Magazine
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Link: https://www observica com/pe2023
Date: 10-Feb-2024
Publisher: Discover the Artist
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I've been a graphic designer/ ne arts artist for the last 25 years. At that time I utilized pencil, airbrush, oil paint, pastel in the creation of my early work With the advent of the computer, I produced as well as instructed at multiple universities. When the tools of digital graphics reached the level of my previous Fine Arts tools I made the switch permanently The purpose of the work is to drop the wall between ne arts and graphic arts to create a blend of the two.
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Digital Painting, Giclee Printing on Paper
W:19 H:29 in 2021
Aquantumview (ScanQRcodetolearnmore, rateandcomment) AW127509368
My name is Barbara Page I live in Belle Plaine, Minnesota. Originally, I am from a dairy farm in northern Wisconsin I started out by drawing the markings on our cows, beginning my artistic journey I attended University of Wisconsin – River Falls. I have a bachelor’s degree in Fine Art. At 30 years old I was in an auto accident The accident left me with a traumatic brain and spinal injuries I love to draw and paint realistic art with the mediums of watercolor, pen and ink. My inspiration is the artwork of Alphonse Mucha; with my focus on nature, orals and human gures Because of my injuries I visualize things di erently My injuries resulted in clouded thinking and hand tremors Unsteady hands made it di cult to do ne details Today my artwork is in uenced by the traumas and blessings I endured biafarin
Illustration, Pen-Ink Drawing on Paper W:22 H:18 in 1988
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Illustration, Photography, Painting, Drawing, Digital Arts
Internationally known Fine Artist with a winning streak of publications, exhibitions and awards that started on 12 Jan 23 that has continued into 2024 with 32 new wins in 2024/100 total
A multi-talented artist that creates in every part of her life, Ilia began painting while maintaining a poetic pen pal relationship with a man named Ralph Grimes, who one day she sent a drawing to After he hung up the sketch and he told her of how many admirers praised the work, her con dence and purpose as an artist was cemented Inspired by the creativity of her mother and grandfather through gardening, she learned at a mere three years of age and beyond that ‘life is a canvas ’ upon which we create She continued her poetry, yet was urged by Grimes to try her hand at painting
Her path was set Known for her ability to communicate exactly what the viewer wants in her commissioned pieces, she sold her rst wonderful work in 1987, titled ‘Cosi Fan Tuti ’ Her rst check for this validated her increasingly growing ability as an artist Ilia weaves a very spiritual feeling into both her writings and art Schooled by independent teachers, predominately Mr Grimes who held an MFA, she was rooted further in her work by teachings in Classical, Jazz, Big Band and more
Following the lyrical pulse of life, when Ilia paints, creates digital ne art or writes, she listens to music. In uenced by Mozart, Vivaldi, Loeillet, Telemann, Purcell, Beethoven, Hayden, Bach, utist Jean-Pierre Rampal, and old time jazz, among more, these sounds help breathe life into her poetic, painterly work. Also heavily in uenced by writer, poet, photographer, musician, and lmmaker L Ron Hubbard, whose rational philosophy has guided her life, as well as inventor and artist Leonardo Di Vinci – she dubs her style as Dreamscapes as it has di erent colors and ows-reminiscent of her varying high minded in uences from art and musical composition to philosophy.
Ilia states, that she creates art in order to ‘inspire others to create ’ Indeed, her visions for her life, even beyond the canvass, are bright and noble. She adds, “I help other artists to make a living with their art because I found out that once I inspire others to create it elevates us all up higher-myself included And- at times that person isn’t going to continue unless there is a way or even several ways in which to make a living with their art, so I like to help teach them to do that ”
In addition to art, Ilia has now written a book titled “The Art of Mentoring” to share her successful actions for helping others! But for now, it is Ilia’s art that is worthy of much great attention When asked what clients collecting her work can expect, she concludes, “People can expect quality work that speaks to them. A person with my art can expect to look at it time and again nding new things to admire about it And a person can expect other people, when seeing it, to gravitate to it, look at it, admire and to continue to be drawn to the painting, looking and seeing more about it ” Unclear?
Hardly. Ilia is a rare, grounded woman with a vision, and possessing of a trained skill and con dence in that vision, which speaks diligently- from the spirit to each work she creates- and from each work in turn to each client. It is with that understanding that we invite you to enjoy the exploration of this very vibrant and deserving artist
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Digital Arts on Canvas W:16 H:16 in 2022
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Los Angeles based artist, James Frost, creates works of magical realism focusing on portraits, animals, and some abstractions A naturally slow human, James prefers to work with oils in the classical fat-over-lean style made popular by 15th century artists.
As an emerging artist in 2023, James' portraits have already been featured in shows at the illustrious Shockboxx Gallery in Hermosa Beach, California, TAG Gallery in Los Angeles, the LAAA Gallery in West Hollywood, as well as dozens of online shows His work has won talent, artistic, and certi cate awards including placing in the top three, a Silver and Bronze Awards for Talent
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biafarin com/artist?name=mascha-chelius
Mixed Media on Canvas
W:200 H:200 D:37 cm
2022
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I Nava Barenji, was born in 1993 in Tehran, Iran. I earned an BFA in Visual Communication from Alzahra University (Tehran, Iran) in 2016 I am enrolled in MFA painting program at Rochester Institute of Technology in united stated. I have participated in some group exhibitions such as Alzahra university's visual communication group show and a solo painting exhibition in 2015 at Sobhan art Gallery in Tehran I have been interviewed by Iran's newspaper for my solo exhibition. I have been earned numerous painting and drawing awards during my education in art school I started self studying in painting right after graduation while I was working as a graphic designer in a company After I experienced all mediums during my educational life, I found painting the mirror that re ects my experiences, thoughts and feelings in the best way Educating in RIT gave me the opportunity to evolve my art freely and show the oppression of Iranian women
biafarin com/artist?name=nava-barenji
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Midwest native, Jennifer Hannigan-Green is a gurative abstract painter, earning a Bachelor’s of Art from Eastern New Mexico University in Painting and a Master’s of Education from Grand Canyon University in Curriculum and Instruction Originally, a landscape painter illustrating her walk through nature, Jennifer’s style has changed over the years becoming more simpli ed and expressive, illustrating her walk through life Her work shares deep, personal moments She captures emotional stories through her use of color and shapes Jennifer has had her paintings shown throughout the world from Paris, France to St Louis, Missouri and has received an American Art Award two years in a row. But I am more than just a painter I am a daughter, a wife, a mother, a teacher and even a youth basketball coach. I love to visit new places and learn and see new things. I enjoy being in nature from listening to the waves at the beach to feeling the wind rustle through the forest My experiences from these other parts of my life inspire my work, giving me a voice to share and connect with others through my art.
biafarin com/artist?name=jennifer-hannigan-green
Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
W:18 H:24 in 2013
Just like life, the road bends and rolls across the land. With each curve, I need to bend as well, becoming one with nature and the world around me.
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I’ve always loved drawing in ink. I studied photography for several years, then decided that my love for color was too strong to avoid, so I started painting in oil, and I haven’t stopped biafarin com/artist?name=tina-carter
Photography
W:11 H:8 50 in 2020
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Lindsey McTavish is a Toronto born artist, currently living and working in Nelson B.C. Designer, mother, artist and entrepreneur, she is inspired by colour, texture, the diversity of the female form, the Canadian landscape, & her surrounding environment. Having studied Fibre Arts for 3 years at The Kootenay School of The Arts in Nelson, B C, followed by 2 years at the Academy of Design in Toronto where she graduated from the Fashion Design program.
Lindsey has made a successful career of selling her line of Clothing & Handbags under the namesake labelLindsey M Collections, and is also one of the owners of the Craft Connection Gallery in Nelson B C The Gallery is owned and operated by a small group of dynamic female artists, who carefully curate & display an excellent collection of works from over 200 artists and crafts people from across Canada You can nd Lindsey’s work there, as well as in other various shows and exhibits throughout the year in Ontario & British Columbia biafarin com/artist?name=lindsey-mctavish
Autumn Foliage
Fiber Art
W:36 H:48 in 2019
Handfeltedandquiltedwoolandsilk
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Photography
Dina Belenko is a creative still life photographer, co ee cup magician and a master of story driven images. Her playful, imaginative and witty approach has won her both critical acclaim and commissions from across the globe.
Using an old school approach with surprisingly little photo manipulation Dina creates new worlds populated with spilled ink dragons, paper cities and donut solar systems. When she is not busy with intergalactic adventures, she works as a prominent educator with thousands of students all over the world, teaching creative thinking and revealing the secrets of her trade She writes tutorials for platforms like A nity Spotlight and 500px helping novice photographers to nd their own style and discover new magical tricks in still life
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Dina Belenko
Photography
W:16 H:24 in 2023
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Nancy Jacey is a native of Richmond, Virginia and had a love for drawing and illustration from a young age. She received a BFA in Studio Art from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, (more commonly known as Virginia Tech,) in 2002, and earned her MFA in Illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2004 She is a recognized member of the Colored Pencil Society of America and the International Guild of Realism. Nancy is an award-winning published artist. Her work has been featured in American Art Collector (April 2021 issue), To The Point (June 2020 issue) and Northern Virginia Magazine (January 2020 issue ) Other notable publications are Color Magazine, the Richmond Times Dispatch and The Directory of Illustration In her free time, she teaches classes at her own studio, The Jacey Gallery, in Richmond, Virginia Artist Statement: Go big Despite what appears to be the current trend of murkiness and minimalism, I prefer minutia and meticulousness I work in acrylic, oil, and colored pencil Details are important That is why I prefer to create large-scale, photo realistic works that focus on oft-overlooked characteristics With that in mind, my process is admittedly a painstaking one, especially with my preference for Prismacolor pencils Some have critiqued this as a form of over analysis, but in pursuing the precision of speci city, I nd that the best way to emulate the world and capture things in a photo-realistic manner is to not cut corners, but rather to seek out as many minute elements as I can nd My colored pencil works often take hundreds of hours to complete This is because, to me, each portion of a composition no matter how small or seemingly insigni cant is just as important as any other part
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Drawing, Color Pencil on Cardboard
W:29 H:21 in 2022
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Barry is a resident abstract artist at Georgian Gallery in McDonough, Georgia. He is a self-taught artist, and lives in Gri n, Georgia, USA Creating art has been a passion for him since 1991 when he was discovered by a local gallery in Columbus, Ohio and became a popular resident artist for the gallery for 14 years until they closed
Barry works on paper and canvas, and he also builds wood construct sculptures and co ee tabletops which have been sold to private collectors, restaurants, and corporate o ces, including Colors Inc , ABB, Nationwide, and IBM
Since 2013, he has been working to perfect the development of computer-generated art using Fractal software He morphs these fractal images into expressionistic abstracts that have won a number of online competitions Last year, his works were in an exhibition in Perugia, Italy during their annual international Umbra Jazz Festival in July, 2022
biafarin com/artist?name=denis-barry
Digital Arts, Giclee Printing on Canvas
W:20 H:19 in 2021
(ScanQRcodetolearnmore, rateandcomment) AW127007130
Originally from Texas, George Evan Davis has lived in Honolulu, Hawaii for almost 40 years. He started painting in high school and graduated from college in 1978 with a BA in Art and Psychology After declining acceptance into a graduate program in Art Therapy, he moved to Dallas to pursue his dream of taking the art world by storm However, after living the life of a starving artist he put his dream on hold and over the course of the next 45 years had two successful careers, one as an illustrator and graphic designer, and one as a massage therapist and body worker
Now that he has retired (and no longer starving), he has picked up where he left o and is following his dream of creating art full time
His portfolio consists of portraits/ gures, “Moments In Time”, abstracts, and photography In his portraits and gures his goal is to convey the essence of the person or to communicate to the viewer something about who that person is The moment in time images are painted snapshots from his travels, environment, or everyday life. His abstract works run the gamut from brightly colored images that are experiments with di erent techniques, to the random unplanned patterns that happen on the shirt he wears , to images that have a deep meaning and background story.
Working primarily in oils and acrylics he has developed a style that can be described as uid and unde ned. Sometimes his work is realistic and representative, and other times it’s abstract and the concept determines the process and medium(s). Sometimes he has something very personal or political to say but at other times he paints just for the joy of creating something cool and beautiful
But, whatever the topic or medium, his goal is to create art that spreads a message of love of acceptance of beauty.
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Painting, Acrylic Pouring on Canvas
W:18 H:25 in 2023
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Jeane Kat McGrail is a contemporary artist who is an avid environmentalist and animal rights activist. As an author, printmaker, and photographer, her work ows and connects photography to printmaking with the digital medium. She received her M.F.A. from Cranbrook Academy of Art and her biography can be found in Who's Who of American Art and Who's Who in America
McGrail has shown her art internationally, including The Charlotte Printmaker's Society Exhibition; Chautauqua Center for the Visual Arts, Chautauqua, New York; Cheryl Pelavin Fine Arts, LLC, NYC; Chuck Levitan Gallery, New York City; Norman R. Eppink Art Gallery, Emporia, Kansas; Edward Hooper House Art Center, Nyack, New York; ARC Gally, Chicago; Galeria L'Etang d'Art, Bages, Francia; Metropolitan Museum and Art Center, Miami, Florida: National Museum for Women in The Arts, Washington, D C ; Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, Florida; Adogi Taller Galleria Fort, Cadaques, Girona, Spain; Ukranian Institute of Modern Art, Chicago, IL; Wing eld Arts & Music Festival, Wing eld, England; and the Brand Library, Los Angeles, CA
Prominent curators and jurors that have juried her work into shows include such notables as: Thomas N. Armstrong II, Nieves Billmyer, James Butler, Ivan Carp, Muriel B Christianson, Alessandra Comini Nancy Cusick, Henry T. Hopkins, Angel Huratado, Vera Klement, Nicholas Krushnick, Donald Kuspit, Lucy Lippard, Betty Parson, Rose Slivka, Gene Thornton, Claire Zeisler, and many more who are highly quali ed
Jeane is a contemporary artist and educator, an avid environmentalist, and animal rights, activist Her work is constructed in the convergence of documentary photographs and surreal graphic twists, where she uses the digital tools of cameras, computers, and printers Enlightened by the serenity and creativity found in nature, she gets her inspiration from the environment, which she is active in conserving.
As a pioneer in contemporary digital art, she experiments with new technologies. As author of The River Project: Origin, Movement, Con uence, she believes that photography can stimulate the majestic striving of the soul for nature. As a visionary, she sees possibilities of natural turmoil in her Reconstruction Spheres Series As an award-earning artist, McGrail has shown her art nationally and internationally
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Digital Arts, Digital Photography on Paper - Cotton
W:16 H:20 in 2023
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Brandy Green-Russell was born in rural Missouri in 1994. She spent the majority of her childhood playing in the mud puddles on her family’s farm and in the adjacent woods In 2016 Brandy received her Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art from the College of the Ozarks where she rst encountered clay which reminded her of childhood exploration and play She later graduated from Texas Tech University after receiving a Masters of Fine Art in 2021. Currently, Brandy is the Assistant Professor of Art at the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas.
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Sculpture
W:10 H:18 in 2023
Ceramics
(ScanQRcodetolearnmore rateandcomment) AW127500176
Photography
Annemarie Jung is a self-taught photographer.
Since her debut in 2021, Annemarie has rapidly garnered recognition, winning numerous prestigious awards and exhibiting her work internationally and locally Her photographs have been published in esteemed photo magazines and books.
Drawing inspiration from her natural curiosity and an unwavering drive to transform ideas into art, Annemarie's artistic focus lies in capturing the essence of the human element Through her evocative and sometimes provocative approach, she skillfully explores the intricate nuances of the human experience
Storytelling and forging personal connections serve as the guiding pillars of Annemarie's work, breathing life into her captivating compositions Her unwavering commitment to non-traditional paths allows her to delve into uncharted territories and present unique perspectives to her viewers With each click of the camera, she strives to not only capture captivating visuals but to evoke emotions. biafarin com/artist?name=annemarie-jung
Photography W:16 H:10 in 2022
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Macyn Metten, born in April 2004 in Murray, Utah, is a self-taught artist studying Studio Art. She primarily specializes in graphite drawings and oil paintings Metten was moved around from an early age across Utah and California. Feeling isolated by frequent new environments, she quickly grew fascinated and entranced by art Every new year meant a new school and city; comfortability and familiarity did not exist Nothing stayed consistent aside from her love of the arts. After moving to Sacramento, visiting the Crocker Art Museum became a recurring hobby for Metten, as she found it was an opportunity to gain inspiration while also admiring the work of others Metten has previously been featured at the Blue Line Arts Gallery in Roseville, CA, and both the Crocker Art Museum and Axis Gallery in Sacramento She continues to create more drawings and paintings that further the take on existentialism and the true human experience biafarin com/artist?name=macyn-metten
Drawing, Graphite Drawing on Paper W:17 H:14 in 2022
Aneerietakeonimpostersyndrome Agraphitedrawingthatquestionstheoriginalityofone'sownmind (ScanQRcodetolearnmore, rateandcomment)
Another big impact in the focus of my work has been by the diverse cultural background I've been exposed to. I have had the good fortune of growing up between to countries, the U S and Chile: two unlike cultures each unique in people, ideas and overall styles. I've been, and still am exposed to this cultural diversity, so I decided to put myself in the position of being a “sponge” when it comes to all the information that I am perceiving and seeing about culture, systems, people, and places. This trend of thought has had a tremendous impact in my work and has also become a tool in my philosophy of art Throughout the years I have learned to represent this in a visual way All this has helped me develop my own style, as well as process of thinking in which I show other peoples stories, experiences and struggles through visual aesthetics with a provoking concept The works are presented via paintings, drawings and photographs; all part of the work that I have gather through the years The works are all carefully created and all contain technique, style, concept, and a path of learning What I try to show through this works is what I am seeing, feeling and perceiving of the world around me, which are all projected through di erent styles, techniques, and an extensive range of mediums
biafarin com/artist?name=lindsay-morgan
Photography
W:20 H:24 in 2010
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Wood Art, Sculpture
Ivo Stamenov - Otto is a graduate of Technical University - So a.
Since 1989 he has worked in many theatres in So a, and with the advent of private radio stations in Bulgaria (around 1992) he is a sound engineer at Radio Express, Radio 99 and Radio Vitosha.
Around 2002 he started experimenting with wood as a material He started with children's toys, and quickly came up with the idea of workshops where participants make their own toys and Ivo shows and helps. These workshops became very popular in Bulgaria and Europe
In 2013 he created a working mini model of a theatre, with which he participated two years in a row in the largest toy exhibition in the world in Nuremberg
Around 2015, he started making boutique lamps from wood that tell stories
With his lamps he participates in collaborative exhibitions with other artists, and since 2020 he also makes one solo exhibition in So a every year
biafarin com/artist?name=ivo-stamenov
Wood Art
W:24 H:28 cm 2022
Wood, Copper ThislampiscalledZennin'There From "MyLampsAreTellingStories"collection
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With the majority of my adolescence being in the High Desert, California, open space is very familiar to me. After graduating from Cal State University of San Bernardino I quickly started my art career and moved to LA County with my lover. The drastic change from desert to city uprooted the spaciousness of my once home and instead naturally created clutter This clutter a ected me mentally and I am now making an e ort to compensate for this, which inevitably took me down a spiritual path. My work re ects and strengthens this path, consisting in an attempt to visually represent the process of uni cation and inner alchemy that I am exploring I'm currently residing in a live/work studio loft in the middle of a busy downtown area, which gives me the opportunity to exercise my resilience and transformative skills of remaining in harmony with the unifying truths of our existence Directly being a part of a seemingly chaotic area while doing my part to emanate a much needed aspect of peace and tranquility within myself and others As an artist, I feel an innate responsibility to share my path with my art to not only help myself and my own journey but to also help others on theirs Hailing from the Los Angeles area, a place where material lust thrives, I often feel inclined to share my spiritual discoveries through my artwork, sowing seeds of fruitful love and growth.
biafarin com/artist?name=shayne-mitchell
Painting, Oil Color on Canvas
W:36 H:36 in 2021
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Sara Kimber has been creating art and defending women's rights for most of her life. Born in Cambridge, England she moved to America in 1967 and spent much of her childhood traveling the world Initially working as a project manager, Sara, now in retirement, is focusing on her love of art. Sara’s work is based on simple, realistic images, standing by themselves to show a wholeness of spirit and elegance, searching for peace and a greater human potential. She strongly believes there is a universal spirit that is greater than all the pettiness in the world Love is more powerful than anything and being vulnerable, honest and respectful is all we can do to be authentic
biafarin com/artist?name=sara-kimber
Sculpture
W:10 H:12 in 2023
Ceramic, Redwood “Thewayisnotinthesky, itisintheheart”, Buddha
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Jill King is a Chicago born Artist. She has exhibited in many private and public places in Chicago including: The Harris Theater, The Lincoln Park Conservatory, Expo Chicago, SOFA, and The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art King is currently exhibiting her work at Alma Art + Interiors, Chicago. Her work is housed in several private and public collections including; The Meta Data Center- Dekalb IL The Lorraine Morton Civic Center- Evanston IL, The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy- Aurora, IL, Lewis University (Science Building)- Romeoville IL, Richland College- Decatur IL and the Mills House Hotel in Charleston SC
biafarin com/artist?name=jill-king
Sculpture, Mixed Media
W:50 H:50 in 2023
Solderedsteelwire, Sewnacryliccoatedfabrics, Acrylics Wallsculpture (ScanQRcodetolearnmore, rateandcomment)
I was born in 1960 at Hsin-chu city. When I studied in high school, artist maestro Mr. Ru Song, Xiao praised me as “a genius ever seen in forty years ” I was admitted in the entrance examination of National Taiwan Academy of Art. But at that time, Taiwan society still deemed a painters’ career as unpromising, so I chose to turn down the opportunity and enlisted myself in military service After I left army, I started my career in advertising industry. Then I was promoted from designer, art director, producer to creative director throughout my career. In 2010, when I was 50, I picked up my paintbrush again and became a self-taught artist Since 2013, my oil paintings were selected for the Art Mirai International Art Exhibition at National Art Center in Tokyo, the annual exhibition of Royal West of England Academy, and the Salon d'Automne in Paris My ceramic works were selected for the Zijin Art Ceramic Award in China and I became a formal member of the Societe du Salon d'Automne I also received recognition by National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts In addition, my “Wu Shan Yun Yu”installation works were showcased at the Florence Biennale 2017 and awarded fth place for videos and won the Lorenzo Ⅱ Magni co Art Prize. My creative dance project was selected for Songshan Cultural and Creative Park New Points on Stage In 2018, my works were selected for the Société des Artistes Indépendants and Société des Artistes Français and exhibited at Le Grand Palais in Paris. In 2019, I won 1st, 3rd, 4th place awards of American Art Awards, the third prize in the installation art of the Florence Biennale, and International Prize BOTTICELLI, Solo exhibition at the Louvre Carrousel Art Shopping and so on I use time as the core, with "New, Beautiful, Appreciative" as a concept, make good use of di erent medias and tools, and constantly challenge myself By participating in large-scale competition at domestic and foreign, breaking the framework of art creation and restrictions and creating the "NBA" art
biafarin com/artist?name=hung-lin
Time Lin
Painting, Oil Color on Cotton
W:73 50 H:92 cm
2017
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Resides in Belleville, Michigan, I am a Pencil Artist specializing in Portrait, Tattoo, and Fantasy meets Reality Art derive most of my work from African culture and Black American diaspora I like to explore intimacy, nature, and blending fantasy and reality. Black women serve a large part of inspiration while also serving as a challenge in my artwork and personal life biafarin com/artist?name=deshon-washington
PortraitofwomaninhoodieandlingerieinayogaprecisionundertheMoon (ScanQRcodetolearnmore, rateandcomment) AW127160500
Drawing, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Assemblage, Button Art, Crafts, Enamel Art, Glass Art, Jewelry
I have been an artist all of my life…it’s all ever wanted to be. As a young child, I amused myself with drawing and constructing things I have fond memories of my father’s cluttered workshop where treasure could be found in old co ee tins and glass jars. As a grade schooler I was called upon to illustrate bulletin boards and class projects, and sometimes to make things which my teachers spirited away for themselves
My parents encouraged my talents and sent me to the small local art museum for children’s classes where I was able to experiment with di erent media When I grew older, I took a bus on Saturdays to travel to a larger museum school, and when we moved to another state, I became involved with junior college art programs while still in high school
I attended college with an academic scholarship, but I majored in art To support myself, I began making and selling jewelry which altered my artistic direction from decorative to functional I learned multiple metal working techniques from various venues and instructors, including casting with Toza Radakovich, and I was fortunate to be able to sell nearly everything I made.
A chance encounter with a vibrantly colored enamel tile altered my direction once again, and I decided to create art with hot glass enamel fused to metal after meeting my rst mentor, Inna Babich, who worked primarily on copper forms. Inna introduced me to my second mentor, Lilli Evelyn Hill, who taught me the art of cloisonné enameling, which appealed to my jewelry making skills I worked (played) with both Inna and Lilli for many very enjoyable years.
A move to my current location in the early 90s brought many changes to my creative career, but not as many as the challenge of raising a child with severe Autism Zak has always been, and still is, our number one priority, so my art production is completely secondary to meeting his daily needs. Regardless of this challenge, I managed to make, sell and teach my art/craft in various venues from fairs to galleries to guilds, and although I no longer participate in those past venues, I continue to seek new opportunities online such as Biafarin and Etsy.
Everything interests me! Making art from odd recyclables infused and embellished with enamels, metals, glass, ber, clay, and whatever is a current experiment I’m enjoying From sculptural “frames” for exotic jewelry pieces so they can be enjoyed o the body as well as on it....to fanciful mirrors for self admiration....and all sorts of adornments in between, I keep myself entertained
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Assemblage, Enameling on Copper
W:7 H:23 in 2023
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Timothy Martin is a classically trained painter who rst gained widespread recognition in 1993 when selected by Ti any & Company to display artwork in its Manhattan agship Since that time Martin’s renown has spread internationally.
Commissioned by the luxury fashion house, Hermes, Martin created an 8-foot by 15-foot original oil paintingL'Arche de Noel - for Hermes’ main window of its Paris agship for the 2010-11 holiday season In 2009, a oneman show of Martin’s original paintings were hung at the Mona Bismarck Foundation in Paris Martin’s exhibition is one of the few the foundation devoted to a living artist, and broke attendance records
Martin has exhibited twice at the renowned Philadelphia Flower Show by special invitation of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society He has been featured at several botanical gardens and ower shows, including Macy's Flower Show, where his painting Da odil Settee made its debut, later named Editor's Choice by U S Art magazine
In 2000, Martin was commissioned by the venerable Steinway & Sons to paint an actual one-of-a-kind baby grand piano, the rst painter in nearly 70 years commissioned by the piano makers.
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Painting, Oil Color W:40 H:48 in 2010
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Roger Williamson is a visual artist residing and creating in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Born in Loughborough, England, in 1947 and growing up in Coventry, he was inspired from an early age by the French Symbolist painters of late nineteenth-century France. These artistic in uences, along with his own esoteric upbringing and practical experiences of magic, mythology, and dream control form the matrix upon which his paintings are an extension.
Williamson's works belong to a "theater" of life; building upon classical myths and ancient themes they invite viewers into spheres of consciousness characterized by ethereal portraits and kaleidoscopic color palettes His practice seeks to re-enliven mystery while revitalizing the senses through questioning reality
Aspiring to reintroduce mystery back into human existence through creativity while encouraging artistic audiences towards "living e ulgent lives invigorated from secretions of our subconscious"
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Sixteen;reconciliationofgenderdiversityfunctionswithinthehumanbiologicalmachineevokingknowledge ofSelfLove
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Photography, Painting, Drawing
Cher Pruys, ASAA SCA, IGOR, AAPL, CSAA, AMS, LMS, OSA, MAA, CFA, NOAPS, PSOA, AWA, AAOA. "To take my inner visions with my hands and create a work of art for you the viewer .... That is the ultimate in self-expression."
Cher Pruys was born in Regina. Over the years she lived in many places including Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Fort Frances, settling into her present home in Devlin, on the banks of the Rainy River with her husband Mark, 4 dogs and 2 cats.
By age three, Cher was seldom found without a drawing tool in hand. She worked in pencil, charcoal and ink over the years, until she picked up a paintbrush at the age of 35. Beginning with oil paints, she found her chosen mediums in acrylic, watercolor and gouache.
Although self-taught, her dedication and talent has seen her work juried into 488 International exhibits, as well as exhibits in numerous non juried shows. She has garnished 755 awards thus far She was 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 & 2023 she was awarded with the most wins in The American Art International Awards. The Grand Prize Winner in The AWA (American Women Artists) 2022 Spring Online Show with a perfect score for “In Retrospect” 2ndplace in the AAPL elected Members online show 2022, Award of Distinction in the 2023 Pushing Forward Reaching Back Show, and a 3rd place in the NOAPS Spring Online Artist Members Show 2023 saw her win the Gold Medal of honour at the Allied Artists of Americas 110th show! She has had 22 solo exhibits. Cher is also an avid fused glass artist, and a 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, 37 magazines, including The Best Of Acrylic Fall 2021, cover of May Arabella Magazine with “In Retrospect”, the cover of #20 Hyperrealism Magazine with “Girls Girls Girls”, #21 Hyperrealism Magazine with “The Young Cowboy”, and the most recent, the cover of the March Artists & Illustrators Art magazine, and has been featured in over 365 international publications. Cher’s works have found a permanent home in private and public collections worldwide.
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Painting, Acrylic on Paper - Cotton
W:11 H:8 in 2023
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Growing up as the granddaughter of a self-taught artist, I was surrounded by creativity. My maternal grandparents lived just a few houses down from us and I spent the afternoons with them while my parents worked. Every afternoon for me was lled with time at the piano, needlework, cooking and baking, and very occasionally mixing paint for my grandmother and her painting friend I was never “taught” to paint by my grandmother – she was far too impatient. Now, as a grandmother myself, I certainly understand her.
I have a fashion merchandising degree from Ouachita Baptist University and have always had an “eye” for good design and pleasing elements though I have not been formally trained After school, I raised a family, did some part-time bookwork for my dad’s businesses and then owned my own business for almost a decade Just before my 50th birthday in 2013, I made a bucket list of things I wanted to accomplish – knit a pair of socks (done – never to do again), make a successful sou é (i y results on this one), and learn to paint in watercolor My grandmother, Bonnie, mostly painted in oil and pastels, but I sat on the steps of her converted den space and stared at three of her lovely watercolor paintings almost every day Those were the ones that charmed me most and inspired me to give watercolor a try.
Finally having an empty nest and the time, I asked the local high school art teacher for a watercolor lesson and was hooked from the rst moment For the last eight years I have painted almost daily I joined Mid-Southern Watercolorists in 2016 in order to take advantage of the incredible artist workshops they o er. I ve been able to sit side by side and study under those I believe to be some of the world’s foremost watercolorists
Often asked if watercolor is the most di cult medium, my response is that I nd it wonderfully versatile and one I feel I’ve barely begun to discover. Being able to surrender to what is happening on the paper, to be the guide and not the manipulator is the biggest challenge for my obsessive, compulsive self! I love detail -you know that if you ’ ve ever had a conversation with me – and struggle with removing unnecessary elements. Realism is a serious turno for many artists and critics, but for me it’s more about examining every crucial part; of seeing small things most glance over and ignore. Maybe those things are relevant, maybe not, but they are by nature of their existence part of the story I’m still exploring techniques and trying to gure out just who I am as a watercolor artist but my goal through my art is to tell a story, to invite you in, to pique your curiosity, to allow the viewer to be part of the conversation
In July of 2021, I became a partner at Art Group Gallery in Little Rock It’s through that alliance that I have nally begun to see myself as an emerging artist and to have more con dence in my abilities. Competitive by nature, I continue entering juried shows Rejection is not easy and admittedly, it sets me back when I feel I have submitted a good work, however, the pressure to present my best is what keeps me focused and determined to create quality works over quantity I try to approach all of my paintings, even commissions, as though they are potential entries for competition subject to a juror’s scrutiny
I’m currently working on a large body of works entitled, “Things Remembered” for upcoming solo shows at South Arkansas Arts Center in El Dorado, Arkansas in the fall of 2024 and The Dixie in Huntingdon, Tennessee in the winter of 2025 The paintings will include places we ’ ve visited, people we ’ ve encountered and lovely “things” I ve photographed
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Painting, Watercolor on Paper
W:21 H:17 in 2022
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I started my serious art journey late in life. Before that I focused on raising a family, never seeming to have enough the time for my art I still recall the very day ve years ago that I woke up and said I will begin putting all my energy into improving my watercolor techniques. My goal was to be accepted as an accomplished artist by the
National Watercolor Society. I worked for ve years with that in mind. In that time I came up with work I felt proud of My dream became a reality when I was accepted into the 103rd NWS International Open Exhibition on my 76th birthday! Not only that, I earned my NWS signature status
My worked is very detailed and precise I am particularly drawn to painting glass along with things that are rusty I work on small areas at a time within the larger areas of the painting Each area is like working on small abstract painting I nd working on the painting upside down is very helpful
My work is done in my studio I usually take hundreds of photos for one still life painting My painting are somewhat large, 18x24 in. Since my painting are very detailed, it can take over a month to complete a painting.
I never wonder why I paint. It has always been who I am. I can do this everyday and everyday is a learning experience What I have learned in life is that I can accomplish things that I thought were impossible for me Any goal can be met. Just take small steps everyday toward that goal.
biafarin com/artist?name=mary-velasquez-bailey
I’ve been painting for about two decades. But I rst realized I had a passion for drawing before I started school.
I remember my parents buying me a box of 64 Crayola crayons and pads of pristine manila paper all for me. I loved to make big looping scribble doodles and would ll in the shapes with all the colors from the crayon box My parents entered one of my drawings in a contest, and I ended up winning a microscope and a set of encyclopedias I couldn’t believe people would give me stu just for my doodles! I was hooked
I enjoy graphic design, painting and illustration I did this professionally from 1995 to 2019 working for the MSU Alumni Association and University Advancement at Michigan State University
I have exhibited my work in Michigan galleries and at ArtPrize in Grand Rapids I’ve also won awards in the National Watercolor Society Exhibitions as well as a best of show at the Michigan Watercolor Society Annual Exhibition
I’ve been watercolor painting for many years now, and it has become my favorite artistic medium, although historically it was considered by some as a lesser way of working. I love watercolor s vibrancy, its translucent quality and the immediacy that it has It allows me to express myself clearly and quickly
I have always admired Andrew Wyeth and his ability to render a place in a way that captures its story and puts the viewer into that place. Like Wyeth, my style is very representational and somewhat objective. The subjectivity comes from what I choose to render I don’t always show the entirety of what I paint I enjoy showing a detail of the image and allow that to become an abstraction.
biafarin com/artist?name=david-giordan
Painting, Watercolor on Arches Paper
W:20 H:29 in 2022
PaintingonArchescoldpresswatercolorpaper140lb
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Ron is a signature member of the America Watercolor Society. He has won awards in juried annuals including the American Watercolor Society, The National Watercolor Society, The Pennsylvania Watercolor Society and other national exhibitions.
He’s a graduate of the Art Institute and a past president of the Pittsburgh Watercolor Society Ron Is represented by Mark Rangers Gallery in Sewickley, PA.
Art Of Watercolour Magazine 49th Edition - Eight-page feature and cover
Michael Willing Memorial Award – National Watercolor Society 102nd International
Three Smart Sisters Award for 40th Annual Adirondack’s National Exhibition Of American Watercolors
2021 Elizabeth Callan Memorial Award with Medal for American Watercolor Society 154th International Exhibition
Eight American Watercolor Society International Juried Exhibitions
2ND Place 2020 Signature American Watermedia Exhibition, Fallbrook Art Center Fallbrook, California
Forest Runes Award- 2019 Adirondacks National Exhibition
Best Of Show 2018 Signature American Watermedia Exhibition
First Place Pennsylvania Watercolor Society 38th International 2017
2018 Invited Juror of Awards Pennsylvania Watercolor Society International Exhibition
Juror of Acceptance and Awards 2018 West Virginia Watercolor National Exhibition
Invited 2018 Feature Artist for 23 Annual Art Show at Century Inn
Include into 10 Best Watercolor Paintings 2017- ArtistNetwork
2017 Northeast Watercolor Society Excellence Award
Silver Medal - Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors
Keystone Award and Medal - Pennsylvania Watercolor Society
Grumbacher Gold Medal - Pittsburgh Watercolor Society
Four Best Of Shows Pittsburgh Watercolor Society International Exhibitions
Watercolor Artist Magazine Feature Story
Water Authority/ Three Masters Of Watercolor Exhibition with Frank Webb and Bill Vrscak-Greensburg Art Center
Invited Workshop Instructor for Florida Watercolor Society’s Annual Convention held at Ocala Hilton 2016
biafarin com/artist?name=ron-thurston
Painting, Watercolor on Arches Paper
W:25 H:19 in 2023
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Master Artist, Kathleen exhibits her work, juries exhibitions, gives demonstrations, and teaches in-depth workshops She has been juried into more than 100 exhibitions, receiving national and international recognition for the vision, innovative techniques, and fearless expression that give rise to her unique designs. Painting with openness to her subject matter, she is guided by intense observation and deep personal re ection. The result is rich symbolic layers of literal and gurative design.
Painting from an early age, Kathleen was in uenced by teachers and artists in the fertile environment of Southern California’s prominent artists, museums and galleries as well as early international travels She studied undergraduate ne arts at San Diego State University, nished her Bachelor of Art degree at the University of Washington in Seattle and earned her Master of Arts degree from Northern Michigan University Continued study with American master watercolor artists over the next decade enriched her depth, understanding, skill, and personal style of painting
Kathleen Conover s current involvement in the growing international watercolor scene includes invitations to exhibit, judge, and demonstrate in China, Turkey, France, Belgium, Thailand, and Greece She has been honored as one of 40 international master watercolorists invited to exhibit at the rst watercolor-exclusive museum in Qingdao, China, the “Birthplace of Watercolor” Global travel continues to in uence her award winning paintings and inspires her work toward her lifetime pursuit, “ ... to be a better painter”.
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I began drawing and painting at around four years old in Battle Creek, Michigan. Even at a young age, I could look at an object or a person and very accurately draw it By the sixth grade, I knew I wanted to make my living as an artist. My passion and drive from that point forward have only increased.
After graduating from the Kendall College of Art and Design, I worked for more than 30 years as a commercial illustrator/designer, and have won several awards in that time
Eight years ago, I started focusing more on the ne art world I have dedicated my focus to the mastering of transparent watercolor Considered by many the most di cult painting medium, the challenge of creating the illusion of texture, light, shadow, and shape with just paint, water, and a brush on paper makes me a happy person I would describe my work as realism without sacri cing the crisp brilliance that is only possible with watercolor By applying multiple layers of color on top of each other, my paintings produce a deep yet luminous color that entices the viewer to want to look long and intensely into my paintings My favorite words to hear are, “This cannot be watercolor!”.
I am a Signature Member of the Michigan Watercolor Society (MWCS) and the National Watercolor Society (NWS) With only eight years into my pursuit of mastering watercolor, I am excited to see what I can create working full-time in the world of ne art.
biafarin com/artist?name=michael-ingle
Painting, Watercolor on Arches Paper
W:15 H:25 in 2023
TransparentWatercoloronArches300lbColdPressRoughpaper
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Growing up, I was blessed to be surrounded by art. My parents both loved sculpture and paintings and we spent many hours at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, Georgia I attended Vanderbilt University where I received a BA in art history and I have found that having a knowledge of painting history has served me well in developing my personal painting style
Over the years I have taken many workshops and classes, representing a variety of approaches, but have come to my style mainly through hard work I nd myself returning to the gure as my base, but my approach is the same whether I am painting humans, animals, pots or abstracts I love to draw and as my style continues to evolve, drawing is taking a more prominent place in my paintings I love the expressive nature of mark making My style is intuitive and expressive I use whatever mediums and materials that best present my message in what I hope is a meaningful way I believe art is best when it is emotional and challenges the viewer to complete the story Sometimes the story is simply to entice the viewer to say “Wow” “Benign and Gracious Solitude” was created on 300# watercolor paper using pencil, ArtGraf and acrylic paint A simply drawn gure is one of my favorite beginnings to a painting I try to use edgy compositions to support my story and after placing the gure I begin the journey toward completion, using acrylics, mark-making and occasionally collage This gure suggests a quiet contemplation She isn’t looking for others to be in her space in this moment.
Roberta is an award-winning, Signature member of the National Watercolor Society, the San Diego Watercolor Society, and the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies. She is a Nautilus Member of the International Society of Experimental Artists Often juried into prestigious competitive international shows, you can enjoy her artwork regularly hanging at the San Diego Watercolor Society and at the Kate Ashton Gallery at Art on 30th in San Diego
biafarin com/artist?name=roberta-dyer
W:22 H:30 in 2023
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I was born as Andromeda Louise Dougherty in Hollywood, California, to my mother and father who were heavily involved in Scientology At 3 weeks old my mother had to give me over to what Scientology referred to as the Cadet Org. I lived there o and on until I was 4, (only seeing my mother on weekends). When I was 9 we moved to Nederland Colorado, where I developed my love for the mountains At 13 I was taken away from my family again and became a ward of the state. For the next 4 years I bounced around foster homes and mental institutions Art became my escape from my world
Despite my tumultuous adolescence I managed to get my GED and went to college I initially wanted to major in art but I struggled with not feeling that I could truly be myself under the constraints of art classes I decided to go towards pre-med After a brief heroin addiction, I changed course again and got my bachelor's in Anthropology
At 23 I had my daughter; she became my life's best creation For the next 16 years, I focused the entirety of my being, my creative force and my love, into raising her. She was the love of my life. At 16, after a friend committed suicide, and her father threatened to, she took her own life I found her in her bedroom when I went to wake her up from school. There is no way to possibly convey with the words, my devastation. I began painting in order to process my pain and to tell the story of my healing and spiritual transformation
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com/artist?name=andee-grandits
W:30 H:36 in 2022
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David Hathaway's work is a captivating fusion of reality and abstraction. His artistic process involves starting with simple photographs and gradually adding layers, resulting in a nal piece that is truly one-of-a-kind This transformative method allows Hathaway to showcase his immense creativity, as each layer brings forth new elements and perspectives from the original image Born in 1957, he currently resides in Croton On Hudson, New York. David studied photography at Pratt Institute and holds a BFA from Mercy University, where he graduated with Honors in 2012
Digital Arts, Painting, Graphics, Photography, Sculpture
A. Lucek combines traditional handicraft processes, cutting-edge digital tools, and innovative materials to create unexpected beauty through experimentation-and-re nement
Although the eclectic, Illinois-based artist (b 1983) has a BA in visual arts from Brown University (as well as one in mathematics), subsequent brain damage and memory loss mean that they are a self-taught artist. Only rst starting to make art into a career in 2018, they rapidly climbed from selling fractal art at sci- conventions to receiving commissions from a national bank and a design agency in 2021
More commissions, awards, and inclusion in gallery exhibits followed Lucek once said "It is my belief that, to some degree, all art asks to interact with you Many times, people do not hear the request, however I try to make art that asks a little louder than most " It seems that people are starting to listen
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Mixed Media
W:8 H:12 in 2021
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I was born and raised in Calexico, California where I own and manages Bill Polkinhorn, Inc. a customs brokerage company founded by my grandfather in 1917 My rst images, taken during my teenage years were black and white. I have come around now, once again, to black and white work. My immediate surroundings – the desert southwest – are worthy subjects – to which I have returned many times over many years – each time –hopefully - with a higher level of consideration and thoughtful restraint. It is my intention to record and to preserve these places in my own imagination, but moreover the exploration of these harsh and desolate, yet stunningly beautiful landscapes o ers a glimpse into possibly coming to some understanding of the human condition
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Photography, Giclee Printing
W:20 H:20 in 2021
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Natalya Ponomoreva (artist’s pseudonym is Natasha Freeman) is an impressionist artist. In her work applying painting techniques of impressionism she strives to reinterpret this style, give it a new life and make it sound more modern.
She lls her artworks with symbols which encourage viewers to think about problems of the modern world such as the freedom of choice, the responsibility for the choices we make, inner freedom of people and facing challenges on the way to that freedom
She got a degree in interior design at the St Petersburg High School of Design and Technologies, graduated from the Sverdlovsk Art School, attended a summer course of academic drawing and painting at the Saint Petersburg Academy of Arts
Natasha Freeman is a current member of the Union of Russian Artists She has shown her work in both solo and group exhibitions in the USA, Italy, France, Greece, Russia and Kazakhstan Her artworks are in private collections in the USA, Germany, Russia.
biafarin com/artist?name=natalya-ponomareva
Painting, Mixed Media on Canvas
W:39 H:20 in 2023
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Glass Art, Painting, Graphics, Photography, Sculpture
I was born in the Middle East in the early 90’s- brought into a culture lled with controversy, con ict, and war. Being raised in such a stress lled environment has shaped me in ways that I am still discovering today As a scared, anxious and depressed teen, I moved to the United States with my parents and siblings, leaving my extended family behind Being raised under the in uence of one culture while learning another produced a deeply rooted identity crisis- one that I still struggle with today. As I grew I became increasingly frustrated with American culture and the systemic sexism, racism and homophobia that permeated every day life in the United States I found comfort and acceptance in disenfranchised communities while developing an appreciation for people and things that society has deemed as undesirable
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Digital Arts
W:15 H:10 in 2023
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I am mainly a gurative/portrait artist. I have been studying the body and form since a young age. Since retiring in 2018, I have been able to commit to my art full time and to the further studying of same as I am primarily self taught. I am continually learning, exploring new mediums and experimenting with subject matter. I work in pencil/charcoal, pastel, acrylic and oils With portraiture and gurative work, I try to engage the viewer into that moment of time with the subject in the painting. Their emotions, thoughts and that suspended moment of time
biafarin com/artist?name=jetta-williams
Painting, Pastel
W:28 H:20 50 in 2022
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Meet Ric Yan, a 21-year-old illustrator hailing from China. Passionate about drawing since childhood, Ric embarked on the journey of a freelance illustrator at the age of 16 Currently a senior at the New York School of Visual Arts, Ric's artistic style draws inspiration from traditional Chinese ink painting. Focusing on the interplay of black and white lines, Ric skillfully enhances these elements digitally with vibrant colors Notably, Ric's talent has garnered recognition through prestigious awards, including the 3x3 Student Award, Society of Illustrators Student Award, and the Carol and Murray Tinkelman Scholarship Award
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Illustration,
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