utilizes different forms of expressions and media.
"Today's Toy” Linocut Printed on Paper, 16.5’’x11.8’’
"Why can't people just consider each other as human beings regardless of skin and hair color, religion and ethnicity? Why does man always have to start new wars? When does man begin to realize that animals have as much right to exist on this earth as man?”
www.britta-ortiz.dk
“Danish Raw Material”, Linocut Printed on Paper, 11.8’’x16.5’’
Whatever you do, keep in mind that the artwork, the dream, the process are all part of a universal plan to help you discover the masterpiece within you. You are the master, and you are the masterpiece.
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CHAN SUK ON httpschansukon.com
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han S u k On was born and lives in Hong Kong. She graduated from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University with a Bachelor of Photographic Design and gained her Master of Arts in Fine Arts at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. On is an editor, photographer, and artist. Everyday life experiences inspire her journey, from documentary photography to conceptual art.
“Art Manual” Colour Photography, 19.6’’x19.6’’
Art Manual,” was created from an expired camera manual to create a new life. “A manual is a guide for the people on how to use the product. The format is step by step. If the people do the artwork, do you need a manual to follow? Does art need to be explained?
“Art Manual” Colour Photography, 19.6’’x19.6’’
"The Manual " is a white paper, and she tries to fold different sculptural forms. She destroys the language of the alphabet and plays with the positive and negative space of the forms. The paper sculptures are light in weight and dance in space in spontaneous moments; the texts, which are randomly distributed, are about photography. It is a poetic process. “Art Manual” Colour Photography, 19.6’’x19.6’’
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CHATARINA SALOMONSSON
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hatarina Salomonsson is a visual artist residing in Härnösand, on the coast of central Sweden. Raised by an emotionally unstable mother, Salmonsson was forced to live a nomadic life, spending part of her childhood in an orphanage. In her adult years, she experienced domestic abuse and became a strong advocate of female empowerment.
In the fall of 2018, her love affair with painting began. Celebrating the beauty and strength of women, Salomonsson depicts erotically-charged images of dancing couples, passionate lovers, and sensual nudes. Her lust for life oozes from every pore of the canvas, holding the viewer in a warm, sensual embrace. She favors acrylic paint, indulging in the versatility of the medium to create varying degrees of translucency and thickness. Salomonsson describes the painting process as a “magical performance without the script.” Disappearing into an enchanting world of her own making, she provides a safe space for women to love and be loved. Despite her relatively short career, Salomonsson counts numerous exhibitions in Europe and the United States, with many more in the works. In addition to painting, she channels her creativity through dance and theater acting.
art.salomonsson@gmail.com “Aurora Borealis” Acrylic on Canvas, 19.7”x27.5”
“Receive” Acrylic on Canvas, 19.7”x27.5”
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CHI-YU LIN “Warm Current” Oil Painting
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y name is Chi-Yu Lin. I was born in 1965 and am from Taiwan. I create with oils, trying to escape the superposition technique of traditional oil painting and using a painting knife instead of brushes, combining painting, weaving, and carving techniques, like sculpture on canvas. As a result, I've developed a kind of brand new art style known as the chopping and weaving technique.
My original paintings and creations present the coexistence and glory of humanity and light shadow. Calmly observing the animals and plants, both having harmonious coexistence with nature. At present, I have created eight series of works, and each series continues to be born with intention."
www.instagram.com/jiyu687
“愛Endless Love” Oil Painting
“Accumulation” Oil Painting
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"Earthquake", 2020, Oil, Pigments, Stones, Dried Flowers on Canvas, 78.7”x78.7”
Realize, everything is connected to everything else. ( Leonardo da Vinci) www.christinamitterhuber.at
CHRISTINA MITTERHUBER "Violet XII", 2019 Oil and Pigments on Canvas, 47.2”x15.7”
"Shades of Red I", 2019, Oil, Acrylic And Pigments on Canvas, 11.8”x11.8”
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CLEO MITCHEL
“Magical Freedom” Acrylic painting, 12”x12”
“Babe on a Bike” Acrylic Painting, 12”x12”
Mother Earth is the most giving planet in existence, she gives us all the elements to sustain our human life. Her love is endless and she asks for nothing in return. Her beauty is customized for you, where ever you are positioned on the planet. She provides humans and all of wildlife an endless garden of surprises. Mother Earth is the biggest inspiration for all of my art creations.
“Bright Mind” Bright Colors, Acrylic painting, 12”x12”
cleobob44@yahoo.com
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“Magical Power!” 19.6”x27.5”
DAISY VAN DER ZIJDEN
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aisy van der Zijden is a 24 years old self-taught artist based in The Netherlands, specializing in photorealistic drawings. Here passion is connected firmly to the medium of pencil. She is using graphite, pastel, and colored pencil. In addition, she enjoys the process of drawing portraits and wildlife art.
www.realisticartworkbydaisy.com “Self Portrait” 14.3”x10.9”
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DEBORAH SISCO "I
love to work with materials that move. I love how I can move the charcoal around on paper, how the brush moves the oil paint on the canvas, and how the clay feels in my hands when sculpting. I am not a planner, I cannot see a painting or a drawing before I begin, and though I plan the sculptures ahead of time, all of my works dictate what they become. Each stoke of the brush is dictated by the one just before it. It is about the process, the color, the form, and most of all, the materials. I love to experiment with new materials and new processes and the challenge it presents to me. My work is about just seeing things differently and the exhilaration of being free. I believe that to love art is all about learning to see. I want my viewers to experience my art not how I see it but how they see it. It should be a personal experience that is different for each person. That experience should be visually pleasing, happy, or even disturbing, but not empty. I have started working with AI, feeding hundreds
Something Like Me” Oil on Wood Panel With Poured Resin, 38"x38"
of images of my work into neural networks. Hours later, it produces newly interpreted images composed of thousands of bits and pieces taken from all my images. It is then
“Anything But Typical” Oil on Wood Panel with Poured Resin, 38"x38"
the adventure begins. It's terrifying yet exhilarating; it is pure chaos. The paintings I create from this point are not intended to make a statement; they are not meant to be "understood"; there is no hidden message. Instead, they are an experience of chaos; since we live in a world full of chaos, we must learn how to relate to it and fit in. Each piece reflects me, and I have abandoned notions of what a good painting should look like and have given in to allow each new work just to become whatever it decides to be."
www.deborahsiscoart.com
“Feeling Invisible” Oil on Wood Panel with Poured Resin, 38"x38"
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FONG FAI “Tune of The Season” Acrylic on Canvas, 36”x48”
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bstract art is a reality that does not exist, a product of thought, momentary feelings, and music melody...all that could be my inspiration to create.
www.fongfai.com
Artists' works are often inseparable from their cultural backgrounds. I'm no different. Eastern influence constantly guides my path. I use the rhythm of calligraphy, and color strokes, to create my work.
“Nature 3.7-22” Acrylic on Canvas, 36”x48”
“Sound of Nature” Acrylic on Canvas, 40”x30”
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DERWIN LEIVA www.derwinleiva.com
“Music for Two” 2019, Oil on Canvas, 60”x84”
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erwin Leiva was born in Cuba in 1978, where music was part of his daily life. In 1995 he moved to Miami and in 2004 to Hawaii, where he currently resides. He studied art at the Honolulu Museum of Art, Linekona School, and completed his BFA with Sculpture concentration at the University of Hawaii Manoa. Although his work has been influenced by artists like Picasso, Boccioni, and Wifredo Lam, Cuban music has always been a constant backdrop to his work. Through rhythm and motion in his work, he mirrors the experience of freedom found in Cuban music. Most recently, Leiva exhibited at the 1st International Biennial of Art in the World 2021 in Palermo, and his work became part of the private collection of the US Embassy in Guatemala. In addition, He has participated in several international exhibitions, including International Biennale Barcelona, Spain, and Biennale Internazionale D’Arte Contemporanea 2019 in Mantova, Italy. His work has been displayed at the MEAN. (European Museum of Modern Art) and the Diocesan Museum Francesco Gonzaga.
“Amor de Balcones” 2019, Oil on Canvas, 36”x30”
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“The Bath” 2021, Oil on Canvas, 60”x48”
“Cafe Metela” 2018, Oil on Canvas, 60”x48”
His work has been published by Exquisite Arts Magazine, Create Magazine, Spotlight Contemporary Art Magazine, Art International Contemporary Magazine, and several books like Important Excellent Art Book, Artisti 20- Annuario Internazionale D’Arte Contemporanea, The Great Encyclopedia of International Art, Masters of Today, 100 Artist of the Future, Trends In Art: Insights For Collectors, and Top 10 Contemporary Artists. Leiva’s work has been recognized internationally and most recently he received the prestigious “Collector’s Vision International Art Award,” the “Artexpo New York “Best New Exhibitor Award,” “International Caravaggio Prize - Great Master of the Art,” “The International Botticelli Award,” “The International Diego Velazquez Prize,” and “The International Michelangelo Award.” In addition, Leiva was recognized at Mantua Art Expo as “Artist of the Year 2019;” He was also awarded “Artist of the Future” by Contemporary Art Curator Magazine and “Artist of the Year 2020,” by World of Art Magazine for Best in Art and Creativity.
“La Pianista” 2019, Oil on Canvas, 36”x30” “The Living Room” 2020, Oil on Canvas, 60”x48”
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Dr SHANNON BARNES "A
rt speaks to us in many visual languages. Occasionally art will speak with a representational language. On other occasions, art will present fantasy or a mystery language. Art can advocate or warn. Art challenges the viewer to look and listen with intent. What the viewer sees is the interpretation of the conversation between the art and the viewer's soul. Art provides a visual representation of the beauty created by Father God in our world, within human connections, and in life's purpose. Utilizing this visual language to motivate and grow is my desire. I paint from my heart, giving viewers a window into my soul. I have found this provides freedom to be human. My favorite style is landscapes and seascapes for the calm they can bring." “Serenity” Oil on Canvas, 48”x36”
“Illuminated” Oil on Canvas, 24”x36”
www.tranquilityfinearts.com “Reach for the Sky” Oil on Canvas, 48”x36”
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EU OY CHUN
“The Ice-Cream Vendor” Oil on Canvas, 24’’x30’’
“I
was born as a twin in 1956 in Hong Kong and was brought up and educated in Singapore. In my adult years, I took up Chinese ink painting and in 2008 I went under the tutelage of a contemporary artist Mr. Ren Jianhui to hone my skills in Western art. Currently, my chosen medium is oil on canvas as the oil medium allows me to combine texture and brilliance in vivid colors that best capture the essence of my subjects. I like my paintings to tell a story. My artistic expression is focused on painting waterscapes, landscapes and animals. Traveling has been a great source of joy in my life since my childhood. It has played a big part in shaping my outlook in life and in my choice of subject matter for
my paintings. Since young I have been interested in photography and most of my creations come from the many sceneries of interest that I captured with my cameras during these travels.”
“Bamboo Rafting” Guilin, Oil on Canvas, 24’’x30’’
“Elephant Ride” Chiang Mai, Oil on Canvas, 30’’x24’’
www.euoychun.com
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FRANK HOEFFLER www.frank-hoeffler.pixels.com
“Horicon Marsch” Oil on Canvas, 18”x24”
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“Unityu” Oil on Canvas, 88x64
My studio is my sanctuary, a place at peace. I lose all inhibitions. There are no interferences to interrupt, and I am at my best. I have images flooding through my mind even when I am asleep but mostly while paying attention and observing the space around me. My paintings are the product of these images combined and manipulated. I am confident and comfortable with myself, which allows me to let my work come forth. I love to paint: I need to paint: I will always paint.
“Untitled XXIII” Oil on Canvas, 30x40
“Pinnacle Mountain St. Park” Oil on Canvas 24”x18”
“Behind the Phalaenopsis” Oil on Canvas, 48”x60”
“Willow Over the Pond” Oil on Canvas, 24”x18”
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“Bubbles of Happiness” Oil on Canvas, 40”x30”
GABRIEL LAVOIE
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abriell's artistic sense and her imaginary world, very rich and deep, perfectly portray her creative intelligence. Her quest for light, her palette of infinite hues, and her attention to detail characterize her unique style.
www.gabriellavoie.ca
“The Search for Self” Oil on Canvas, 48”x24”
My deep intention is to put art at the service of Souls by offering you colorful and luminous works that touch Hearts. Whether as a symbolist, surrealist, visionary, or portrait painter, my need to evolve, discover and reinvent myself leads me to a diversity of artistic movements in which I aspire to feel free. "Art is the Light of the Soul ... When I paint, I dive into the ocean of life, trying to extract its primordial essence. “Mother Earth” Oil on Canvas, 36”x40”
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If I could capture all these images, I thought this would live on forever for others to appreciate, enjoy, and defend!
JACKSON LEE KWONG TIM “I
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.”
gvn0202@netvigator.com
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GARY AAGAARD “FOX Muse” Oil on Canvas, 18”x24”
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s a traditional, non-digital painter (just oil on canvas), I’ve been commissioned by many publications, from The New York Times to The Village Voice. Since 2001, I’ve concentrated on gallery work with an editorial, satirical slant, essentially larger oil paintings with conceptual content reminiscent of my illustration years. Lampooning politicians, pundits, or spiritual leaders specializing in alternative facts, manufactured outrage, false equivalents, convoluted conspiracy theories, and tunnel-visioned tribalism (whew) is my form of protest and provides a satisfying outlet. These themes are prevalent in many of my paintings, although they are often explored using satire & humor as opposed to a sledgehammer. Socio-political commentary...... shaken, not stirred. "
www.aagaardart.com
“Giant on Holiday” Oil on Canvas, 48”x36”
“Spin Cycle” Oil on Canvas, 24”x18”
“The Lone Danger” Oil on Canvas,16”x12”
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“Ma Nature Revisited” Oil on Canvas, 30”x22”
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“White Lie” Oil on Canvas, 20”x16”
“The Dulling” Oil on Canvas, 24”x20”
“Half-Cocked & Loaded” Oil on Canvas, 20”x10”
“Being Jare (w/apologies to Chauncey Gardiner)” Oil on Canvas, 20”x16”
“Sambuca & Cigarettes (after Degas)” Oil on Canvas 24”x20”
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“Blinded by Delight Redux” Oil on Canvas, 30”x20”
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GAYLE PRINTZ “Jack” Acrylic on Canvas, 60”x48”
What Inspires You? What connection do you have to your art? "Painting was simply something I always wanted to do but never had time to try. When I found myself with an abundance of time because of the mandatory COVID-19 quarantine regulations, I wanted to channel my energy into something creative that I could undertake without socializing. So, in
May of 2020, I picked up my first paintbrush in the hope of bringing beauty and light back to a world darkened by the pandemic. There were thoughts and feelings I needed to express without being judged. So, using a paintbrush, I chose to reflect upon and interpret the beauty that remained. The pandemic may have forced me to isolate and look inward. But the fact that art experts intend to ensure I have an artistic future and think I have something to contribute to the art world provides all the inspiration I need to continue on this unexpected path. "
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What does your art aim to say? "Because I believe the viewer's interpretation always trumps the artist's, the meaning in my artwork belongs to the viewer's heart and imagination. I leave it to you, the viewer, to draw on your emotional memories and listen to the whispers of your imagination to assign a personal and universal context that makes my work meaningful to you. Though I may never tell you the story a painting is meant to suggest, it is only because that story is yours to tell. In most cases, this provides me with a distinct advantage because your interpretation of that story is usually much more interesting. Although my goal is for others to be inspired to assign meaning to my work, accomplishing that goal is preceded by a creative process. As I tend to look at the world in relation to color, the first thing I do is choose colors that will complement one another or not complement one another, depending upon how I feel. I never look at the clock because, for me, creating something meaningful is an intense process in which time ceases to exist." What's your most significant barrier to being an artist? How do you address it? "When I began painting, it did not occur to me that sales and international recognition would be part of my artistic experience. At first, I was a bit too attached to my work. I finally realized that I would let people see it but not buy it. When I opened myself up to the idea of spreading the beauty by letting it go, the response was overwhelming. I engaged with some of the most insightful art lovers, curators, collectors, and investors I have ever known. Even though I did not begin painting to pursue an artistic career, once I realized people consistently wanted to buy my work, engaging in the business side was my greatest challenge."
“Pond” Acrylic on Canvas, 24”x36”
those touched by my work. It is liberating to be allowed to think for myself in an arena in which I can never be wrong. I hope to pass on that sense of freedom to the viewer—freedom of thought without any cloud of judgment. However long that happens to take me is time well spent."
What does generosity mean to you as an artist? How do you emulate this? "I feel we all have a responsibility to work toward the greater good. I hope to make the place a softer, more beautiful world for
“Float” Acrylic on Canvas Landscape, 24”x36”
“Ethereal” Acrylic on Canvas, 24”x36”
“Float” Acrylic on Canvas Portrait, 36”x24”
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“Autumn” Acrylic on Canvas, 36”x24”
“First” Acrylic on Canvas, 36”x24”
“Rapture” Acrylic on Canvas, 24”x36”
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“Mystical” Acrylic on Canvas, 24”x36”
“Avery” Acrylic on Canvas, 40”x30”
What's next for your creative endeavors? "I will keep trying to find new ways to create meaningful artwork. The pure joy of painting made me start. The positive feedback keeps me going. I know I have been extremely fortunate. To try something new and realize you love it is one thing. But, gaining the recognition of experts in the field is thrilling. Moreover, the fact that collectors consider my work worthy of owning gives me the most incredible opportunity to spread the beauty of art throughout the world. This fills my heart and allows me to contribute in a way I never thought possible—by translating the colors of my world into art and providing viewers the freedom to find emotional meaning in the intangible by evoking the unconscious use of their imaginations."
www.gayleprintz.com To provide viewers freedom to find emotional meaning in the intangible by evoking the unconscious use of their own imaginations.
“Masked” Acrylic on Canvas, 12”x16”
“Seesaw” Acrylic on Canvas, 40”x30”
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GORAN MARGETIC
“Order Versus Chaos” Oil on Cardboard 9.4”x11.8”
"F
or me, fine art means primarily the visualization of feelings. To complete my artwork I use many styles. That means, I combine the elements to solve the problems. Elements of expressionism or fauvism can be added to the concept of impressionism. I'm not only talking about styles, but also about techniques. Everything is imaginable if I want to make progress .Art doesn't have to be categorized, but it must be free and passionate."
www.goranmargetic.at “Toscana” Oil on Canvas, 11.8”x9.4”
“Dark Rain” Oil on Canvas 23.6”x23.6”
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HIROMI KAWANO
“After The Rain” Digital Multiple Exposure, 5766x8186 Pix
“Sakura” Digital Multiple Exposure, 6048x8064 Pix
"I
was born in Saitama prefecture, near Tokyo, Japan. As a child, I grew up familiar with many flowers and trees. I also had the opportunity to see many beautiful kimonos. Because my mother was a kimono tailor. At university, I studied Japanese classical literature and language. Nature, kimonos, and literature continue to have a: significant influence on my artistic practice.
In 2018, my artwork was published in art magazines in Netherlands and England.Since2020, they have been published in art magazines and online galleries in France, Germany, and Canada. In April 2021, I was certified as an artist in the French art magazine "Circle Foundation for the Arts." In December 2021, I was selected as ATIM'S TOP 60 MASTERS AWARDS 2022 by the American art magazine "ArtTour International Magazine."
Since 1998, I have been working as a freelance illustrator and designer. Apart from my daily work, I was looking for a way to express my style creatively. In the fall of 2015, I realized that multiple exposures to digital photography were exactly what I was looking for. That was my start as a visual artist. www.instagram.com/opatomato “Meditation” Digital Multiple Exposure, 6048x 8064pix
Where do genius ideas come from? The unified field of consciousness. You can access the same information that led luminaries of ancient and modern times to create inventions that changed the world by connecting to it. You have infinite power within reach.
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HÉLÈNE DESERRES
“Hopefull” 2020, Acrylic On Canvas, 30"x30"
“Incertitudes” 2022, Mix Media on Canvas 30"x40"
"D
uring the last few months, I went through a dry spell not only caused by the demoralizing pandemic, but I had serious eye problems, the fear of losing my eyesight. Fortunately, laser surgery solved the problem, and I now have a new appreciation of beauty. Colors are now more vivid, more subtle.
These paintings done before and after the laser treatment reflects the many emotions the pandemic generated. From discouragement, frustration, and confusion to eventual serenity. A look towards a more quiet, joyful place."
“Autre Monde” 2021, Acrylic on Canvas 30"x40"
www.helenedeserres.ca
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“L'ombre” 2020, Acrylic on Canvas 30"x30"
“Pale” 2022, Acrylic on Canvas 30"x30"
“Encore un Masque” 2021, Mix Media on Canvas 30"x40"
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HOWARD HARRIS
“Skylight” Sublimation on Aluminum with Acrylic Overlay, 30"x36"
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“Brisbane Storm” Sublimation on Aluminum with Acrylic Overlay, 30x36"
“V
isual reality is an ever-shifting experience. What one sees reflects our emotional state and synthesis of light, color, movement, and space. My dimensional photographs recreate the perceptual experience with its dynamic nature and hidden complexities. I use a single image printed on aluminum and acrylic. The resulting visual phenomenon infuses the image with a sense of dimensionality and fluidity affected by the viewing angle and ever-changing changing light.”
www.hharrisphoto.com
“Heart” Sublimation on Aluminum, 36"x30"
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IRINA HOWARD
“Nostalgia” Oil on Canvas, 36”x48”
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aking art to me is a profound process of personal discovery and development. My work manifests beauty and seeks the inner creative significance to reach those who appreciate classical ideals while still being inspired by contemporary ways of speaking about human values. I am fascinated by forms and textures existing in nature and am compelled to express their meaning, unique purpose, and beauty in connection to human experiences through my work. With its dynamic expression and energy, visual language interpretation brings intellectual stimulation and develops an emotional response. In addition, the creative use of symbols illustrates visual metaphors and offers an insight into an idea or a concept.
“Patterns of Life” Oil on Canvas, 24”x24”
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My processes combine thoughtful, conscious decision-making and spontaneous, intuitive solutions to create compositions. Recognizing the psychological influence of elements and generating visual narrative revealing the invisible within the visible and its emotional link to human experiences helps me develop aesthetically pleasing, meaningful artworks. Each of them is a deliberate effort to communicate viewpoints originating from moments of self-discovery. Something happens on the canvas that is beyond my conscious choices. My favorite medium is oil paint because it provides an expressive ability and flexibility to create and achieve remarkable results. For sculpture, I enjoy working with clay. I also use sculpted metal wires, mesh wire, modeling compounds, and other materials to explore different textures. My body of work expresses personal experiences, thoughts, spirituality, feelings, and philosophy in life. I believe in an awakened mind and a soul's purpose. Therefore, I always strive to inspire hope and encourage positivity."
www.irinahoward.com “Addiction” Oil on Canvas, 30”x40”
“Hope” Oil on Canvas, 30”x40”
“Representation Of Life” Sculpting Wires, Mesh Wire Sheet, Modeling Compound, Papier-Mache, Spray Paint, 18”x12”x10”
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JACQUELINE DUNN
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er photographs are the result and consequence of meditations "en plein air." Those are contemplative shots that participate in the creative and creative energy lavished by nature.
The precious gem is hidden in the Earth, inside a stone, on the wings of a multicolored insect, hidden in an intrepid source.
jacquelineandunn@gmail.com
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JAE YOUNG PARK “W
oolscape (Wool+ Landscape) is a landscape that takes the symbolism and sign form of wool strands and projects the image of modern life on objects.
The image is located between the boundary between reality and symbolism, and the image created by gathering small strands of wool metaphorically depicts the life of modern people living in society (pattern) by gathering small individual roles that seem meaningless in modern society. In addition, it looks at the problems of modern society, the environment, and individual identity from a new perspective through the change of the physical properties of things and contains the meaning of warm healing. Although the image may look realistic, it evokes curiosity and
The 'Woolscape' (wool + landscape) image is located at the boundary between the reality of an object and its symbolic expression.
situational imagination for symbolic expression. In the repeated process of drawing the strands of thread day by day, at the beginning and end of the day, the relationship between the individual and society and the act of connection and separation are continuously occurring. The strands of thread contain symbolism and take the form of repetitive symbols. A single strand of thread is a symbolic form of human beings, and it can be viewed as a fragment of daily time or memory or as a relationship between the individual and society. We want to increase the meaning of individual life in modern society, and we repeatedly express minimal images. It deals with the problem of individual identity in modern society.
“Woolscape Some Day” Oil on Canvas 35.8”x25.5”
www.instagram.com/jyp_artist/
The embracing or entangled approach hints at how society lives today. In addition, it takes a deeper look into the symbolic society made up of tiny strands of thread and metaphorically expresses the seemingly insignificant personal identity and the role of life.”
“Woolscape Yolk(Core)” Oil on Canvas 19.6”25.5”
“Woolscape Sweet Healing” Oil on Canvas, 45.9’’x35.8”
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JANICE ALAMANOU "E
ach of my artworks are amalgamations of work created, sometimes over the years, to find the right subjects to blend, telling a story and relating a message. Actual to perceptual fine art photography.
Life? Do to others only what you would have done to yourself. Be kind, as every person has their problems. Walk a good path and not inflict pain or suffering. Help, nurture, and love. At this age, I feel confused and astonished at the level of violence used by a leader for gain. What is he thinking? What a silly man. For the people who battle for peace, stability, health, and happiness, I create my fine art photography as a tribute to you. To bring extra recognition to 'our time' through art. The images are still relevant today from the Kosovo conflict when I first wrote the words in 'Tomorrow,' through many more wars."
www.coastalphotography.co.uk “Renew” Fine Art Photography, 31.5”x 20.98”
“In Case We Fall” Fine Art Photography, 31.5”x 20.98”
“The Tendrils of our Minds” Fine Art Photography, 31.5”x20.98”
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JIM FITZPATRICK www.jim-fitzpatrick.pixels.com
‘‘Redd Foxx as Fred G. Sanford Standing Proudly by his Truck’’ Graphite and Photography Digitally Combined
V
isual artist and photographer Jim Fitzpatrick is an artist who lives and breathes his art. His art and photographs reflect his day-to-day activities and various interests. There's something incredibly emotive about Fitzpatrick's artwork. He aims to capture much more than his subjects' beauty or outer shell and instead provides a gateway into the intricacies of feelings. Some of the feelings captured include joy, excitement, and victory, to name a few. His works have a positive connotation as he rarely delves into negative themes.
works demonstrate a profound love for nature and humanity and an ardent determination to capture its entirety in photographs and paintings. Fitzpatrick hopes to inspire and entertain others through his artwork and accomplishments.
Fitzpatrick has an affinity for drawing hyperrealistic portraits. He often manipulates his images digitally to add to the overall aesthetic effect or highlight a particular theme. All in all, his
‘‘Freckle Faced Beauty with Braids and Wearing a Scarf in the Hood’’ Colored Pencils and Photography Digitally Combined
"Assembled" Colored Photography Digitally Altered
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JEAN JACQUES PORRET What Inspires You? What connection do you have to your art? "Everyone is continuously influenced by everything. We cannot learn to be an artist or a creator. That's something one is born with. So many people try to be artists, but they lack that little crazy item called "being creative." To illustrate it, Rembrandt was an excellent painter, yes, but not creative; he was painting what he saw. VanGogh was maybe not a great painter but a fantastic creator. He was painting what influenced him. Both of them were great artists. We should define the word 'creative.' I'm sure that most people would have a different definition. For me, it's related to IMAGINATION. I do not know the dictionary definition, but creating is for the cook to use just the right amount of salt in the potatoes, knowing when it's too much or not enough. Look at Jacques Peppin; no cookbook, no teleprompter, he just does it; he creates a meal, using his feeling, his imagination. He is the perfect cooking artist." What does your art aim to say? "It is tough not to be influenced. I met many of the greatest sculptors of the 60s, 70s, and 80s, and yes I was influenced by them, but not anymore. I constantly need to be very careful and reject being influenced. I create my style, my path; I create out of my imagination. I'm more interested in communicating an abstract feeling or idea than an actual image. My work is figurative, but it's not about the figure." What's your most significant barrier to being an artist?
# 450 “Illusion Intime”
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# 454 “Reve Nocturne”
# 450 “Illusion Intime, Back”
How do you address it? "Recognition. Today people are more interested in the new wave of electronic toys, smartphones, electronic games, etc. People don't look at the esthetic and beauty of things anymore. I believe that my sculptures are sensual, attractive, and pleasing to the eyes and the touch. People don't need to wonder what it is, what it looks like, or what it is supposed to be. I guess that continuously showing these sculptures might, with time, bring me the recognition I need. I believe I create something to outlast me in this world." What does generosity mean to you as an
#402 “Rocambolesque”
# 445 “The Jive”
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Where it all started: Born into a family of art and antique collectors in Switzerland, art was in Porret’s blood from the moment he was born. As soon as his hands were able, he began carving wood at the age of 6. That propelled him forward, finished his engineering degree, and traveled to Chicago, traveling to the United States to begin his journey as an engineer and Artist. Honing his technique and growing his bronze collection, Porret began to showcase his work at Peter Miller Gallery in Chicago, IL.
1985 Over the next 33 years, Porret’s work would be featured in over 46 gallery shows, both solo and group exhibitions. He also received many awards and recognition, including RMG Artist of the Year in 2016!
2019 - 2020 Awarded the ATIM’s Top 60 Masters by ArtTour International Magazine.
1979 First solo exhibition at Benjamin Beattie Gallery to showcase his incredible bronze sculptures created by “The Lost Wax Process.”
1985 - 2018 Jean-Jacques Porret's bronzes can be seen in numerous collections throughout Europe, Japan, and the United States.
2022
# 448 “Rencontre Nocturne”
# 454 “Reve Nocturne, Back”
artist? How do you emulate this? "Unfortunately, I'm not interested to teach because, as said earlier, I do not believe one can learn to be an artist. Many galleries and even museums are showing so-called avant-garde sculpture or art. Most of these are not creative and even lack total imagination. It seems that the most disturbing they are to esthetique and beauty, the best it is. Is that what is called inspiration? Art does not need to be representative of an existing image but needs to be fluid and pleasing. These are the creative artists who deserved to be recognized, and I would like to create a book or series of books illustrating them accordingly. "
www.jjporret.com
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What's next for your creative endeavors? Keep doing what I love to do, sculpting and creating.
# 443 “Belle Du Soir, Green Patina”
# 451 “Promiscuous”
# 420 “Notorious”
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JODI DECRENZA
“Colors of Bermuda” Acrylic and Oil on Canvas,12”x12”
“I
approach my work from an innately experiential perspective. The process flows from a pure and simple desire to express and create the vivid colors and images of my life and the inner and outer world that surrounds it. As an abstract impressionist, I let my work evolve organically without preconception or the aim of a final destination.”
“Passions of Portugal” Acrylic and Oil on Canvas, 24”x36”
Four years ago, a friend invited me over to paint. I hesitated because it was something I had never done before. Once I picked up the paintbrush I never stopped and it changed my life infinitely. That day was magical and created a passion within me that has made painting my soul’s purpose.
www.instagram.com/jodidecrenza “Garden of Dreams” Acrylic on Canvas, 20”x20”
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LEROI
www.leroiart.com
My work explores imagination, fantasy, and dreams as they relate to reality, life experiences, and historical context through abstract themes with bold electric colors and primitive Afro-centric and modern themes. My work challenges contemporary art as a vehicle and statement for social commentary.
“Stepping Out” Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, 60"x30"
“Untitled” Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, 48”x24”
“Electric Primitive V.” Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, 36”x48”
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JOHN NIEMAN
“Let's Get Wet” Pastel, 19”x29”
J
ohn Nieman is a multi-faceted artist and writer. After decades 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. He has enjoyed many solo shows in Manhattan, St. Louis, London, Germany, Canada, Thailand, and Italy. He has been a regular at Art Basel and shown work in the Louvre. Lately, he has also created larger installations that have been shown in Miami, Hamburg, and New York City.
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“Wait Til Next Year” Watercolor, 30”x24”
“What Is Missing”, Installation, Watercolor, 78"x82"
Often he combines words with his paintings, which gives viewers an added kick. As John likes to describe his work, he strives to create art that has an immediate impact and 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.
“The Big Apple” Watercolor, 33”x30”
www.johnnieman.com
“Cowboys” Watercolor, 30”x26”
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MARCELLE MANSOUR
“Exploring the Joy of Conscience”, Digital Painting, 31.5”x23.6”
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“Exploring the World of Optimism”, Digital Art, 19.7”x27.5”
“Like Lotus and Bamboo Resilient Lucid Dreamer”, Digital Painting, 19.7”x27.5” “The Chair”, Light Art, Painting & Photography, 15.7”x11.8”
"W
ith an intuitive, multidisciplinary approach to art, my work is based on an exploratory discovery process, as I choose whether it is traditional or digital, or to combine both. I explore my creativity as an artist vis-à-vis traditional and new media art, discovering quality using new technologies within contemporary culture. Culture is the soul of art, as much as art is the soul of the culture. My art is a mirror reflecting my soul and everything related to myself, my thoughts, passions, feelings, identity, and values. It depicts my experiences, memories, and connection to the world as a universal Western-Eastern woman whose goal is to empower women to aspire for positive social change. I show versatility in my work that embraces various styles in traditional, digital and light mediums that balance traditional insight with the contemporary formulation. I began art from early childhood, developed a passion for portraits and figurative art, and painted prominent people’s portraits from real life. I highlight the theme of human experiences in a phenomenological manner which reflects on universal challenges facing humanity in the world.”
marcellemansour.com.au
“Healing”, Light Art, Painting & Photography, 15.7”x11.8”
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I reflect on human perception, conscience, consciousness, and unconsciousness to see the inward significance of my art with a purpose to find hope towards advancing humanity and reshaping reality. Through my art, I explore the world of knowledge, wisdom, optimism, and its beautiful creation, portrayal, and depiction. To me, that is the role of art at this strange time, to make us think and hope, to feel and wonder, to smile with no fear, to imagine and dream, to endure and heal, to reveal the truth, and to explore the invisible.
“The Gaze”, Digital Painting, 31.5”x23.6”
“Stay Sane during Quarantine Isolation”, Digital Painting, 19.7”x27.5”
“Transformation”, Light Art, Painting & Photography, 15.7”x11.8”
“Brilliant Woman Faces”, Combined Traditional & Digital Painting, 19.7”x27.5”
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MARCELLE MANSOUR TIMELINE Top Student Prize in Gaza, Palestine 1961 presented by the Governor-General, Youssef Abdullah al-Agroudi.
1965 Awarded the Top Art Student in the Official Examination in Gaza District Marcelle Mansour Won the Bicentenary 1988 by the Department of Education. Literary Prize Competition in the An-Nahar Australian Arabic Newspaper. Awarded the "Role Model" 1996 1996 acknowledgment by Universal Women for the ethnic communities on the cultural aspects. Awarded “Arab Women Creative Award” 1999 by the Australian Arabic Communities Council, now the Australian Arab Council.
1993 Awarded 2nd Prize, Sydney International Women's Day Collective Poster Design Competition. 1997 Awarded Charbel Baini’s Award & Medal for excelling in Visual Arts.
2003 Honored by the General Union Palestinian Workers as one of the three Australian Palestinian Innovators, ElAccomplished a Master of Studio Arts 2012 Telegraph Australian Arabic newspaper. (MSA), The University of Sydney.
April - Awarded the “Ambassador for 2015 Peace Award” by the UBF for Marcelle Mansour’s “Threshold’’ Light Art Exhibition as part of the 2015 UNESCO International Year of Light, Australia. June - Award of The Festival of Al Bayayti’s Medal & Certificate of Appreciation for Marcelle Mansour’s poetry. July - “Exposure Photography Award” inclusion at The Louvre Museum, Paris. August - Nomination for a 2015 Pride of Australia Medal, and nomination for a 2016 Australian of the Year Award.
2014 April - Awarded the Australian Palestinian Community’s Shield, for her solo Light Art Exhibition “Threshold”, Bankstown Arts Centre. Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for the MFA University Graduation, by H.E. Ambassador of the State of Palestine Izzat Abdulhadi. May - Accomplished a Master of Fine Arts (MFA), The University of Sydney. December - Awarded by Sts Michael and Gabriel Church a Shield, at Mary Mackillop Museum.
2016 March - ‘‘Arts and Creativity Award”, by the Australian Arabic Cultural Centre/Peter Indari Forum, on the International Awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2017 Woman’s Day. 2017 Queen’s Birthday Honors, by H.E. the Honorable David Hurley AD DSC Governor of NSW, Australia. Awarded the ‘‘Thank You” Token by Arab Council Australia. December - Awarded the Presidential Award from H.E. President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas, delivered by H.E. Ambassador of the State of Palestine Izzat Abdulhadi.
January - “Honorable Mention” Award in the J. Mane 2021 Gallery All Woman online Art Exhibition. April - “Honorable Mention” Award in the J. Mane Gallery Snapshot online Art Exhibition.
2022 May - Awarded “Voices of Tomorrow” International Art Award by Contemporary Art Curator Magazine.
October - Artwork “The Gaze” was awarded a Certificate of Excellence by the Circle Foundation for the Arts (CFA).
June - Awarded the “ATIM’s Top 60 Masters Award” by ArtTour International Magazine.
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MARIBEL MATTHEWS www.maribelmatthews.com
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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.
“Sunset” Oil on Canvas
“Life is a Journey” Oil on Canvas, 30’’x40’’
Thematically, Matthews champions environmental conservation and highlights the detrimental effects of global warming. Her abstract works depict 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. 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, the magnificent architecture it encompasses, and humanity's versatility.
“Reflections” Oil on Canvas, 38’’x54’’
"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."
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LUANA STEBULE www.luanastebulefineart.co.uk
“My angel” 2022 Acrylic on Canvas 24”x18”
"I
have now lived and created for nearly a decade in the United Kingdom. My works previously included many projects for theatrical stage settings and mural paintings, together with 24 solo and 37 shared exhibitions in Europe: Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, England, and the United States.
To briefly recap, I was born in Lithuania in 1962. At Antanas Martinaitis Art School and Academy of Art, I was taught art techniques, styles, and the finer points of the craft. However, the most important influences on my work's creativity, profound understanding, and originality come from infinity, God, and immortality.
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The spiritual level of artworks is fundamental to me. Leonardo Da Vinci wrote many years ago, "Where the spirit does not work with the hand, there is no art." My artworks are poems on canvas. To achieve particular expressions, I stylize forms by simplifying them in my own unique way. My pictures have elements of surrealism, pointillism, and conceptualism. The idea behind the artwork is essential to me.
“Spring in London” Oil on Canvas, 35.8”x24”
My current artworks are traditional, oil on canvas, though for many years, my favorite technique was the production of collages using numerous materials, including wood, sawdust, mirrors, leather, and textiles. Layer by layer, these imbued the richness of the final surface. The pictures provide a physical body to juxtapose and suffuse it with a jazz visual performance." “Oxford Street" Oil on Canvas, 16”x24”
“Round the Clock" Oil on Canvas, 36”x24”
“Religious of Solitude" Oil on Canvas, 24”x35.8”
“The Moon Sonata" Oil on Canvas, 30”x20”
You are working in partnership with spirit, you are not alone. You are a force of nature. Out of all the beautiful creations in this vast universe... you are the masterpiece.
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MAHFUZUR RAHMAN “Flint of the Sun” Acrylic on Canvas, 48”x60”
"O
ver the past few years, my artwork has changed immensely while still showing a hint that this is uniquely my own. I come to the canvas free of preconceptions and open to possibilities. There is a form of flow that transpires in which my inner phrenic conceptions and feelings pour out through my brushes.
While I am into a new canvas, it feels as if I am on a constant quest for discovery and knowledge and clarity and insight into perception – thought, dreams, emotion, habits, mediocrity, and brilliance. For a long time now, I have found myself committed to illuminated landscapes. “Dark Fantasy” Acrylic on Canvas, 30”x36”
There is an eternal romance between light and color that bathes the landscapes, where the magic of the rays of light affect the surfaces and explode in colors and textures that give life to the space. I began my artistic journey to explore the beautiful aspects of nature and focus on what lies between them. I consider my work a dialogue, a spiritual expression in which the physical and psychological properties affect the viewer. Painting is a reality, among realities, which has been felt and formed."
www.mahfuzcanvas.com
mahfuz.art “Grim Reflection” Acrylic on Canvas, 18”x24”
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“Red Grains” Oil on Canvas 36”x36”
“Dealer of The Pain” Oil on Canvas, 48”x36”
“The Ancestors” Acrylic on Canvas, 18”x24”
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MARILYN MILLER
“Secret gathering” Acrylic painting 21,3”x25,6”
"I
am a Swedish painting artist and works as a special education teacher, but I love to paint and am passionate about spreading my belief that creativity and painting are healthy, the polar opposite of the stress and pressure and the constant requirement we have on us to perform.
painting to something of their own lives. Curiosity, joy, comfort, sorrow, humility, trust, hope, motivation, courage, reflection, or other emotions."
All my spare time I can, I spend in my studio, I paint and have exhibitions, and offer other people painting courses with varying layouts. A powerful drive brought me into this world of colors; curiosity is a companion, every time I paint and see what emerges on the canvas. “Balance” Acrylic painting,19,7”x27,6”
My way of painting is entirely unpretentious and experimental, where I let the colors lead me to the finished result. I want to convey a perspective on life, our part yet smallness in this big universe, curiosity about the
unknown that we often are afraid of when we do not have control over our life journey. I want my paintings to convey a feeling that the viewer can identify with and connect
www.memsakrylmalningar.wordpress.com
“Isolated” Acrylic painting, 22”x26,4”
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MARINA GOLDBERG
“New Encounters” Watercolor, 22”x15”
“World through the blinds” (Self Portrait) Watercolor, 22”x15”
"I
always look for a subject that evokes mood and story. I am primarily a figurative artist. Creating a character that viewers can relate to is my goal, conversation, and story. Watercolor is a very challenging, unpredictable medium. It keeps me alert and on edge, just like life. I paint wet-into-wet: wetting both sides of the paper and using thick cotton fabric as a base. The soaked fabric feeds water to the paper, allowing me to paint for hours without it getting dry. As a result, the colors remain fresh and clean, and I am able to paint in several sessions. To create a variety of textures and edges, I control the moisture with lint-free paper towels. I avoid frisket, instead leaving the white of the paper for highlights or lifting them out while the paper is still moist. Daniel Smith granulating watercolors are particularly helpful in adding texture and creating rich, painterly darks.”
Light is the main character in every successful painting. www.marinagoldberg.com
“Life is a stage” Watercolor, 22”x20”
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MEGHAN POYNOR
www.meghanpoynorphotographyartistry.mypixieset.com
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I want people to find the story behind the image. When colors come together just right, I’m in awe of that beauty and want others to feel that power. The contrasts in ordinary objects catch my eye, and I want to convey that intrigue to others. Brilliant colors draw me in to create something new and unusual. I’m attracted to open landscapes, like wide-open wheat fields or grassy, rolling hills. Experimenting with the editing process is fascinating, but I always come back to light and shadows.
“God's Creation” Digital Photography, 5472x3445
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“The Blinding Lights” Digital Photography, 2708x1746 “Desert Magic” Digital Photography, 3080x2100
M
eghan Poynor is already an award-winning landscape and fine art photographer at 22. Her first awarded photo was “Mysterious Sadness,” a haunting statue that sits in a local cemetery. Following that win, she received awards for “God’s Light in the Darkness” (landscape), “Glass of Red” (fine art), “Individuality” (nature), and “Reflections” (landscape). Additionally, her black & white image of a hand holding magnolia petals, titled “Elegance,” was selected in 2019 for
“Heavenly Body” Digital Photography, 4480x6720 “Flowering Cosmos” Digital Photography, 3648x2432
“Tres Amigos” Digital Photography, 4200x5639
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“5T3A0126-2” Digital Photography, 1200x1690
“The Masked Phantom” Digital Photography, 3648x5472
exhibition in the Longview Museum of Fine Arts, and then again in 2021 in a juried black and white exhibition at A Smith Gallery, Johnson City, Texas. She has recently been selected as a 2022 ArtTour International Magazine Top 60 Masters of Contemporary Art, and she is currently a part of the “Butterfly Effect” online exhibition by Contemporary Art Curator. She is a member of the Professional Photographers of America and the Texas Professional Photographers Association.
“Individuality” Digital Photography, 3780x2520
“Elegance” Digital Photography, 3648x5472
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PATRICIA SPOON
“Passion” Oil on Canvas, 5”x7”
“M
y path as an artist is an incredible journey. My influences include self individuality, lines, geometric patterns, angles, colors, and movement. These building blocks are essential factors in my work. I began to absorb self individuality; what I discovered was unique, and I began to paint. I express tone with colorful lines and geometric patterns; I bring these factors to my art with vibrant colors. Colors are a huge influence in my art, and I use them to express my creative thoughts, both bold and soft colors help me express my individuality. Lines, angles, and geometric structures are significant influences in my art—all these factors make my painting come alive. Motion and tone are crucial; using geometric lines, angles, colors, and motion brings my art to life. To fully express my creativity, I use moods that are vital to my art.”
spoonpatricia2@gmail.com
“Brick” Oil on Canvas, 12”x14”
“Hedge” Oil On Canvas, 18”x24”
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SHIDOKHT
“Human” Oil on Color Cardboard (Marbling), 11.8”x15.7”
“Creation” Oil on Color Cardboard (Marbling), 11.8”x15.7”
Taking courses such as mythology, symbolism, and philosophy of art at the university, had greatly influenced my thinking and my art. I do not paint many artworks because I spend a lot of time thinking about it, maybe months, to create a work of art.
parisa.sh91@yahoo.com “Shadows” Acrylic on Cardboard, 19.6”x27.5”
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PATRICK JOOSTEN
I am predominantly a self-taught artist, and i am not following any artistic movement. I paint, draw for the pleasure of creation, hoping to share moments of emotion with those who appreciate modern art. I offer energetic, powerful abstract works, often inspired by nature, with the constant search to bring emotions and pleasure.
“Aqua Azzurra” Acrylic On Canvas, 47.2”x31.4”
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“Ultra Blue” Acrylic on Canvas, 59”x39.3”
“Tritium” Acrylic on Canvas, 39.3”x39.3”
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atrick Joosten's flowing gestures are full of emotional dedication. His artworks convince predominantly with the pathos of their colors. With his acrylic paintings, Joosten takes observers to a new reality, created by his broad brushstroke and his way of scraping one color across the next to create unique transitions. The traces of his tools bear witness to his process-oriented way of working. The texture of colored spaces is a particular focus in his work. The resulting paintings become projection screens for the observer's thoughts, emotions, and dreams. Abstraction seems to have grown a soul. At times, a deep Sky blue starts a conversation with bright red structures, or an immaterial lemon yellow run into a figure sporting a gray design.
“Allegro” Acrylic on Canvas, 45.2”x31.4”
Artistic representation: Gallery Crillon Tokyo Influences: Picasso, Klimt, Egon Schiele, Basquiat, Richter, Rothko, Modigliani, Monet, Van Gogh, Kees Van Dongen. Certified artist rating By A. Akoun.
www.patrick-joosten.com
“Dreams” Acrylic on Canvas, 66.9”x39.3”
“Red Sea Underwater” Acrylic on Canvas, 59”x39.3”
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PAUL SMITH
https://www.youtube.com/c/PaulSmithArtist
“Tyson Fury v Deontay Wilder Trilogy Fight” Gouache Paint, Size A1
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“Roberto Duran v Marvin Hagler in Gouache Paint”, Size A1
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aul Smith an Internationally renowned artist has created an extraordinary body of work painting boxing and sporting action scenes. Smith devotes his life to finding new ways to capture the essence of boxing on his canvas. As a result he has developed a distinctive artistic style using his chosen medium Gouache paint, to capture the raw intensity of the fight and the movement of the boxers by rendering the intense physicality of the fight. A sports lover since childhood and having a keen interest in boxing history, Smith has painted many iconic fights and sees this as a great privilege and opportunity. Smith states he uses his canvas as an act to document boxing and sporting history both past and present through his artistic expression. As a result Smith’s boxing art is highly sought after and commissioned worldwide.
www.paulsmithartist.net
“Kray Twins Boxing Youth in Gouache Paint”, Size A2.
“Hard Times Charles Bronson Bare Knuckle Fight Scene in Gouache Paint”, Size A1
“Canelo v GGG Fight in Gouache Paint”, Size A2
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PETER BACKHAUS My art is uncompromising and direct. It is unique in its poetic, musical expression. The heart is its abode. It connects with the soul's longing for freedom, co-creation, and participatory commitment.
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eter Backhaus was born in 1947 in Germany. In 1968 he emigrated to Sweden, where he studied philosophy, psychology, and art. For Backhaus, painting is survival. Exploring his creativity as a way for him to keep his mental health. His paintings are internal images. They come from a level beyond time and space, beyond the personal ego, where complete stillness and chaos coexist. He calls his style Archetypical Expressionism.
www.peterbackhaus.net
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“Balls” Oil on Canvas, 66.1”x57.4”
Peter Backhaus, Working in the studio 2
What Inspires You? What connection do you have to your art? "Well, that has differed throughout my lifetime. Between 1973, when I started art school, and 1996, my past, my strong feelings of guilt, anger, and my situation as an immigrant inspired me. Suppose that's the right word to use. Rather, an inner force, a strong need to purify myself, pushed me forward. In 1996 I had an exhibition shown in different museums throughout Sweden that I called "Unwanted lives." Photos of unwanted people, from the early days of photography in the series "The face of madness" to the racial theories of the beginning of the twentieth century to still images from Nazi-Propagandafilms and portraits from concentration camps and current ones from Swedish mental institutions. All in all, 119 portraits of unwanted humans. Among them were photos of me, naked, exposed, humiliated in the same way those historic humans had been. There was a massive pyramid of soap in the room, a performance of me, half-naked with a whitewashed body, and automatically, uncontrolled written lyrics and chaotic sound walls from a synthesizer. I couldn't have expressed myself more openly and direct. From that moment on, I was liberated from the past. I could feel inspiration on a different level. It was a catharsis, the end of my mourning process. Nowadays, my inspiration comes from my inner joy, from my desire to be human. But also from painting itself. Once there are a few colors or structures on the canvas, the actions quickly turn into a momentum of their own. Then I follow what unfolds by necessity. There's essentially no difference between what people call the natural world and my inner world. I'm aware that my consciousness and life experiences give me the
“Shadow Movement 3” Oil on Canvas, 78.7”x57.4”
impression of external reality, but it's always me who creates it. So for me applies: as the inner, so the outer. In my art, I want to unite differences and spread optimism about the human psyche's ability to bring about change in the same way art has helped me to process my German history. Ok, maybe there is still some darkness in me, but I'm confident. It keeps me from drifting away into a sentimental sweetness that we can see many Cont. next page of these days."
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What does your art aim to say? “That’s a difficult one! As I said, I work as uncontrolled and spontaneous as I can, with no plan or particular idea from the beginning. Just trying to remain in the Now as long as possible. So, from inside of me comes nothing but emptiness and life-energy without any underlying messages. On the outside it may look different, I don’t know and honestly, I try not to care. Every spectator has her or his own world to associate to, her own pair of glasses that give her ideas about what she sees and what she remembers when being confronted with my mountains of scratched, dripping paint. To me it’s just color and energy.”
“Shadow Movement 1” Oil on Canvas, 78.7”x57.4”
“Haus am Wörthsee” Oil on Canvas, 78.7”x62.9”
What’s your most significant barrier to being an artist? How do you address it? “This question implies that there must be barriers for an artist. I don’t see it like that. For me my life, my existence as a human being, my expressions in the field of art are all the same. It’s a natural way of existing and without barriers. If you would ask a bird “what’s your biggest barrier in singing your song?” it wouldn’t understand the question. I always follow my inner joy and let me guide by my higher self, so what comes out of it is not even “Art” but traces.”
“Red Death,” Oil on Canvas, 68.8”x 53.1”
What does generosity mean to you as an artist? How do you emulate this? “Come to think of some Niel Young lyrics: ‘I want to live, I want to give, I’ve been a miner for a heart of gold’. Generosity is for me the same as creativity. Expression without censorship. All my life, I have stood on a stage to perform, offer, give, and be a raw model. Art is for me what keeps us together as humans. It’s the traces left behind after an inner walk towards freedom. Generosity is the energy that makes it possible.”
What’s next for your creative endeavors? “Well, I don’t strive so much anymore, I just do. I am the creator of what comes out into the visible world through my hands and I appreciate and respect that. I work together with an agency in Hamburg, they will send me to different museum exhibitions in China this year, later on they will publish a book about my life and my art, in May I participate in an exhibition in Bologna, Italy, and in October I will be part of the EuropArt Fair in Amsterdam.” Backhaus’ art unites and spreads optimism regarding the human psyche’s ability to bring about change in the same way art has helped him to process his German history. His work has been shown in many Swedish and German galleries and museums. Backhaus lives and works in Gothenburg and Berlin.
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“Morning” Oil on Canvas, 78.7”x62.9”
“Compact energy” Oil on Canvas, 47.2”x39.3”
“In Between” Oil on Canvas, 47.2”x39.3”
1947 He emigrated to Sweden where he studied philosophy, psychology and art.
1996 Backhaus exhibited his art in many different Swedish and German Art galleries and museums.
2001
He was represented by Pashmin Art Gallery in Hamburg
2021
“Shadow Movement 2” Oil on Canvas, 78.7”x57.4”
Awarded the ATIM’s Top 60 Masters by ArtTour International Magazine.
Peter Backhaus was born in Germany
1968 “Unwanted lives” exhibition shown in different museums throughout Sweden
1980-2018 He was chosen to represent Swedish painting in the “Painting & Painting” exhibition at the Kristinehamns Art Museum in Sweden.
2019
He was represented at the Florence Biennale.
2022
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PSY-PIX “God Particle” 2020, Acrylic on Canvas, 86"x75"
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y art should captivate the viewer so that they can get lost in the vast horizons of the present. What triggers me to create a painting are the emotions I want to pass on, which is also why people might identify with my works.
Instead of letting myself or my art down on the spectrum of political or elite thoughts, I want the viewer to find truth when decoding my works. The layers I aim at are way above that and deal with consciousness and the highest of all. LOVE"
“The Hive" 2020, Acrylic on Canvas, 86"x75"
“Mindellite" 2021, Acrylic on Canvas, 78"x75"
www.psypixart.com
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TORHILD FRØYDIS EID “I am a passionate painter, and I love experimenting with colors, textures, and techniques. I always aim to create highquality artworks and improve my acrylic painting skills and mixed media techniques. I find inspiration in my daily life and my dreams. I focus on the positive and all the beauty in life. The animals, the sea, the sky, the mountains, and the light are my main sources of inspiration. Music and lyrics give extra spices to the creative process. In my paintings, I seek to transfer my inner sensations and what I see from "my inner eye" to the canvas. So often, it turns out in an unpredictable form. Introspection is also essential as a means of revealing and restoring painful memories, as well as focusing on healing and seeking peace. In a world in chaos and with significant challenges, I hope the Power of Art can make the World a more peaceful place,
“Bird on Nest” Acrylic, mixed media, 23.6”x23.6”
and this is my way of contributing. I like to remind the observer of all the beauty in life through my artworks. To appreciate what life has to offer, even in small everyday things. I want my artworks to give the
observer moments with good vibrations, breathe, slow down, seek light and love, and practice peacefulness.”
www.froeydisart.no “The Wave" Acrylic, mixed media, 27.5”x39.3”
“Silence” Acrylic, mixed media, 23.6”x23.6”
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DAO VAN HOANG www.daovanhoang.com
"Deep Pool" (Saola) Acrylic on Canvas, 31.4”x23.6”
D “Elegance" (Sarus crane) Acrylic on Canvas, 23.6”x47.2”
ao Van Hoang left his advertising career eight years ago to paint full-time as a wildlife artist, although his passion for nature and art started early in life. He now uses his art to advocate conservation on different continents, mostly in South-East Asia, where he lives and works. His work encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including children's book design and illustration, murals, interpretive centers, and fine art, as exhibited here at ICCB.
“Uprooted" (Red-shanked Douc Langur) Acrylic on Board, 39.3”x31.4”
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VAYDRA WRIGHT
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aydra’s first creative processes began around the spiritual transcendence arising from developing voluntary mental fortitude for survival in the situation of private pain and suffering.
Her progression in creative skills developed through a raw canvas with little to no material and subject matter, just the conscious handling of paint splashes. It is hither that her creator mind marvels and organically develops the ideal basis. She presses wet in wet strokes, skillfully combining the fluid mix of selected colors and manufactured substances to blend perfectly into a paste; and naturally form a block of texture. It is the key component of two or three visible layers that makes the creative artist feel organically its progressive development. Concomitantly, Vaydra incorporates internal battles with her idealistic moves and creative results. She ponders carefully on the scientific perspectives, that is, the instinctive capacity to experiment with both nature and manufactured substances simultaneously. Vaydra favorably considers the two distinct disciplines as one, to find something new and imaginative, to test and demonstrate satisfactorily in transfer processes, and forecast. She acted with less magnanimity, less awareness of the way, her hand movements sweeping majestically across the visible layers. Vaydra becomes intimately connected with the intriguing ethnic evolution linked to the artistic manipulation of eternal light and darkness. Her task is to control the composition at the point of convergence, contingent upon a particular proportion of the shade of its color with nature and manufactured substances. Intriguingly, her accomplished works were astute to subtly alter the orientation itself after the drastic complete set-up. What is interesting about her technical skills are her distinctive style to paint in a unique set of artistic ability while aiming for mental accomplishment and critical change in the authentic depiction of modern art movement, and creative evolution in one’s work.
“Seepage Field” Mixed media contemporary artwork, 35”H x35”Wx4”D
“Death and Afterlife” Canvas, 19.7”Wx19.7”Hx4”D
Vaydra aims to achieve a superb equilibrium; at the same time making significant progress beyond traditional compositional examples. It seems that she frequently enjoys carefully peeling the layers of her work to uncover the underparts; the skinlike texture peeled to reveal internal mind mechanisms and convey her expressed emotions to the surface. Her innovative vision seeks to create a meaningful depiction in which others can utilize her perspective while simultaneously incorporating their own. Vaydra’s accomplishments are manifest in her questionings: Does the composition have to convey a particular message or, more importantly, is the creative mind taken in consideration?
www.ladyvaydradesigns.co
Everlasting Joy
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SHUAI XU www.shuai-xu.com
“4C+37.11” Land art, Variable size
My current works focus on the invisible world, and much of my inspiration comes from my dreams. I am interested in humanity's relationship to the cosmos, particularly as it plays out here on Earth, in the relationship between individuals and nature. I hope to explore my interior world more deeply while expanding outward, to engage society and beyond.
“4C+37.11” Oil on Canvas, 30"x30"
“HE0450-2958” Oil on Canvas, 66"x64"
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STEFAN HESSMAN Kvinnan i skogen (1 av 1)
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y name is Stefan Hessman and I am from Sweden. I see myself as an art and nature photographer. I say that I paint with my camera as I am interested in folk lore and legends.
I create mystical and suggestive images. It’s usually in black and white because I can then bring out what I see in the pictures and hope that the viewer sees it too. Nature is the place where I typically find my beautiful models. It’s just so wonderful and we have to really care for it and not let it be destroyed. One of the projects that I’m working on right now is a documentation of a man who became homeless in february 2007. It was through my work as a security guard that I got to meet him in church and I have known him for about 2 years. After showing him some of my photos he asked me if I wanted to document his life and I gladly accepted that offer. My photos are to be seen at my instagram: natursandviken.
natursandviken@hotmail.com Mystik i långsjön
Hjärta
The heart is something we all need. And the world is in need of more hearts and love, so that we can remain on this earth. It was amazing to see this heart out there in the nature. You just instantly felt the connection to the nature and you felt free and reminded of the love you have for our earth. Love conquers all.
The masterpiece outlives the master and remains as a testament to the miracle that once took place. When creation brought to life a creator and when the creator produced what the world considers a precious gift.
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SOPHIE LE GENDRE
Respiration n°1
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B
ased in Paris and passionate about images, Sophie le Gendre is recognized by the fashion and Fine Art photography community as a woman with innovative talents. Always in search of a new graphic dimension, the French photographer shares with us her universe where resonant Breaths sparkle.
Her works, on one hand, decorative and on the other transcendental, illuminate our eyes, and without warning, they shake and pierce our intimate memories. Each photo is a poem, an ode to life, and unfailing optimism. Cont. next page
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Force n°1
Force n°5
Sophie assumes her role as guardian of the light. Accustomed to rewards in France and abroad, Sophie won the prestigious contest «Objectif femmes» (Paris, 2019), the first prize for Photography at the Florence Biennale (Italy, 2021), as well as an Award from the Art Tour International Magazine of New York City (2022).
Her works are regularly published in renowned magazines such as Open Eye magazine / Elle International / Clam Magazine / Art Newspaper Daily
Douceur n° 1
sophielegendre.fr
Delicatesse n°1
Delicatesse n°2
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Blue n°10
Renaissance n°3
2019 First prize for Photography at the Florence Biennale
2022
Sophie Le Gendre won the prestigious contest “Objectif femmes”
2021 Awarded the ATIM’s Top 60 Masters by ArtTour International Magazine.
Her works are regularly published in renowned magazines such as Open Eye magazine / Elle International / Clam Magazine.
Renaissance n°1
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STEFFI RODIGAS
“Good Journey” Acrylic on Canvas, 39.3”x27.5”
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“Climaapocalypse” Acrylic on Canvas, World and icebear 3D, 39.3”x62.9”x3.9” “Good Appetite” Acrylic on Canvas table 3D, 27.5”x39.3”x13.3”
Art gives me the chance to express my deep feelings and concerns, which the overwhelming beauty of nature as well as its dramatic threat trigger in me, in color and form using a wide variety of techniques.
www.steffi-rodigas-artist.com “The World on fire” Oil on Canvas, 33.4”x41.3”
“If the Sea Die we Die too” Acrylic On Canvas, Resin, Dolpin 3d, 33.4”x49.2”
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TATYANA PALCHUK
“Anthem of Joy (Allusions to Bethowens Music)” Oil On Canvas, 37.4”x47.2”
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atyana was born and lived all her life in Riga, in a small area between the Art Academy and Elizabeth Street. Already during kindergarten, teachers predicted the little drawer an artist's destiny. Tatjana lost her father at an early age and grew independently like other 50ies - 60ies kids, and she was the eternal engine and captain of the yard kids.
Tatjana enrolled in Rozentals Art School alone, even not informing her mum. The artist says that becoming an artist was not as easy as pie for her, and she had drawn on to the level of the more talented school and academy members, in her opinion, only by thorough and accurate work. Her teachers are indisputable stars
“Series Rainbow, Violet” Oil on Linen, 65”x75”
of Latvia and Europe art - Imants Vecozols, Peteris Postažs, Boriss Berzinš, Edgars Iltners, and academic Eduards Kalninš. She has been among the few who have done the postgraduate course or workshop with the academic Eduards Kalninš. Tatjana is proud to have had the honor and uncommon confidence to visit and grow artistically at the academic's home studio and have him at her small studio in the Elizabeth Street apartment. The experience and know-how given by these art masters have been invaluable, and it has helped Tatjana grow into the one and only art figure she has become.
“Stroll on the Oak Grove Snowfall” Oil on Canvas, 70”x90”
www.tpalchuk.eu
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TRACEY CHAYKIN "I
'm an award-winning Colored Pencil artist from Napa, California. For as long as I can recall, I've always felt the need to brighten my world with art. Every day brings new ways to work with the Colored Pencil medium. Some days it's a Colored Pencil on its own, sometimes combined with other mediums. Colored Pencil allows me to provide an opportunity for those unable to view wildlife in their natural habitats, a unique view using Hyper-realism, providing the ability to look and imagine as if they are there. Hyperrealistic art is also ideal for preservation and conservation, which I am actively a part of.
“Sanctuary” Colored Pencil, 9”x12”
“Dillion” Colored Pencil, 8”x10”
My life and artistic goals are intertwined. Never stop learning! Expand my knowledge base so that I can continue to preserve and share the awe of Nature's beauty for all to appreciate while ever expanding on the possibilities of what can be achieved with Colored Pencil!
www.traceychaykin.com
“Pride of Kenya” Colored Pencil over Gouache, 8”x10”
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TJEERD DOOSJE www.studiotjeerd.nl
“Merlin (1204)” 15.7”x23.6”
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'm Tjeerd Doosje, a 56-year-old self-taught photographer from The Netherlands. My official profession is being a math teacher at a high school. At a given moment, there was this makeup course at our school, and I collaborated with a makeup artist, doing some mini photoshoots at the end of each lesson. One pupil in particular always attended the lessons, and because I liked doing photoshoots so much, I asked her and her parents whether it would be okay to do a full photoshoot at their home. They approved, and in July 2012, the first "official" photo shoot was a fact. I'm an impassioned photographer who wants to connect with my models. I always hear other photographers talk about their subjects. Although that may be the proper term, I think it's an odd expression because, in this kind of photography, we're talking about and with persons, and saying "subject" de-humanize the person, in my opinion. I want to portray the person slightly differently than a "normal" portrait. I'm a perfectionist both during the shoots and in the postproduction. That means that the lighting on the set must be right, and I must have that connection with my model, which always starts in pre-production. “Merlin (1203)” 15.7”x23.6”
It sometimes means that placing the model and/or light is a matter of segments of inches. I already know which photos will be post-processed during the shoot because I get thrilled by the image I just shot. Most of the time, my images have more contrast and saturated colors than what seems to be the trend nowadays.
I consciously do not name my photos because that unconsciously influences the viewer. Instead, they are named by only the model and, in parentheses, a four-digit number. The first two digits represent the number of the photoshoot, and the last two digits represent the number of the photo.
“Merlin (0313)” 15.7”x23.6”
I always want the best for my models, and wherever I can, I will showcase them so that I can contribute to their modeling careers. Therefore, I always look for an image that is (slightly) different from the average, with portrait work having my slight preference. Although I have been selected as ATIM Top 60 Masters for my entire oeuvre, I consciously choose to submit this selection of photos of model Merlin Sen. The theme of this series of photos is: "The development of a model."
“Merlin (0902)” 15.7”x23.6”
“Merlin (0801)” 15.7”x23.6”
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“Merlin (0809)” 15.7”x23.6”
Merlin started with me as a starting model and wants to become a professional model. Therefore, this international prize seems to be an extremely suitable opportunity to draw extra attention to her. Photography is a form of art, and just like any other form of art, it evolves and depends on the zeitgeist. The photos of Merlin reflect her evolution of her as a model. Creating a unique photo always depends on the connection between the model(s), the makeup artist(s), and the creativity that manifests during the photoshoots. In my opinion, it's never my art alone but also a collaboration between people that reflects in the photo. Without model(s), there would never be a piece of art like I'm making." “Merlin (1003-4)” 15.7”x23.6”
“Merlin (0101)”, 15.7”x23.6”
“Merlin (0224)” 15.7”x23.6”
“Merlin (1208)” 15.7”x23.6”
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“Merlin (0303)” 15.7”x23.6”
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TOM ASHBOURNE SSC SCA OSA
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a n a d i a n sculptor Tom Ashbourne primarily works in stone, using its natural energy and colors to create beautiful contemporary abstract sculptures. Like all exceptional art, Tom's sculptures communicate meaning through form and energy. His signature style is sensuous curves, touchable textures, and compelling tension between positive and negative space. After a successful career as a corporate executive, Tom became a professional artist and found his passion and himself in the world of fine art. As a life-long collector with eclectic interests, Tom finds inspiration in the many forms of artistic expression.
“Innocence” rose alabaster, gold gilt, granite, 16" high
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His natural talent and outstanding work mean that Tom is the only artist currently an elected member in all three of Canada's top professional art associations: Sculptors Society of Canada (SSC), Society of Canadian Artists (SCA), and Ontario Society of Artists (OSA). In 2021 Tom was invited to exhibit his sculptures in two of the world’s most respected art exhibitions – the London (UK) and Florence (Italy) Biennales, and his sculptures have received many national and international awards.
2020 DESTIG "Best Artists of 2020"
2021 ATIM’s Top 60 Masters by ArtTour International Magazine.
World Biz Magazine Luxury Collection Guide “Artists to Collect in 2020”.
2020 American Art Awards "Best NonRepresentational Sculptor
2022
“Red Moon Rising” Tuscan Alabaster, Metal, Paint 14" High
“Avignon” Red Wonderstone, Granite 16" High
“True North” Raspberry Alabaster, Copper Gilt, Iridescent Glass, Marble 15" High
My sculptures exist as an extension of my artistic experiences. As a sculptor, I reveal the stone’s essence and vision of its true self. My assemblage sculptures are conceptual designs in thought-provoking materials. My sculptures are contemporary and abstract, inviting you to experience them within your own context and personal interpretation of their meaning. “The Promise” Translucent Write Alabaster, Gold Gilt, Glass, Granite, 13" High
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“Autumn” Peach Alabaster, Marble 19" High
“Sedona” Raspberry Wonderstone, Granite, 16" High
“Nurture” Silver-Veined Alabaster, Blown Glass, Marble, 19" High
“Juliette” Transluscent Chlorite, Granite, 19" High
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Sculpting is a solitary but rewarding art form. Each day brings new ideas, experiences, and successes. My technical range and artistic abilities are continually evolving as I mature as an artist. Each unique piece instills confidence as I continue to create my substantial portfolio.
www.tomashbourne.com
“Allure” Purple Green Wonderstone, Granite, 19" High
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VIGDIS FELDT "A
s an artist, I express myself in an expressive and naivistic manner. Nearly close to naturalism. I aim to show the beauty of life and human relationships. The individual communication with one's perceptions and thoughts. Also, what goes on between two or more individuals on different levels and situations in their interactions. Why? Because trying to understand myself and others in the light of my background has been vital to me. I also need fellow human beings or media to mirror my search for being me, being a conscious body and soul, and finding meaning in life. I love having an interchange of experiences to develop myself towards knowledge of life laws and ad professionally in my work.
“Little Re Riding Hood and the Wolf” 2021. Oil on Canvas 31.4”x31.4”
“Evening Walk on Mekjarvik Beach” 2017, Oil on Canvas 31.4”x39.3”
I look to depict the beauty of life. When the sun touches the ground, light penetrates the tree leaves, the sunlight's reflections on surfaces such as water, faces, concrete walls, flowers, grass Every representation there might be.
vigdis.elisabeth@gmail.com “Autumn at Breidablikk” 2017. Oil on Canvas, 31.4”x31.4”
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WENDY YEO
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ong Kong-born artist Wendy Yeo graduated from the Slade School of Fine Art University College London.
“Waterfall after Rain” Acrylic on Canvas, 48”x36”
“Autumn Approaching” Acrylic on Canvas, 35”x24”
My work combines Chinese brushwork and space with Western individuality of expression. At the moment I am involved with portraying movement and cycles in Nature, e.g. the four seasons, sunrise and sunset, waterfalls and waves. The media I use are Watercolor on paper and Acrylic on canvas, often using cut-up pieces of my own work as collage.
“Falling Leaves in October” Acrylic on Canvas, 39”x 30”
www.wendyyeo.com
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YUYING LYU
https://www.instagram.com/langyu7artist/?hl=en “Yan 7” Acrylic, 23.6”x35.4”
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2020 Europe Art Fair, Spectrum Miami
2021 Awarded the ATIM’s Top 60 Masters by ArtTour International Magazine.
Gallery Ring, Dutch Art Fair
2021
Venice International Art Fair
2022
“Yan 3” Acrylic, 23.6”x35.4”
“Yan 1” Acrylic, 23.6”x35.4”
"I
was born in China in 1997. I am an individual artist right now. I never thought I would become an artist before. When I was young, I read many comic books because comic books let me experience another world, which can feel much more fun than real life. Becoming a cartoonist was my dream. It never changed until I went to college at San Francisco Art Institute, which I accidentally chose, unaware it was a Fine Art school and did not offer cartooning classes.
The most important thing is that I did not realize the differences between Fine Art and Commercial Art. At that time, I thought they were the same and assumed I could attend any art school. However, at that time, I wanted the San Francisco Art Institute because I went through the school information on the internet. It said the San Francisco Art Institute is not only just a school; the San Francisco Art Institute also is a famous tourist place. This introduction attracted me a lot, so I chose the San Francisco art Institute and am so appreciative I spent four years in that school. Maybe because the school won't teach you how to make a comic book, it will teach you how to build your own "comic book" even if it has many differences from the usual comic book that we see today.
“Yan 2” Acrylic, 23.6”x35.4”
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During my college years, I changed my dream of becoming a cartoonist to focusing on Fine Art. I want to be an artist. I want to find my own world and try to let people accept my world. My college inspired me a lot. Reality tires me. My work attempts to give form to the things in my mind. Many artists have their own style, and when people see their artworks, they can find out who the artist is. I am different. I don't think people can find out about me when they view my work. My artworks' styles are constantly changing. I think the reason is I think I have a different personality in my body. Those artworks hold different styles and personalities, and when they combine together, It makes me complete. Here is an example, when I make a point about something, I break the point that I made. Later, I will use the point that I made at the start, then continue to break the new conclusion I just got. I am contradictory. But those two points can present who I am even though those two points are fought with each other. This may be why I can understand different people and different ideas. In short, I can feel different people, but I disagree with them. Becoming an artist is very hard. You know how the world makes a definition for art, but you can also use that definition to fight with art itself and use the fighting process to create a new thing. When it happens, I accept it and use them to build my own art. People treat art in different ways in our lives, and sometimes, it is hard to have a good conversation with the people who got different ideas about art. It is hard to let them understand how differences work in the art system. I always agree on differences because my characteristic is holding different personalities in my body. Also, I tell myself I don't need to understand every perspective, but I need to hear them. This can improve my thinking structure. I intend to continue to live authentically regarding my creative vision; even if life changes, my truth remains expressed."
“Yan 4” Acrylic, 23.6”x35.4”
“Yan 6” Acrylic, 23.6”x35.4”
Reality tires me. I want to spend time in a world of illusion that exists in my mind. I am comfortable and relaxed in the world of my mind. My work is an attempt to give form to the things in my mind.
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“Yan 5” Acrylic, 23.6”x35.4”
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WENDY COHEN
“Diffusion”, Acrylic, Markers On Wood Panel Board, 12”x12”
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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.
“Emerald Leaves” Acrylic, Paper, Markers On Wood Panel Board, 12”x12”
“Emerald Leaves” Acrylic, Paper, Markers On Wood Panel Board, 12”x12”
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.
www.wendycohen.net.au
“Colour Forms Hanging On A Mass Of Lines” Acrylic, Paper, Markers On Wood Panel Board, 12”x12”
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“Maroon Moon” Acrylic, Markers, Spray Paint on Fabriano Hot Pressed Paper,11.7’”x 16.5”
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RIC CONN
“Some Nightmares Won't Go Away” Oil 36”x24”
“Entrapment” Oil, 36”x24”
“She Can Think for Herself” Oil, 36”x24”
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y work is primarily figurative depictions of the female experience; I am inspired to speak up about inequality and social issues women often face in Western culture, focusing on their courage and beauty. I am committed and very passionate about my work on 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. I am an international awardwinning American Expressionist artist, inspired mostly by Picasso, ToulouseLautrec, Edvard Munch, Matisse and the German Expressionists. www.ricconn.com
