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Dear Reader, This magazine issue marks the twelve glorious years of ArtTour International Magazine. During this time, ArtTour International Magazine has reached 180 countries, becoming the leading art platform around the world. To celebrate this milestone, we are proud to share some of our extraordinary accomplishments over the last twelve years.

ArtTour International Magazine was established in 2011 to provide a platform for talented artists and creatives to share their work. The first issue was released with 1,500 readers and quickly gained traction across the globe. Over the past 12 years, ArtTour International has grown exponentially, reaching an estimated 2.1 million readers worldwide.

Our magazine is known for its global focus, highlighting the works of established and emerging artists from all parts of the world. Through its quarterly print publication, online presence, and social media channels, ArtTour International showcases the work of hundreds of artists and curators each year, promoting cultural exchange and inspiring creativity and collaboration.

Since its launch twelve years ago, ArtTour International Magazine has had a remarkable impact on the international art world. The magazine has become an essential platform for artists to showcase their work and share their stories with the world. Through its sixty-two issues, ArtTour International has featured the work of thousands of artists from all over the world, giving them the opportunity to reach a larger audience and gain recognition for their craft.

ArtTour International Magazine has also taken great strides in bringing international art to the forefront. The magazine has traveled to over fifty-four cities in twelve countries, visiting and supporting international art events.

We have also broadcast over five hundred interviews in its "ART 2 HEART" show, which provides a platform for artists to discuss their works and gain exposure.

The magazine's success has led to the launch of Create4Peace.org, which was created to support local communities and emerging artists. Through the foundation, ArtTour International can provide educational programs and resources to underserved communities and showcase emerging talent worldwide.

ArtTour International has become a powerful force for positive change in the international art community.

The magazine has helped bridge cultural divides and create an inclusive and diverse art scene. Through our dedication to connecting people and cultures, ArtTour International has become a leader in global art appreciation.

We continue to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our global community. The magazine plans to expand its reach and explore new opportunities to engage with its audience. In addition to continuing its mission of creating an international platform for artists and art enthusiasts, ArtTour International has ambitious plans for further growth and development.

Some of these plans include launching new digital platforms, increasing the number of live events, creating more educational content, and new ways of engaging with the international art community. ArtTour International also hopes to expand its reach to even more countries, bringing the world of art closer together.

As part of this initiative, ArtTour International will offer artist residencies to help budding talent find their way into the art world. With these opportunities, ArtTour International will continue to be a driving force in connecting global artists and bringing them into the spotlight.

By leveraging its robust platform and strong network, ArtTour International is paving the way for future success and establishing itself as a premier international art platform. Furthermore, the magazine's commitment to curating and promoting quality artwork from across the globe ensures that ArtTour International will remain a key player in the art world for years to come.

We thank you for your immense support and hope you enjoy this anniversary issue featuring our selection of top contemporary artists who share their incredible works of art with us.

Here is to twelve years of a journey together; let's keep walking along this path of inspiration.

Viviana Puello CEO/Founder ArtTour International Publications Inc.

INDEX

DARIO CAMPANILE Page 40 ALISON BARROWS-YOUNG ANNE-MARIE MULLIGAN BETSY STEWART CAROLINE DEGROISELLE CHARLOTTE SHROYER CHER PRUYS CHRISTOPHE SZPAJDEL CLEO MITCHEL DALIA PUGATSCH DAN McCORMACK DARIO CAMPANILE DERWIN LEIVA FABIÁN PÉREZ FRANK HOEFFLER GAYLE PRINTZ GUSTAVS FILIPSONS HOWARD HARRIS IRMGARD MEHLMAN

GUSTAVS FILIPSONS Page 58

RAMÓN RIVAS Page 106

MICHELLE LARSEN Page 94 Page. 66 JEAN-MAURICE CORMIER Page. 65 JEROME CHIA HORNG LIN Page. 68 JINXIN HOLLY LIU Page. 70 JOHN NIEMAN Page. 72 JOSÉE TELLIER Page. 74 KANYEYACHUKWU TAGBO-OKEKE Page. 69 KAT O’NEILL Page. 76 KATRIN ALVAREZ Page. 78 KEN MACKLIN Page. 35 KIMBERLY BERG Page. 82 LARZ ELDBAGE Page. 84 LLOYD TABING Page. 86 MAE JEON Page. 88 MARLO Page. 90 MARY E. MORGAN Page. 91 MICHAEL PHILLIPS Page. 92 MICHELLE LARSEN Page. 94 JEAN JACQUES PORRET

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TOTI CUESTA Page 118

TRACEY CHAYKIN Page 122

HOWARD HARRIS Page 62

FRANK HOEFFLER Page 50

WENDY COHEN

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MONIKA BENDNER NEWEL HUNTER PATRICIA GAGIC PETER VAN GIESEN PHILIP NOYED RAMÓN RIVAS RIC CONN ZOOOOOZ SHIFRA LEVYATHAN THOMAS ELIAS LOCKHART III TOTI CUESTA TRACEY CHAYKIN TRACEY LEE CASSIN VARDA BREGER

FABIÁN PÉREZ Page 48

RIC CONN Page 110

THE ATIM STORY Page 8

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An exclusive interview with Viviana Puello the Founder and CEO of the Award-winning Multimedia Platform helping art activists worldwide.

THE ATIM STORY

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ward-winning artist and activist.

Feature filmmaker and director.

Honored podcast and television host.

Esteemed entrepreneur and business coach. Founder and CEO of ArtTour International, who has expanded the revolutionary platform to encompass print and digital publications, an awardwinning TV show, international events, and so much more. A Top 10 Female Entrepreneur in 2020, as recognized by New York Weekly, whose passion now promotes artists worldwide and serves talented individuals from more than 205 countries.

With all of these successes and accolades, you may wonder how Viviana Puello has never graced the pages of the magazine that she brought to life twelve years ago. The answer is quite simple—she always refused previous requests from her artistic peers and staff, instead preferring to keep the focus on talented international artists and their innovative works.

Two years ago, we published the ATIM story, and this year we decided to share part of it with updates to celebrate Viviana and Alan's stories of perseverance and triumph.

Viviana's childhood in Colombia was far from idyllic. Indeed, growing up, she was set adrift in the turbulent seas of

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parental abandonment. In the wake of these difficulties, she developed a belief system that limited her horizons. Only at the age of 12, when she ventured upon her first joyous explorations of art, could she finally glimpse ahead the creative powers of possibility. Yet, while the vagaries of fate and the day-today duties would obscure this vision— sometimes for years—Viviana would always return to art.

Once she realized that abundance begins only in pursuing what you love, she was finally able to embrace art fully.

Viviana ensured that art remained in her life, day in and day out, for ten years, as an independent artist, curator, and Founder of Vivid Arts Network, helping artists exhibit their work in international venues. Pursuing these passions led to a different kind of passion when Viviana met her future partner and husband, Alan Grimandi, while working on an

exhibition in Ferrara, Italy, in October 2009.

When arriving from New York to Ferrara, the person who was supposed to pick up Viviana from the airport could not make it; instead asked Alan to do it for her. So the two met at the Bologna airport upon Viviana's arrival, Alan holding Viviana's name on a paper sheet. The love story began, and since then, these two soulmates have been together.

And that's how the story of ArtTour International begins.

During a flight between venues in 2011, the idea of creating an art magazine suddenly struck Viviana. She immediately marshaled Alan, friends, and fellow artists' support to bring ArtTour International Magazine to life.

After a year of work, in December 2011, they released the first issue and began preparations to launch the magazine at the Auditorium al Duomo in Florence.

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Her collaborative spirit has found expression in creating award programs and ceremonies such as the ATIM Top 60 Masters Awards and the ARTYA Artivist of the Year Awards and original activist groups such as Create4Peace.org and Artists for a Green Planet.”

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ward-winning artist and activist. Feature filmmaker and director. Honored podcast and television host. Esteemed entrepreneur and business coach. Founder and CEO of ArtTour International, who has expanded the revolutionary platform to encompass print and digital publications, an award-winning TV show, international events, and so much more. A Top 10 Female Entrepreneur in 2020, as recognized by New York Weekly, whose passion now promotes artists worldwide and serves talented individuals from more than 205 countries.

With all of these successes and accolades, you may wonder how Viviana Puello has never graced the pages of the magazine that she brought to life twelve years ago. The answer is quite simple—she always refused previous requests from her artistic peers and staff, instead preferring to keep the focus on talented international artists and their innovative works.

Two years ago, we published the ATIM story, and this year we decided to share part of it with updates to celebrate Viviana and Alan's stories of perseverance and triumph.

Viviana's childhood in Colombia was far from idyllic. Indeed, growing up, she was set adrift in the turbulent seas of parental abandonment. In the wake of these difficulties, she developed a belief system that limited her horizons. Only at the age of 12, when she ventured upon her first joyous explorations of art, could she finally glimpse ahead the creative powers of possibility. Yet, while the vagaries of fate and the day-today duties would obscure this vision—sometimes for years— Viviana would always return to art.

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Once she realized that abundance begins only in pursuing what you love, she was finally able to embrace art fully.

Viviana ensured that art remained in her life, day in and day out, for ten years, as an independent artist, curator, and Founder of Vivid Arts Network, helping artists exhibit their work in international venues. Pursuing these passions led to a different kind of passion when Viviana met her future partner and husband, Alan Grimandi, while working on an exhibition in Ferrara, Italy, in October 2009.

When arriving from New York to Ferrara, the person who was supposed to pick up Viviana from the airport could not make it; instead asked Alan to do it for her. So the two met at the Bologna airport upon Viviana's arrival, Alan holding Viviana's name on a paper sheet. The love story began, and since then, these two soulmates have been together. And that's how the story of ArtTour International begins.

During a flight between venues in 2011, the idea of creating an art magazine suddenly struck Viviana. She immediately marshaled Alan, friends, and fellow artists' support to bring ArtTour International Magazine to life. After a year of work, in December 2011, they released the first issue and began preparations to launch the magazine at the Auditorium al Duomo in Florence.

And launch there it did—at the wrong time and in front of the right people. You see, the day that Viviana arranged to tour the prospective venue happened to coincide with a convention of approximately 500 international cultural figures from more than 30 countries. After asking the responsible, Viviana could secure three minutes to present the magazine project. Within an hour, she began to speak the words that would ensure the foundation of a budding success.

This ability to brave potential rejection and practice seasoned flexibility has allowed Viviana to ensure that ATIM is available at Barnes & Noble locations and 1,200 newsstands worldwide

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and grow its readership from 1,500 to 2.1 million readers in more than 180 countries.

Her cultivated openness to creativity has driven the foundation of ATIM Web TV and The ArtTour International TV Show, which has traveled to more than 50 cities worldwide to support artists and art organizations. Honored with the Olee Public Media Award of Excellence in 2018 and 2019, the show airs every Thursday at 5:30 PM on MNN-HD Spectrum 1993.

Moreover, it propelled the stunning documentary "Kintsugi – The Line of Destiny," which features the Berber people's natural livelihood in the Sahara Desert, the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, and the Italian countryside. The film garnered numerous prizes, including "First Time Directors" (Top Shorts Film Festival), "Best Documentary" (New York Film Awards), and "Top Documentary" (Los Angeles Film Awards).

Viviana's latest venture, Vivid Arts Elite Circle, originates from her desire to pass on her hard-earned knowledge and experiences.

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We share our interview with Viviana to gain further insight into her journey.

First of all, thanks for the interview. We've wanted to do this for years, and we finally succeeded! Why have you kept us waiting so long?

"My work keeps me busy. . . (laughs)…The truth is that I have a very clear idea about my role in this publication, and that is to promote the art and artists that we bring in each issue; we're here to help them have a voice to share their message. So, I preferred to focus my energy on fulfilling that vision."

How do you define yourself?

"I'm an artist, writer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and unstoppable manifester dedicated to helping creative entrepreneurs advance their careers, grow their businesses, and scale the ever-competitive international art scene so they can thrive doing what they love."

How have these twelve years of ArtTour International been?

"It has been quite a joyful ride, and every issue has been a new opportunity for co-creation with an excellent team of collaborators, artists, and readers. It has given me great excitement and pleasure to meet incredible people, from emerging artists to internationally recognized legends. Some have left a strong mark on my heart."

playing my guitar, and singing around the same time. But I do remember the moment I fell in love with painting. During a visit to the convention center in Cartagena, I was sixteen years old and walking in the "Obregon Hall" when I saw a painting by Alejandro Obregon for the first time. The painting. 'Galerna' measures over twenty feet. I remember walking down the hall next to that painting. I could feel my heart racing with each step I took. I felt warmth, magic, and butterflies in my stomach—something I had never experienced.

I didn't want the painting to end. I didn't want that feeling to stop.

I knew then that I wanted to reproduce and live with that feeling.

So art became my drug of choice at that moment."

One of the most common questions we hear is this one, so I asked for our readers' curiosity. Where are you from?

"I was born and raised in Colombia. Then, at 17, I emigrated to New York, where I grew into adulthood and became a professional.

My children were born here, so I have strong roots in the USA. I married my Italian partner twelve years ago, and since then, I have lived in Italy. We have our home in Ferrara. So a piece of my heart is in each of these three countries. We live and work now here in the USA most of the time."

What personal challenges have you overcome, and what have you learned from them?

"I've experienced my parents' abandonment, which taught me to be resilient. I went through a divorce when was only twenty-two years old. I faced the world alone with my two children. Right after that divorce, I lost everything and experienced being homeless. I learned to practice gratitude every day for what life offers me and you are never alone, the universe has your back."

Why do you do what you do?

"Because I enjoy it, it makes me happy, and I'm contributing to humanity by amplifying the artists' message. Art unites us in a single truth: that we are all part of a whole. I get up daily thinking whatever I do will contribute to a world where equality, inclusion, love, and peace are the new normal."

What's new with ArtTour International this year?

"New is our Vivid Arts Network TV Channel which will launch next Spring. We're expanding our reach to bring more exposure to artists worldwide. We plan to include all forms of artistic expression in our programming, including story-telling, cinematography, and visual and performing arts.

Tell us about Alan Grimandi "Alan is the most genuine, transparent, generous, and honest person I know. As a professional, he's committed, goal-oriented, and a super achiever. He is a great filmmaker and storyteller and has the gift to transform video into marvelous imagery that captures your heart. I love his cinematographic work. As a business partner, very supportive. On a personal level, he's my soulmate, and I enjoy every second of this journey with him. We enjoy working together; it's always fun."

What is Inspiration to you?

"Inspiration is the essence of creation. Inspiration is within us all the time. We can choose to be inspired because Inspiration is being attuned to our divine self in the present moment. We can always make that choice; no external influence has the power to take Inspiration away from us. It is a part of us that is immutable".

When did you discover that you wanted to dedicate yourself to art?

"I've always been artistic. I started painting at the age of twelve,

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The Art Titans Documentaries is an original series that we will broadcast on Apple TV. Amazon Fire and Roku. Featuring top international artists, incredible art, outstanding masters, and the most inspiring stories.

We're planning the ATIM Masters Awards Ceremony. We also continue our partnership with Create4Peace and Artists For A Green Planet to celebrate the ARTYA (Artivist of the Year Awards) next Fall and honor Mother Earth. There is much more to reveal, but you must stay tuned to discover it."

Any message for our readers?

"Be creative, stay inspired. We are not only entitled to live an inspired life – but we are also called upon for the betterment of all humanity, to live a life filled with Inspiration and unleash our full creative potential, to make a difference in the world. Think of yourself as that light that shines in the dark. We are called upon to shine, to feel the urgency to move forward, to accept our gifts and be grateful, and to offer them back to the universe with unconditional love."

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ALISON BARROWS-YOUNG | barrowsyoung.com |

“Traversing Myth” Oil On Canvas, 48’’x36’’

The natural qualities that animate the Pacific Northwest have filled my life and my imagery since finding a home in Northern Idaho. Its wild beauty has taken me. The wilderness to the west of the Rockies is alive with an idyllic disposition and dramatis personae that invoke an animist sensibility and compels a strong sense of belonging to the earth. I also have been painting to help find personal answers to the troubles brewing beyond my secluded acres of wild land.”

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“Her Hidden Self front and Back” Carved Wood and Ink, 24’’x28’’x8’’

Come with me Little Darling” Oils on Canvas, 28’’x40’’

“Raised in a Forest” Oil Painting on Canvas, 48’’x36’’

“Run” Oils on Canvas, 36’’x40’’

“Yemen Refugees” Inks on Carved wood, 18’’x18’’x2’’

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“Essence 16” Oil on Canvas, 36’’x36’’

Through this unique act of creation, I am grateful to share my love and joy with the world!"

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ANNE-MARIE MULLIGAN

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he technical aspects of painting remain the same necessary and essential. However, they are as unconsciously accomplished when I paint as is breathing.

“Soul Fire 7” Oil on Panel, 20’’x20’’

The painting itself out the heart and soul of me...simply by me picking up the palette knife and brush and allowing the piece to live. I do not question this and by my acceptance of it, each painting takes on a life and a purpose of its own.”

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“Essence 9” Oil on Panel, 16’’x16’’

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By Steve Joel

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etsyStewartisanAmericancontemporary artist who has defied convention as she charted her path as a painter.

Drawing inspiration from her educational background in art history and philosophy and numerous travels and experiences from around the globe, she creates beautiful works that reflect her philosophy. These works are a rendition of personal experiences that incorporate nature, the cosmos, and unseen energies to create vivid imagery.

Her paintings are a union of vivid colors and fluid patterns scattered on canvas.

They explore microscopic nature's elegant beauty and serenity that eludes our limited human eyes.

BETSY STEWART In many of her series, Stewart examines the unique microscopic ecosystem of shallow pond water, which is a reflection of the uncertainty and fickle nature of human life. Her work shows her keen interest in expounding on the magic of nature and biodiversity. Her artworks tell stories of an environment teeming with life and different forms coexisting perfectly to create an almost magical ecosystem. Her recent "Biocriticals" series suggests a layered interconnectivity that could represent the origins of life in a drop of water or systems in the vast cosmos. As for carving her unique niche as an artist, Stewart has succeeded in being an accomplished artist and a name to reckon with in the art scene.

"Water Stills Nos. 27, 28” Acrylic and Sumi Ink on Canvas, 40"x6"x3" (each.)

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“Natales Nos. 5,6” Acrylic And Sumi Ink on Canvas, 10"x80"x3" (each.)

“Bioverse No. 4” 48"x 48"x3"

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CHARLOTTE SHROYER

“Here's Looking at you” Pastel with Ink, 7’’x4’’

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y favorite authors (i.e., Pamuk, Durrell, Pynchon, Vargas Llosa, et al.) who explore the duality of personality, what the individual shows to the world and what remains hidden to the world, influence what appears on my canvas.

Through painting, I tap into and expand the depths of my unconscious and a world unconscious that transcends individual and cultural boundaries.

I am inspired by the world, its people, archaeology, and cultures.”

“Remembering Agnes [Martin]” Oil on Canvas, 48’’x36’’

Each artwork I create surprises me as I move to a finish so unanticipated at the start.

Painting became a visual and intellectual adventure influenced by my work with children and adults with limited language skills, plus my love for the work of Picasso and Ecuadoran artist Guayasamin.”

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CHER PRUYS | artbycher.ca |

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 Academia 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 two years. In 2020 & 2021, she was awarded 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." 2nd place in the AAPL elected Members online show 2022, and 3rd place in the NOAPS Spring Online Artist Members Show. She has had 15 solo exhibits. Cher is also an avid fused glass artist and a certified piano and guitar teacher. Her painting "The Bubble" had the honor of being part of the Masterworks from The International Guild of Realism Tour.

“Awesome Sloan” Acrylic on 300 LB Hot Press, 17”x12"

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her Pruys was born in Regina. Over the years, she lived in many places, including Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, and Fort Frances. She settled into her present home in Devlin, on the banks of the Rainy River, with her husband Mark, four dogs, and two cats.

By age three, Cher was seldom found without a drawing tool.

She worked in pencil, charcoal, and ink over the years until she picked up a paintbrush at age 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 242 International exhibits, as well as exhibits in numerous non juried shows. She has won 285 awards for her work in the International Juried Exhibits. She has won 266 awards for her work in International Juried Exhibits. These awards include the first recipient of a significant Canadian National Award, The Mary Pratt Crystal Award of Excellence at the 2014 SCA Open Juried Exhibition, and The SCA 1st place award of distinction twice, respectively, in 2016 and 2017 at Canada's 150 show.

The SCA 2nd place Award of Distinction in the 2021 Elected Members Show.

“The Sapient” Acrylic on 300 LB Hot Press, 9’’x8"

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Her work has graced the covers of 3 books and 32 magazines, including The Best Of Acrylic Fall 2021, the cover of May Arabella Magazine with "In Retrospect," the latest being the cover of #20 Hyperrealism Magazine with "Girls Girls, Girls" and has been featured in over 176 international publications.

Cher's works have found a permanent home in private and public collections worldwide.

“As an artist, I often find myself excited about the new piece I am working on, but I have a connection to several of my paintings for various reasons. "Awesome Sloan" is a piece that brings me back to a time many years ago when as a little girl, I felt I could conquer the world. "The Sapient" is a piece that celebrates aging and the wisdom it can bring with it. "Innocence" speaks to me of the pure, clean, unbiased outlook of childhood before the journey through life puts its hooks into us and takes the magic away...painting makes it possible for me to recapture that magic and to express my innermost feelings in a nonverbal way. It is my lifeline, my motivation, and my reason for being.”

“Innocence” Acrylic on 300 LB Hot Press, 10x10"

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CAROLINE DEGROISELLE

“Sakura Au Sourire Doux Matin” (Sakura with a Sweet Morning Smile), Acrylic 14.6”x15”

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he paintings of French artist Caroline Degroiselle offer color-filled imaginative landscapes inspired by the mystic island she grew up on New Caledonia. Working with bright, vibrant palettes and a variety of textures ranging from simple washes to crusty impastos, Degroiselle creates dynamic compositions that are atmospheric by nature, where the viewer can almost step into the work and experience all the sights, sounds, smells, and other physical elements the painting has to offer.

In addition, the artist’s masterful ability to capture and convey the brilliance of the island light brings an entirely new energy to the work so that one almost feels that the painting has come alive.

“Romance en Rouge et Noir” (Romance in Red and Black) Acrylic 23.6”x23.6”

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“Course Marine en Bonheur D'azur” (Marine Race in Happiness of Azur) Acrylic, 51”x31.9”

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As a self-taught artist, Degroiselle makes it a practice to paint from her heart, which she believes gives her work its unique energy. But always, for Degroiselle, It comes back to her beloved island: the place that transformed her into an artist and where she finds her greatest inspiration.

As she explains so eloquently: “Most of all, the incredible, unbelievable, and everchanging Caledonian light and this fusion with the sea and the lagoon offer me a unique gift and an eternal Inspiration.”

“Mes Frissons de Mer” (My Sea Shivers), Acrylic 19.7”x19.7”

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“Elevation”

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CHRISTOPHE SZPAJDEL

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“Coach Landscape”

“Planning Landscape”

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hristophe Szpajdel is an internationally renowned logo designer who started in the late 80s.

Christophe's work first came to attention in the mid-'90s with logos like Emperor, Old Man's Child, Enthroned, Borknagar, Moonspell, Desaster & many more.

Since then, he has made a significant contribution to the extreme metal scene, having drawn thousands of bands, with the vast majority still being used to this day, in some cases 30 years since their creation.

“Selflove Portrait”

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“Babayaga Portrait”

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“Tales From the Sea Landscape”

In 2010 Christophe released a book called "Lord of the Logos," followed by various exhibitions worldwide, including in the USA, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Greece, Italy, Denmark, Germany, Romania, France Poland, Portugal, Belgium, and The Netherlands...

In 2016, Christophe completed some logos for significant figures in the music industry — Rihanna & Metallica.

This rendition of the Rihanna logo for the Anti World Tour/VMA is something the general public has come to associate with Death Metal logos mainly because it has been frequently seen on mainstream TV channels like MTV, for example, which attracted new prospects in his clientele.

Read more about this collaboration in Mark Riddick's interview with Bandcamp here.

He also completed other logos like Wolves in the throne room, Abigail Williams, and

a logo for a thriller called Mandy, featuring Nick Cage and produced by Panos Cosmatos.

Christophe Szpajdel is participating in the Devon open studios, and this year, he is delighted to invite you to his show during September at the Flavel in Dartmouth.

The lineup will consist of 5 artists.

Christophe Szpajdel is in talks with a museum in Düsseldorf to participate in a themed exhibition called Death and the Devil.

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HEART & SOUL THE ART OF CLEO MITCHEL

By Emma Gutierrez

Cleo Mitchel is a self-taught, award-winning abstract artist whose work is making a mark in today's art world; she is a talented artist who has a unique germ of pouring out her heart and soul into any work of art she creates. In her paintings, Mitchel uses shapes, colors, forms, and gestural makes to produce its effect rather than attempting to describe a visual reality accurately.

"The Jungle Man"

is to let creativity instinctively lead the way. As a result, spontaneous imagery evolves as the artist naturally creates her works.

Most recently, Mitchel's trailblazing efforts in the global art scene were acknowledged when she was among the 60 artists this year to receive the ATIM's Top 60 Masters Awards by ArtTour International Magazine.

"Someone is Always Watching you"

As per the artist, her profound desire is to motivate and inspire her audience to practice freedom, follow their dreams, and follow a path that makes them happy. Cleo Mitchel is one of the upcoming artists to watch in the art industry. She is a force to reckon.

Mitchel's works are creative and phenomenal, exploring concepts of humanity and nature in innovative and compelling artistic ways. In her works, mother nature takes center stage. Mitchel cleverly captures clouds, rainbows, plants, and other natural elements in a distinctive method of playing and mixing colors. As per the artist, "Art is something that makes you breathe with a different kind of happiness," Mitchel uses colors to capture joyful and peaceful moments and express a rich ambiance and happiness.

During her creative process, there's no planning or calculation; Mitchel's approach

CLEO MITCHEL

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"Focus on the Mystery Man"

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DALIA PUGATSCH

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The artist often develops completely new painting techniques. Abstract shapes and expressive colors determine her paintings. Especially for her last series of works, Dalia Pugatsch developed a new painting technique called blur and dab.

Her great artistic role models are Kandinsky, Klee, and Giorgia O'Keeffe.

Fifteen years ago, Dalia Pugatsch founded her own art school, «studio for art and design»-- hundreds of art students have been trained by her.

Many art exhibitions and picture sales at home and abroad line up Dalia Pugatsch's artistic vita.

In 2019 she wrote a book called «Art®evolution.»

The book's content, i.e., the critical examination of a part of the art world with the basic thesis «away from the provocation and the superiority of the Artist name toward pure aesthetics and skill,» is miraculously confirmed by the inclusion in this yearbook.

“Life Comes Back I” Acrylic,Mixed media on Canvas 90’’x90’’

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alia Pugatsch (born in 1957 in Zurich) is a passionate artist from Zurich, Switzerland.

At a young age, she began to express her life in drawings. She inherited the artistic gift from her mother's side - from her father's side, the intellectual foundation. She has mainly developed her painting knowledge autodidactically. During her artistic career, she also expanded her knowledge of painting with many well-known Swiss artists.

“Life Comes Back XVIII” Acrylic,Mixed media on Canvas 90’’x90’’

"With my paintings, I try to send light into the depths of the human heart- my intention is to touch people.

Again and again, I look for the subjective truth of aesthetics. It is wonderful to let my own philosophies of life speak through the mouthpiece of my paintings.

The cave-Art series combines several of my interests: art, history, and mysticism. This work mixes 15,000-yearold image fragments from the caves of Lascaux, Chauvet, and Altamira with modern abstract art.

“The power of our senses” Acrylic,Mixed media on Canvas 90’’x90’’

However, after a few years as a lawyer, she fully devoted herself to her genuine passion for art. Her preferred painting technique is acrylic with structures and inlays.

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I created the second series, «breakup-life comes back,» at the end of the current corona pandemic. Finally, the bright colors of the diverse bouquet- called life – come back to us!" www.arttourinternational.com

I search for an art of balance and truth. My sculpture is deeply personal, and in making it, I am aware of "the principle themes of human existence: the otherness of nature, the limitations of language and reason, the demons of personal identity and artistic creation, sex, childhood, and death."

I try to see things through "the eyes of a child" while struggling to rouse the "obscure power and penetrating inspiration " that is called the Duende." | kmacklin@xplornet.ca | “Many Worlds”

“Same Space”

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“All Aglow”

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36 | WINTER 2023 “Grid Red Haired Doll”

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GRID IMAGES OF NUDES

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n this project, I am working with a cell phone camera to create 3 x 3 GRID images which I photographed in a studio model session to create a relationship in time.

I began to make multiple images in a grid in 1967, over fifty years ago, while working on my MFA Thesis in Photography at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. There I created different-sized grids. 5 X 5, 8 x 8 and 10 x 10. I created photography organizations based on finding mathematical set theory patterns to fill the grid. At that time, I was aware of an art movement that was interacting with art and science. I was intrigued that I was able to use set theory, and it worked visually.

I returned to grids in 1992 when I combined 24 images with the Nimslo Camera. The Nimslo created four stereoscopic half-frame 35 mm negatives when the shutter was released. I contact printed two moments in time on a row, then four more moments in time on two more rows, thus 24 frames. My interest was in creating an image in time. There was a feeling of animation in these images.

Later in 1999, I began exploring grids again with the Action Tracker camera. This camera records two images in a moment from a slightly different moment in time. So, I combined two slightly different moments in time (four images) in a row and then three more rows of related action. The final image had 16 images of a related action.

In this new project, I am working with a cell phone camera. In a studio session, I am able to shoot 50 to 100 related images of objects or objects and its shadows with a nude model.

The spontaneity of working with the cell phone camera enables the relatedness of any of the images to each other.

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“Grid Colored Round Wall Decors”

“Grid Pink Star Shadow”

“Grid Gold Chain Lenoir”

I also have to give credit to Lenoir, the model I am working with, as she is an equal collaborator in photography. I suggest an idea, and she takes off, and I follow with my camera."

“Grid Red Star”

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“Grid White Flower”

“Grid White Metal Rack”

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“Grid Big Doll”

“Grid Red White Sucker”

“Grid-t Square”

“Grid Macrame”

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DARIO CAMPANILE 40 | WINTER 2023

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Working in abstract for me is the most direct and pure form of artistic expression coming from my unconscious. The challenge is to be able to trust and surrender and allow the channel of creativity to come through me like an open vessel. This process, most of the time, is very daring because I want to ensure that the pure essence of child-like energy comes through the body and mind of the adult. My main goal is to be able to express my true soul and continue my journey by taking risks and always allowing myself to explore new visions.” | campanilefineart.com | | www.campanileabstract.com |

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“Beyond the Visible” Oil on Canvas, 48’’x60’’

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“Riuniti” Oil on Canvas, 24’’x30’’

“Watercross” Oil on Metal, 24’’x36’’

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ario Campanile’s journey started in Rome, Italy, where he was born on April 21, 1948. Dario expressed an affinity for art as a young boy. When he was 14, the artist was bedridden with a kidney ailment for three months, and his father gave him a set of oil paints to cheer him up. He painted his first still life in just a few days. A self-taught artist, once Campanile had mastered the tools, he was off on a freespirited ride, never quite sure where he was going but always secure in the knowledge that his natural gifts and instincts would take him into exciting new realms. Meetings with Salvador Dali, who coined him the “Roman Master,” and De Chirico influenced his work as a painter. In 1986 Dario was commissioned to redesign and create a new logo for the famed Paramount Pictures. In 2005 Dario was invited to participate in a project called “Missing Peace.” Dario met the Dali Lama at his home in India, where he posed for a portrait exhibited in the project. After decades of painting realism and surrealism, Campanile’s work has evolved into abstract expressionism, the artist’s primary focus and passion.

“Change of Seasons” Oil on Canvas, 36’’x48’’

Dario Campanile has lived in the United States for the past 45-plus years, his art has been represented, and he has lived in Naples, Florida, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Maui, Hawaii, Greenwich, CT, and Las Vegas, Nevada. After 60 years of artistic expression, he is unceasingly inspired by the beauty in the world and continues on his journey through art.

“The Bloom” Acrylic on Canvas, 48’’x48’’

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“Crossroads” Oil on Canvas, 48’’x48’’

“Pears in Plastic” Oil on Canvas, 16’’x20’’

“Divine Destiny” Oil on Canvas, 48’’x24’’

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“Guiding Light” Oil on Canvas, 36’’x36’’

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“Gateway” Oil on Canvas, 48’’x36’’

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DERWIN LEIVA 46 | WINTER 2023

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“Social Distance” Oil on Canvas, 60’’x48’’

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erwin Leiva was born in Cuba in 1978, where music was part of his daily life. In 1995 he moved to Miami and in 2004 to Hawaii, where he currently resides. He studied art at the Honolulu Museum of Art, Linekona School, and completed his BFA with Sculpture concentration at the University of Hawaii Manoa.

Although his work has been influenced by artists like Picasso, Boccioni, and Wifredo Lam, Cuban music has always been a constant backdrop to his work.

Through rhythm and motion in his work, he mirrors the experience of freedom found in Cuban music.

Most recently, Leiva exhibited at the 1st International Biennial of Art in the World 2021 in Palermo, and his work became part of the private collection of the US Embassy in Guatemala. In addition, He has participated in several international exhibitions, including International Biennale Barcelona, Spain, and Biennale Internazionale D’Arte Contemporanea 2019 in Mantova, Italy. His work has been displayed at the MEAN (European Museum of Modern Art) and the Diocesan Museum Francesco Gonzaga.

“Love Quest” Oil on Canvas, 24’’x18’’

“The Living Room” Oil on Canvas, 60’’x48’’

Exquisite Arts Magazine has published his work, Create Magazine, Spotlight Contemporary Art Magazine, Art International Contemporary Magazine, and several books like Important Excellent Art Book, Artisti 20- Annuario Internazionale D’Arte Contemporanea, The Great Encyclopedia of International Art, Masters of Today, 100 Artist of the Future, Trends In Art: Insights For Collectors, and Top 10 Contemporary Artists.

Leiva’s work has been recognized internationally, and most recently, he received the prestigious “Collector’s Vision International Art Award,” the “Artexpo New York “Best New Exhibitor Award,” “International Caravaggio Prize - Great Master of the Art,” “The International Botticelli Award,” “The International Diego Velazquez Prize,” and “The International Michelangelo Award.”

In addition, Leiva was recognized at Mantua Art Expo as “Artist of the Year 2019;” He was also awarded “Artist of the Future” by Contemporary Art Curator Magazine and “Artist of the Year 2020,”

by World of Art Magazine for Best in Art and Creativity.

“Music for Two” Oil on Canvas, 60’’x84’’

“Friendship” Oil on Canvas, 60’’x48’’

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“La Vendedora de Flores” Oil on Canvas, 36’’x30’’

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FABIÁN PÉREZ 48 | WINTER 2023 "Olga at Home" Acrylic on Canvas

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Painting is a wonderful way of communicating with people. It can be hard to explain everything I feel – and somehow, people seem to understand me by looking at my art and would love this reciprocity to remain forever. A piece of art should never be taken for what it is but for what it expresses. Success is to reach a goal that you focus on. For some artists, the goal is fame, or money, etc.- My target is to provide my family with all their essential needs, doing something that I love.

And I do. That's why I feel successful.” www.arttourinternational.com

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“The Path in The Woods” Oil on Canvas, 24’’x18’’

My studio is my sanctuary, a place at peace. I lose all inhibitions. There are no interferences to interrupt, and I am at my best. I have images flooding through my mind even when I am asleep but mostly while paying attention and observing the space around me. My paintings are the product of these images combined and manipulated. I am confident and comfortable with myself, which allows me to let my work come forth. I love to paint: I need to paint: I will always paint’’.

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“Loring AFB Maine” Oil on Canvas, 24’’x18’’ “Marsh in Washington County Wisconsin” Oil on Canvas, 24’’x18’’

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“Untitled 5723” Oil on Canvas 30’’x24’’

“Dead Tree” Oil on Canvas, 24’’x18’’

“Motion 3333” Oil On Canvas, 30’’x24’’

“Untitled 2757” Oil on Canvas, 30’’x24’’

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“A

rt is a universal language. It transcends boundaries.

It allows us to communicate, find meaning and experience the world as one. In May 2020, I picked up my first paintbrush to reflect upon the beauty that remained in a world darkened by the pandemic. I thought I had discovered a private way to express myself through painting. But, two months later, my paintings were on exhibit in Europe.

GAYLE PRINTZ

When I began painting, it did not occur to me that sales and international recognition would be part of my artistic experience. Instead, I painted because there were feelings and thoughts, I needed to express without being judged. But, as I opened myself up to the idea of spreading those thoughts by letting them go, the international response was overwhelming.

In November 2020, my painting, "COLORS," became part of the permanent exhibit of Le Musée de Peinture de Saint-Frajou in France. Since 2022, I have been one of sixty World Master Artists, and every painting in my modern art portfolio is an international award winner— sharing the 900 international art awards I have earned.

My paintings rank among the most sought-after Art Investments in the world's primary and secondary markets. I am fortunate and humbled that the art world feels I have a contribution. The fact that art experts, art collectors, art investors, and art lovers are interested in ensuring I have an artistic future provides all the inspiration I need to continue on this unexpected path.

My work has a distinctive style, such that when you see one of my paintings, you will recognize it as a Printz.

This may be because I break all the rules and deviate from anything seen in the art world. As I am unaware of the rules, I do not rely on anyone else's style to express my own. And, when there are no rules to follow, the possibilities are endless.

Because I paint without boundaries, my works freely cross artistic genres. So many consider the breadth and scope of my work noteworthy. I am frequently asked how I can so freely paint across artistic genres— how I can paint works that range from modernistic, abstract geometric, abstract expressionistic to postImpressionistic, and then go on to create contemporary landscapes and works seemingly influenced by the 19th Century Masters. I can do this because, for me, painting is about exploring freedom of expression in an untraditional way. Transcending barriers by trying different techniques, I lose myself in a painting without fear. I am not afraid to explore where the paint takes me.

I paint to discover the unexpected.

They say that my "Unrestrained color choices, movement, 3-dimensionality, and defined brushstrokes testify to a ground-breaking style …" which sets my work apart. I am known to blend colors to create smooth transitions, but I have heard it is unusual for each brushstroke to be visible in the final composition. "This approach results in highly expressive artworks, testifying to the artistic freedom with which Printz creates her paintings."

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“Alliance” Acrylic, 24’’x18’’

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“Together” Acrylic, 36’’x36’’

“She” Acrylic, 41’’x30’’

Yet there is more to my work than meets the eye: My paintings somehow change depending upon the angle of your gaze. To me, this makes perfect sense, for as with life, the meaning of my work depends upon the way you look at it. There is great meaning in my artworks, but because I believe the importance of any work of art is based upon the emotion it evokes, I will neither define that meaning nor intrude upon your personal interpretation. I want to give you the uninterrupted freedom to feel and experience the world in unanticipated ways.

I leave it to you to draw upon your emotional memories and imagination to assign a context that makes each work meaningful to you. Though I may never tell you the story a painting is meant to suggest, it is only because that story is yours to tell. In most cases, this gives me a distinct advantage because your interpretation of that story is usually much more interesting.

“Crocs” Acrylic, 12’’x24’’

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Although my work is not purely abstract, it does create a nonliteral view of the world. It allows me to explore the freedom of expression in an untraditional way. The freedom with which I paint is considered the heart of my uniquely recognizable style. But my goal is to transfer that freedom of expression— freedom to develop your own opinion—to you who, instead of wondering what I thought when I created a painting, must be willing to consider what that piece means to you. I know it can be challenging to get past the distractions inherent in abstract art because the meaning is not as defined as it is in the work of classic painters. But, when you embrace being in an unfamiliar world, richness and tranquility can fill your soul.

“Walk” Acrylic, 40’’x30’’

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“Unicorn” Acrylic, 36’’x24’’

“Hues” Acrylic, 24’’x18’’

“Blue Lady” Acrylic, 20’’x16’’

I hope that when you look at one of my paintings, it captures your eye and interest and creates intrigue and value that differs from what you might usually see and feel. I hope you will use your imagination as the lens through which to find meaning in my work. But my greatest dream is that by translating the colors of my world into the universal language of art, I can help to promote unity and inspire all People to celebrate the beauty in life."

“Second” Acrylic, 36’’x36’’

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“Border” Acrylic, 28’’x22’’

“Purple” Acrylic, 60’’x20’’

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GUSTAVS FILIPSONS 58 | WINTER 2023

My work's sole intention or purpose is to communicate with the unknown in our subconscious mind. To find the connection with our true selves, which I believe is something common, we all possess.

When painting, communicate the Inner Realm, cross the boundaries of the human mind, touch the Soul and find revelation through artwork."

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“Observer'' Oil, Acrylic on Canvas, 43.3’’x55.1’’

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“Runner'' Oil, Acrylic on Plywood, 55.1’’x55.1’’

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HOWARD HARRIS

“Monk & Baby” Sublimation On Aluminum with Acrylic Overlay, 30"x36"

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“Columbine Dance” Sublimation on Aluminum, 36"x30"

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isual reality is an ever-shifting, highly individualized experience. In any given moment, what we see reflects our inner state and synthesis of outer qualities—light, color, movement, and space. My exploration of dimensional photographic art represents an attempt to recreate the perceptual experience with its dynamic nature and hidden complexities.

“Homeward Bound” Sublimation on Aluminum with acrylic overlay, 36"x30"

I aim to combine technology and aesthetics to expand the viewer's experience of Techspressionism.”

“Zebras” Sublimation on Aluminum, 36"x30"

In my patented process, I use photographic constructions, a single, often abstracted, image sublimated on aluminum layered with a subtle grid printed on clear acrylic. The resulting visual phenomenon infuses the image with a sense of dimensionality and fluidity affected by such changes as the viewing angle and light.

Anthony Fauci, Sublimation on Aluminum, 30"x36"

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IRMGARD MEHLMAN | www.irmgardmehlman.com |

“The White City” Acrylic, 27.5’’x39.3’’

“Selbstbestimmt” Mixed Media, 47.2’’x31.4’’

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rmgard Mehlman's art (work) is a natural (true, truly) explosion of creativity. Paintings in which shapes (forms), colors, and stylistic elements are synergized into beautiful scenarios and in which the fantasy of the observer can freely and limitlessly unfold. Pictures that immediately address all senses and suggest a certain majesty. Always searching for new forms of expression, the artist combines different elements and techniques.

Paradise, Mixed Media on Canvas , 82.6’’x59’’

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ean-Maurice Cormier is a photographer based in Canada. His photography encompasses Landscape, Street, Travel, and Semi-Abstract. The process of taking images forces a photographer to slow down and be hyper-aware of his surroundings. Jean-Maurice's objective is to get viewers of his images to also pause and think, with focus and intent, cutting through all of modern life's other visual stimulations.

“Pandemic Beach”

“Braving the Elements”

The images may not shock to get your attention (at least not intentionally) or depict something foreign or inaccessible, but hopefully, they appeal to a sense of esthetics and the hope to connect more fully with day-to-day life, which we so often take for granted. We all need to learn when is the right time to slow down, control our breathing, become self-aware and let inspiration take over.

JEAN-MAURICE CORMIER

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“Self-Portrait”

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JEAN JACQUES PORRET O

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

Surrounded by beautiful antiquities, statues, and artwork every day, the seed of art was planted early, and he began carving wood when he was just six years old. He specialized in creating magnificent works with the lost wax technique of casting Bronze. Bronze primarily interested him “because it is the most demanding material which is responsive and sweet to the touch.”

After acquiring his engineering degree, Porret came to New York, anxious to learn English and build a life on his terms. There, his career was set into motion, which soon after led him to Chicago. Porret’s thirst for knowledge took him to museums all over the world, absorbing all he could and sharing philosophies with the most prominent artist of the time.

As an artist, Porret is continuously evolving, and his work and style have changed over the years. From sharper to a softer expression of molten metal. Porret muses, “If my approach seems figurative, I do not aim for a reproduction of the human form: what interests me is to transmit an abstract feeling or an idea rather than an image of reality. I use recognizable forms to arouse emotion, to give birth to sensations. I consider myself, in fact, an impressionist.” This vision drives his work, and each sculpture imbues depth and intensity.

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Though he initially started his career by working in Bronze, Porret began experimenting with various stones. Dissatisfied, with his sculpture’s bases, bought a granite and marble company, to have complete control in his work’s creation. Yet this choice also evolved his work, and these various stone elements have become an integral part of his creative process and vision.

Many of his signature pieces with their soft angular movements are harmoniously mixed with sharply defined textures captivating thoughtful designs with an immortal richness, boldness, and unsettling beauty. Porret’s work is infused with his personality, unsuppressed by traditional rules; his work is original and buried within each piece is the poetry of his work. Creating figures of humanity in the abstract, each form courageously melting into the next. Emotions created from fragments of granite or marble jutting and piercing through the bronzes bring the concepts of nature and man together, creating a stunningly modernistic and seductive interpretation of the human form.

# 454 “Reve Nocturne”

# 451 “Promiscuous”

When viewing one of his sculptures, the human form seems to leap out at the viewer. Jean-Jacques describes this movement as “rhythm in space.” Porret said of his artistic method and vision, “I work without any preconceived idea…(I) continue instinctively, with one shape leading to the next, until the figure is simply rhythm in space”.

Jean-Jacques Porret’s bronzes can be seen in innumerable collections throughout Europe, Japan, and the United States.

He was commissioned to create the bronze sculpture for the American-Swiss Friendship Award. The “Abage Encyclopedia of Bronzes” describes Porret as “an independent thinker, whose bronze sculpture might be described as a naturalistic, modern blend, in which forms are simplified to their essential rhythms and elements.”

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JEROME CHIA-HORNG LIN | www.jeromelin.net |

“Yolk bike” Oil on Canvas, 38.1’’x51.1’’

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rt reflects the evolution of my thoughts and life experiences. There is a typical inner notion that beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. I see beauty lying in the beholder's mind, not just on the surface, but in the subconscious too.

For myself, I am fascinated by the wonders of Mother Nature.

Moreover, I am also attracted by the vastness of the human mind. While I find realistic scenarios captivating, exploring the images generated by our minds is sometimes more mysterious and enticing. I like to believe I am on a spiritual journey, but I am reluctant to define that path clearly. So, I constantly explore and am open to the possibilities of my art."

“Look @ it” Oil on Canvas, 43.1’’x43.3’’

“Swimming @ the Egg I” Oil on Canvas, 31.4’’x31.4’’

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KANYEYACHUKWU

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anyeyachukwu Omozee Tagbo Okeke, born in November 2009, is a young creative artist who has had an exceptional year with his paintings gracing the walls of several galleries and museums in Europe and Nigeria.

He has also gained comprehensive promotion in the art world, with Art collectors and enthusiasts coming from all over the world to view his works and make purchases.

His art has been described as "deep, highly intelligent, and unbelievably very mature for his age.

Kanye's art infuses the deep colors of our society and, in his way, brings it to life on canvas. His works have been the cynosure of all eyes at various exhibitions as more art aficionados have taken an interest in his works.

Kanye is the youngest recipient of The Flame of Peace award, conferred on him by the Archduke and Arc duchess of Austria, and the most youthful fellow of the association of professional creative artists and designers in Nigeria (APCAD). In addition, he is the recipient of the Nigerian Indomie Independence Day heroes award.

Kanye has participated in many exhibitions for his age, most of which have helped to announce him as an upcoming creative genius.

Acrylic on Canvas, 60’’x120’’ “Horse” Acrylic on Canvas, 36’’x36’’

“Untitled” Acrylic on Canvas, 36’’x48’’

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n the painting "pulse of life," color blocks similar to the church's stained glass are used to compare different states of life. A person's life is like a tree, from luxuriant to withered.

A time of life, a time of death, a time of laughter, and a time of sorrow. Because everything is in the eternal will of God, only by looking to Him and seeking Him can life shine brightly."

“Pulse of Life” Acrylic and Gold Foil on Canvas 14’’x14’’

In my opinion, artistic creation is not just to draw what your eyes see, but to draw your own feelings about what you see. I like to use bold color matching to bring a visual impact to the picture. I think the proper use of colors can deepen the theme and stimulate the association and emotion. I usually hope that my works of art can express positive emotions, such as hope, sunshine and energy”

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JINXIN HOLLY LIU

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“Maiden's Prayer” Acrylic and Gold Foil on Canvas 16’’x20’’

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“I will sing his praises” Acrylic and gold foil on canvas 14’’x14’’

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JOHN NIEMAN | www.johnnieman.com | 72 | WINTER 2023

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like to create art that tells a story—with paint, words, installations, and interactive imagery. I started with pastel and watercolor and often created a painting over a list of words.

I called this style "Art of Lists" and did hundreds of them. I then spread my wings and created other styles.

Many of these efforts are installations that normally involve over a dozen pieces that are interconnected. They are sometimes large—"What is Missing," for example, involves 50 hand painted milk cartons. "If the shoe fits" captures a dozen portraits and the shoes associated with them. My latest "Dynamic Duos" shows famous couples like Lucy and Desi, created on 1-inch strips and assembled on zig-zag accordion pleats. From one side, it's Lucy.

From the other, it's Desi. Head on, and it makes no sense…so viewers must walk around. But it's fun and interactive…as I aim to do with all my art."

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JOSÉE TELLIER

“Beautes Classiques” (Dyptique) 3d Acrylic glass on Wood - (48’’x36’’) 2 Panels

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ember of the Institut des Arts Figuratifs, Elected Member of Society of Canadian Artists, Officer of Mondial Art Academia and awarded artist, Josée was born in the sixties in Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada, and was raised by a melomaniac father.

While in high school, she took art lessons but finally decided to become a musician. She was, for decades, a professional violinist. Meanwhile, her father was drawing plans for their homes, and watching him gave her some knowledge. She did the same. She learned how to use many tools. Her love for banisters, gables, columns and wood lace-work was growing.

She didn't know then she was preparing for her future life as a visual artist.

“L'escalier Des Rencontres” 3d Acrylic glass on Wood, 30’’x30’’

In 2005, she took her first painting class. Then, in 2010, after developing health problems and a bicycle accident, painting while listening to classical music became her new career. In part self-taught, she took workshops with Canadian masters.

Since then, she has become another kind of artist.

“Balade Sous Le Chateau” 3d Acrylic glass on Wood, 40’’x30’’

“Mes Petits Bateaux” 3d Acrylic glass n Wood, 30’’x30’’

Mrs. Tellier feels sorry when she sees how hard it is to protect our architecture from a severe climate. For her, painting and preserving memory is paying tribute to our architecture. Her love for beautiful houses brings her to visit historic districts.

The uniqueness of her work resides in a technique of lowrelief sculpture with a combination of stained glass. After years of practice, she brought the structured medium to a high technical level. It is carving, modeling, sculpting, sculpting the modeling!!! Working on wood, using various materials, allows her to sculpt the North American architectural heritage that she wants to make joyful using bright colors: a classic approach but rejuvenated by modern materials and a colorful vision of naive tendency.

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“Derniere Caleche A Quebec” 3d Acrylic glass on Wood, 40’’x30’’

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KAT O’NEILL

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“Chill” Photography, 40’’ x 60’’

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s an artist with artistic roots in dramatic writing, Kat O'Neill works to balance impact and personality in all her pieces, often incorporating words and humor. Street art is mixed with city images, rocks turn into characters, tombstones ignite imaginative wonderings of life, death, and the things that happen along the way, industrial pieces take on their own beauty in abstract reflections or evocative still life's, vintage album covers create montages, words convey a story and, often, paint, and layers add dimension as her pieces are born.

“Beached” Photography, 40’’ x 60’’

Kat O'Neill's work has been exhibited by galleries, museums, and private collectors and featured in various publications and sites, including The New York Times, Hamptons Magazine, Modern Luxury Magazine, Hamptons.com, and Hamptons Art Hub. In addition, she has won many awards, including being voted repeatedly the best artist in The Hamptons. As a photographer and mixed media artist, Kat's work has been described as provocative, imaginative, unique, and unexpected. Kat is also coowner/co-director of The White Room Gallery in Bridgehampton, NY.

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“Certainty” Photography, 40’’ x 40’’

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“Wayward” Photography, 40’’ x 60’’

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KATRIN ALVAREZ

“You can't Shred Yesterday!”

Oil on Canvas+Objects 22.8”x22.8”

THE POWER OF THOUGHT

By Viviana Puello

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

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figure while introducing multiple references such as objects, animals, etc. to enrich the composition conceptually as well as visually.

Katrin Alvarez started as a journalist, going in-depth into the writing profession, but along the way she taught herself the art of painting, influenced and inspired by Michelangelo and Brueghel.

Hidden inside each of Katrin Alvarez' paintings is a mood that is impossible to miss, the artist takes her audience on a visual journey as witnesses of people in different stances and circumstances along with elements that make an impact, slowly managing to blend in and propose some radical aesthetic and conceptual ideas.

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“Painful Reality of Human Relations” Oil on Canvas, 49.6”x37.7”

“Pain” Colored pencil on Board+object, 14”x18.5”

Alvarez's works are the perfect combination of expressionism and surrealism. Her paintings are troubling and provoking yet soothing, intimate and sensitive yet bizarre, upsetting yet blissful. The compelling and transcendent imagery in her art has a form of teaching, evoking an array of emotions in the viewer. Her masterful use of color and light and skilled knowledge of the human figure allows for perfectly balanced compositions that expand the perceptions of her audience, creating room for each viewer to form different selfinterpretations of the art.

“Trauma” Oil on Canvas+Objects, 33.4”x25.5”

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“Requiem” Oil on Canvas, 25.5”x33.4”

“Capitulation” Oil on Canvas+Objects,41.3”x49.2”

Showcasing masterful drawing skills, Katrin Alvarez depicts all of the figures and other objects or elements on her canvas with exact precision, something that shows her work is the product of dedicated research. Alvarez uses the gaze in her subjects’ eyes as the focal point of her pieces carrying a full palette of fascination, the result, paintings that are thought-provoking, making use diverse media to have a multidimensional approach.

“Abuse” Pencil on Board, 8.2”x11.4”

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“Horus” Oil on Canvas+Objects, 41.7”x49.6”

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“Dies Irae” Oil on Canvas, 49.2”x41.3”

Katrin Alvarez offers both personal and universal messages, as she aims to raise awareness and establish a fruitful discussion with her public considering a vast number of topics that need more consideration. Thus it is very natural that she structures her artistic expression in a way that invites active participation from the audience for the interpretation of her works.

“Good child” Colored pencil on Board, 15.7”x19.6” “Brainpregnant” Oil on canvas, 15.3”x19.2”

Alvarez is an internationally renowned artist whose works have been exhibited all over the world. She has received many awards for her paintings since 1968, including The First Group show in Cologne in 1968, Art Basel in Switzerland in 1978, and Agora Gallery in New York in 2004, among others.

In 2007, her piece Exorcism won the Allan Edwards Award Painting On the Edge. In 2009, she received the Vivid Arts Network Award at the Museum Castello Estense and a Leonardo Award for Applied Arts in which she was given the first prize in 2013. In 1972, she received an award for her first solo show in Cologne, and in 2012 she came out with yet another celebration in Vienna.

Katrin Alvarez' diverse and vibrant work is what has promoted her as an artist who has established her presence in the global art scene as a distinguished contribution to her creativity.

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“Creatrix” Pastel, 26”x19”

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believe that artists have an important role to play in changing the patriarchal world we live in. It is becoming increasingly clear that the present patriarchal military, social, political, religious, and economic institutions we live under are no longer workable or sustainable. This is especially true for women who have lived under a patriarchal system created and governed by men for the last 5000 years. In addition, this period also marks the beginning of another important event—the dawn of written language and recorded history in 3100 BC. The confluence of these two events has affected human history to the present time.

As a male pro-feminist artist, I believe we are living at a significant turning point in human history. A monumental change is happening regarding the status of women in Western and other societies worldwide. After millenniums of nearly universal patriarchal subjugation, many women now have the chance to visualize themselves in totally new ways and reclaim their inherent birthright. The artist can play an important role in furthering this historical transformation. This is because the artist has the unique ability to create a visual image that can inspire viewers to reinvent themselves.

To achieve such a balance, my art tries to restore that part of the pre-historic Mother Goddess culture that honored women for their sacred, life-giving, life-affirming powers: Powers associated with the moon and wild animals; qualities associated with art and aesthetics, dance and music, singing, chanting and ecstatic states of being.

As an artist, I wish to create a visual experience that lays the groundwork for a change in attitude—a change that will allow women to feel confident that they have the ability, strength, and resources to take control of their life. Ultimately, this can help us all become more whole and more human".

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“Genesis 1” Pastel, 19”x26”

“Birthing Moon” Pastel, 19”x26”

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LARZ ELDBAGE

“Surgeon Operate” Acrylic on Canvas

“Space Station” Acrylic on Canvas, 19.6’’x27.5’’

“The Moon has Landed” Sculpture of Steel, 6m

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“Space Lump” Acrylic on Canvas, 19.6’’x27.5’’

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rt has been in my life since an early age. Drawing was my best subject in elementary school. At eleven years old, I painted my first oil work. My mother was an artist and became my master teacher and inspiration. She painted porcelain and oil on board. My father, a carpenter, sawn masonite building boards for the paintings and made her frames. Her inspiration where her natural surroundings. Art mentors became family, including the artist Knut Gruva, his friend Sven X-e Erixon, and the leading Professor Bror Hjort.

My talent often flared out in wild fantasies about sometimes challenging and other times possible projects. Among other things, I was commissioned to paint various posters for the association IOGT. One of these was displayed on all the city's displays and lamp posts.

I got my first commission from a school magazine.

There were several covers, illustrations, and a series of drawings with my figure, 'Nino,' in several magazine issues. As a teenager, I got to become a student at an advertising and decoration studio. Gradually, I was appointed to be a professional decorator.

Then I had the fortune to be employed in the decoration studio in a large department store. The company was known for its decorative art. The studio won many national and international competitions, and I became recognized as one of Sweden's young successful decorators.

“Conductors Brainstorming” Oil on Canvas

I was accepted as a student at Professor Bro Hjort's sculpture school in Uppsala, where I learned different artistic techniques and practiced model painting with the master Bror Hjort himself.

I took courses in art, illustration, and typography, which opened new doors to commercial workplaces, including Sweden's largest gramophone company, RCA-Telefunken, and the worldwide graphic industry Esselte/Wezäta AB. Occasionally I worked in Gotenburg as a project manager and organizer in the entertainment industry in collaboration with the Danish ICO. During my spare time, weekends and holidays, I train myself in artistic practice, mostly with drawing, oil painting , and sculptures.

In 1995 I moved to Uppsala with my own advertising agency Mediaform AB and built my own family house outside Uppsala.

Since 1993 I have worked as a full-time artist in my firm Eldbaage. In 1995 I moved to the beautiful little town Sigtuna, a historic place with ruins from the Viking Age, located between Stockholm and Uppsala, 10 km near Arlanda Airport in Sweden.

Over the years, my paintings have been signed differently because I changed my artist's name. Therefore, you can find signatures such as L.Wahlberg, Larz, LRZ, Larz Eldbåge, and international Eldbaage."

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“Steps In Metro” Acrylic on Canvas, 19.6’’x27.5’’ Original

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am an American abstract artist now living and working in Jönköping, Sweden. My paintings are widely collected and can be found in private and corporate collections and exhibited in respected galleries internationally.

My paintings are inspired by nature, particularly by the magnificent Swedish forests surrounding me.

My recent works simultaneously integrate a voice of today's struggles and exaltations of life. They are not political or intended to make a statement; instead, they are an extension of my experiences, emotions, and

When painting, I seek to simplify the environment while integrating a part of my life that contributes to the language of the painting.”

LLOYD TABING

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contemplations.

"While I am a reactionary painter, I begin the process with an idea, theme, or feeling I develop. I often start with simple markmaking and then let the reactionary process takes over. I relish the feeling of moving paint and reacting to what is happening on the canvas and within myself. I add as much color as I take away, creating depth and texture and revealing some underlayers. I often use chalk to draw into the painting, sometimes leaving chunks embedded in the material.

I am grateful that I am a self-taught artist.

This unrestrained freedom has allowed me to develop my style without standards. I welcome those times when I am entirely lost in the painting. Those uninhibited times will enable my paintings to come alive."

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MAE JEON

“Lifted Soul” Digital Art On Metal, 18’’x24’’

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y artwork is a pictorial transform of spiritual words within the subject of flowers. To each flower in my work, I assign the role of performing spiritual scripture in the background, which is digitally created. It is often an abstract image so that the simulated environment is able to convey spiritual words.”

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“Holy Desire” Digital Art On Metal, 26’’x26’’

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“One Love” Digital Art On Metal, 30 Dia

As a digital artist, I challenge myself to make the utmost creative use of current digital technology to represent this time of the digital era. My greatest desire for my floral artwork is to inspire viewers to feel the spiritual light from above and find true hope in life.

“Awakening” Digital Art On Metal 18 Dia

“Rise Up” Digital Art On Metal 16 Dia

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“Spiritual Birth” Digital Art On Metal, 30’’x24’’

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MARLO

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t the age of 12, in school in Lugano, Ticino, the Italianspeaking part of Switzerland, I discovered art as an intimate pleasure and emotional outlet. After that, I chose art to accompany me at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, USA, with an emphasis on personal creativity that suits my intuitive Alla prima painting, letting inspiration surge from deep within me and seizing the spark of the emotion at the origin of an artwork.

While living for four years in Rome, among other places in the world (Tunisia, Vienna, Greece, and Geneva, where I settled), I selfstudied the Italian Renaissance masters. I absorbed their mastery of color and composition to transmit meaningfulness to an artwork.

In addition, I also studied Giorgio Vasary's first methodology of art studies, which is still a backbone in art schools today.

“The Corona Virus Aiming Us” Acrylic on Canva, 27.5’’x27.5’’

“If the soul does not guide the hand, it is not art.” -Leonardo da Vinci “It is the mind that guides the hand—mental maturation of an emotion."

-Michelangelo "Let the material do as it pleases... it will surprise you." -Soulages "The essence, always the essence..."

-Arthur Miller

“Zaporijia” What Is Going On There? Nuclear Threat” Mixed Media, 19.6’’x19.6’’

As a prized poet and performer, these are the poles of my art, with poetry as its weft. Amidst all the tragedies that I am experiencing, with the recent loss of my son and my daughter suffering from mental illness, art deepened and increased my understanding of life. It has brought me back to a meaningful life and made me develop my version of contemporary art and sometimes abstracts that go beyond the limits of reality into Infinity, as defined by Angelo Crespi.

As an artist, I am guided by the following quotations, which demonstrate art's duty to bear witness to life throughout time, thanks to the freedom granted by its current contemporary form.”

“The Revival” Acrylic on Canvas, 27.5’’x27.5’’

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y artwork is about my life’s journey and the joy of living through abstract form and color. The creative process which produces a product is the voice that reflects my soul, expressing many different facets of life’s experiences. The color and form of my abstract art are enmeshed with internal and external world influences and a blending of subconscious and conscious thoughts. The featured artworks are expressive paintings created after a visit to Yosemite and the surrounding areas. The indigenous trees, plants, rocks, and streams are an amazing landscape. It’s my desire that the viewer can feel the landscape, and the emotions associated with the natural beauty of the land."

“Yosemite 1” Fabric Collage and Oil on Canvas, 54’’x46’’

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“Climb Every Mountain” Oil on Canvas 36’’x24’’

“Yosemite 2” Fabric Collage and Oil on Canvas, 50’’x45’’

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MARY E. MORGAN

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MICHAEL PHILLIPS

"Where The Buffalo Roam, No More" Acrylic on canvas, 48"x60"

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"Birds Not of a Feather, Flocking Together."

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eople often ask questions about how I got started, how long I have been painting, and where I get my ideas, so I will use this space to try and explain. I've been painting for as long as I can remember. My grandmother was a self-taught painter, and she always had a painting hanging around her house that she was working on.

Sometime around the age of five, she encouraged me to join her, and I eagerly jumped in. She taught me how to use the tools and mix the paints, and soon I was creating my own paintings. It's funny; I don't remember ever using crayons or chalk like most kids.

I just had my paints, and they seemed to like me. My grandfather taught me about the natural world and the American Indians; his teachings have influenced me my whole life. My mother made sure I got art lessons when I was young. My beautiful wife, Paule, has been by my side with love and understanding all my adult life.

Oh, and by the way, she put me through college at The Art Center College of Design.

I start every painting with an idea. Whether it's a commissioned painting with a suggested subject or if it's one of my projects, it always begins with an idea. For instance, in "Spirit of the Wave," I was fascinated by the foam patterns created on the face of a wave as though it were a story of the wave itself. Each one was different.

What would this wave's story be?

The worlds that I've created never existed in reality. I combine animals or people who live together only in my fantasy world. I

"Don't Shoot, I Might Be Your Spirit Animal" Acrylic on Canvas. 30"x40"

create an environment that the viewer finds more interesting the longer they view the painting. They may find things they didn't see the first time they looked at the painting.

I spent considerable thought developing a title for the painting because that adds another layer to the viewing experience. For the painting of the tigers, the title "Pride of the Father" could refer to the essential paternal pride of the white tiger, perhaps the excellent stone mountain behind them, or the pride of the Creator for having created such beautiful creatures.

I work on large surfaces with tiny brushes. I want people to be almost able to physically pet the horses or shake hands with the riders in "The Rising." Or hear the horses' hooves in "Four Directions, Seven Grandfathers."

"Dreams of Gingerland" Acrylics on Canvas 40"x60"

"Unfinished Symphony" Acrylics on Canvas, 48"x60"

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When I started painting, I had no idea it would become a driving force. I have no concept of my life without painting. There's a part of my soul in every painting and every brush stroke. Some people say my paintings have a spirituality, which may be true, but not in the traditional way. They see great respect for people and the natural world and how they relate to each other. The American Indians say, 'Mitake oyasin,' 'We are all related.' I like to say we are all painted by the same paintbrush."

"The Rising" Acrylics on Canvas, 54"x92"

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MICHELLE LARSEN

“I Found Truth on the Mountain" 30"x36"

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ooking at the subject's obvious, close observation and engagement, and then amplifying it with three-dimensional texture and bold color, I push beyond the norm to create an innovation in which the viewer engages with the painting on various levels; a painting, a sculpture, and countless paper wrinkles create complexity and detail— transforming shape and movement into a protruding canvas. Is it a sculpture, or is it a painting? I proclaim it is both. I was never satisfied with the simplicity of a one-dimensional painting, so I considered another element a fundamental concept.

“Geronimo" 30"x30"

Tissue paper is formed, compressed, and glued to the canvas to create a threedimensional work of art. After drying time has occurred, oil paint is applied, giving the art even more theatrics. The energy and movement of the piece vibrate as if having a pulse. My subject consists of abstract, land dwellers, nature, living off the land, mountain living, and the human struggle."

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“Untitled" 30"x30"

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“Red Lips” Metallicfoto Hinter Acrylglas ultraHD, 35.4’’x23.6’’

“Manus” Metallicfoto Hinter Acrylglas ultraHD, 35.4’’x23.6’’

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“Mannequin” Metallicfoto Hinter Acrylglas ultraHD, 35.4’’x23.6’’

“Manum” Metallicfoto Hinter

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hrough a digital overlay and collage process, award-winning master artist Monika Bendner creates multilayered, surrealistic experiences through a combination of photographic prints and mixed media. Her compositions, printed on various materials, create a narrative that evokes emotions and multiple responses from her viewers.

Monika Bendner's work has transformed with a background in photographic design as she's entered different phases of her growth and development as an artist over her active career. Her use of abstract lines and shapes conveys movement in their dimensionality, and her bold, rich, textured application of color emanates meaning through their saturation. Viscerally recognizable through their intensity and layers, Bendner's work is diverse and unconventional due to her various materials, methods, and techniques.

She creates her work using different alternating canvas combinations, metallic photo printing, acrylic, glass, photography, and found objects.

“Lavat” Metallicfoto Hinter Acrylglas ultraHD, 35.4’’x23.6’’

Her metallic photographic prints are layered and expressed outside of time and space.

She brings hyper-real kaleidoscope imagery behind a thick acrylic/glass amalgamation. With the common motive of a figurative hand layered in most of her collections, she leaves her work open for interpretation.

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“Accessoires” Metallicfoto Hinter Acrylglas ultraHD, 35.4’’x23.6’’

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It's never about the paint or the canvas. It's always about digging deep enough to stir the soul."

“The Hustle” Acrylic on Canvas, 36’’x48’’x1.5’’

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s an artist with stories to tell, Newel Hunter's artworks are deep and mysterious, using highly physical gestural marks to create endless possible interpretations. Even at their most abstract, his canvases speak to the viewer, replacing words with paint that is scraped and spread into fluid, sculptural compositions. The landscapes of love and loss transition between light and dark to communicate life and death stories, exploration, and unrequited passion.

“Tryst” Acrylic on Canvas, 48’’x48’’x1.5’’

The reduction of color in Hunter's work intensifies the impact of the application, where each mark upon the canvas leaves a spectral trace, like an exoskeleton waiting for flesh. This can be seen in his 'Tales of Dark and Light' collection, which feature translucent forms with only hints of substance and color, dancing upon deep black surfaces in the artist's unique calligraphic style.

Hunter's artworks are widely represented in collections within and outside the U.S. He has exhibited extensively in regional and national juried shows and has been featured in major international publications.

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“Dreamliner” Acrylic on Canvas, 48’’x48’’x1.5 ‘‘

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“NoTime for Reflection” Acrylic on Canvas, 36’’x48’’x1.5’’

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“Hooked” Acrylic on Canvas, 48’’x48’’x1.5’’

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MASTERING THE PALETTE AND TECHNIQUE OF THE GREATS: ARTTOUR INTERNATIONAL HAILS PATRICIA KAREN GAGIC AS ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2023

PATRICIA GAGIC

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rtTour International Magazine proudly names Patricia Karen Gagic as the Artist of the Year 2023. Renowned international contemporary artist and award-winning author Gagic has honed her skills in the Matisse palette and technique of French Master Dragan Dragic, resulting in her work being described as Transcendental Realism. Her current focus is on the “Karmic Art Experience” which is combining soul and realism. Patricia is a partner in the art collaboration Lotus97.7 Patricia’s work has been exhibited in galleries and art fairs around the world, including 13th Street Gallery in Canada, BB International Fine Arts in Switzerland, Authentify Art in Los Angeles and FACEC in Monaco and Cannes. She began her studies with Dragan Dragic in 1999 in Savoillan, France, and had the honor of exhibiting with him in Sault, France, in 2008.

Patricia is a recipient of several awards including the Gold Medal at the SNBA at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris.

Patricia is also an accomplished entrepreneur, with experience in banking and property management. She completed her studies at the University of Toronto in Applied and Transformative Mindfulness. In addition to her artistic pursuits, Gagic is a humanitarian and co-founder of The Reflections Initiative an organization committed to schools and libraries in Cambodia and Nicaragua. She is also an Ambassador for the Peoples Improvement Organization in Cambodia.

“Cosmic Moment” Acrylic, 48’’x60’’

ArtTour International Magazine, a leading multimedia art magazine dedicated to promoting artists worldwide, is celebrating its 12th successful year with the release of a special anniversary issue. This special edition features neverbefore-published information about the magazine’s history, an exclusive interview with founder and CEO Viviana Puello, and a list of the “Artists to Watch” in 2023.

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Since its creation in 2011, ArtTour International Magazine has published over 1,000 features and articles per year, becoming an essential resource for artists and art lovers alike. The magazine not only showcases talented creators from around the world but also supports art activists and addresses social

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“Impermanence” Acrylic, 48’’x60’’

“I believe in the power of art as a catalyst for social change. This thought inspired me to create ArtTour International eleven years ago. It is the same idea that continues to move me today. Our goal is to help artists share their messages to make a positive impact that will elevate global consciousness. We’re excited to feature Patricia Karen Gagic as our Artist of the Year 2023, her message will inspire our audience and her work will mesmerize them!” ArtTour International Founder Viviana Puello said.

ArtTour International congratulates Patricia Karen Gagic as its Artist of the Year 2023 and looks forward to following her journey as she continues to inspire and bring awareness to the Karmic Revolution through her art.

and environmental issues through its journalism, sharing the voices of ARTivists worldwide.

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“Twilight Zone” Acrylic, 48’’x60’’

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bove and beyond all else, I'm an artist. I have always known that creativity & inspiration are part of my life force.

I discovered my artistic and business talents early in elementary school as I sold some of my first works of art at recess for snack money (yes, I did get in trouble for it). After finishing high school in Ontario, I completed a college degree in Religion and a University degree in Psychology. I was encouraged by my family to work in the church. I tried it for a few years but naturally gravitated away from the church into the business and charitable sectors. For most of my working life, I have been a business owner or senior executive in business and non-profit sectors.

“Active Pass, Georgina Point, Mount Baker”, Acrylic on Canva, 9’’x12’’

WHY ART? "Doing art is a mystical process, a spiritual work, and an exercise of creativity. When I paint, it's as if the veil of ordinary life is momentarily lifted, allowing me to embrace the underlying essence of the universe. My artistic expression is a gift to be shared.

Naturally, I am drawn to the mystery implicit in the natural world.

I feel more spiritually alive when outside.

“Heaven's Point” Acrylic on Board, 12’’x16’’

At every phase of my life, I exercised my creativity. My creative expression flourished when I had a studio space, and when I had no such area, I channeled my creativity into my other endeavors.

In 2011, I renewed my commitment to visual art and sharing that particular gift with others. As a result, I have received several international awards of recognition.

I am honored to have artwork accepted into the permanent collection at the Government House of British Columbia and The Union Club of British Columbia. After using oil-based paint for many years, I switched to acrylic paint in 1993; currently, it is the sole medium I use.

My art results from sporadic energy surges that percolate past my consciousness. My style hovers between representation and impressionism with a dash of abstraction. I attempt to reach into the fabric of the world, exploring the dynamics of tension and elasticity. Using paint, I create images based on the interplay between darkness and light, the interconnected aura of the natural world."

“Silva Bay, Mid-Morning Delight” Acrylic on Canvas, 24’’x30’’

I am thankful for the opportunity to share my talents with those interested and am pleased to have you consider joining me on my journey as a friend. I have operated Central Art Studio & Gallery in downtown Victoria since 2017, where I sell my artworks and those from other Vancouver Island Artists.

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“Rainbow Cave”

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hilip Noyed is an innovative multimedia artist known for his Virtual Reality (VR) art, luminous Geometric Illumination light sculptures, kinetic mobiles, videos, 3D paintings and mixed-media public art installations.

His art represents the quintessential contemporary art movement using innovative technologies that change how art is experienced today.

The images shown here are from the Neo Art Space VR experience where people are immersed in the out-of-this world light art and enjoy a sense of awe, wonder and peace.

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Neo Art Space is the first galaxy of immersive VR art and features 30 beautiful light experiences – bioluminescent caves, radiantly colorful forests, electric energy fields, aurora borealis skies and geometric light spaces – as well as many interactive art experiences.

geometry of the pyramid, color and music to create a space people go into and find a sense of alignment. Also, there are so many innovations in printing, materials and fabrication to create everything from wall-mounted light sculptures to kinetic mobiles.

"Technological change in the last decade has propelled my art forward in many ways. Virtual Reality allows me to create amazing immersive art experiences. Ironically, the images I make in VR are used to create real-world art, as shown here.

There is expanding knowledge of the power of art to heal. Color, light, and sound are frequencies that affect people emotionally and physiologically. As an artist, I focus on using this understanding to create art that elevates moods to joy and wonder. I strive to make healing art accessible to people of ages and backgrounds." Philip Noyed

I love to use light as an architectural element to create an orchestration of the sacred

PHILIP NOYED

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“Heart of the Matter Breathing Alone Together”

“Time Space Horizon Somewhere Else”

“Trinity Becomes One” “Aurora Space View”

“Infinite Pyramid of Light”

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“The |Garden of Experiential 106 WINTER 2023 Cubes” Mixed Media-Rivismo, 76.7’’x76.7’’

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RAMÓN RIVAS

H

e was born in Lands of Don Quixote (Castilla-La Mancha / Spain).

His family environment and the multidisciplinary influence of his professional activity; in sports, music, engineering, inventions and art, in Castilla-La Mancha and Madrid, she was decisive for the artistic creation of a very personal and different style, called Rivismo, based on the application of the Experiential Brushstroke. During the last eighteen years, his research has managed to reinforce the Concepts and Philosophy that predominate in Rivismo and that have given prominence to the material elements to which he has assigned aspects, functions and values of people.

He has held exhibitions in; Spain, China, South Korea, Italy, Denmark, the United States, among others. In addition, there are works in the collection of Museums in; Spain, Denmark and South Korea. The influence of the Internet; Websites, Blogs and Social Networks have quickly contributed to making his work known. In response to this diffusion, he has been recognized with invitations to international exhibitions, interviews, inclusion in art books and magazines, and being awarded multiple and prestigious international awards.

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“Art explosion at Expo III” Mixed Media-Rivismo, 65.7’’x78.7’’

“Organic Transmutation” Mixed Media-Rivismo, 76.7’’x76.7’’

“The Art between Da Vinci's Catapult and Einstein's Black Holes” Mixed Media-Rivismo, 66.9’’x78.7’’

“Experiential Exchange” Mixed media-Rivismo, 76.7’’x76.7’’

“Anonymous 108 | WINTER 2023Savior” Mixed Media-Rivismo,64.1’’x78.7’’

“Seams for Concord and Peace in the World” Mixed Media-Rivismo, 76.7’’x76.7’’

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My work has a strong personal identity that I apply freely and without limitations. I use my creativity to be different and look for new artistic proposals that surprise and excite.

“Geometric Architecture for Faces of Matter” Mixed Media-Rivismo, 76.7’’x76.7’’

“Experiential Spawning in the Multiverse” Mixed media-Rivismo, 76.7’’x76.7’’ “The Doubt” Mixed media-Rivismo, 76.7’’x76.7’’

My imagination is essential to develop creative and innovative works that positively interact with the viewer’s gaze. My work is orderly and methodical. I supervise the good execution and composition, I incorporate scientific themes, and I make the painting a passable space for the spectator. As a result, I create images with precision, with astonishing density and visually captivating depth. Art professionals have cataloged my work as; of unique creativity and extraordinary aesthetics.

My works seek to be a source of provocation that encourages the viewer to participate and turns him into a creative artist during his tour of the stage and while the images recorded on his retina last.”

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RIC CONN

“Slingshot”

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y work is about Gender Equality, Woman’s Empowerment In our society it has been far too easy for people to ignore these issues. That cannot and must not continue. I have dedicated my work to keep these issues in the public eye in the hope that attitudes will continue to improve. My work is necessary and I will keep painting until it no longer is. Each painting concerns a particular issue in a cohesive body of work. I want my paintings to say something, to visually promote gender equality and women’s empowerment."

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“Please not Again”

“Unstoppable”

“He's Gone She'll Be Ok”

“Gone is the Darkness”

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ZOOOOOZ

“Frida Kahlo” Acrylic on Canvas, 27.5’’x39.3’’

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Don't pointless things have a place, too, in this far-from-perfect world? Remove everything pointless from an imperfect life, and it'd lose even its imperfection" (Haruki Murakami, Sputnik Sweetheart)

“X Work” Acrylic on Canvas, 27.5’’x39.3’’

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asabi is a Japanese term that refers to an aesthetic view of the world. Literally, it would be ‘the beauty of imperfection,’ so it is usually sought in natural elements and those with an incomplete or impermanent character.

Instead of seeking perfect symmetry, one seeks asymmetry, simplicity, and naturalness. Applied to everyday life, this Japanese concept encourages us to seek beauty in life's imperfections, quietly accepting the natural cycle of growth and decay and the uniqueness that represents us.

This Japanese term in the age of globalization lends itself well to describing the work of Mumzy and Zoooooz Atelier. Painting, using fractals and color as a propagator of existential phenomena. The essentiality of these works of art lies in the artists' intentions of honesty and truthfulness. Imperfection is a praise of the real, nature as sincere inspiration, and introspection as a means to an eternal end.

Art is life, imperfect and whirling. Light as birth, powerful and revelatory. In the artists' paintings, the story of the journey to the center of the world is a journey to our earth."

“Pizza Cocktail Umrella” Acrylic on Canvas, 27.5’’x39.3’’

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“Chaos” Photograph, size 28" x 20"

The photograph, for me, is the canvas for a painter. I add or subtract from the photograph and create what I see in my mind's eye.

My photographs reflect my moods and the life around me, be they private or general. Even though it is difficult today to create something new, still every artist has something unique only to him. I hope my art, or at least my eye, is unique only to myself.” | www.shifralev.com |

The Walker, Photograph, 28"x20"

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SHIFRA LEVYATHAN

“Optimism” Photograph, 28"x20"

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n my works, poems, and painting, I deal with the future of our vulnerable, warming planet and its social relations. I paint a charming, sad lion, gazelle, or hedgehog, which appears out of chaos but looking carefully, the object is caged and trod upon by my shoe or a car tire.”

It is unbelievable that a third world war is threatening us in the third millennium. Millions of immigrants are seeking a safe place.

I referred to Picasso’s Guernica and a bleeding dove to remind us of past horrors.

A dead naked, bruised woman, head covered with a fig life, fork, and knife beside her, murdered by her husband or one of her brothers.

I tilt the paper, and streams of dilute paint cage the objects.

Maybe we are caged too. I convey my feelings also in short poems, Civilization Ignoring the elegies of earth. Ignoring the elegies of earth.

Suicide

“No More War” Mixed Media On Paper, 10’’x70’’

In the excavations of the Anthropocene, the human epoch, under piles of concrete and asphalt in a radiated layer of soil were exposed: Ruins of skyscrapers, missiles, metal and glass boxes, plastic scraps, countless fossils, and tombstones engraved with signals - the toil of intelligent creatures.

Did they cut down forests? Did they Pollute the earth and the rivers? Did they not spare their kind?

There is no way of knowing. In an eye blink of the planet, all life on its surface was gone. Archeologists named it- The sixth extinction.

“I Accuse Ll” Mixed Media On Paperimg, 70’’x100’’

“Survival Yes or No” 0n Paper, 100’’x70’’

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“The Mothership”, Mixed Media on Gallery Wrapped Canvas, 36’’x48’’

THOMAS ELIAS LOCKHART III “I

Paint and draw to inspire. I create to leave history, to bring us together as humans dealing with heartache, trials, and victories. I want to leave the person viewing my works better than they came.

The most diverse multi-media artist whose spirit-driven process tells the unique stories of his art's inception. Beginning with a blank canvas, the process makes the journey special.

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Traditionally, creating art and painting a piece starts with a clean slate, a blank white canvas. The crisp and clean palette can accept any color or texture. The same is true for a black canvas. It is just as welcoming and receiving, embracing all colors it's served. The difference is the depth and richness.

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“The Hunt” Mixed Media on Circle Canvas, 30’’x30’’

“In The Dark, Still I Glow” Mixed Media on Gallery Wrapped Canvas, 36’’x36’’

"I begin the creation of my pieces with a blank black canvas, bringing instant depth and contrast to the art. Then, using a white crayon or pencil, I sketch out what I see in my mind's eye, what has been given to me in a dream or by the spirit of God. My inspirations come from all around me, even from music and movement, to life stories and current events. There is a magic behind each piece's journey from conception to completion that manifests itself at the final destination of the purchaser's wall. Layering elements of fabric, paper, and metal, I will infuse a variety of textures to match the intricate lines of these creations.

Creating a painting varies from medium to medium and from individual to individual. My process is as unique as the ability to flow between genres and techniques. When asked what my style is... All of them."

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“I Will Send Down An Army for You” Mixed Media on Gallery Wrapped Canvas, 48’’x48’’

“The Body of Christ” Mixed Media on Gallery Wrapped Canvas, 36’’x48’’

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“Piercing Beauty” Mixed Media on Gallery Wrapped Canvas, 36’’x36’’

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TOTI CUESTA

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“I am tree” Watercolor, 22’’x29.9’’

With my art, I want to awaken consciousness, give nature back its sacred character and make us realize that taking care of the planet is essential to inhabit it. | www.toticuesta.com |

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“Crystal Palace, Madrid” Watercolor, 29.9’’x22’’

“Hug to Madrid” Watercolor, 29.9’’x22’’

“Mother Earth” Watercolor, 22’’x29.9’’

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rt is magical and sacred. I could not live without it. It gives meaning to my life, commitment to nature, and inner growth. My paintings are a way to share all the enjoyment, happiness, and gratitude I feel when I paint. My elements are the human figure, usually female, the explosion of color, and the symbol.

I define myself as a watercolorist, although I have done numerous works with other techniques, such as oil and pastel. Watercolor is the most luminous and transparent technique that can best represent the vibration of different dimensions and capture it in colors that transmit joy and light."

“Toledo street, Madrid” Watercolor, 29.9’’x22’’

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“Leopard” Watercolor, 22’’x20.8’’

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TRACEY CHAYKIN

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y name is Tracey Chaykin, and I'm an Award-Winning Colored Pencil Artist from Napa, California. Born and raised in the boroughs of New York City, I've always desired to be creative, even from an early age, with Nature as my main inspiration. My Art is a reflection of the beauty around us, utilizing Hyper-Realism to preserve the subject with creative license/ imagination for the supporting backgrounds.

Colored Pencil is my medium of choice, with every new piece providing an opportunity to challenge myself to invent new ways to work with this versatile medium. Some days it's Colored Pencil on its own, sometimes combined with other mediums. Once I choose the subject, I study the subject and consider how to represent best using Colored Pencil and if adding other mediums, such as Gouache, Acrylic Pouring, Metal Leaf, or even Palette Knife painting, will further help the subject come alive.

In our day and age, with the increasing effects of Climate Change on environments around the world, I choose to capture moments from the tiniest insects to people. My efforts are not only to preserve but also to participate in conservation efforts. Groups like Artists and Biologists Unite for Nature and Artists for a Green Planet provide the ideal platform with campaigns to achieve these goals; bring a voice to those that can't speak for themselves.

The goals are to share the beauty and diversity of our world and that we all deserve a place to live in it. We are all responsible for ensuring our world's survival for future generations and all living on this Planet!

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If my Art inspires the smallest of changes and evokes emotion, then I've achieved my goal!"

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“Small but Mighty” Colored Pencil, 12’’x15.5’’

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“On The Prowl” Colored Pencil, 8’’x10’’

“Colorful Eats” Colored Pencil, 11’’x14’’

“Dillion” Colored Pencil, 8’’x10’’

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“Sanctuary” Colored Pencil, 12’’x9’’

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CREATIVITY REQUIRES THE COURAGE TO LET GO OF CERTAINTIES Erich Fromm

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racey Lee Cassin is a multi-award-winning published artist and photographer from the beautiful lakeside community of Rotoma in the Bay of Plenty of New Zealand.

Her creative practice is multifaceted as a painter, mixed media artist, writer/blogger, and photographer with works in private collections in New Zealand, Australia, the USA, the United Kingdom, Scotland, and Italy.

Her autodidactic practice explores many artistic aspects, particularly the fundamentals of space, shape, and color, using various mediums, including oils, watercolor, ink, printmaking, collage, and acrylics.

“Thousand Shades of Bleu” Oil 23.6’’x36.2’’

My seascapes encapsulate the many layers and beauty found within the ocean's water.

The techniques I use in oils create a multidimensional perspective for the viewer that offers a contemporary insight into the movement, power, liquidity, and color of our beloved oceans.

Emotions, energy, and spirituality are the catalysts of all my paintwork and photography. There is very little desire for perfection or realism. But an extension of thought via placing an infusion of strength, hope, and courage into what I create.

I offer the viewer of my work a portal to those feelings."

“Sea Wanderer” Oil 23.6’’x17.9’’

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The sculptural use of paint with a palette knife and spatula is a personal passion.

As an artistic photographer, she has a particular interest in macro, digital manipulation, color manipulation, and the creation of inspirational quotation photography.

Her abstract and other contemporary subjects are influenced by the patterns and colors found in nature, the ocean, the human face, lyrics, and poetry. Often hidden symbolism, hearts, numbers, spirals, and faces appear in her work.

Sometimes intentional, sometimes not.

Contemporary seascapes feature prominently in her body of work, and it is these for which she is most known.

Painted in oil or acrylic, they are birds-eye, abstract, or viewed in a contemporary manner of being within the water, looking back to the swell of the waves and horizon.

She creates inspirational water images that capture movement and beauty using color, patterns, sand, rock, light, shadow, and sky combinations.

“Starry Sea” Oil, 27.7’’x21.6’’

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“Balancing Paper and Card” Mixed media on Canvas, 19.6’’x27.5’’

“The Essence of Fluorescence” Mixed Media on Canvas, 19.6’’x27.5’’ 128 | WINTER 2023

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“Fluorescent Chandeliers” Mixed Media on Canvas, 19.6’’x27.5’’

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endy Cohen is a Sydney-based artist who has attained a BFA and MFA Degrees.

Her art practice focuses on the relationship of colors, shapes, lines, and form with realistic components communicated in a painterly language.

By integrating shapes into a cohesive body of colors and forms in conjunction with collage elements, flowing ideas are arbitrarily manifested that bring the viewer's attention to the brushstrokes, mark-making, and materiality on the surface of each painting.

However, the primary focus of Artist Wendy Cohen's practice is to invite the viewer to enjoy each painting as she transforms the static space of each painting with synchronized contrasting colors highlighting its vibrant chemistry and resonance.

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“Ridges, Grooves, And Free Flowing Forms” Mixed Media on Wood Panel, 11.8’’x11.8’’

“Twighlight Rockscape”

“Presence and Process” Mixed Media on Wood Panel, 11.8’’x11.8’’

“Vivid Fluorescent Warmth” Mixed Media on Canvas, 19.6’’x27.5’’

“Midnight2023 Moonlight Wave Rays” Mixed Media on Wood Panel, 11.8’’x11.8’’ 130 | WINTER

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“Routes of Roots”

“Free Fluid String Dance” Mixed Media on Wood Panel, 11.8’’x11.8’’

“Midnight Moonlight Rock Glow” Mixed Media on Wood Panel, 11.8’’x11.8’’

“Lime in the Limelights” Mixed Media on Canvas, 19.6’’x27.5’’

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ATIM COVER CONTEST

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e want to thank all participating artists in our Cover Art Contest, and we appreciate their hard work, dedication, and energy to make this happen.

Following the theme of ArtTour International's most passionate causes, environmental conservation, peace awareness, and social justice, our COVER ARTISTS represent everything we stand for.

We honor all participating artists for their immense commitment, and we're happy to provide a platform to share their messages.

Our collective consciousness is raised to the highest level when we share our best and our participating artists have given their best. So we wish all of them to keep going, creating, and staying inspired and making our world a better place with their work.

Flip the page and discover the marvelous works of our participants and winning artists!

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Alain Rouschmeyer

Aleksandra Ciążyńska

Aliso Barrows-Young

Amy Williams

Ann Dunbar

Anne-Marie Mulligan

Asmik Bleyan

Athina Soultani

Ber Lazarus

Berta Jayo

Caroline Degroiseller

Charlie Lim

Chatarina Salomonsson

Cher Pruys

Chris Dellorco

Christelle Viviers

Christope Szpajdel

Christopher McLeod

Guido Corazziari

Cori Graham

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Dana Ingesson

Dario Campanile

David Fleshman

Denise Dethlefsen

Derwin Leyva

Don Mirakl

Eddy Verloes

Eric Hubbes

Eric Santerre

Evie Zimmer

Fabian Pérez

Farida Ali

Frank Hoeffler

Gary Wagner

Giovanni Gambasin

Grady T. Zeeman

Greer Jonas

Grethe Kjøsnes

Gustav Filipsons

Hari Lualhati

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Harry Burleigh

Helen Kagan

Henrik Saar

Holly Liu

Irmgard Mehlman

Jan Lowe

Jane Baldridge

Jane Gottlieb

Jason Bryant

Jim Fitzpatrick

John Ruby

Kari Veastad

Katja Tomzig

Ken Macklin

Larz Eldbage

Lilianne Milgrom

Linn Saffer

Lisa Brown

Liz Brownrigg

Lois Sattler

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Luciana Fabiilli

Marie-Jeanne Van Hövell

Marty Jones

Mary E. Morgan

Maya Vinokurov

Michelle Larsen

Miguel Angel Castrillo

Nevenka Spasic-Thater

Niki Tina

Nimmi Hutnik

Ozlen Thompson

Patrick Joosten

Peter Backhaus

Peter Johanna Cnudde

Q Wang

Ramón Rivas

Raymond Queneville

Ric Conn

Rich DiSilvio

Richard Heiens

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Roland Reinert

Roula Chreim

Sergio Rapetti

Souad Haddad

Stephen Mauldin

Suzanne Barton

Taskin Butt

Terrance Longtin

Tinamaria Marongiu

Tom Ashbourne

Toti Cuesta

Tracey Chaykin

Vigdis Feldt

Viktoriya Tudoran

Volker Mayr

Wendy Cohen

Xavier Yarto

Yolanta Desjardins

Yvan Bedard

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BIG CHANCE!

We're celebrating Earth Day with a special issue of ArtTour International Magazine and we want YOU to be a part of it!

WHAT YOU CAN WIN We will choose THREE WINNERS: 1ST PLACE WINNER: This will be the Cover of the ATIM EARTH DAY Special issue also featured with a double page article in the magazine's interior, both printed and digital.

2ND PLACE WINNER: This will be the Back Cover of the ATIM EARTH DAY Special issue also featured with a full page article in the magazine's interior, both printed and digital.

3RD PLACE WINNER: This will be the Interior Back Cover of the ATIM EARTH DAY Special issue also featured with a full page article in the magazine's interior, both printed and digital.

TO ENTER CONTEST VISIT: www.arttourinternational/ARTCONTEST

"I'm You" Mixed Media by Michelle Larsen

"Seams for Concord and Peace in the World" Mixed Media-Rivismo by Ramón Rivas