Artistcloseup - Contemporary Art Magazine #14

# 14 A RT I S T C L O S E U P CONTEMPORARY ART MAGAZINE

Peaceful Garden

by Chris Arnold

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Bobby Austin “Renowned for my captivating blend of abstract and realism, my acrylic paintings convey a unique depth of emotion and imagination. Through vivid colors and expressive forms, I strive to evoke introspection and connection. I invite you to immerse yourself into my art.” bobby-austin-art.company.site

Majestic Serenity (left) acrylics 71 cm x 53 cm x 4 cm 2023

The Dark Room (top right) acrylics 69 cm x 53 cm x 4 cm 2018

@bobbymtl

Rough Seas (bottom right) acrylics 69 cm x 53 cm x 2 cm 2017

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Steven Spazuk Steven Spazuk paints with fire in a technique he refers to as “fumage,” reinventing traditional artistic approaches. Since 2001, Spazuk has refined this skill – creating exquisitely vivid figures and animals from the residue of his candle’s brushstroke. www.spazuk.com

@steven_spazuk

Weaver and Butterfly soot, watercolors and gold leaf on panel 92 cm x 92 cm x 5 cm 2022

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HAZM Working from his home studio in Washington D.C., HAZM is an abstract painter. Drawing on elements of expressionism, brutalism, minimalism, impressionism, pop-art, and surrealism, HAZM sees art as both a byproduct of life and a means to uncovering the deeper self. www.hazmstudio.com

Children (left) acrylic on canvas 101 cm x 76 cm x 5 cm 2023

@hazemsmansour

Rite of Spring (top right) acrylic on canvas 121 cm x 91 cm x 5 cm 2022

Blue Camo (bottom right) acrylic on canvas 101 cm x 76 cm x 5 cm 2023

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Kate Hawker Kate Hawker lives in Victoria, Australia. She has been creating her multi media sculptures for seven years.

Each one has its own individual character and personality, that develops as they are created. www.facebook.com/hawkacreative23?mibextid=jrokgi

Zephyrine (left) multi media 62 cm x 55 cm x 32 cm 2000

Philomena (top right) multi media 62 cm x 55 cm x 32 cm 2023

hawkacreative@gmail.com

Them (bottom right) multi media 62 cm x35 cm x 25 cm 2021

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Ryujeong Han (Yujeong Han) Ryujeong Han, a Korean artist, combines fine art, fashion, and jewelry expertise to challenge societal norms.

Educated at Ewha Womans University and Rhode Island School of Design, her work explores women and minority narratives, employing diverse mediums. www.ryujewelry.com

Unvoids (top left) lacquer finish on copper, plexiglass, mirror, fabric 280 cm x 14 cm x 2.5 cm 2023

@ryujewelry

Summoned Metamorphosis : 2022.2.10 (top right) lacquer finish on copper, cord 23 cm x 20 cm x 5 cm 2023

Beyond Magic (bottom) mixed media 23 cm x 19 cm x 3 cm 2023

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Guillain Reveilhac There has been one adage that got stuck in my mind ever since I discovered photography. “One picture is worth a thousand words”, and then I had nothing else to say. @guillain_reveilhac_photography

West (left) photo 70 cm x 50 cm 2017

Untitled (top right) photo 70 cm x 50 cm 2022

Above Us (bottom right) photo 70 cm x 50 cm 2023

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Nocturnal Abstract - John Shashaty John Shashaty aka NocturnalAbstract is an abstract artist that hides messages within his drawings. Each work has a unique narrative which has been set free in the Atlantic Ocean. Works have been exhibited in the USA and are available as NFTs at NocturnalAbstract.com nocturnalabstract.com

Nocturnal Abstract 2 (top left) NFT 222 cm x 222 cm x 222cm 2023

@nocturnal_abstract_222

Nocturnal Abstract 22 (top right) NFT 222 cm x 222 cm x 222cm 2023

Nocturnal Abstract 222 (bottom) NFT 222 cm x 222 cm x 222cm 2023

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Dawn Ortiz-Gordon

Life’s Journey acrylic 25 cm x 25 cm 2023

Born and raised in Florida and now reside in Texas. Self taught artist and photographer. artrepreneur.com/p/Dawn-Gordon

Emma Porter

Dive in mixed media - oil, acrylic and watercolor 48 cm x 41 cm 2022

Emma works with a variety of mixed media techniques. Her journey revolves around capturing the essence of the human soul, emotion and identity combined with the beauty of the human form to generate compelling and evocative artworks which create a contemplative experience. www.emma-porter-portraits.com

@emma.porter.portraits

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Maija Vanhatapio Maija Vanhatapio (1946) lives and works in Kajaani in Eastern Finland. She is a graduated graphic designer, studied fine arts at the University of Lapland. She is a member of professional art association. She studies especially textures, colors and lights of the Nordic nature. maijavanhatapio.fi

@maija_vanhatapio

Blue on Black collage 55 cm x 46 cm x 5 cm 2023

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Darya Mohler NIYIEM [nigh-eem] meaning “creativity” is a dreamed up word of moments, values and people that caused Darya’s making to come into being. Her modern design style embraces bold colour and texture with minimalist, clean lines to create interesting, wearable art. niyiem.ca

@niyiemstudio

photo credit Alena Kostromina

ZARA Oversized Hoops (left) polymer clay 8 cm x 1 cm 2022

Textured Cuff (top right) polymer clay 6 cm x 9 cm x 4 cm 2023

NOA Infinity Hoops (bottom right) polymer clay | 14kt gold filled metal 6 cm x .75 cm 2023

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Bryan Keith Thomas Bryan Keith Thomas was born in Tennessee and received his Master of Fine Arts Degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Thomas currently resides in Oakland, California, where he works as a Professor of Fine Art in Painting and Drawing and Critical Ethnic Studies. www.bryankeiththomas.com

@bryan.k.thomas.35

Forever Free victorian pins, Tennessee cotton, heirloom bags, mother of pearl, hand fan, antique silk tassel , acrylic and oil on wood 53 cm x 83 cm x 10 cm 2022

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James Rodoreda James started drawing from a very early age. It was always with the pencil. At age 17 he enrolled in a portraiture class with Norman Aisbett. His art today is with watercolour and some pencil sketches. James’ artwork evokes a sense of being there, with his detail and play of light. @jamesrods_art

Contemplation (top left) graphite 570 cm x 480 cm x 2 cm 2018

Night Walk (top right) watercolour 520 cm x 415 cm x 2 cm 2020

Cobbler & House (bottom) watercolour 415 cm x 515 cm x 2 cm 2022

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Toni Sanchez His work has been informed by the time he spent in the United States, poring over American culture. Toni paints using Ben-Day dots to create brilliant works. He has been commissioned by UNESCO. Winner for the Global Art Awards in Dubai in 2017 & 2018. www.tonisanchez.com

Star Wash (top left) acrylic on canvas 120 cm x 100 cm x 4 cm 2023

@toni_sanchez_pop_art

Shiny Happy People (top right) acrylic on canvas 155 cm x 135 cm x 4 cm 2016

Lost Love (bottom) acrylic on canvas 120 cm x 120 cm x 4 cm 2023

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cliffsketcher Ossie artist, urban sketcher, bassett lover, likes ACDC, dislikes big noters, coffeeaholic (is that a word?).

Collector of Chinese vintage locks, in-residence artist at Studio George, obsessed with Megan and Harry (I know. I know.) Moran Portrait prize finalist. @cliffsketcher

Sandgate Trawler Returning to Harbour (top left) pen and ink 15 cm x 15 cm 2023

The Pet Store (top right) pen and ink 15 cm x 15 cm 2023

Classic Australian Queenslander (bottom) pen and ink 15 cm x 15 cm 2023

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Joseph Saade My name is Joseph Saade and was born, originally from Lebanon, and have been living in Sweden since 1993. I excel in detail, color and shape. I draw inspiration from nature and animals. I started my art life at the end of the 90s. www.battrekonst.se/artist/joseph-saade

Mask (top left) grafic with hand color 30 cm x 25 cm 2018

Horse Design (top right) grafic with hand color 30 cm x 25 cm 2018

@josephsaade99

Butterfly (bottom) grafic with hand color 30 cm x 25 cm 2018

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Ari Rozario Born and raised in the soulful streets of Memphis, Tennessee, Ari Rozario discovered a profound connection to the arts at a young age. From the very beginning, Ari’s journey has been a passionate exploration of emotions translated onto canvas. www.arirozario.com

The Path (top left) acrylic 76 cm x 76 cm x 4 cm 2018

One Shot (top right) mixed media 121.9 cm x 91 cm x 4 cm 2020

@arirozario

The Signature Collection (bottom) acrylic 50.8 cm x 40.6 cm x 2 cm 2021

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Jon McCabe Jon McCabe is a landscape and nature photographer with a passion for capturing and creating long exposure images that reflect the passing of time. Jon is passionate about natural resources conservation and donates a portion of every sale to conservation efforts worldwide. www.jonmccabephotography.com

Giveth and Taketh Away (top left) photography 61 cm x 41 cm 2018

@jonmccabephotography

Tettegouche Storm (top right) photography 41 cm x 61 cm 2018

Yellow Mounds (bottom) photography 41 cm x 61 cm 2023

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Monica Ann Cohen In my art and in my life, I look for patterns and structures that are the foundations for both the natural and the man-made world. Each piece seeks to navigate and understand a bit more of the complex web connecting those worlds and all of us. www.museumofplenty.com

Color Study in Oil, No. 1 (top left) oil paint on wooden panel 76 cm x 102 cm x 5 cm 2023

@monicaanncohen_art

Color Study in Gouache, No. 9 (top right) gouache on watercolor paper 61 cm x 46 cm 2023

Color Study in Gouache, No. 12 (bottom) gouache on watercolor paper 23 cm x 30 cm 2023

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Alain Goulet Long ago, my father initiated me to the mysteries of photography. With my parents providing me a setup above my mother’s washer and dryer, I retained passion for what has become the desire to bring along fellow photographers to the marvels of our society and natural wonders. www.alaingouletphotography.com

Geisha Enters the Red Lantern Teahouse (top left) photographic paper 50 cm x 40 cm 2015

@the_nyc_instant

Black Sand Beach (top right) photographic paper 50 cm x 76 cm 2017

Tsukiji Fish Market Tokyo (bottom) photographic paper 50 cm x 76 cm 2015

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Anthony Valentine Driven by a passion for capturing the beauty of emotion Anthony Valentine seeks to evoke contemplation and emotional resonance in their audience. Inviting viewers to explore the complexities of the human experience through art. @valentinetattoos

Verita mixed media on canvas 117 cm x 97 cm x 4 cm 2023

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Ishwarya - The Kalā Artistry A British Indian artist, specializing in abstract and abstract expressionism by interplay of colors and emotions.

Ishwarya’s work illuminates an unbridled passion, redefining the boundaries of artistic expression though spirituality and an intimate notion of one’s self. www.thekalaartistry.com

@thekalaartistry

Celestial Cosmos Series - Element TERRA mixed media 120 cm x 100 cm x 10 cm 2023

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Art by MeMargaret

Floral Autumn acrylic/pastel/ink 90 cm x 120 cm x 4 cm 2023

Margaret is an abstract painter from Norway, using the colors in life and moods as inspiration. She discovered the joy of painting late, quit her job as a nurse to paint full time. Using mixed media and photo, developing the “lucky coincidences” in her paintings. Always learning. www.artbymemargaret.no

@art_by_memargaret

Art Rep-DG

Marginalia (Ives, Feynman, Whitman) by Stephen Nowiln archival pigment print 117 cm x 94 cm 2022-23

I represent painters, sculptors, photographers and printmakers. My experience as instructor, assistant director of admissions at Art Center College of Design, and head of recruitment at Dreamworks Animation has allowed me to see many great artists that need more exposure. artrep-dg.com

@artrep_dg.com

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Grace and Manners

Overview_StainedGlass_ StreetArt_Artist.Closeup digital art - illustration 80 cm x 80 cm 2022

Grace and Manners promote strength with Grace, inspiration with joy, purpose with integrity, and elegance (manners) with kindness. Our work’s charm and spirit speak to a ‘multiculti´sensibility with smart use of bold, unyielding lines and uncomplicated, graceful use of color. www.graceandmanners.info

@graceandmanners60

Nicholas J Birchall

The Psychedelic Organic Computer hand-drawn pen rendered in Adobe Photoshop 42 cm x 29 cm 2023

The analysis & creation of images is a passion of mine, how form, texture, colour & light evoke emotions & memories in the viewer. I worked in graphic design, re-training in art & design education at LUSAD. My practice covers letterpress printing, graphics, digital imaging & photography. cleevepress.co.uk

@birchallnicholas

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Eugenia Maria Sangiovanni Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, I have made Los Angeles my home base with my son, husband and pup Pitri. I enjoy depicting recognizable characters in unconventional scenarios, always with a bit of humor. My medium of choice is pen and ink as it travels wherever I do. @eo.and.friends

Koko Love (left) acrylic paint 61 cm x 46 cm x 3 cm 2019

A Shining Christmas (top right) pen drawing with digital coloring 20 cm x 20 cm 2020

The In-Laws (bottom right) pen drawing with digital coloring 20 cm x 20 cm 2022

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Josenti Larochelle Josenti Larochelle was born in Saint Louis du sud Haiti. He studied Visual arts at ENARTS. He has displayed his works in Haiti, Argentina, France, Belgium, United States of America, Canada. Josenti is fascinated by the subconscious and named his approach subliminalism. atelierlarochelle.com

Tijan Marasa (left) acrylic on canvas 152 cm x 121 cm x 2 cm 2023

Rèn Chantrèl (top right) acrylic on canvas 152 cm x 121 cm x 2 cm 2023

Untitled (bottom right) acrylic on canvas 152 cm x 121 cm x 2 cm 2023

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Cristian Diez-Sanchez The Urban Sculpture Project, as described, represents a powerful and meaningful initiative that seeks to bridge the gap between art, culture, and the broader public, looking for: Art for All, Cultural Integration, Accessibility, Equity and Equality, and bringing art to the people. @cristiandiez_sculptor

Pause 2_I (left) laser cut corten steel welded, natural rust 200 cm x 65 cm x 75 cm 2022

@sculptures_cristiandiez

Pause 10_l (top right) laser cut corten steel welded, natural rust 200 cm x 80 cm x 50 cm 2023

Pas de deux N11_I (bottom right) laser cut corten steel welded, natural rust 250 cm x 135 cm x 70 cm 2023

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Charles Hetenyi Born in Buda (Buda side of Budapest) Hungary. Studied Machine Engineering and Technical Illustration in Hungary. Illustration paved the way to pursue art in USA. Interested in art and attended various Art institution and stu with some prominent artists: such as Leon Frank. www.pinterest.com/charleshetenyi

Roulette Table (top left) watercolor 56 cm x 76 cm 2017

@charleshetenyi

Western Quintet (top right) watercolor 56 cm x 76 cm 2017

Taking the Break (bottom) watercolor 56 cm x 76 cm 2017

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Maggie Romanovici Maggie Romanovici is a Canadian abstract painter. She draws her inspiration from her prolific imagination and many life experiences in different countries. She produces art works in which ideas and emotions are seized by vibrant colors, surprising textures, and fluid movements. www.maggieromanovici.art

DANCE 2 (top left) acrylic 75 cm x 75 cm x 4 cm 2021

@maggieromanovici-artist

DANCE 4 (top right) oil 45 cm x 60 cm x 3.75 cm 2023

A STAR IS BORN (bottom) acrylic 60 cm x 80 cm x 3.75 cm 2023

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Joseph Stabilito Joseph Stabilito’s canvases brim with energy and color. Poured acrylic paint, swirling gestures, and intricate drawings dance together in these poetic, dreamy compositions. Biometric forms mingle with cybergrids and other references. These are paintings you will get lost in. www.josephstabilito@msn.com

I Cried a River Over You (top left) poured acrylic on canvas with marker 152 cm x 2196 cm 2023

@josephstabilitoart

Cellular Division (top right) acrylic paint, marker pens, and ink on paper 56 cm x 46 cm 2023

Long Arm of the Law (bottom) acrylic on canvas with marker 91 cm x 122 cm 2023

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Kayla Moffatt An award-winning abstract painter from Florida whose vibrant creations have captivate collectors and media across the US. With local commissions, gallery exhibitions, and recognition as an Emerging Artist at the FAFO Arts Festival, she continues to make her mark on the art world. kaylamoffattart.com

@kaylamoffatt_art

Sunset Drive acrylic on canvas 122 cm x 122 cm x 4 cm 2023

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Liesy Art Born on June 25, 1987, Sven Liesy discovered his path to art through therapeutic painting in [year]. Despite being colorblind, his art unfolds a remarkable depth shaped by personal experiences and emotional resonance. Featured in Mannheimer Morgen and Haz Kreiszeitung, Sven garnered attention through NDR and RTL Nord interviews. His works, exhibited globally from Jupiter Hamburg to Casa del Arte in Spain, showcase his unique perspective. With 50 pieces sold, Sven continues to captivate audiences, recently adding Galerie Luise K43, Galerie Wichelmann Hubert in Cologne, and the upcoming Art4nature in Bad Tölz to his impressive portfolio. www.liesy-art.com

@liesy_art_

It’s in my Mind acyrl on canvas 120 cm x 90 cm 2023

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Tato Lovere Tato is a American Artist that resides in New York City. She dances her fingers on the colored pallets and sways upon her canvas creating the next robot. She has been compared to Jean Michael Basquiat, Jackson Pollock, William de Kooning. She merges her art to wearable fashion. tato.click

New York FKN City (top left) acrylic 40 cm x 30 cm x 2 cm 2021

@tatorobot

Mr. POW (bottom left) acrylic 48 cm x 36 cm x 1 cm 2023

Crypto Bot (right) acrylic 70 cm x 36 cm x 2 cm 2022

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Sara May Miller My goal is to capture minimalistic beauty within the mundane/ordinary. Black and white film is my preferred medium as it often provides expression for a more intriguing and often ominous composition. www.srmyart.com

Gulf Pelicans (top left) photography (film/Ilford HP5 Plus) 30 cm x 46 cm x 1 cm 2022

@srmy.art

Beach Lamp (top right) photography (film/Ilford HP5 Plus) 30 cm x 46 cm x 1 cm 2022

After Ian (bottom) photography (film/Ilford HP5 Plus) 30 cm x 46 cm x 1 cm 2022

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Paloma Serra Born in Spain in 1976 Paloma Serra is a Spanish diplomat who has lived 9 years in Africa, 3 in the Middle East and 3 in India. She has published several books of poetry and currently resides in Madrid. Her photographs have been exhibited in India, Cabo Verde, and Spain. www.palomaserraphoto.com

@palomaserraphoto

Mountain Goats Backlit digital photography 50 cm x 60 cm x 10 cm 2023

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Joachim McMillan Joachim McMillan: self-taught artist who epitomizes what true raw talent is about. Using an impressionistic style, he does not allow himself to be confined to rules and possesses a bold spirit that allows him to experiment with his craft and seek constant growth and reinvention. joachimmcmillan.com

ROCKING DRINKS (top left) oils 50 cm x 50 cm x 3 cm 2023

@joachimmcmillan

Jewels Ridges (top right) oils 92 cm x 92 cm x 3 cm 2023

JAZZ PUPPETS (bottom) oils 92 cm x 125 cm x 4 cm 2023

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Daniel J Johnson

Sand Dance ‘Free Dove’ acrylic on canvas 122 cm x 92 cm x 1 cm 2023

As a self-taught artist I’ve worked on different styles and bodies of work during my career from surrealism to abstract. I am currently working on an ongoing series where I’ve combined surrealism, abstract and minimalism. www.danieljjohnsongallery.com

@dangough13

Warren Dennis

One Blue Growing Paperclip metal and concrete 60 cm x 13 cm x 13 cm 2023

Warren Dennis is a British multi-disciplinary artist, gained a BA from UEL University of East London and foundation diploma from Wimbledon school of art. He uses both traditional and readymade materials as a medium to challenge the viewer providing insight into his aesthetic. @w.a.d.54

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Michele D. Lee

Three Seated Women watercolor and pen 20 cm x 61 cm 2018

Michele has been exploring the interaction between figurative and abstraction in painting and drawing since beginning of her career. Ms. Lee has participated in both one person and group exhibitions. She has also done numerous commissioned figurative and abstract paintings. www.micheledleeart.com

@micheledlee

Gaetanne Lavoie

Dance Macabre graphite on Strathmore 41 cm x 56 cm 2023

Gaetanne is a professional artist based in Fredericton, NB. Holding two MFA degrees from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, and the New York Academy of Art. Respectively, has since garnered notable accolades for her painting and has taught in several institutions. gaetannelavoieart.com

@gaetanne.lavoie.art

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Leigh Witherell Award winning artist Leigh Witherell uses a melancholic influence in her art to convey what she hopes observers will see as pain, strength, and ultimately hope. This is where the artist lives in terms of art as she uses art as a powerful therapeutic tool. leighs.art

@leighsartfl

We are the Story (top left) acrylic 183 cm x 152 cm x 8 cm 2023

theinvisibilityproject.org

Production (top right) acrylic 76 cm x 76 cm x 8 cm 2023

Hushed (bottom) acrylic 91 cm x 91 cm x 8 cm 2023

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George Sort of a world traveler who has lived in 7 countries keeping his Bavarian soul alive. I am focusing on the forms of the human body and the beauty of the world around us both in the details as well as the grand oeuvre. georgdresel.myportfolio.com

Light and Shadow (top left) photograph 40 cm x 40 cm x 1 cm 2022

@dreselge

One of Those Days (top right) photograph 40 cm x 60 cm x 1 cm 2023

Kateryna (bottom) photograph 40 cm x 60 cm x 1 cm 2022

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Rob W. Branch Rob Branch (1980 Caracas, Venezuela) is a Spanish mixed-media artist. His latest works are abstract sculptures that explore our sensory, mental and emotional relationships between solidity and transparency, emptiness and fullness, presence and absence. rwbranch.es

Constellation RV 208-3017-252 (top left) galvanized mesh, stainless steel wire, paint 50 cm x 60 cm x 55 cm 2023

@robert_branch_

Nebula RV 231-166 (top right) galvanized mesh, stainless steel wire, paint 30 cm x 70 cm x 40 cm 2023

Nebula RV 6019-241 (bottom) galvanized mesh, stainless steel wire, paint 70 cm x 80 cm x 70 cm 2023

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Maree Neilsen Maree has established Yallaroo (beautiful flowers) Studio with a vision and mission to share the joy of nature through her work while exploring impressionist and abstract styles with colour, texture and line. Creative joy in studio workshops inspires a love of art for all. www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550329108068&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Grevillea Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (top left) acrylic on canvas 91 cm x 91 cm 2023

@yallaroo_studio

Rose Gold Dance of the Fairies (top right) acrylic on canvas 76 cm x 60 cm 2023

Yallaroo Blooms (bottom) acrylic on canvas 123 cm x 165 cm 2023

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Jerry Robinson Retired amateur artist without formal training. Painted over 2000 biblical scenes primarily in water colors over the past five years. Currently living in Fort Worth, Texas. www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100037018231166

Water to Wine watercolor 30 cm x 23 cm 2023

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Jon Flannagan First, I am a father, then an artist. I suppose this is all I can say for myself. My children are the reason I live, and art is the passion of this life. @jonflannaganarts

Untitled (top left) acrylic 91 cm x 61 cm 2023

Untitled (bottom left) acrylic 91 cm x 61 cm 2023

Mobile Mardi Gras (right) acrylic 91 cm x 61 cm 2023

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Theodore Kennett-Raj As a visual artist, I follow my own dreamy ideas, to produce satirical narratives of everyday life, in the style of native art. My background was design, in the fashion industry. Now that I have retired I have developed my own art forms to produce these paintings. www.saatchiart.com/tedart

Little Syd (top left) acrylic on canvas 90 cm x 120 cm x 5 cm 2016

@kennett_raj

Swan Lake on Canvas (top right) acrylic on canvas 70 cm x 90 cm x 5 cm 2018

Year 2050 (bottom) acrylic on canvas 70 cm x 100 cm x 8 cm 2021

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Julia Cripps Creative, artistic a good eye for colour and composition. Painting from the soul, vibrant colours enhance the creativity. I love trying different tools and mark making with different textiles which encourages the juices to flow and 3 hours and accomplishments are achieved. soulart.live

Coloured Trees (top left) acrylic 30 cm x 30 cm x 2 cm 2022

@julia.cripps1

Mosaic (top right) acrylic 30 cm x 30 cm x 2 cm 2022

Fans (bottom) acrylic 30 cm x 30 cm x 2 cm 2022

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Michelle Reeves Michelle is an award winning artist living in Nashville, Tennessee. The beauty of flora, fauna and color move Reeves toward a painting direction in combination with an emotive life. Good, bad or ugly. Growth as a person and artist are two of Michelle’s daily goals. www.michellereevesart.com

Dusty Pink (top left) acrylic on canvas 91 cm x 91 cm x 4 cm 2023

@michellereevesartnashville

Attic Find (top right) acrylic on canvas 122 cm x 91 cm x 4 cm 2023

Beauty In Chaos (bottom) acrylic on canvas 91 cm x 91 cm x 4 cm 2022

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Freaky-Deek Freaky-Deek unveils stories through traditional sculptures and videos. With two successful kickstarter campaigns, his latest work, takes a futuristic turn with Project AD-01, a limited series of hand-sculpted androids. Each piece, cast with precision, blends electronics with art. freakydeek.com

Project AD-01 - Art Defines Zero One® - Model DF-1P1 - Bright Flux (top left) artificial stone 18 cm x 15 cm x 21 cm 2023

@freaky.deek

Project AD-01 - Art Defines Zero One® Model DJ-1P1 - Bright Joule (top right) artificial stone 18 cm x 15 cm x 21 cm 2023

Project AD-01 - Art Defines Zero One® Model DT-1P1 - Bright Theta (bottom) artificial stone 18 cm x 15 cm x 21 cm 2023

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MsBlueLotus Join Ms. Blue Lotus on this cosmic adventure as she invites you to experience a world where art knows no limits with her incredible talent and unwavering passion, she is bound to leave a lasting impression on the hearts and minds of all who encounter her work. zodivibes.com

Windows 2 the Soul (top left) canvas 48 cm x 32 cm x 3 cm 2023

@msbluelotus_art

In Her Power (top right) canvas 48 cm x 32 cm x 3 cm 2023

Trans-human Experience (bottom) canvas 48 cm x 32 cm x 3 cm 2023

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Liduvino Montero

Solitude’s Companion oil 20 cm x 25 cm 2023

Boundary-defying artist driven by curiosity and a passion for self-challenge. Through diverse subjects, I delve into human emotions, abstract expressions, landscapes, and the beauty of nature, aiming to transport viewers into the heart of each scene. www.artpal.com/lidumontero

@monterolidu

Tina Watson

Maggy oil on canvas 100 cm x 77 cm x 5 cm 2023

I started as a small child drawing ladies and fashion. I loved art at school and was very luck to have an amazing teacher. Over the years I have experimented with watercolor, acrylic and oil and my current passion is painting faces and flowers in oil. @artwork.by.tina

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Johannes Boekhoudt Born: October 20, 1966. Nationality: Dutch, Costa Rican. Known for abstract expressionist art. Notable works: Circus, Los Monstrous del Quixote, Metropolis. www.johannesboekhoudt.com

@johannesboekhoudtoficial

Niños del Futuro oil on canvas 51 cm x 41 cm x 3 cm 2023

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Alisa Vongola Alisa Vongola is a photographer based in Venice. She engages with both film and digital media in her practice. During film shoots, she uses a mirror to create reflections and spatial distortions. Her goal in photography is to create an altered, mystical space within the photos. @alisa_vongola

Passing by (top left) photography 60 cm x 39 cm 2023

The Dragon (bottom left) photography 60 cm x 39 cm 2023

Layers (right) photography 60 cm x 39 cm 2023

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Jaella Goldstein

Untitled acrylic paint on canvas stretcher 45 cm x 45 cm x 5 cm 2023

Art thrives in an environment of constant recognition of its values at every level, not criticism @jaella_goldstein_art

Alexandra Vulpe

Closure acrylic on canvas 100 cm x 100 cm x 3 cm 2019

In her artistic speech, the artist intertwines the beauty of nature and country life with spooky imagery from traditional Slavic stories. Her work explores a dark theme centered on the female image surrounded by a surrealistic and mystical symbols, like scenes from a dream. @alexandravulpeart

@alexandra.vulpe

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PinkElephant Pink Elephants work grew out of the under belly of the Los Angeles underground art scene, which involved collaborations between artists, taggers, musicians, alcoholics and veterans. The Pink Elephant inspiration came from a great group of friends and one complex Alcoholic. @pinkelephant_stomp

Depths of the Subconscious Mind (left) spray paint 201 cm x 152 cm 2022

Paint Marker (right) 61 cm x 46 cm 2023

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Kramas Kramas is a Nepalese visual artist and musician based in Naarm/Melbourne Australia. The artworks mostly has a surrealistic approach and a lot of times starts as an idea for cover arts for songs of the same titles. linktr.ee/kramas

Imaginative Affiliation (top left) painting 52 cm x 61 cm x 2 cm 2022

@drappyasfuck

Say Hello (top right) painting 53 cm x 42 cm x 3 cm 2022

Mirror’s Cafe (bottom) painting 53 cm x 52 cm x 2 cm 2022

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Shanali Perera Manchester-based contemporary artist Dr. Shanali Perera devotes herself to visually interpreting illness.

Educator, author, and retired physician, battling Vasculitis, her abstract art narrates the unseen struggles, offering a window into the embodied invisible. www.shanaliperera.com

@shanalipereraart

One with Mess acrylic on canvas 90 cm x 60 cm 2023

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Reflective Shot Art

Blue Winds Hahnemuhle Fine Art Paper, canvas or metal 91 cm x 137 cm x 1 cm 2023

Echoing the symphony of nature, I like to create richly colored artwork that pulsates with the rhythms of the universe. My heart is to form a harmonious dialogue between earthly elements and an unusual human perspective, seeing what could be instead of what is. www.reflectiveshotart.com

@reflectiveshotart

Montse Barberà Pujol

Colour Series 01 acrylic canvas 60 cm x 90 cm x 2 cm 2023

I’m an artist, fashion and fabric designer. I like to paint above all abstract and colorful things that fill my soul. Painting as meaning of my inner emotions through color. Music and colors gives life to my day. The expression of emotions through color is the heart of my works. www.artmajeur.com/montse-barbera-pujol

@myleov2013

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Philip Marc Paritsky I have been photographing the east coast of America for over five decades. My Poppa got me my first camera for a sixth-grade field trip to Lincoln Center in NYC, by redeeming coupons he accumulated that were included in his packs of Chesterfield cigarettes. sjgallery.org

@philipparitsky

Savannah, Georgia, USA photography 41 cm x 61 cm x 1 cm 2017

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Joy Hutchins I‘m a self taught artist who’s been creating and exhibiting my artwork in galleries for over 30 years. For the past several years, my passion has been creating digital art, primarily unique and edgy portraits. I’m a native New Yorker currently residing in New Jersey. joyhutchins11.com

When a Bird Tattoo Lands in Your Head (left) digitally manipulated photography 89 cm x 72 cm x 1 cm 2023

@joyhutchinsart

Kitty .2 (top right) digitally manipulated photography 89 cm x 72 cm x 1 cm 2023

Lookin’ at Me Lookin’ at You (bottom right) digitally manipulated photography 107 cm x 76 cm x 1 cm 2023

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Shirley Adams I have developed a style which I call my Digital Art Photography Designs. Inspiration for these designs have been created by my travels throughout Australia in the motorhome and in particular the abundance of wildflowers and natural beauty of the Australian coastline. www.shirleyadamsphotography.com

Arakoon Flannel Flowers (top left) digital art photography 90 cm x 135 cm x 3 cm 2022

@shirley.adams.121

Trial Bay Views (top right) digital art photography 90 cm x 135 cm x 3 cm 2022

Bookleaf Mallee Blossoms (bottom) digital art photography 90 cm x 135 cm x 3 cm 2023

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Michaela Maria Hintermayr Born in Austria in 1980. Degree from the “Graphische” college in media technology and design (Vienna). www.viennarightnow.com @viennarightnow

Collision photo 18 cm x 13 cm 2015

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Felix Endriss I am an artist from Tübingen in Germany and I am constantly striving to try out new things, experiment, learn new techniques and deepen old ones. www.felixendriss.com

Fruit Salad (top) acryl/pastel on handmade paper 30 cm x 30 cm 2023

@felix_endriss

Voyeur (bottom) oil/pastel on canvas 110 cm x 160 cm 2023

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Rachel K Jade I’m Rachel Jade and I’m a self taught artist from SC but moved north in 2016. Inspired by the timeless stained glass works I created my own technique where the art is meant to be touched. My work is displayed in lighted shadowboxes, to increase placement options. Sold across US. artisticnation.etsy.com

Angel Watching (top left) vitrail 41 cm x 31 cm x 2 cm 2023

@rachelkjade

Bee Spotlight (top right) vitrail 41 cm x 31 cm x 3 cm 2022

Love Dragons (bottom) vitrail 31 cm x 31 cm x 2 cm

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Emily L. Joseph Formally trained in painting with both a BFA and MFA with thesis in painting. My work is a reflection of my feminist perspective/belief with my spiritual life. As a survivor, they tell my story. The platform of abstraction utilizes form and color to evoke an emotion. www.eljpainting.com

Amongst the Crowd (top left) acrylic 76 cm x 102 cm x 3 cm 2023

@painting_elj

Sophie (top right) acrylic 76 cm x 61 cm x 3 cm 2023

Slipped Through thé Cracks (bottom) acrylic 76 cm x 102 cm x 3 cm 2023

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Claudia De Grandi De Grandi’s ethereal nearly abstract paintings suspend time and location. She uses deep colours and subtle layers of delicate brush strokes. Her paintings recall upon the viewer’s memories and feelings -calling for introspection and a place that no one else knows apart ourselves. www.degrandi.com

Horizon Series I - #4 (top left) oil on canvas 67 cm x 67 cm x 3 cm 2015

@claudiadegrandi

Horizon Series I - #9 (top right) oil on linen 86 cm x 101 cm x 4 cm 2016

Sea of Clouds (bottom) oil on canvas 130 cm x 190 cm x 4 cm 2020

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Trudy Wright

Sydney Tunnel acrylic 40 cm x 50 cm x 1 cm 2023

The self-taught artist, born in London in 1980, began on a unique artistic journey amid the global lockdown.

Trudy believes that her art, which is a continuing journey of self discovery expressionism as well as spiritual practice, would inspire others to continue and pursue dreams. www.trudescreativecanvas.co.uk

@trud456

Teresa Sullivan / Hartful Impressions

Vigilant Protector acrylic 20 cm x 20 cm 2023

I am a self taught artist living in Texas, with my husband and our fur babies. One day a little voice said paint and I did. My art is transporting for the eye and mind as you gaze, for a moment of peace and reconnection, in a world that can be overwhelming. hartfulimpressions.company.site

@teresa.sullivan.733

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Daniel Olivier Daniel Olivier est un peintre français. Sa démarche est centrée sur la peinture à l’huile, la transparence et les glacis, au service d’un imaginaire symbolique, poétique et contemporain, en donnant de l’esprit du sens et de la beauté à sa peinture. www.danielolivierpeintre.fr

@olivier.daniel

Héritage huile sur toile 146 cm x 114 cm x 3 cm 2022

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ZECO I was born in the middle of the jungle in Mozambique. I grew up in the middle of medieval castles in Portugal. Now, I live in the middle of the restless landscape of the United States. I paint the invisible message in front of me. @zecoartofficial

LOVE (top left) digital art 100 cm x 100 cm 2022

The False Prophet (top right) digital art 100 cm x 80 cm 2023

Soho Sky (bottom) digital art 80 cm x 100 cm 2022

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Chaitrali Bandekar Singapore-based, Chaitrali is a versatile and spontaneous artist. Nature and raw emotions inspire her. She paints intuitively yet purposefully to capture fleeting moments, expressions and continually experiments with different mediums, creating unique artworks across genres. @chaitralisfineart

Viva la Frida acrylics on canvas 60 cm x 60 cm x 4 cm 2023

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Philosophical Artist Utilising graphite, my artistic pursuit centers on infusing profound emotions into every piece. Guided by a fundamental philosophy, I hold that the intensity of emotion is unveiled through the delicate dance of shadows and highlights. This philosophy draws a poignant parallel with life, where challenges deepen the richness of our moments of joy. Join me on this expressive journey, as I translate the intricate interplay of light and shadow into visual narratives that resonate with the nuanced beauty of our shared human experience. “The darker the shadows, the brighter the highlights.” www.philosophicalartist.co.uk

Anguish (top left) graphite 42 cm x 59 cm 2023

@philosophical_artist

Dragon Of The Sea (top right) graphite 42 cm x 59 cm 2023

Dancer (bottom) graphite 42 cm x 59 cm 2023

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Cathy Williams Cathy Williams is an expressionist painter and multidisciplinary artist living in Indiana. Her paintings are influenced by the spirituality encountered in her intuitive worlds, recollections, and in nature. Her works speak to the universal human desire to feel alive. www.cathywmsart.com

There’s Only One You (top left) multimedia 51 cm x 46 cm x 4 cm 2023

@cathywmsart55

Temptation (top right) multimedia 121 cm x 121 cm x 4 cm 2020

Rare Genius (bottom) multimedia 61 cm x 61 cm x 4 cm 2023

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Lilyan Aloma Since 2000 my cityscapes have been exhibited in solo and groups exhibitions. In competition I have received awards by PX-3, American Photography, Tokyo and Moscow Fine Arts Awards. In 2010 I was awarded a fellowship by the Aaron Siskind Foundation. www.alomaphoto.com

The Secret (top left) smartphone image, archival pigment print 28 cm x 36 cm 2021

@lilyan2338

Larger Than Life (top right) smartphone image, archival pigment print 36 cm x 28 cm 2021

Where’s The Beef? (bottom) smartphone image, archival pigment print 28 cm x 36 cm 2022

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Jodi Kassowitz Jodi Kassowitz is a high-end mixed media photographer, striving to unveil the beauty hidden within the ordinary, showing the beauty in the mundane. Mixing vintage windows and everyday scenes from NY, Jodi birthed the series entitled “A Room with a View - The New York Series”. jkassowitzphoto.com/room-with-a-view-series

Leather Floats (top left) mixed media/photography 75 cm x 92 cm x 5 cm 2023

Yellow Cab (top right) mixed media/photography 78 cm x 107 cm x 5 cm 2023

@iamjodes

Blurry NYC (bottom) mixed media/photography 83 cm x 122 cm x 5 cm 2023

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Hans van Wingerden Image or stylistic features do not play an important role in my conceptual work. After postmodernism, I consider such concepts to be outdated. Image has become commonplace of mass culture. Only by providing an image with new codes or context can it escape this. hansvanwingerden.nl

@h.vanwingerden

The Z-word multimedia/neon 65 cm x 120 cm x 15 cm 2023

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Yooyeon Nam Yooyeon Nam, based in Brooklyn and Seoul, is a colorist painter who paints from full imagination. She earned her BFA in Painting from Pratt Institute, graduating with the highest honors. Her recent solo shows include “Perfect Kidnapping” and “Kidnapped” in NYC. yooyeonnam.modoo.at

Night and I and Small Animals (top left) oil on canvas 61 cm x 61 cm x 3 cm 2023

@yooyeon_nam

Siblings (top right) oil on canvas 92 cm x 92 cm x 3 cm 2023

Kidnapped (bottom) oil on canvas 162 cm x 203 cm x 5 cm 2023

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Lincoln Howard Lincoln is a Vancouver born abstract artist. Heavily influenced by the abstract expressionist movement. He likes to take pieces of those artist and incorporate it into his art. He’s self taught and uses imagination and instinct to shape his art. @lincolnhowardart

Abstract Weave (top left) mixed media on canvas 91 cm x 61 cm x 3 cm 2021

Propulsion (top right) mixed media on canvas 72 cm x 60 cm x 3 cm 2021

Untitled (bottom) mixed media on canvas 72 cm x 60 cm x 3 cm 2021

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Stephanie Bing Bing studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Mainz. Born in 1967 in Mannheim, she graduated with distinction and worked as an associate professor for the Bavarian Ministry of Culture until 2002. Since 1991, her work is shown in national and international exhibitions. parcusgallery.com/portfolio-type/stephanie-bing

Tropical Splash Interior (top left) acryl mixed media on canvas 40 cm x 40 cm x 2 cm 2023

Tropical Fruit Still Life with Fish (top right) acryl mixed media on canvas 40 cm x 40 cm x 2 cm 2023

@ninibing34

Still life with Books and Pear (bottom) acryl mixed media on canvas 40 cm x 40 cm x 2 cm 2023

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Lily I was born in Tehran, Iran. From an early age, I was fascinated by art. I moved to Europe, then I discovered my true love and passion for oil and I developed my skills. I studied at Concordia, Montreal and I love to express my creativity through my oil painting landscape collection. www.lilygallery.ca

Sunset (top left) oil colour on canvas 60 cm x 50 cm x 5 cm 2020

@lilypaintings

Fall in Paris (top right) oil colour on canvas 100 cm x 76 cm x 5 cm 2019

Summer in Greece (bottom) oil colour on canvas 127 cm x 127 cm x 5 cm 2021

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Sir Tinta I’m Manny, an art enthusiast since a very young age. I’m completely self taught, and teaching my self further everyday. Creating things is what I live by, my mind is always open to new ideas and inspiration. I believe art has no end, this I will never really learn it fully. sirtintaart.com

Sacrificios (top left) oil on canvas 61 cm x 46 cm x 5 cm 2023

@sirtinta

Deseo Ardiente (top right) oil on canvas 61 cm x 51 cm x 5 cm 2023

Destino (bottom) oil on canvas 41 cm x 102 cm x 5 cm 2023

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Jack Ventimiglia Paulette Bernd Erde Jack & Paulette are the quintessential “DichroManiacs.” Everything they create incorporates an element of sparkle using dichroic glass. As the light source changes, so does the look of the artistic piece. As trained scientists, they incorporate their expertise into glass art. www.dichromaniacs.com

Flamingo Sanctuary (top left) COE90 glass as opalescent, iridescent, and dichroic 31 cm x 31 cm x 2 cm 2023

@dichromaniacs

Dichroic Damask Waves (top right) COE90 glass as opalescent, iridescent, and dichroic 20 cm x 20 cm x 2 cm 2023

The Joy of Sea & Sand - a Pair (bottom) COE90 glass as opalescent, iridescent, and dichroic 43 cm x 76 cm x 2 cm 2023

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Michael Sheehan For nearly 50 years Michael Sheehan has photographed some of the greatest musicians around the globe, covering Rock n’ Roll, Jam Bands, Blues, Rhythm n’ Blues, Jazz, Country and Blue Grass. As a result, Michael’s photographic work is now being displayed world wide! www.furtherimages.com

Honoring Bob (top left) E6 positive transparency 25 cm x 19 cm x 118 cm 1996

@sheehan7389

Light Transcends Darkness (top right) true BW film 25 cm x 20 cm x 118 cm 1999

Trigger Happy (bottom) digital, raw file 20 cm x 25 cm x 118 cm 2015

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Daniel Ar-Es Daniel was born in the Mediterranean city of Barcelona in 1987 and moved to the German part of Switzerland in 2012. He studied two university degrees simultaneously, Architecture, and Construction Engineering. In 2016, obtained the Master in Urban Design at ETH Zürich. www.danielarino.com

House Gravity Cut (top left) print 90 cm x 90 cm x 3 cm 2023

@studio_daniel_ares

House Door Zero (top right) print 90 cm x 90 cm x 3 cm 2023

House Lens of Egypt (bottom) print 90 cm x 90 cm x 3 cm 2023

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Rhonda kay Ross I am a artist with thoughts of realism. I reside in Nebraska. I’m definitely determined to create artistic styles and hope to be successful. @redhotharp

Morning Dew (top left) art app 32 cm x 32 cm x 1 cm 2023

Rhh just wanted (top right) art app 32 cm x 32 cm x 1 cm 2023

Rhh Thine Eyes (bottom) art app 32 cm x 32 cm x 1 cm 2023

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Darcy

Cat and the Fish canvas acryl 100 cm x 150 cm x 4 cm 2022

Darcy is a German abstract painter based in Berlin. Darcy‘s paintings are mixed from forms and colors. Bright clear colors are important. It doesn‘t matter if the picture is abstract or figurative. She loves to know your room brighten up and make it something special. www.kr78.de

@darcyartglobal

Judi Castille

The Giant Pea coloured pencil 42 cm x 30 cm x 1 cm 2022

I am an illustrative artist of whimsical, fine art birds and photographer of nature. I write children’s books, many feature characters based on the poultry I keep including a naughty guinea called Bovril. I have a country studio in France and work in coloured pencil and pastel. www.judicastille.com

@judi.castille

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Julie D Griffin I love to creative art and share it with others. I protect my positive energy, for this higher vibration is what I need to create my artwork. I put my own energy into my creations and my hope is the energy will flow through it to others, lifting them up as well. juliegriffinstudios@gmail.com

Thunder Boomer (top left) oil on canvas 92 cm x 122 cm 2019

@juliedeangriffin

Golden Sunset (top right) oil on canvas 92 cm x 122 cm x 2 cm 2020

Longhorns on the Hill (bottom) walk on the beach 92 cm x 122 cm x 2 cm 2021

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Ute Röhe My abstract paintings shows a juxtaposition of order and chaos and the color experimentation with form, line and surface as an important element of the picture compositions. I like to move between spontaneity and control. www.malereivonuteroehe.com

Entropy (top left) acrylic painting 80 cm x 100 cm x 2 cm 2023

Flaneur (top right) acrylic painting 80 cm x 100 cm x 2 cm 2023

@ute_roehe

Connection (bottom) acrylic painting 80 cm x 100 cm x 2 cm 2023

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Art for the Soul Art for the Soul - Bensdira was born in Morocco / Fez and is currently living in Stuttgart, Germany. Bensdira is a calligraphy artist and abstract painter. Bensdira also customizes font and has mastered the art of calligraphy, one of his great passions. www.art-for-the-soul.com

Disfruto Lyrics (top left) canvas oil painting 80 cm x 120 cm x 4 cm 2022

www.genetta.com

Let the Sun Shine in your Heart! (top right) canvas oil painting 80 cm x 80 cm x 4 cm 2023

@abdeljalibensdira

Who has a Why to Live! (bottom) canvas oil painting 80 cm x 80 cm x 4 cm 2023

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Lisa Zaman A Traditional Self Taught Artist, specializing in charcoal, graphite and colour pencil artwork. I bring to life the faces that I draw, whether they be fictional or real. Capturing the beauty and emotion of the human face in a medium where I can express myself fully. www.lisazamanart.com

I Don’t Trust Myself (top left) charcoal and pastel on paper 45 cm x 30 cm x 1 cm 2021

@lisazamanart

Unstoppable (bottom left) charcoal and pastel on paper 45 cm x 30 cm x 1 cm 2022

Sharing a Smile (right) charcoal and pastel on paper 45 cm x 30 cm x 1 cm 2022

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Sammie Kyng Sammie Kyng is an abstract drip, spray paint artist. A native of Minnesota, she creates original portraits with ink and acrylic on canvas. Inspired by Jackson Pollack at a young age, her work expresses highly dramatic human stories which she transfers to large format canvases. kyngfineart.com

Formula (top left) ink on canvas 152 cm x 122 cm x 3 cm 2022

@kyng_fineart

@sammie_kyng

Blunt (top right) ink on canvas 152 cm x 122 cm x 3 cm 2023

Quench (bottom) ink on canvas 152 cm x 122 cm x 3 cm 2021

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Chris Arnold Chicago-based artist Chris Arnold specializes in environmental expressionism. Holding a B.F.A. from Mizzou, and an M.F.A. from SCAD, he is also a Professor at Columbia College Chicago. Over the last two decades, Chris has showcased his work in solo and group exhibitions globally. www.chrisarnoldart.com

Peaceful Garden (top left) acrylic on canvas 122 cm x 122 cm x 5 cm 2023

@chrisarnoldart

Moonlight in the Midnight Garden (top right) acrylic on canvas 152 cm x 152 cm x 5 cm 2023

IDNP Miller Woods (bottom) acrylic on canvas 61 cm x 122 cm x 5 cm 2022

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Mark J. Shevetone Born in Beacon NY, Mark is an artist based in Las Vegas known for his impressionist paintings that capture people, places and all the events in his life. Mark’s paintings are meant to burst with energy, life and texture hoping that they might speak to the viewer in some way. www.shevetoneartgallery.com

Nara Koyo (top left) acrylic on canvas 101 cm x 76 cm x 5 cm 2023

@shev_del_shevy

December Dysphoria (top right) acrylic on canvas 122 cm x 91 cm x 5 cm 2023

Babylonstoren (bottom) acrylic on canvas 122 cm x 152 cm x 5 cm 2023

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Barbara Gottwald Fine Day acrylics on linen 40 cm x 40 cm 2024

I am an self taught artist, member of BBK and NABK, with various exhibitions in Germany and the USA, Spain.

My ambition is to transport visions of thinking proving and exploring the variation of expression. It is always me that speaks. www.artandspirit-bg.eu

@gottwald.barbara

Lauren Rose Spencer

True Colors acrylic paint on wood 244 cm x 61 cm x 1 cm 2020

Lauren is an American artist pursuing her dreams in New York City. Her artwork is best described as abstract and contemporary art. She incorporates pop culture into many aspects of her paintings. Lauren loves to paint with bold colors, 3D elements and mediums as well. www.laurenrosespencer.com

@laurenrosespencer

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Mary L. Peng Peng is an internationally-showcased multi-media artist, whose oeuvre delves into the intricate links between the human body and psyche, reality, perception, and nature, oscillating between the exploration of visceral aesthetics and the probing of existential philosophy. www.marypeng.com

@marypengstudio

Switch acrylic and oil Pastel on paper mounted on wood 23 cm x 15 cm x 1 cm 2023

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Nivia Bejarano I am a Colombian-Lebanese Puerto Rican. My life, like many of us has been survival of the fittest. With me growing up in the foster care system. That undoubtedly has shaped the human being , artist/healer I am today. widhippie1111.com

Final Flight (top left) acrylic on wood 48 cm x 48 cm x 2 cm 2022

@thenivia

Albino (top right) acrylic on wood & 24k gold flake 48 cm x 48 cm x 2 cm 2021

Wade vs Roe (bottom) acrylic on wood & 24k gold flake 30 cm x 30 cm x 2 cm 2022

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Susanne Broända

Flying acrylic and ink on printmaking paper 107 cm x 79 cm 2022

Susanne Broända is an artist from Finland whose major source of inspiration is inner personal development.

Her art is described as a mixture between wakefulness and dreams, and she wishes to build a bridge between the intangible and the mundane with her creations. www.susannebroanda.com

@art.konst.taide

Miranda Mojena

The Crimson Queen parchment paper , colored pencil, ink and acrylic paint 28 cm x 23 cm 2023

I’m a medium based artist working on themes of mythology and the occult. Finding inspiration from the natural world and utilizing a stylized realism technique. Prioritizing in creating meaningful and affordable art that can be accessible to many and cherished all the more so. www.mercari.com/u/251752209?sv=0

@occultmysticartshop

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Giovannella Berni Bioarchitect from Florence. Indie artist. Merit certificat at Luxembourg Art Prize 2021 - 2022. Memberships Atim Artist for a Green Planet (Hearth Day 2022). Selected among the 60 Top Art Masters 2023 by Art Tour International. Artist for peace, with Unicef, in 2022. @giovannellaberni

Ozone Tomatoes n.1 (top left) conceptual photography with brush 31 cm x 28 cm x 1 cm 2022

Blue Artic landscape (top right) informal photographic art 18 cm x 21 cm x 1 cm 2022

Dirty Petrol Pop (bottom) informal photographic art 46 cm x 20 cm x 1 cm 2023

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Ayke von Weissenfels Ayke studied art at the Hochschule der Bildenden Künste in Berlin/Germany. He worked in Madrid/Spain as a creative director and refined his painting skills in the field of contemporary painting/new media. His artworks radiate energy and power - full of color and vitality. www.picturecastle.com

Fierce Flamboyance (top left) acrylic painting on canvas 110 cm x 80 cm x 2 cm 2023

@ayke.von.w

Cryptic Scenery (top right) acrylic painting on canvas 152 cm x 77 cm x 2 cm 2023

Rihannas Dream (bottom) acrylic painting on canvas 110 cm x 70 cm x 2 cm 2023

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Golden Lady B Passionate about art since her earliest years, Golden Lady B, also known as Aby M’baye, is a prolific Frenchsenegalese artist. Her artistic approach is rooted in the celebration of freedom in all its forms. She’s a young photographer, universal poet, coach and arts therapist. goldenladyb.com

Self Reflection (top left) photography 30 cm x 30 cm 2022

@abyzlife

Langston Hugues - Juke Box Love Song (top right) photobook 2023

Freedom Now (bottom) photography 160 cm x 100 cm 2022

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Kirill Astahov

Summer Dying Fast acrylic on canvas 50 cm x 20 cm x 3 cm 2023

Simple me with own bugs. Try to help others recognize that we could become a little braver than we were. I hope we would manage not to be afraid of creating and not be afraid of mistakes or losing. We should not reject happiness simply because it could bring sadness. www.saatchiart.com/account/profile/2330229

@astahovkirill7

Sheila Christensen

Black Beauty acrylic on canvas 17 cm x 20 cm x 1 cm 2020

My artwork is my retirement therapy. I encourage others to pick up a paint brush and express yourself. glitzyarts.com

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Joan Ryan As a visual artist Ryan uses painting and drawing as a critical language to explore contemporary society, politics and concepts of identity in our modern world. Ryan is a Boston based artist exhibiting nationally and internationally. joanryanstudio789@gmail.com

Listen to the Crumbling charcoal 152 cm x 304 cm 2022

@jryan789

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Megan Duhamel

The Balloon Boy acrylic + gloss varnish 140 cm x 140 cm x 4 cm 2023

My work celebrates the boundless energy and innocence of children, infusing it with nostalgia and wonder.

I revel in the art of storytelling, using my canvas to convey the narratives of the children I encounter. I aim to bring to life their personalities, passions, and dreams. www.amegstudio.com.au

@amegstudio

Åsa Lindsjö

In Noon acrylic 100 cm x 70 cm x 4 cm 2022

Åsa Lindsjö is an artist who is curious about different artistic expressions, both sculpture, painting and design. Right now she has left the more realistic painting to let the color take its place and form semiabstract meditative landscapes. asalindsjo.nu

@breathe.in.artposters

@art.by.asalindsjo

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Mirco Andreis Mirco Andreis was born in Italy where he actually works. He is a 360° artist, musician and video maker. His installations arise from recycled materials to which he gives new life and new values, often addressing social issues. Welcome to his “oxidized dystopian universe”. www.andreis.net

“Mankind’s Paradox” (Il paradosso del genere umano) (top left) wood, plastic, metal 97 cm x 55 cm x 18 cm 2023

@mircoandreis

“Our Lady of Cybernetycs” (Nostra signora della cibernetica) (top right) metal, papier-mâché, electrical equipment 168 cm x 65 cm x 45 cm 2023

“The Most Dangerous Animal” (L’animale piu’ pericoloso) (bottom) mirror, metal, wood, organic material 140 cm x 120 cm x 35 cm 2022

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Denice Flores Almendares Denice Flores is a street and documentary photographer based in New York City. Originally from Honduras, she moved to the U.S. to further her education and photography skills. Her photographs shed light on community diversity, culture, and human stories. www.deniceflores.com

Street Performer in Times Square, New York, NY. (top left) black & white medium format analog photography 8 cm x 8 cm 2018

@denicefloresalmendares

Librarian, NoHo, New York, NY. (top right) black & white medium format analog photography 8 cm x 8 cm 2016

Man Waiting to Be Interviewed at a Restaurant in East Harlem, New York, NY. (bottom) black & white medium format analog photography 8 cm x 8 cm 2017

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Rosana Carmonario

Influence mixed media paper 23 cm x 30 cm 2021

My artistic journey began as a child in Campinas, Brazil, and has led me to a lifelong passion. Although I considered a career in art, life had other plans for me. I’ve spent the last five years engaged in surrealistic art, cherishing my enduring connection to the creative realm. @rosana_art_

Karaneko (Sid)

Souless Kitty plastic (resin + PLA) 8 cm x 7 cm x 4 cm 2023

As a multidisciplinary artist, my work explores the balance between cuteness and darkness through the medium of art. I use a variety of tools and techniques to challenge traditional expectations by combining playful forms with eerie undertones. karaneko_art.artstation.com

@karaneko_art

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Wim Franssens I work primarily with metal. In the warmth and playfulness that characterize the works, social commitment and positivity are palpable. The search for “Hope” is very important in my work. “Only pessimists forge the iron while it is hot. Optimists trust that it will not cool down. www.wim-franssens-living-iron.be

Translucency (left) metal 220 cm x 100 cm x 50 cm 2023

It Ain’t Me - It’s YOU (top right) metal and gold leaf 62 cm x 45 cm x 20 cm 2023

@wim.franssens.living.iron

The Cube Series - “The Beauty Within #1” (bottom right) metal and epoxy 30 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm 2020

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Rui Delgado Alves Born in 1960, in Lisbon, Portugal, has a graduation in sociology but also in photography. Works in graphic design and illustration, but photography has been his passion since he was a teenager. Likes to use various media and experiment new approaches to photography as art. www.ruidelgadoalves.photography

Bela Vista, Lisbon (top left) digital photography 100 cm x 66 cm 2022

@ruidelgadoalves

Rethinking Nature (top right) digital photography and composition 100 cm x 66 cm 2023

Alien Storm (bottom) digital photography 100 cm x 150 cm 2023

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iVision Born and raised in Baltimore. My passion for photography started when I was in high school but I took it more seriously in college when I enroll in a digital photography class and it open my eyes to photography even more and haven’t looked back since. @ivisionphotos

Connection #9 (top left) photography 8 cm x 10 cm x 1 cm 2023

Inyourface #1 (top right) photography 8 cm x 10 cm x 1 cm 2023

#Bemoreart #7 Volume 1 (bottom) photography 8 cm x 10 cm x 1 cm 2023

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Marcie Myerow As a child, I reveled in the exploration of pencils, pastels, charcoal and the paper. As an adult, I became an intuitive painter who uses free flowing paint strokes to convey my heart and soul through the intertwining of acrylic paints, tools and the canvas. marciepaints.com

Red Hot Livin (left) acrylic 102 cm x 61 cm x 5 cm 2023

@marciepaints

Exuberance (top right) acrylic 102 cm x 76 cm x 3 cm 2023

Lavender Blue (bottom right) acrylic 76 cm x 61 cm x 3 cm 2023

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Gabriela Scott Gabriela Scott, a Brazilian artist residing in Portugal, stood out in the world of arts with her spontaneous lines and vibrant colors, her passion for the arts that arose since her creation and has become increasingly prominent. @gabriela_scottart

Girl with Dream acrylic 15 cm x 120 cm x 3 cm 2023

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Kris Curran I began drawing when I was a young child. I began drawing the pictures I found in the pages of my older brother’s comic books. I would spend hours trying to recreate the images. I then became a tattoo artist for 16 years, and now I own and operate K. B. Art Collections. www.kbartcollection.com

Wolf and Cubs (top left) pen and ink drawing 77 cm x 56 cm x 1 cm 2020

@kris.curran.art

Cheetah (top right) pen and ink drawing 77 cm x 56 cm x 1 cm 2023

Sea Turtle (bottom) pen and ink drawing 77 cm x 56 cm x 1 cm 2020

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Karolina Di Duca I’m Karolina, a trained mixed media artist and graphic designer. I’m a member of Design & Craft County Council, a Visual artist, part of the Art Council, and supported by the Institute of Designers Ireland through the Design Ireland Association. didartstudio.com

Irish Sheep (top left) alcohol ink 30 cm x 40 cm x 1 cm 2022

@didart_studio

Follow the Rabbit (top right) alcohol ink 40 cm x 30 cm x 1 cm 2022

Artistic Cow (bottom) alcohol ink 30 cm x 40 cm x 1 cm 2022

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Mario Grönnert Born and living in the east of Germany I am working primarily with analog black and white photography.

Highly influenced by the concept of individual perception my work combines elements of surrealism with an abstract minimalistic approach to documentary and street photography. www.mariogroennert.com

Vom Glauben (top left) digital print 30 cm x 30 cm 2016

@mariogroennert

Die Pforte (top right) digital print 30 cm x 30 cm 2016

Vor dem Gesetz (bottom) digital print 30 cm x 30 cm 2016

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Immacolata Giordano I am a non-professional photographer based in Italy. I have approached photography as an autodidact. I love experimenting with the light to express my way of seeing, dedicating myself in particular to creative and street photography. www.immacolatagiordano.com

@immacolatagiordano

Dimensions digital photography on aluminum composite (DIBOND) 90 cm x 60 cm x 1 cm 2022

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Garegin Protopopov Garegin Protopopov was born in 1979 in Moscow. He studied to become a jeweler at the Carl Faberge Lyceum of Decorative and Applied Arts, Moscow, Russia. In 2002 he graduated from the Moscow State University of Fine Arts named after S.G. Stroganov, where he studied Art History. gareginprotopopov.com

The Irony (top left) oil on canvas 80 cm x 80 cm x 4 cm 2023

@garegin_protopopov

The Synergy (top right) acrylic mixed technique on canvas 60 cm x 120 cm x 2 cm 2023

The Heavenly Ark (bottom) oil on canvas 80 cm x 120 cm x 4 cm 2023

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Dorina Dashi Born in Albania in 1991 and raised in Brooklyn, artist Dorina Dashi is inspired by the emotions carried behind the eyes. She studied psychology at Hunter College and worked as an ophthalmic technician, combining aspects of each in her art. The majority of her work features portraits of women conveying moments of stress, perseverance and determination. Preferred mediums are oil pastels and watercolor. www.dorinadashiartdesign.com

Dissociation (top left) oil pastel, acrylic 61 cm x 46 cm 2023

In the Wind (top right) oil pastel 15 cm x 10 cm 2023

@dorinaartwork

Amalgamated (bottom) watercolor 61 cm x 46 cm 2023

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Hanne Margaretha Biedilæ Hanne Margaretha Biedilæ is a contemporary artist based in Norway. Her artworks are influenced by the complex relationship between humans and the surrounding world. She capture these emotions and thoughts through ceramic sculptures, objects, drawings and paintings. www.studiohmb.no

Drifting Away (top left) acrylic on canvas 100 cm x 100 cm x 4 cm 2021

@studiohmb

Why Seek the UnattainableJUST BE YOU_ (top right) acrylic and fabric on canvas 90 cm x 90 cm x 3 cm 2021

Human Relations (bottom) acrylic on canvas 97 cm x 92 cm x 1 cm 2021

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Luke Woodford I am a fine art photographic artist based in Southern England, specialising in black and white conceptual photographs. My work sells to luxury interior designers and private collectors worldwide. My latest project Resurrection, is my personal and creative resurrection. www.bylukewoodford.com

Resurrection I (top left) photograph 147 cm x 95 cm 2023

@bylukewoodford

Resurrection III (top right) photograph 150 cm x 100 cm 2023

Resurrection VII (bottom) photograph 150 cm x 100 cm 2023

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Patricia Heaslip Australian artist in my late 50s my focus is within the realm where the celestial and earthly coalesce. The space between heaven and earth, our capacity to acknowledge receive and integrate our own light which is unconditionally embraced by Thierry B Fine Art. www.thierrybfineart.com/artist/patriciaheaslip

Tangier Toile oil 183 cm x 167 cm x 5 cm 2022

@heaslipart

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Vivian Atienza Vivian Atienza is a Spanish-German artist, born in Düsseldorf, Germany, in 1983. Through her studies in art history and philosophy, she deepened her painting skills under the influence of the humanities, which form the basis of her work and are reflected in her paintings. www.vivianatienza.com @atelier.atienza

The Crown of Creation (top left) oil and neon pigment on canvas 240 cm x 180 cm x 3 cm 2017

The Seer / By the Wayside of the World Grows a Rose Bush (top right) oil and neon pigment on canvas 200 cm x 140 cm x 3 cm 2017

Wiss-Mut I (bottom) oil and neon pigment on canvas 240 cm x 180 cm x 3 cm 2016

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Brian Rogers *Lamp Logger* I design lamps from the hidden beauty of fallen tree roots. I am trying to express a metaphor for the hidden beauty of our soul’s progression revealed when we pass on. I derive this from my understanding of the Baha’i Writings. @lamp_logger

The Light Revealed cherry wood and grey slate 48 cm x 40 cm x 30 cm 2023

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Mark Sajatovich Mark Sajatovich is an artist whose lifelong dedication to its study has culminated in a vibrant career that blends history and artistic interpretation. His work is a mirror that encourage viewers to delve into their beliefs and forge new connections with the world around them. marksajatovich.art

When Language Fails (top left) acrylic on canvas 60 cm x 61 cm x 1.5 cm 2023

@marksajatovich

In Whose Shadow (top right) acrylic on canvas 61 cm x 61 cm x 1.5 cm 2023

Of Copper Crypts (bottom) acrylic on canvas 60.9 cm x 76.2 cm x 1.5 cm 2023

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Ben Fink Ben Fink, a mixed-media artist specializing in photography, digital illustration, and encaustic painting, explores themes of gender and sexuality. Based between Los Angeles and Palm Beach, he is currently developing two books, “Modern Mythology” and “Noble Deeds.” www.benfinkart.com

Mystic Enchantment: The Twilight Queen from the series “Noble Deeds” (top left) mixed media, photography, digital illustration and encaustic painting 60 cm x 55 cm x 4 cm 2023

@benfinkart

The Imperial Guardian from the series “Noble Deeds” (top right) mixed media, photography, digital illustration and encaustic painting 64 cm x 52 cm x 4 cm 2023

Ethereal Majesty: The Red Coronation From the series “Noble Deeds” (bottom) mixed media, photography, digital illustration and encaustic painting 51 cm x 71 cm x 4 cm 2023

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Ivan Bojović I was born in Belgrade, Serbia. Photography is my passion, not my profession. I am always in motion and I use my cell phone to take pictures of anything interesting around me. Each of my photos is a story full of emotions. Sometimes I connect a photo with a song. @ivanbojovic73

In Motion (top left) photo 60 cm x 60 cm x 2 cm 2023

A Bench and its Shadow (top right) photo 60 cm x 60 cm x 2 cm 2022

Sunset in Puglia (bottom) photo 60 cm x 60 cm x 2 cm 2023

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Dawn Renee Darnell Artist, photographer, and author. Judges the Communicator/Davey/w3 awards. Exhibits in Art Basel, ExpoMetro, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Greece, Spain, and New York. International awards include 24 photography and 38 book awards. Ordained Minister and Missionary to West Africa. www.adesertdawn.com

Santa Fe (top left) wet on dry with mixed media with wax, charcoal, and watercolor 50 cm x 40 cm x 5 cm 2022

@dawn.bevers

Desert Butterfly (top right) wet on dry with wax, oil, soft pastel, and watercolor 28 cm x 36 cm x 5 cm 2022

The Old Desert (bottom) wet on dry with wax, charcoal, and watercolor 28 cm x 36 cm x 3 cm 2022

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Katya Tsareva Katya Tsareva, a UK-based Russian artist, specializes in painting, installations, and objects. Katya has participated in many exhibitions and projects around the world. Her artistic practice is continuously focused on exploring space and identity. www.katyatsareva.com

@katyatsareva_artist

Tender 1 watercolor on paper 36 cm x 26 cm x 1 cm 2023

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David Thomas I started at a young age drawing and creating my style. After high school I attended a graphic design school.

Not long after that, I went into the military and lost my passion for art. Skip forward 38 years, my passion is back. Here is my art. pixels.com/profiles/75-david-thomas

Minds Eye (top left) pen, colored pencils, on paper 46 cm x 61 cm 2023

Before the Long Winter Nap (top right) watercolor, pen on watercolor paper 33 cm x 26 cm 2023

Rain Drops (bottom) pen on paper 48 cm x 61 cm 2023

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Dorothy Morris I am a Welsh artist, living in an idyllic environment. I am inspired by the beauty of my country but I am often inspired by my travels too and social issues. I work in a wide range of materials and often experiment with various techniques. www.dorothymorris.co.uk

Dreamscape (top left) acrylic 80 cm x 80 cm x 5 cm 2023

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Towy River (top right) acrylic 100 cm x 100 cm x 5 cm 2023

Mackerel Skies (bottom) acrylic 80 cm x 100 cm x 5 cm 2023

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