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Code: MGZ993202582
Link: https://www.observica.com/ie2023
Date: 30-Jul-2023
Publisher: Discover the Artist
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Yuqian Sun was born in Shenzhen, China in 1997. At the age of 14, she came to the U.S. to achieve her goal as a young artist After graduating from Idyllwild Arts Academy in California, she earned her BFA degree at the University of Michigan in 2019.
At the age of 21, Yuqian published her original photography book, and held her rst personal watercolor exhibition Now she is an internationally award-winning artist currently based in Toronto Her paintings have been invited to show in multiple international exhibitions and publications.
Her Arti cial Fairies series is an on-going watercolor series of portraits Yuqian does for her dolls. Her art practice is derived from her photography works, which she started practicing when she was a kid
After receiving her rst 2ball-jointed-dolls as the present for her 14th birthday, she fell in love with these resin dolls and started collecting, dressing and posing them. During high school and college, she took dolls out to the forest to practice out-door photography, which she uses as reference image to create her watercolor and oil paintings. It was a pure hobby at rst, but turn it into a long and comprehensive method of creation that carries her aesthetics
Yuqian’s work always re ects how much she adores the unique beauty of these dolls and the history behind doll aesthetics in various cultures. Unlike how modern literature and art portrays dolls as, Yuqian aimed for creating artworks that turn these externally lifeless models into internally living objects
She focuses on capturing the subtle expression of these lively dolls, creating an illusion that they are actually breathing, smiling, and about to talk with their gem-like eyes. At the same time, she makes the joints and the solid surface of them very noticeable, highlighting the fact that they are only an imitation of human beings
She studied and experimented traditional mediums, striving to re ne her painting style into a unique authorship. In her doll portrait series “Arti cialFairies” and “GeminTheirEyes”, she keeps looking for the ideal doll in doll images she created Inspired by the visual beauty of these mass-produced toy dolls, her work proceeds to discuss the context derived from the meanings behind objects that are human beings’ arti cial imitations
Watercolor is her primary medium of choice When working on representational paintings with watercolor, Yuqian imagines capturing a solid form with intangible materials like water and light. The emotional intensity that emerges in the poetic ow of translucent color is the reason for her obsession with the medium
Yuqian has learned to be con dent yet humble to cooperate with water instead of controlling it Water- ow calms her down, teaches her to be honest with herself, and brings her inner world onto the paper
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In 1991, I was selected for the Peruvian Art Grand Prix Exhibition, followed by the Modern Art Exhibition. After that, I was selected in the Moden Art Exhibition many more times I’m also doing solo and group exhibitions in Japan and China.
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Mixed Media, Painting, Graphics
Magic is not real yet can a ect reality.
But reality is nothing more than a thread to be woven or plucked. A textile to be wrapped in. A realm to play within An energy to feel
Magic is an action A spark of wonder igniting the soul with belief beyond the self, what is known An impulse to explore and connect. Complete the picture.
I am not a magician, but I am an alchemist. The relation being the imagination. Magic lies within the imagination My art is my act of magic but to do so I had to learn a unique alchemy, the ability to transmute light into matter. To take the dreams within myself and weave them into this reality to be viewed by others. I do this for a simple goal: to awaken Myself Others Connections To build a bigger picture To complete the art of humanity.
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Internationally known Fine Artist with 37 exhibitions, publications and awards in 2023.
A multi-talented artist that creates in every part of her life, Ilia began painting while maintaining a poetic pen pal relationship with a man named Ralph Grimes, who one day she sent a drawing to. After he hung up the sketch and he told her of how many admirers praised the work, her con dence and purpose as an artist was cemented. Inspired by the creativity of her mother and grandfather through gardening, she learned at a mere three years of age and beyond that ‘life is a canvas ’ upon which we create She continued her poetry, yet was urged by Grimes to try her hand at painting. Her path was set. Known for her ability to communicate exactly what the viewer wants in her commissioned pieces, she sold her rst wonderful work in 1987, titled ‘Cosi Fan Tuti.’ Her rst check for this validated her increasingly growing ability as an artist.
Ilia weaves a very spiritual feeling into both her writings and art Schooled by independent teachers, predominately Mr. Grimes who held an MFA, she was rooted further in her work by teachings in Classical, Jazz, Big Band and more
Following the lyrical pulse of life, when Ilia paints, creates digital ne art or writes, she listens to music. In uenced by Mozart, Vivaldi, Loeillet, Telemann, Purcell, Beethoven, Hayden, Bach, utist Jean-Pierre Rampal, and old time jazz, among more, these sounds help breathe life into her poetic, painterly work. Also heavily in uenced by writer, poet, photographer, musician, and lmmaker L Ron Hubbard, whose rational philosophy has guided her life, as well as inventor and artist Leonardo Di Vinci – she dubs her style as Dreamscapes as it has di erent colors and ows-reminiscent of her varying high minded in uences from art and musical composition to philosophy.
Ilia states, that she creates art in order to ‘inspire others to create ’ Indeed, her visions for her life, even beyond the canvass, are bright and noble. She adds, “I help other artists to make a living with their art because I found out that once I inspire others to create it elevates us all up higher-myself included And- at times that person isn’t going to continue unless there is a way or even several ways in which to make a living with their art, so I like to help teach them to do that ”
In addition to art, Ilia has now written a book titled “The Art of Mentoring” to share her successful actions for helping others! But for now, it is Ilia’s art that is worthy of much great attention When asked what clients collecting her work can expect, she concludes, “People can expect quality work that speaks to them. A person with my art can expect to look at it time and again nding new things to admire about it And a person can expect other people, when seeing it, to gravitate to it, look at it, admire and to continue to be drawn to the painting, looking and seeing more about it ” Unclear? Hardly. Ilia is a rare, grounded woman with a vision, and possessing of a trained skill and con dence in that vision, which speaks diligently- from the spirit to each work she creates- and from each work in turn to each client. It is with that understanding that we invite you to enjoy the exploration of this very vibrant and deserving artist
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Cher Pruys, ASAA SCA, IGOR, AAPL, CSAA, AMS, LMS, OSA, MAA, CFA, NOAPS, PSOA, AWA.. "To take my inner visions with my hands and create a work of art for you the viewer .... That is the ultimate in self expression."
Cher Pruys was born in Regina. Over the years she lived in many places including Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Fort Frances, settling into her present home in Devlin, on the banks of the Rainy River with her husband Mark, 4 dogs and 2 cats.
By age three, Cher was seldom found without a drawing tool in hand. She worked in pencil, charcoal and ink over the years, until, she picked up a paintbrush at the age of 35. Beginning with oil paints, she found her chosen mediums in acrylic, water color and gouache.
Although self taught, her dedication and talent has seen her work juried into 322 International exhibits, as well as exhibits in numerous non juried shows. She has won 391 awards for her work in the International Juried Exhibits. Included in these awards, the first recipient of a major Canadian National Award, The Mary Pratt Crystal Award of Excellence at the 2014 SCA Open Juried Exhibition, The SCA 1st place award of distinction twice respectively, 2016, and 2017 at The Canada’s 150 show The SCA 2nd place Award of Distinction in the 2021 Elected Members Show The winner of the Biafarin/SCA Award of Excellence at the 2022 Elected Members Show October 2021 Winner of The Exclusive Harmony of The Arts Contest by The Blue Blood Gallery in Prague. The Gold Medal recipient for Figurative Painting in The Mondial Art Academia’s International 2018 Competition. The Silver Medal for Portrait Painting in The 2020 International Art Professional World Art Acadamia Competition. The Aviation Week & Space Technology Award Best of the Best, and the ASAA Award of Distinction for the best painting in the ASAA International Space & Technology Exhibit & Competition, consecutively for 2 years. In 2020 & 2021 she was awarded with the most wins in The American Art International Awards. The Grand Prize Winner in The AWA (American Women Artists) 2022 Spring Online Show with a perfect score for “In Retrospect”. 2nd place in the AAPL elected Members online show 2022, and a 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 teacher of piano and guitar. Her painting "The Bubble" had the honour of being part of the Masterworks from The International Guild of Realism Tour. Her work has graced the covers of 3 books, 32 magazines, including The Best Of Acrylic Fall 2021,cover of May Arabella Magazine with “In Retrospect”, the cover of #20 Hyperrealism Magazine with “Girls Girls Girls”, and the most recent, #21 Hyperrealism Magazine with “The Young Cowboy”, and has-been featured in over 215 international publications. Cher's works have found a permanent home in private and public collections worldwide.
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Milton Gore was raised in North Carolina and is the current business owner of MG Visual Studios, LLC. He also works as a Higher Education professional to help students succeed through their college journey When he was younger, he realized his passion for art coupled with a hard work ethic. Milton attended UNC Pembroke for his B A in Fine Arts focused on Digital Art and Illustration, and UNC Wilmington where he received his Master’s in Higher Education Leadership focusing on Student A airs.
Milton specializes in graphic material for branding purposes, photorealism for human portrait drawings, and digital artwork focusing on people He started MG Visual Studios, LLC to work with businesses, organizations, and individual brands to create graphic design material including logo designs, advertisements, cover designs, and strategic marketing plans Milton has a very strong support system including his family, close friends, SAAB family, and most importantly his son Waylon.
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Digital Arts, Digital Painting
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Originally from Charleston, SC, Jeanne McIntosh Rietzke holds a BA in Fine Art from the University of South Carolina, Columbia Her colorful, coastal and marine themed paintings have sold nationally and internationally over her 30-year career. She has won numerous awards and been accepted into many juried shows. Her work has also been featured in national publications February 24, 2022, her rst children’s books were published. Jeanne wrote and illustrated a series entitled Caroline, The Painted Turtle. Jeanne now makes her home in Wilmington, NC with her husband Jacques and their six cats
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I was educated to be a scientist with a Ph.D in Physics, but after nishing Post Doctoral work at Los Alamos, New Mexico, I took a position in the research department of a Multi-National Oil company where I did fundamental research to image the interior of the earth. It was here that I learned the fundamentals of signal processing that I now use for photography I spent a career with this company performing both research and operational oil exploration. It was a great opportunity to travel and see the world.
I am a self taught “artist”. I like to study the work of the Masters both in the Paints and Photography. Painters have the luxury of creating perfect composition and palette with their mind’s eye (there is much to learn from their work), but the photographer has only a short time to nd the right composition before the scene changes The photographer has to develop great instinct and fast non hesitant reactions to do their work outside the studio. This is especially true of Street Photographers. The best way to learn these skills, in my opinion, is go out and take a lot of photographs
In 2017 over 1 2 trillion photographs were made of the existing world When one stops to think about it, there are very few things that have not been photographed before. For me I nd motivation for photography by looking for the shot that others have overlooked It may be a new Point of View or a di erent way of seeing light, or even using light that is not visible to the human eye. I have developed a strong style using the invisible light of infrared photography For the viewer of the photograph I hope they nd something that they have failed to notice before.
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Norman Gabitzsch
Photography W:14 H:11 in 2019
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Long time artist and gallery owner. I paint the engaging fauna of my native Colorado life sized. Have illustrated several scienti c publications including two landmark Colorado Breeding Bird Atlases Paintings are not idealized illustrations of animals but explore the patterning and geometrics found in nature. Spatial relationships and comparisons to stylized depictions of nature from various cultures are part of this art It is a style that is unique, a combination of detail and restraint, repetition and rhythm.
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Wendy Liz entered painting in midlife. She had spent years sketching and drawing with avid interest and creativity but entered the painting arena much later
She studied at the Ringling College of Art and Design, and later with Sarasota artist and teacher Bill Jerdon. She worked initially in acrylic, but soon developed a love for oil, which became her favorite medium
Wendy is equally at home with realistic and abstract concepts and manifests an innate ability for portraiture. Her portfolio re ects this diversity
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I am a female California artist. I have a Masters Degree from The University of Massachuttess, Amherst in Fine Arts and have studied sculture, lm making and photography
I started out as a gure painter, but I have really been exploring abstract art for the last 20 years. I started out as a gure painter, but I have really been exploring abstract art for the last 20 years I love to sculpt. I also am a sculptress. I work in Stone and Clay., found objects. I also have done a bit of fashion design and had some collections in leather
At the moment I am mainly focus on painting
Ifeel my work is really organic and inspired by botanicals, nature, animals science & the galaxy
I do nd also that I am greatly in uenced by pop culture, music & fashion
I worked for years professionally as a textile designer in New York, and also a Laguna Beach. And do have a fascination with pattern and mark making
Mostly, I am exploring and experimenting with a multitude of mediums and materials-to Xpress myself and a beautiful way
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Carolyn Cline PhD, MD has been painting since the age of 5. Her devotion to humanitarian causes propelled her to train and practice as a PhD psychologist, and her love of aesthetic pursuits , in service of community, inspired her to become a Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon in San Francisco CA. Later, while living in Paris and studying at the Academy des Beaux Arts, she expanded her dynamic artistic repertoire. Now, at age 82, as a powerful Abstract Artist, she goes far beyond the restrictions of gurative painting, expressing emotional energies through vibrant colors and passionate motion Currently living in the United States, Carolyn nds inspiration from the wonders of nature, and from her evolving exploration of spirituality and cosmic vision
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Illustration, Photography, Mixed Media, Digital Arts, Digital Painting, Print - Limited
Dedicated to showcasing the beauty of the ordinary. RIKXECOM the Artist, the curator of the gallery, is an award-winning artist who has been featured in various publications Come visit us to explore the intricate details of the world and nd that beauty in the everyday.
I strive to create meaningful pieces of art that spark joy, imagination and exploration. My work is often a re ection of my spiritual journey, and I draw inspiration from the beauty of nature and the power of the human spirit. I believe that art feeds our escape, and I strive to create pieces that will speak to the hearts of my viewers Each piece is an expression of my subconscious and spiritual journey, and I invite you to explore my works of art and be inspired.
As a multi-disciplinary artist based in Florida. From a young age, I was inspired by my mother to explore the world of art and expression My passion for art led me to open my own studio in 1982, where I was able to express myself through a variety of mediums.
In addition to my artistic pursuits, I was also a youth chess champion by the age of 10. Despite being diagnosed with Marfan’s Syndrome in my pre-teens and having many surgeries, this did not stop me from pursuing my passions.
I continue to combine my love of art with my appreciation for aerial photography, bringing my unique talents to the forefront of my work I invite you to explore my artwork and journey with me as I continue to share my creative expression.
My passion is to explore the depths of art and create something that will surprise and evoke emotion. I use a variety of mediums to bring my art to life, from traditional to digital Driven by my artistic perspective I invite you to join me on this journey and explore the world of art.
My art pieces have been featured in a variety of mediums, from television to magazines and galleries. My work has been seen on CBS New York, the Architectural Digest segment (5 million viewers) and New York Photoville (1million viewers). Additionally, my work is currently being promoted by the Arizona Camelback Gallery for 365 days I am also proud to announce that my work will be featured in the upcoming Santa Fe Convention Center Art Show.
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A French native, I studied Art, Fashion & Pattern Design, Sewing, Graphic Design and Photography. 7 years ago, I started painting but my work has been inspired by my many experiences from the last 60 years My inspirations come from patterns, shapes, bright colors, recycled materials, printed images from magazines and from my photographs taken in many countries over the years
I am very inspired by Yayoi Kusama who in her nineties still produces wonderful work. She taught me that it is never too late to express yourself in painting
My paintings re ect the work of many artists, designers, illustrators and sculptors who had a profound in uence on my work because of the colors, shapes, strength and whimsicalness: Yayoi Kusama, Alexander Calder, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Jack Youngerman, Keith Haring, Gustav Klimt, Joan Miro, Henri Matisse.... Working on canvas I create mixed media collages with acrylics, gra ti images, patterns, fabrics, textured materials and printed materials.
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Gigi Janko was born in Santa Monica, California in 2002. She graduated at 17 from Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance and Ceramics. She also attended the Gibney Professional Training Program for Contemporary Dance in New York City as well as Western Governors University for computer science In 2020, she moved to Wellsville, Ohio to commence a multi-year, multi-modal conceptual work of art, taking ownership of a derelict riverfront compound in a re sale: a former Catholic church, a rectory, and a convent The same year, she joined the Wellsville Volunteer Fire Department. As a rst responder she worked many re, accident, and medical scenes including the east palestine train derailment Midway through 2022, Janko embarked on the harrowing journey of eating disorder recovery and trauma integration. She intends to explore all of her experiences in her work
Wellsville, Ohio (pop 3,336) is a village in Appalachia on the Ohio River, hit hard by globalization, deindustrialization, and the opioid epidemic. Dominated by potteries in the 1920s, Wellsville struggles to regain relevance today The Village su ers from a form of disappointment run rampant, turned inwards on itself. Janko notes an unexpected consequence of working in the midst of polarization: “I have brought the question of ‘what is art?’ to the ‘Ville ”
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Sculpture,
I am from the small town of Butler Ohio where I grew up with no internet, playing outside and building an oasis in the woods Creativity was a necessity for me as a child and I have carried that with me throughout my life, holding on to it like a treasure. I studied at the Savannah College of Art and Design where I received my BFA in Illustration for Surface Design I was able to spend a quarter in Hong Kong during my studies, and I continue to draw inspiration from my travels and from seeing humanity in di erent environments. I see love as the one thing that unites us, and I will never stop trying to spread it I recently went through a life changing phase with nding out I had a brain tumor, having that removed and going through the healing process of a brain surgery. Through this I have been reminded of the impermanence of everything, all we have is now, and I strive to embrace the present. Art is love and love is life.
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Illustration, Digital Painting
W:4 H:5 in 2023
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My name is Lucas Mitchell. I am nineteen and have lived in Gig Harbor Washington my whole life. Over the past ve years I have discovered a love for photography and have been traveling around the state in search of scenery that speaks to me. My favorite subject is that of nature and landscape. I love to travel into the mountains taking pictures of lakes and rivers and nding interesting new trails to follow Outside of photography I also love to draw and am starting to get into cinematography. I hope to one day turn my love of camerawork into a career I look forward to where my passion for art will take me
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Digital Arts, Graphics, Photography
I have struggled with anxiety and depression for a major portion of my life and I use those issues as inspirstion in my work I think of my artwork as if the human mind and all its complex thoughts and emotions took a physical form What if the mind was able to manifest a form of anxiety or depression or the thought of nevering being good enough? What if the mind could take a form of hate of itself? My subject matter tends to focus on our minds as our greatest enemy and the thoughts we create to cause ourselves harm
The anger we can build in ourselves just by overthinking The harm we can cause ourselves and our loved ones with just the ideas our mind allows to run wild
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Elizabeth Truskin is an artist working out of Denver, CO. where Truskin also grew up. She was a high school teacher for the last decade before transitioning her passion for intersectional feminism and queer rights into her artwork. Truskin dedicated her time in education to supporting girls, students of color, and LGBTQ students, starting one of the nation’s rst high-school Gender Studies programs She uses this perspective when creating paintings and drawings focused on pop culture and evolving representations of women.
Truskin would often use and create artwork with her students and has always been drawn to the creative process and the power of art to inspire and transform Her acrylic paintings, watercolors, and mixed-media work are full of bright colors and bold images that re ect the joy and beauty in the world, as well as aim to be a tool for social change and empowerment
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Savannah vanZutphen is an Oregon based three-dimensional and sculptural creative. Her work scope varies from ne jewelry to large scale metal art featuring abstract and organic forms as well as gures and structural studies. Her interest in three-dimensional sculptural work started in High School in Northern California which o ered a Construction Art course that greatly inspired and exposed her to a variety of new mediums Through this she has taken it upon herself to pursue a vast array of studio art courses at Lane Community College in ceramics, metal working and multi-media casting Her focus and independent study courses have allowed her to expand on her own ideas and continually challenge herself and her capabilities as a creator. She has large scale installation ideas and has gone beyond many of her course requirements in order to challenger herself and the assignments so she can fully explore her ideas and concepts. Her passion and diverse interest in expanding upon multimedia forms has led her to the creation and completion of her most recent piece featured in her nal multi-media casting show titled “untitled 1”. This piece showcases the individualism of a person amongst the many diverse connections in society while also provoking ideas of group collectivism
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My name Is Molly Phillips, I'm a 20-year-old female who has grown up in Idaho, and has a love for all things art. My favorite mediums to use are pen and watercolor, as they are an excellent teacher in learning how to take any mistakes you make along the way and work around them. I have a soft spot for fantasy creatures and worldbuilding, so any chance I get to express such creativity is a moment I'll happily take I'm a young artist hoping to nd my place in the world, and looking forward to each unique opportunity and learning experience I get
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Digital Arts, Photography
Trudi Sissons is a Digital Artist living in Lethbridge, Alberta. She has worked on a wide range of projects over the last 19 years locally, and internationally Her artwork and tutorials have been features in several magazines and books.
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Photography, Painting, Graphics, Mixed Media
John Mark Rainey grew up in South Central Mississippi. After Graduation from high school, he was in the US Air Force After discharge he attended the University of Southern Mississippi and graduated with a BFA in Art Education.
After graduation, Rainey accepted an art teaching position with the Saginaw Michigan Public Schools. After 4 years teaching He nished his Master's degree from Central Michigan University in Educational Administration. Rainey held numerous administrative positions with the Saginaw Public Schools. In 1990 he became the Executive Director at KRESA (Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency) Rainey was co-chair of the Kalamazoo County Education For the Arts. He retired in 2004 and went to Western Michigan University as a professor in the College of Education During this time, he also nished his Doctorate in Educational Leadership. He has exhibited in numerous art shows. Many of his works are in private collections and public spaces
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Photography, Digital Photography on Canvas
W:14 H:11 in 2023
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Self-taught, I began painting in my 20's and into my early 30's. However, it became very di cult to make a reasonable living at doing art, so I turned to doing technical illustration This was before computers when everything was being done with pencil and paper. This taught me much about visualizing what needed to be on the blank page It also taught me about perspective, shadows and values Today I am retired and can use my time to focus on my art and not worry about making a living and raising a kid. And that is what I am doing. I hope others can relate to my art and enjoy it After all, art is for sharing
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Jeanne grew up in California, riding her horse in the Castro Valley foothills, and later lived much of her life in the Midwest, and more recently settled in the Northwest Jeanne has a Bachelors in Biological/Wildlife Illustration and much of her earlier illustration career was centered in the medical and scienti c realms. Jeanne worked as a private contractor illustrating for the USDA, national magazines (Mother Earth News, Fins and Feathers, National Wildlife), and for various scienti c, medical, university, and commercial communities. Since moving to the Northwest in 2000, Jeanne worked as a registered nurse in Oncology and Palliative Care
Jeanne’s training as a biological/medical illustrator, attention to detail, strong connection with the natural world, and love of and lifetime experience with horses translate into her work as an artist Over the years Jeanne has produced and exhibited award winning original equine and Western Art pieces.
Jeanne is a signature member of the Colored Pencil Society of America and Cowgirl Artists of America, an Associate member of the Women Artists of the West, and an Elected Artist member of the American Artists Professional League
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Aldo Luna is best known for his Artworks of natural and cosmological gures made through digital painting, 3D modeling, Motion Graphics, VR, and more Based out of Miami, Aldo uses his background in traditional art, Film studies, computer animation, and music production to create imaginative explorations of the Universes around us
Aldo studied Art and Film at the Design and Architecture Senior High then continued with Computer Animation in Full Sail University. Having worked at many art galleries, museums, and trained as an apprentice under various artists and Design studios, Aldo now shares his knowledge by devoting part of his time to instructing workshops and classes to young enthusiastic learners.
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Xiangyue is a passionate jeweler whose creations are captivating windows into her soul. With an abstract style and enameling techniques, she infuses each piece with a unique essence that re ects the beauty and complexities of our world. Her art explores human relationships, social issues, and the interplay of emotions.
Conscious of our impact on the environment, Xiangyue carefully selects materials that harmonize nature's beauty with her artistic vision Through enameling, she evokes organic patterns, celebrating the diverse life on our planet. Her work reminds us of our interconnectedness and responsibility as stewards of the Earth.
Xiangyue fearlessly explores the unspoken world of mental health in her creations. Drawing from her own experiences with depression and anxiety, she incorporates the transformative journey into her pieces Each work re ects her unique perspective and invites viewers to engage with pressing social issues.
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Jodee Sweet, who was born in a small Wisconsin town, has shown nationwide. They are a queer multimedia artist who creates thought-provoking works that explore emotional manifestations, depression, and societal stigmatization. Sweet’s work is deeply personal, drawing on their own experiences with mental health and the challenges of navigating a world that often feels hostile to those who don't t neatly into traditional gender roles. Through their art, Jodee seeks to create a space for dialogue and understanding, challenging viewers to confront their own biases and assumptions
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Digital Arts, Painting, Photography, Sculpture
Sanna was born in the south of Germany to a Finnish mother and German father. She lives and works in Berlin/ Germany
From early on she had a special love for animals and trees, she imagined she could communicate with them and she has been drawing and painting animals since a kid. After graduating from high school Berlin was calling After training as a carpenter she started working as a event producer and creative producer.
Nowadays she is the creative director of her own company - due designing spatial installations
2016 Sanna got diagnosed with incurable brain cancer. In November 2021 she had operation, followed by chemotherapy
She felt weak and tired then but the longing to create art was strong. Then by chance she saw ai generated images right away she knew that’s it!
As an artist she now creates surreal creatures and landscapes. With her work she hopes to touch the inner connection that we have with other species and life itself
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Photography and digital art are Gareth’s artistic expressions. After taking up photography following a career as a forensic scientist, Gareth has been able to bring his imagination, vision and inquisitive mind to visual life
Gareth’s art mostly explores bold abstracts or unique perspectives that are created from his original photographs or digital art creations Gareth uses as many post-processing systems as he has had time to learn as they all provide him with di erent options and the opportunity for great exploration.
By looking to connect images to viewers in as many ways as possible, Gareth wants to present moments of beauty, quiet joy, enjoyment, or intrigue in balance with his need to draw attention to important issues or subjects be that the planet, architecture, concepts, or commentaries
Everyone needs a break from the unending negative news all around the world and Gareth is committed to giving people a breather from the stress of today’s world This is not to say he doesn't bring di cult issues into his art- but Gareth is convinced that balance is the critical issue, especially as for most of us, our worlds are not in balance He hopes his art helps to heal this disparate world through creative expressions, thoughtful moments and visual enjoyment or challenge.
Gareth never says no to an image, be it traditional or not, be it something he’s created or captured, but simply because it shouts out to him "Look at me". He’s photographing the world with all its wonders and creations, big and small, that simply make him stop and look, or think, or smile, or feel and then he puts his take on it
Gareth’s images are that gift -a moment to look, think, smile or feel whatever the image calls up in you. He lets his curiosity fuel the exploration of the world and from that abstract, nature, urban and imaginative images arise.
Gareth’s art can be found in private collections in Canada but has also been sold around the world in places such as Brazil, England, France, Chile, Turkey, Australia, and Slovakia.
Gareth has been a multiple medalist over the years in various international competitions including one of the world’s oldest photography competitions, the International Salon of Photography.
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Illustration, Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media
UneasyViewing has been featured in numerous publications and exhibitions worldwide. They appreciate the spontaneous process of nature and strives to explore Earth's unfound beauty and imitate its natural imperfections. The serendipitous approach to generative artworks creates a profound contrasting aura. The ethereal mood of the work reaches the extreme and addresses the taboo Through the generative process, they explore natural and organic techniques used to imitate nature and discover Earth's imperfect beauty.
biafarin.com/artist?name=shannon-gardner
I was born into a family with a long history of practice in architecture and art. Naturally, I was in uenced in my professional choice by form and color, which I explored from an early age I found excitement in creating moving characters, which eventually led me to an animation studio. There, I spent ve years painting animation sets When digital media started, I learned computer graphics I became a motion graphic designer - art director, combining my knowledge of lm with art principles. Working as an art director for lm and TV for over twenty years, ne art (drawing and painting) was a permanent source of creative expression. In uenced by the short Art Nouveau period, I started to work with ink on paper and later with pastels, acrylics, and oil A passion for drama allowed me to get involved with my university's theatre program, designing sets for the school's productions. I aim to explore deeper by researching even further new and traditional forms of expression
biafarin.com/artist?name=simona-lyriti
Colorsandforms, inarandomexpressionofobjectsinmovement Likethecarnival, naturesshowisgayand alivefromanywayyoulook
4th generation from Southern California who now calls Texas "home." Retired college professor with wheels in her heels!
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Tina Borchert was born in 2001 in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. They currently live in Lancaster, PA, while they are a BFA graduate in Art from Millersville University Tina is graduated with a concentration in painting but has been working more often in printmaking as well as ceramics. Their work has been bouncing around in the motif of food, being inspired by both nostalgic aspects of home cooked meals, eating out and grocery shopping Tina has shown their work in student exhibitions on campus as well as online at The In Art Gallery’s juried exhibition, Me, Myself and I
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Tina Borchert
Ceramic Art
W:10 H:9 in 2023
Ceramic, Glaze, Hair
Incorporatingfoodintomyartworkisalmostassatisfyingaseatinganicehomecookedmeal Iembracethe waythatfoodissuchacentralpartofourlives, butalsocomesalonginnegativewaysaswell Goingouttoa restaurant, havingahomecookedmealbyyourmother, orabu etataweddingareallexamplesoffood beingpresentedinapleasantmanner However, foodisabigcopingmechanism Griefcancauseovereating, andjunkfoodcanmakeyoufeelworsethatyoudobutyouknowittastessodelicious Thereisalsoreasons youmightbeturnedawayfromwhatwaspleasantfoodsuchasabug, orhairinthebiteyoujusttook I enjoyplayingintothesegros
I have been taking photographs for many years, transitioning from 35mm lm to digital; from developing lm and black and white prints in a darkroom, to using photo editing software to edit digital images on a computer While a lot has certainly changed with technology, the basics of art and composition live on. I worked for a time as a stringer for local newspapers, generally working on assignment, to provide photographs to supplement the daily news. I transitioned to photographing landscapes or persons of interest to me. My photographs have been exhibited in various galleries throughout the United States
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Education: BA- studio art (sculpture concentration); Univ. of South Carolina. MFA (in sculpture); Univ. of Georgia MEd (adult & community education); USC
Prior to my teaching career I served as an o cer in the U.S. Navy, and am a Vietnam veteran. I began my 42 yr teaching career as the artist-in-residence at an arts G&T h s program in Columbia, SC I helped design the original Tri-District Arts Consortium (Tri-DAC) G&T program, and I taught sculpture there for 15 summers I taught three summers in the Honors Program at the SC Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities. I have conducted many art workshops for middle schoolers through adults.
In 1982 I was named the Richland County School District One Teacher of the Year
Since retiring from teaching, I’m now a full-time artist. I exhibit and sell my sculpture and pendants, and also photograph, paint and draw I have shown and won awards at many local, state, regional, and national art exhibits.
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Sculpture
W:12
Thispieceexpressesmyfundamentalinterestinexpressingcontrastthroughboth di erentmaterials, organicandgeometricshapes, andcolor
6John Potter was born in Dubuque, Iowa in 1962. He is well traveled but still resides in the area in a simple country setting The purchase of a digital camera in 2017 allowed him to start sharing the way he saw and interpreted the world around him. For many years, his photography interest revolved around hot rods and lifestyle imagery as he attended vintage auto and music events with his wife Julie.
He is self-taught for the most part With urging from several mentors, he realized his compositional style had broad appeal. Frequent inclusion of 5his images in style and glamour magazines solidi ed his interest in fashion portraiture and urban glamour. His wife passed in 2020 More recently a burgeoning interest in ne art style has pushed him to 2branch out into landscapes and still life as well as portraiture. He has applied and been accepted to juried art exhibitions in galleries around the US and Europe where he has garnered awards in several categories
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Although I always made art, I spent decades in nance while raising my daughter as a single parent. A transplant from the Midwest to Tucson, AZ, in 2018, I re-emerged as a full-time artist thereafter, opening a studio at The Tucson Art and Design Center in 2022. My work can be found in various private collections and juried shows throughout the US
Education
B.A. in Art Education, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan. 1979 post-graduate studies toward MFA at Kendall College of Art and Design, Grand Rapids, Michigan, painting emphasis, 2000-2002
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Retired Dance Educator, who lives in Beaufort South Carolina. Uses old school forging, casting, and chasing and repousse techniques to create award winning sterling silver jewelry and utilitarian utensils Has been published both nationally and internationally
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Born and raised in Chicago, I moved to L.A. in 1964. In 1982, after raising a family, I returned to school and obtained a second B A and M A in Art Since 1982 I have been a working artist building my body of work, doing commissions for individuals and companies, marketing and display aesthetics, and taught drawing and sculpture to both adults and children I am grateful for the ability to express myself through my creations and in doing so touch the hearts and souls of others in signi cant and enduring ways.
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Sculpture, Modeling Sculpture Technique on Bronze W:9
Inspiredby amencomusic, Momentumisanelegantrepresentationofmotionandemotion Castinbronze bythelostwaxmethodandmountedonagranitebase, thevibrantacidanddyepatinaelevatesthework beyondthesumofthematerials LimitedEditionof25
