by Cher Pruys
OBSERVICA
Issue #29 Elite 2024
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OBSERVICA
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Date: 30-Sep-2024
Publisher: Discover the Artist
Patrick Joosten
Painting
“L’essence de la couleur et de l’imaginaire – The essence of color and imagination “ Patrick Joosten – A self-taught Virtuoso of Abstract Artistry
The Creative Spirit: Tracing the Artistic Journey of Patrick Joosten
Patrick Joosten is a French abstract painter, renowned for his idiosyncratic artistic style and prodigious creative air Born in the cultural hub of Paris, Joosten has forged an independent path in the world of art, driven by his innate curiosity and an unrelenting passion for creative expression
Largely self-taught, Joosten enjoys the unbridled freedom that his autodidacticism a ords him Without the constraints that come with a formal education in the arts, he is able to venture beyond the boundaries of established artistic conventions, experimenting with diverse styles and techniques His artworks are an amalgamation of personal exploration and unhindered creativity, which captivate audiences and elicit profound emotional responses.
Art in all its myriad forms has always held a special place in Joosten s heart, with painting, in particular, holding an unmatched allure for the artist
He harbors an ardent passion for creating visually arresting artworks that resonate deeply with viewers, evoking a spectrum of emotions and eliciting contemplation and re ection.
The sources of inspiration that fuel Joosten’s creative endeavors are manifold. As an abstract painter, he draws from the sinuous contours and forms of the human body, nding beauty in the natural elegance of physicality Nature, too, serves as an inexhaustible wellspring of inspiration for Joosten, with its resplendent colors and ever-evolving patterns lending themselves to his artistic vision Moreover, the world of experimental abstract art informs his creative process, further widening the scope of his artistic explorations.
Recent important Awards:
– Winner of Future of Art Global Masterpiece Award by Contemporay Art Curator – July 2024
– Circle foundation for the Arts Masterful Mind Award - June 2024
– TERAVARNA award to Patrick Joosten nalist of the 10th Open 2024 International Juried Competition – June 2024
– 6th International Prize Leonardo DA VINCI, Patrick Joosten awarded by Salvatore & Francesco RUSSO – April 2024
– Circle foundation for the Arts Creative Excellence Award to Patrick Joosten – May 2024
– Contemporary Art Curator Magazine, 2025 Visionaries: Artists Shaping The Future” Second issue May 2024
– World Wide Art Book important World Artists volume 6 ARTAVITA April 2024
– Global Art Virtuoso: Elite Artistic Career Achievement Award Contemporary Art Collectors – March 2024
– Circle Foundation for the Arts Artist of the Year Masterful Mind Award Patrick Joosten – February 2024
– Teravarna Honorable Mention – February 2024
– ARTAVITA Finalist Artist of the year – January 2024
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Painting, Acrylic on Canvas W:80 H:100 cm 2018
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Patrick Joosten
William Moore
Sculpture
William T. Moore III was born in Decatur, Alabama. Portraits and the gure would lead him to work with Northern Ohio, monumental Life sculptor William M McVey, but only after undergraduate school was completed at The Cleveland Institute of Art in 1984. While at the Institute, Mr. Moore developed his individual abstract voice through other materials investigations that would become so important to him throughout his life. After Mr. Moore's apprenticeship with various other Cleveland, Ohio artists. Moore enrolled in the master of Fine Arts, Sculpture Program at Kent State University, nishing in 1996 Mr Moore is an abstract sculptor who has exhibited throughout the United States, Canada and Europe online and live in galleries
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Magic Shroom
Sculpture
W:12 H:28 in 2021
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William Moore
Jay Tamlin
Sculpture, Painting
I like to create art in all forms from drawing to metalsmithing and everything in between, art is my great passion and it is my dream to be able to bring my art work to the world for the people to enjoy
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Sculpture, Steel W:10 H:19 D:10 in 2024
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Jay Tamlin
Illustration, Photography, Painting, Drawing, Digital Arts
Internationally known Fine Artist with a winning streak of publications, exhibitions and awards starting on 12 Jan 23 and continuing into 2024 with 75 new art contest, exhibition and publication wins in 2024/143 total A multi-talented artist that creates in every part of her life, Ilia began painting while maintaining a poetic pen pal relationship with a man named Ralph Grimes, who one day she sent a drawing to After he hung up the sketch and he told her of how many admirers praised the work, her con dence and purpose as an artist was cemented Inspired by the creativity of her mother and grandfather through gardening, she learned at a mere three years of age and beyond that ‘life is a canvas ’ upon which we create She continued her poetry, yet was urged by Grimes to try her hand at painting Her path was set Known for her ability to communicate exactly what the viewer wants in her commissioned pieces, she sold her rst wonderful work in 1987, titled ‘Cosi Fan Tuti ’ Her rst check for this validated her increasingly growing ability as an artist
Ilia weaves a very spiritual feeling into both her writings and art Schooled by independent teachers, predominately Mr Grimes who held an MFA, she was rooted further in her work by teachings in Classical, Jazz, Big Band and more
Following the lyrical pulse of life, when Ilia paints, creates digital ne art or writes, she listens to music. In uenced by Mozart, Vivaldi, Loeillet, Telemann, Purcell, Beethoven, Hayden, Bach, utist Jean-Pierre Rampal, and old time jazz, among more, these sounds help breathe life into her poetic, painterly work. Also heavily in uenced by writer, poet, photographer, musician, and lmmaker L Ron Hubbard, whose rational philosophy has guided her life, as well as inventor and artist Leonardo Di Vinci – she dubs her style as Dreamscapes as it has di erent colors and ows-reminiscent of her varying high minded in uences from art and musical composition to philosophy.
Ilia states, that she creates art in order to ‘inspire others to create ’ Indeed, her visions for her life, even beyond the canvass, are bright and noble. She adds, “I help other artists to make a living with their art because I found out that once I inspire others to create it elevates us all up higher-myself included And- at times that person isn’t going to continue unless there is a way or even several ways in which to make a living with their art, so I like to help teach them to do that ”
In addition to art, Ilia has now written a book titled “The Art of Mentoring” to share her successful actions for helping others! But for now, it is Ilia’s art that is worthy of much great attention When asked what clients collecting her work can expect, she concludes, “People can expect quality work that speaks to them. A person with my art can expect to look at it time and again nding new things to admire about it And a person can expect other people, when seeing it, to gravitate to it, look at it, admire and to continue to be drawn to the painting, looking and seeing more about it ” Unclear?
Hardly. Ilia is a rare, grounded woman with a vision, and possessing of a trained skill and con dence in that vision, which speaks diligently- from the spirit to each work she creates- and from each work in turn to each client. It is with that understanding that we invite you to enjoy the exploration of this very vibrant and deserving artist
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Serenity
Digital Arts, Binding Structures on Canvas W:16 H:16 in 2024
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ILIA
Vince Quevedo
Fiber Art
Vince Quevedo is a national and international award winning designer/artist in the areas of fashion design, wearable arts and creative teaching methods Professor Quevedo received his Bachelor of Science degree in Clothing and Textiles and his Master's of Science degree in Workforce Education and Development with a focus on college teaching at Southern Illinois University He received his Master of Fine Arts in textiles/ ber from University of Nebraska.
For many years he was selected as one of four Americans to represent the United States at the Busan International Fiber-Fashion and Art biennial in South Korea He has been a nalist/winner in the American Quilter's Association's design competition for the past 20 years and has been selected to design for the prestigious Bernina Fashion Show which travels throughout the United States and at times in Asia and Europe Vince has 4 patents in functional and aesthetic design
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Fiber Art, Quilt W:36 H:50 in 2023
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Vince Quevedo
Nishi Kumar
Painting, Graphics
My passion for art began in childhood with formal training from the age of 8 in India. Four years later, I was invited to teach painting to adults through a local art school until the 12th grade I then competed in a national art contest and won entrance into a prestigious arts institute, the JJ School of Arts, which I attended for 5 years under full scholarship I ranked at the top of my class throughout a rigorous program of study and won “Best Illustrator of the Year” (Waghulkar Prize) in my nal year.
I continued at JJ for my Masters until moving to the Austin, Texas where I began a career in art design. I worked for several years as a Creative Director, designing print materials, multimedia, websites, and software interfaces. Art is my true passion, and it comes from my heart. It is from this quiet space that paintings emerge My art is really about my exploration of life with color, contour, and design
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Blue heaven - Serenade of Silhouettes
Painting, Oil Color on Canvas W:40 H:30 in 2009
"Blueheaven-SerenadeofSilhouettes"isanabstractexplorationofform, movement, andtheethereal beautyofthefeminine gure Thispieceisacelebrationofgrace, elegance, andthesubtlepowerembodied bythelong owingformsoftheladiesdepicted (ScanQRcodetolearnmore, rateandcomment)
Nishi Kumar
Kim Lanier
Painting
Kim Lanier is an emerging artist based in Houston, Texas. Growing up singing with her Father in church, Kim developed a deep connection to music and performance Her family owned and operated The Alvin Opry for over 25 years, where she honed her talents. She won 2nd place in both the Houston American Idol Contest and the Magnolia Opry Singer Competition early in her singing career
COVID-19 and a Lupus diagnosis led Kim to seek a new creative outlet She turned to painting, discovering a passion that has since become her salvation For over three years, she has created cheerful, colorful, and whimsical artworks using watercolor, inks, and acrylics Her art can be described as intuitive expressionism, and she nds inspiration in her everyday life and music
Kim's art promotes positivity and well-being, aiming to evoke emotions and inspire introspection Each piece is a re ection of her heart's passion and soul's journey, encouraging viewers to feel the colors and emotions within
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If Strawberry Peach Lemonade Was A Place
Painting, Ink, Watercolor W:12 H:12 in 2024
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Kim Lanier
Whatimleavingbehind
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Jewelry, Sculpture
Military brat, self taught.
A Spirit Guiding through the Fog - Gauntlet
Whatimleavingbehin d Jewelry on Canvas W:3 H:6 in 2024
Silver, copper,germaniumalloy Mossagate InspiredbyguidancefromProf ClaraLieu, myonlyin uence, via artprofcritiquesjustbeforeIbeganexhibiting, whichmademesureofmyfootingasanartist Con rming everysinglethingIthoughtIwasdoingrightorwrong leavingnothingunaddressed (ScanQRcodetolearnmore, rateandcomment)
Emily Sortor
Printmaking, Painting
Emily Sortor is a freelance writer and artist based in Wilmington, DE. She holds a Master of Arts in Art History from the University of Delaware and a Bachelor of Arts in French from Grinnell College She has a decade of experience in the ne art world, having worked with prominent museums, practicing artists, and community development organizations Her artwork has been exhibited by the Minnesota Center for Book Arts, Viridian Artists Co-Operative Gallery, Gainesville Fine Art Association, the Rhode Island Watercolor Society, and shown in Artistonish Magazine Her writing on art and arts programming has been published by the Walker Art Center’s Walker Reader and MnArtists, Pollen Midwest, and the Journal of Victorian Culture Online
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Paper Art, Collage W:11 H:14 in 2024
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Emily Sortor
Alice Wonders
Painting
Alice was born and raised in the picturesque city of Sumy in Ukraine. She currently resides in a picturesque corner of England near London Her debut exhibition unfolded within the walls of the city cultural center when she was only 14 years old.
At the age of 15, she moved on to the professional study of painting, becoming a master of this craft by the age of 20, subsequently taking on the role of an art teacher, and graduating from Kharkiv National University with a master's degree She worked for several years in the famous Ukrainian publishing house "The Morning"
She was a successful teacher at the University and College of Design, a loving mother of three and a devoted wife However, an overwhelming inner calling compelled her to reclaim the power of her creative voice, realizing its potential to not only transform herself but also to ll the world around her with charm Alice’s journey to rediscovering her creative voice was rekindled through her research into the development biafarin com/artist?name=alice-wonders
Obstacle of Time
Painting, Mixed Media, Oil Color on Canvas W:35 H:35 in 2024
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Alice Wonders
Gayle Printz
Decorative Arts, Mixed Media, Painting
Gayle Printz picked up her rst paintbrush in May of 2020, during the height of the pandemic. Printz’s uniquely recognizable style quickly established her work as a reference for the international contemporary art community, and Printz is widely considered to be one of the most important contemporary artists of our time.
Although Printz never intended to show her paintings, by November of 2020, her work was added to the Permanent Exhibit of Le Musée de Peinture de Saint-Frajou in France Printz paintings are on display in prestigious galleries around the World, have won over 1700 international art prizes and awards, and are the subject of leading art publications and exhibitions Soaring in value on the walls of prominent international collectors, investors, and art lovers, Printz paintings rank among the World’s top art investments
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Painting, Acrylic on Canvas W:12 H:12 in 2024
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Gayle Printz
Scott Galbraith
Painting
Born in Burbank, California, which some hold against me, I started out very small. Over time, I developed appendages dedicated to the creation and powerful colourings I routinely relinquished my possessions in order to pursue the sublime dreams which overtook me, dreams to live art. After many wanderings, rigours, tremors, and relations, I currently reside in Colorado with my lovely bride Now, onto the beginning
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Moonrise over Sun owers
Painting, Oil Color on Canvas W:16 H:20 in 2023
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Scott Galbraith
Morgan Conolly
Photography
Francisco-based architect who does photography and writes ghost stories set in the world of 1900.
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San
Photography, Analogue Photography on Canvas W:13 H:18 in 2014
Morgan Conolly
Leigh Witherell
Painting, Drawing, Photography, Mixed Media
Leigh Witherell, born in 1969 in Denver City, Texas, USA, is an emerging Figurative Impressionist visual artist currently based in Melbourne, Florida, USA Working primarily with acrylic on canvas, Witherell is best known for her compelling ability to capture scenes of human emotion through contemporary compositions, often re ecting profound and intimate moments
Witherell's work delves into authentic intimacy and the exploration of the most private moments of the human experience Characterized by organic, earth-tone color palettes and dynamic brushwork, her paintings often evoke deep emotional and provocative responses Signi cant projects include a series of works that portray the silent, powerful moments of interpersonal relationships and a series focused on parental grief spurred by her own personal tragedy in 2021 The latter experience triggered a seismic shift in her personal philosophy and life goals This new personal drive has her attention tightly focused on creating artwork that celebrates love and encourages introspection about how we approach and interact with others on a societal and personal level
Leigh Witherell has exhibited her work in several reputable venues, including the Las Laguna Art Gallery in Orange County, California, The Orlando Museum of Modern Art in Florida, Espacio CóMPLICES in Madrid, Spain, and the Eisele Gallery in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA She has also participated in the Buinho Creative Residency in Messejana, Portugal. Witherell's works are held in numerous private collections, attesting to her rising presence in contemporary art
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Whispers of Wisdom
Painting, Acrylic on Canvas W:20 H:20 in 2024
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Leigh Witherell
Russell Saunders
Painting
I have been painting mainly abstracts and landscapes for about 10 years. I have always loved art but never had the time to pursue it due to obligations and my career One day I decided to just make the time and get busy painting and I have never looked back!
I have been so fortunate in my art journey I am currently featured in a gallery (The Bart) in St Augustine, Florida. I have had my work displayed and sold nationwide, from Sante Fe to New York. Besides The Bart Gallery, I currently have works on display in Washington, DC, and Wisconsin as well I am basically a self-taught artist, although I take every opportunity to attend workshops and classes, and I am always looking to improve my abilities
Much of my work is available on my website or through any of the galleries that feature my paintings
Beyond my art, I am just a regular guy enjoying my best life in beautiful St Augustine I paint, I do tours, and I enjoy my family, my dogs, and cool cars
Painting, Acrylic W:16 H:20 in 2024
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Russell Saunders
Cher Pruys
Photography, Painting, Drawing
Cher Pruys, ASAA SCA, IGOR, AAPL, CSAA, AMS, LMS, OSA, MAA, CFA, NOAPS, PSOA, AWA, AAOA.
"To take my inner visions with my hands and create a work of art for you the viewer .... That is the ultimate in self-expression "
Cher Pruys was born in Regina Over the years she lived in many places including Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Fort Frances, settling into her present home in Devlin, on the banks of the Rainy River with her husband Mark, 4 dogs and 2 cats
By age three, Cher was seldom found without a drawing tool in hand She worked in pencil, charcoal and ink over the years, until she picked up a paintbrush at the age of 35 Beginning with oil paints, she found her chosen mediums in acrylic, watercolor and gouache
Although self-taught, her dedication and talent has seen her work juried into 640 International exhibits. She has garnished 994 awards thus far She was the rst recipient of a major Canadian National Award, The Mary Pratt Crystal Award of Excellence at the 2014 SCA Open Juried Exhibition, The SCA 1st place award of distinction twice respectively, 2016, and 2017 at The Canada’s 150 show The SCA 2nd place Award of Distinction in the 2021 Elected Members Show. The winner of the Biafarin/SCA Award of Excellence at the 2022 Elected Members Show October 2021 Winner of The Exclusive Harmony of The Arts Contest by The Blue Blood Gallery in Prague. The Gold Medal recipient for Figurative Painting in The Mondial Art Academia’s International 2018 Competition The Silver Medal for Portrait Painting in The 2020 International Art Professional World Art Acadamia Competition. The Aviation Week & Space Technology Award Best of the Best, and the ASAA Award of Distinction for the best painting in the ASAA International Space & Technology Exhibit & Competition, consecutively for 2 years. In 2020 & 2021 & 2023 she was awarded with the most wins in The American Art International Awards The Grand Prize Winner in The AWA (American Women Artists) 2022 Spring Online Show with a perfect score for “In Retrospect”. 2ndplace in the AAPL elected Members online show 2022, Award of Distinction in the 2023 Pushing Forward Reaching Back Show, and a 3rd place in the NOAPS Spring Online Artist Members Show. 2023 saw her win the Gold Medal of honour at the Allied Artists of Americas 110th show! She has had 22 solo exhibits Cher is also an avid fused glass artist, and a certi ed teacher of piano and guitar. Her painting "The Bubble" had the honour of being part of the Masterworks from The International Guild of Realism Tour Her work has graced the covers of 3 books, 37 magazines, including The Best Of Acrylic Fall 2021, cover of May Arabella Magazine with “In Retrospect”, the cover of #20 Hyperrealism Magazine with “Girls Girls Girls”, #21 Hyperrealism Magazine with “The Young Cowboy”, March Artists & Illustrators Art magazine, and the most recent, the cover of the July Artistonish Magazine. She has been featured in over 460 international publications Cher’s works have found a permanent home in private and public collections worldwide
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Cher Pruys
Federico Uribe
Installation, Sculpture, Digital Arts, Mixed Media
Federico Uribe’s work has become prominent internationally over the past decade, particularly in the United States It has been collected by multiple museums and featured in several museum exhibitions worldwide Born and raised in Bogota, Colombia, Federico Uribe lives and works in Miami. The artist transforms objects from their original, utilitarian purposes to create boldly beautiful sculptures and paintings In the hands of virtuoso artist Uribe, objects undergo this metamorphosis from inanimate to a greater-than-life status. His impeccable attention to detail leaves the viewer speechless and breathless Federico Uribe creates sculptures that are not sculpted but constructed and weaved in curious, unpredictable, repetitive, and almost compulsive ways
Uribe’s materials are not the kinds that are easily recycled into innocuous functionality or traditional beauty He creates exquisitely made objects that are assemblages of items such as bullet shells, cut-up pieces of coloured pencils, coloured shoelaces and pins, electrical wires, ties, and plastic waste, just to name a few By connecting objects in such fresh ways, Uribe re ects on Nature's pivotal presence and in the process, Federico Uribe goes full circle and gives back to Nature what was taken from her: as trees are turned into books, Federico turns books into trees, leather shoes into animals, while the use of bullets and cartridges to bring a fox or a rabbit back to life might illustrate dramatically the brutal annihilation of wildlife all around our planet.
Congress
Sculpture, Mixed Media on Stainless Steel W:60 H:72 in 2023
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Federico Uribe
Nakisa Beigi
Painting
Nakisa Beigi is a visual artist of Iranian descent who resides and works in the United States. She holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Drawing Beigi's art is deeply rooted in her personal history, seamlessly blending traditional Persian imagery with contemporary elements to produce works that re ect her experiences as an immigrant living between two cultures biafarin com/artist?name=nakisa-beigi
Painting, Watercolor W:36 H:22 in 2020
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Nakisa Beigi
Yosha Gautam
Mixed Media
I am really passionate about classical art, speci cally drawing and painting, and have been creating since I was four years old I am also very passionate about the intersection between art and science I recently completed an in-depth Data Structures research project in which I researched di erent approaches to automating the process of art authentication through AI with an emphasis on visual transformers My experience in both artistic practice and image classi cation provided me with a unique lens through which I could view this problem Another area of interest for me has been computational neural modelling and researching markers of mental illness, speci cally schizophrenia I am deeply interested in how neuroscience and psychology address some of the same questions I ask in literature and art about emotions and motivations I want to leverage both art and STEM to reach a deeper understanding of the human mind and consciousness
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Harvested Humanity
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pen W:9 H:12 in 2023
BallpointPen, AcrylicPaint, StonehengePaper "HarvestedHumanity"isare ectiononthetransatlantic slavetradeandthetragedyoftheAfricanenslavedpersoninthecottonplantation (ScanQRcodetolearnmore rateandcomment)
Yosha Gautam
Leslie Ge en
Photography
After I retired as a school administrator in 2012, I tiptoed into an art class at a local community college, which opened up a new world to this English major In the following years, I took numerous drawing and watercolor courses, learning about composition, color, perspective and more. At the same time, I started to travel, taking the usual “tourist photos ” Gradually I began to incorporate the principles I’d learned in art classes into my photography. I became seriously interested in and committed to photography during the pandemic, when I took many classes and webinars and began to focus on this domain After the pandemic, I was able to implement what I’d learned as I resumed my travels I love how photography o ers continual growth, and enjoy experimenting with new techniques like Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) Photography brings me much joy, and I love seeing the enthusiasm and delight of my viewers when I share my photos
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The Stage is Set
Photography W:12 H:16 in 2024
Itooka "spinningbasketride"throughthislovelypalmtree-linedlagooninCamThanhvillageinVietnam Thecurvinggraceofthepalmtreesandtheirre ectionsremindedmeofstagecurtains, openingtolovely newscenes (ScanQRcodetolearnmore, rateandcomment)
Leslie Ge en
David Grieco
Sculpture
1999-Unveiling the Monument "Man Embracing Fear" at Gray Stone Manor Exhibition Beverly Hills, CA
1996-2005 Selected works exhibit at Benedetti Gallery New York, NY
1997-2006 Selected works exhibit at Boone Street Gallery New York, NY
1999-2000 Exhibition Brookgreen Gardens Murrells Inlet, SC
2000-Monument "Faith in Surrender" commission by private collector Malibu, CA
2002-Grieco and Non-Fiction Exhibition Molino Street Gallery Artist District, Los Angeles, CA
2003-2005-Selected works exhibit La Peer Gallery Los Angeles, CA
2004-Created "Birth" for private collector La Cañada Flintridge, CA
2006-Selected works exhibit National Sculpture Society 73rd Annual Awards New York, NY
2006-Selected works exhibit at Isetan in Tokyo, Japan
2007-Art Consultant for George N Boone Catalina Sculpture Garden South Pasadena, CA
2007-Selected works exhibit in Barcelona, Spain
2008-Created the pieces "Vision" and "Spirit" for the Art of Elysium Foundation in Los Angeles, CA
2008-2015-Rotated collection 1820 Gallery Los Angeles, CA
2009-Exhibition Art Share Los Angeles, CA
2011-Monument "Life" commission by private collector Edmond, OK
2014-Commission for SXSW collection, The Brent Grulke Sculpture Austin, TX
2016-"Open Field" was acquired by the Paul Bryan Museum's permanent collection in Tuscaloosa, AL
2017-Public Art Commission "Faces" Los Angeles, CA
2018-Private commission "Flowers" Beverly Hills, CA
2021-Private commission, "Atlas" Bel Air, CA
2023-Installation private home Brentwood, CA
2023-Large scale ceiling installation private home Silver Lake, CA
2024-Exhibiting "Bread Ties" 1111 East Gallery Los Angeles, CA
2024-Installation private estate Montecito, CA
2024-Installation private estate Ojai, CA
2024-The monument "Alchemy 432" unveiled for the city of Watertown, New York
Sculpture W:36 H:84 in 2001
Bronze "FaithinSurrender"isapiecefromDavid'scollectionthatwassoldtoacollectorin2002 Itdeals withthepersonalstrugglewithegoandthebalanceinrelationships, alessoninlettinggotoseeonestruth (ScanQRcodetolearnmore rateandcomment)
David Grieco
Doug Houston
Digital Arts, Photography
Although I have no formal training, I am proud to have received several awards for my photography including Best in Show at the New York State Fair
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Turquoise Re ections
Photography, Digital Photography W:14 H:11 in 2024
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Doug Houston
Joseph León
Painting
Peruvian artist based in New York, he holds a BA in Studio Arts and Philosophy. His academic journey involved thorough research into the phenomenological aspects of the relationship between art experiences and the symbols found in modern art. In his work, he strives to harness the expressive power of the gure. Through careful observation and a deep understanding of anatomy and gesture, he creates paintings that speak to the shared human experience. His gures embody emotion, memory, and identity, inviting viewers to pause, re ect, and connect
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Painting, Oil Color on Canvas W:24 H:30 in 2021
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Joseph León
Vanessa Osmon
Painting
Vanessa Osmon, born in 1978, is an artist from Southwest Florida. She was a Bachelor of Fine Arts candidate specializing in Drawing at the University of Central Florida (1996-2000), holds a Bachelor of Science in Art Education (2002-2005) also from the University of Central Florida, and holds a Master of Fine Arts specializing in Painting from Savannah College of Art and Design (2021-2024) Additionally, she studied under Professional Painter and Portrait Artist Dominique Medici from 2021-2023. She is a member of the National Association of Women Artists, the Pastel Society of America, and the Alabama Women's Caucus for Art She has been in numerous group shows throughout the United States, including New York City As a military spouse, she lives a semi-nomadic lifestyle but currently calls Huntsville, AL, home
As a feminist, she is interested in the social constructs that in uence the lives of women around her Her work often explores these issues to understand them better
We're All Special
Painting, Gouache, Oil Color, Pastel, Spray Paint on Arches Paper W:39 H:41 in 2024
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Michael Padwee
Photography, Painting, Drawing
Michael Padwee was born in 1942 and has been taking photos and documenting the labour, anti-Vietnam war and social justice movements since the late 1960s He exhibited his work in the New York metropolitan area as a member of the "Minority Photographers" group and, more recently, as a member of the Long Island City Artists, the Cranbury (New Jersey) Digital Camera Club, and the IRVA (Inspired, Retired Visual Artists) collective in Brooklyn. Michael currently works on politically inspired photography, photo and abstract collages, nature and architectural photography
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Photography W:16 H:10 50 in 2024
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Brian Pickler
Photography
Originally from Nashville and now based in Los Angeles, Brian Pickler's creative journey spans the realms of design and photography With a foundation in interior design, furniture, and retail, his artistic vision has been nely honed through diverse experiences. Brian's passion for photography blossomed during his extensive travels abroad, where he cultivated a discerning eye for capturing moments of beauty and intrigue
Immersing himself in di erent cultures and landscapes, Brian's photography re ects a deep appreciation for the world's diversity His lens captures not only the grandeur of nature but also the subtle nuances of urban life, weaving together a visual narrative that speaks to the interconnectedness of humanity and the environment
Drawing inspiration from his design background, Brian brings a unique perspective to his photographic compositions, often playing with light, texture, and spatial relationships to create visually compelling images Whether exploring the rugged terrain of remote landscapes or the vibrant energy of bustling city streets, Brian's photographs invite viewers to pause, re ect, and nd beauty in the everyday.
Driven by a desire to evoke emotion and spark curiosity, Brian continues to push the boundaries of his artistic expression through his ongoing exploration of the photographic medium With each click of the shutter, he invites us to see the world through his lens – a world where beauty is found in the ordinary and where every image tells a story waiting to be discovered
Photography W:22 H:22 in 2019
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Vicki Provost
Photography
Vicki Provost earned an MA in studio art from Western Carolina University with a concentration in photography Her work involves landscapes which connote the human spirit to nature relationship
Provost taught ne art photography as adjunct faculty while receiving awards in juried exhibitions She has exhibited at the Center for Fine Art Photography in Colorado, the South East Center for Photography in South Carolina, and other museums and galleries in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe
Further work includes time as an artist in residence in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Alaska Her images have appeared in publications such as L’oeil de la Photographie and Smithsonian Magazine, while additional works of hers have been presented in the Julia Margaret Cameron Awards Exhibition and the Pollux Awards Exhibition in Barcelona, Spain Her latest solo exhibition, “Always Rising”, debuted at the Blank Wall Gallery in Athens, Greece in May of 2024.
Vicki Provost resides and maintains a studio in Western North Carolina
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Photography, Digital Photography W:28 H:22 in 2024
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Lana Reiber
Painting, Sculpture
Lana Reiber is a Russian-born American conceptual artist with Polish roots, born in Kazakhstan
Her life is a blend of interactions between di erent cultures and events
Life experience and the cultural traditions of di erent countries inspired her to move from Kazakhstan to Russia, and then to England However, her trip to the United States is what brought a miracle – a great love that changed her life
While in Germany, Lana was focused on travel She was inspired with the amazing history and art of Europe, by great masters of the past, and the creations of her contemporaries. It was at this time that her desire to become an artist began to mature and ourish.
Lana’s legal education developed her analytical way of thinking and the desire to search for the truth, substance, and the processes used to reach a decision
Today, Lana is fully immersed in art, and lives and works in North Carolina, USA
Her works are in private collections in America, Germany, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Czech Republic, Latvia, Israel, Turkey, Russia, Georgia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan
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Unlocked Identity
Painting, Mixed Media on Canvas W:39 H:39 in 2024
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Sana Shaw
Painting
Sana Shaw is an artist-researcher who creates her works conceptually at the intersection of art, fashion, philosophy, politics, futurology, and sociology
She was born in Ukraine and lives and works in Houston, USA Sana studied printing technologies at the Lviv Printing College and book and magazine graphics at the Moscow Printing University, after which she worked in a publishing center and was engaged in advertising and creating brand books for various companies
Sana then continued her studies at the Academy of Architecture and Art in Yekaterinburg, Russia, with a specialty in Fashion Design She created her own creative fashion studio and clothing brand " Oksana ART", which was a signi cant achievement in her career For 12 years, she worked as an illustrator and fashion artist, creating pret-a-porter seasonal collections and presenting them at Fashion Weeks in Russia and abroad
For the next 7 years, Sana travelled to di erent countries around the world, which transformed her as a person and as an artist. In 2016, she moved to Houston. Here she changed the focus of her artistic career and began creating paintings and sculptures in mixed media techniques, in uenced by the global cultural process of metamodernism.
She has taken part in many group exhibitions, fairs, and local and international competitions and has received many awards Her personal exhibitions were held in the studio gallery Silver Street Studios of the famous US art community SAWYER YARD.
Sana's works are in private collections in America, England, Canada, Singapore, Italy, Greece, Belgium, Ukraine, etc Sana Shaw currently is working in her studio, collaborating with several galleries and preparing for a personal exhibition.
Circle of Life
Clay,plaster, stucco, acrylic
Mixed Media on Canvas W:16 H:20 D:2 in 2024
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Jason Sobol
Painting
Jason Sobol has worked in illustration for almost 20 years for groups including Marvel, LucasFilm, DC, New Line Cinema, and more His work is expanding to galleries, and he is a regular exhibitor at the St Augustine Arts Association. He teaches in the United States, both High School and College. He holds an MFA in Illustration from SCAD, the Savannah College of Art and Design
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Drawing, Acrylic, Charcoal, Color Pencil W:19 H:24 in 2024
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Jose Soto
Sculpture
Born in Guayama P.R. in 1973, the son of Puerto Rican parents, the youngest of four siblings. He graduated from the San Juan School of Plastic Arts and Design in 1996 He worked as a teacher and assistant in colleges and schools in Puerto Rico and the United States.
Participant in the First and Second Sculpture Symposiums of the University of Puerto Rico, assistant to the sculptor Carmen I Blondet in large-format projects for the Bienal de Sau Poulo, Brazil and the University of Puerto Rico (Humacao campus)
This Guayames artist has made special awards in Puerto Rico and the United States for the San Juan International Film Festival, the Chamber of Commerce, the College of Engineers, SER de Puerto Rico and the Puerto Rican community of Yonkers, New York In the same way, he has exhibited his work in innumerable international exhibitions, sharing spaces with the works of artists such as Banks, Andy Warhol, Obey, Keith Haring, Carlos Cruz Diez And Nacionalmente with Mirna Baez, Bernardo Hogan, María de Mater O'Neill, Silvia Blanco and Pablo Rubio among many others. Currently, after 10 years outside the artistic environment, José Soto took up his career projecting his art in painting as a means of expression, where colour and gestures take on meaning by transforming their essence into a provocative vocabulary of truth, of an unreal reality that seeks to confront what the dream hides This has allowed him to create a constant and variable dialogue between guration, surrealism and minimalism, creating a diversity of works in di erent media and techniques used in today's art, as does his idol, the master Antonio Martorell
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Cultural Transfers
Sculpture
W:20 H:24 in 2019
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Jose Soto
Edwin Weitz
Painting
Edwin Carter Weitz (b. 1963) has been making pictures and traversing visual concepts for nearly four decades. He has created an oeuvre that contains a remarkably broad array of modes and motifs
A graduate of Iowa State University with a graphic design degree, Weitz landed his rst job as an associate designer at Bailey Lauerman a small Nebraska advertising agency serving predominantly local accounts. At the age of 28, he was handed the reins of the creative department, where he worked to transform the rm into a destination agency that has become well-known for its creative repower and national client roster
Midway through a successful career in advertising, he began to explore the world of ne art and quickly transitioned into it He has brought to the canvas his years of experience creating impactful and memorable imagery within the arena of commercial art, photography, and design for many of America’s most in uential brands Painting has now become his go-to source for visual expression No other genre displays his pictorial and exceptional range more vividly and convincingly
The Line #16
Painting, Oil Color on Canvas W:60 H:36 in 2023
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Maxine Thirteen
Painting
Maxine Thirteen is a self-taught, gurative painter whose creations often explore bygone eras, the surreal and the macabre She has exhibited her art in numerous spaces throughout the St Louis area, including Duane Reed Gallery, Houska Gallery, The Angad Arts Hotel, Foundry Art Centre, 31art Gallery, St. Louis Artists' Guild, Missouri History Museum, St Louis Public Library, St Charles Community College, Art St Louis, and The Last Hotel.
She has provided various artistic services to individuals and businesses throughout St Louis, including 4 Hands Brewing Co, The Golden Hoosier, Condado Tacos, Arkadin Cinema, and Grandel Wrestling Her works have been written about in the Riverfront Times, Ladue News, St Louis Post Dispatch, and St Louis Magazine She was voted "Artist of the Year" in the 2022 STL Bucket List Local's Choice Awards
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Painting, Oil Color on Canvas W:24 H:30 in 2024
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Maxine Thirteen
OBSERVICA
Issue #29 Elite 2024
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