OBSERVICA
Issue #31
SE 2025
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OBSERVICA
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Date: 01-Dec-2024
Publisher: Discover the Artist
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Illustration, Photography, Painting, Drawing, Digital Arts
Internationally known Fine Artist with a winning streak of publications, exhibitions and awards starting on 12 Jan 23 and continuing through 2024 and into 2025 with 15 new art contest, exhibition and publication wins in 2025/166 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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Entrance to Paradise
Digital Arts on Canvas W:30 H:30 in 2021
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ILIA
Marvin Shafer
Sculpture,
Painting
Undergraduate degree in Fine Arts, University of Illinois Champaign. Double major in Sculpture and Jewelry. Some graduate school work I then began my real work, making commissions and unique pieces of art for thousands of customers and hundreds of corporations and Museum stores. My inspiration is and always will be is to bring color, design and balance to life biafarin com/artist?name=marvin-shafer
Sculpture on Aluminum W:32 H:32 D:32 in 2013
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Marvin Shafer
Henry Stewart
Painting
Henry Stewart is a senior contemporary and neo-expressionist painter who splits his time between Denver, Colorado, and Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Painting and sketching were a hobby as a child, however, it is only in the past few years that he has been able to make art his full-time career
His recent shift has allowed him to explore his artistic potential more deeply, producing works that express his experiences and surroundings from his own unique perspective
Whether he's in his Denver or Costa Rican Studio, Henry is continually producing several new works weekly
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Immigrants
Painting, Acrylic W:63 H:39 in 2023
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Henry Stewart
David Poyant
Fiber Art, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Drawing, Embroidery
My name is David Poyant, and I didn’t follow the traditional path to becoming an artist. I am a cobbler by trade with a background in shoe repair and handcrafted orthotics I worked in the trade for 25 years and then completed my professional career in retail. Handcrafted artistry comes in many forms and has provided me with multiple pathways in work and art throughout my journey As I approached retirement, I pondered the next steps. Always one to be working with my hands, I remembered my mother sitting in her chair knitting, cross stitching, and embroidering She was always stitching something Therefore, with no formal training, I picked up my needles, embroidery threads, and a stretcher at a hobby shop and started sewing But what do I sew? I began by nding photographers who would allow me to embroider their work, and I haven’t stopped stitching since then Each thread-paint embroidery is hand stitched on an artist's canvas using both 1 and 2 strands of embroidery thread and can take up to 60 hours to complete
I have neither a college degree nor any experience in advanced art or stitching classes However, I have always had an eye for design and many experiences in my 68 years of life that inspired me to develop my artwork I was not shy about showing my thread-paint embroidery pieces to anyone interested while I worked in retail. Most of my thread painting pieces were landscapes, trees, and coastal scenes While working, I met the director of the board at the Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford, MA. She asked if I would be willing to do a thread painting of an animal for the fundraiser at the Zoo The Red Panda was the rst of what was to become a series of animals adorning the walls of the Zoo as well as other pieces used to support their fundraising e orts This opened other forums to display my pieces, such as shing boats for the Fisherman’s Heritage Museum in New Bedford and donations for fundraisers in support of the American Cancer Society.
Handcrafting thread-paint embroidery is a constant reminder that one can nd their passion at any time in life. For me, it was at the end of a retail career and picking up a thread and needle, not knowing if anyone else besides me would ever see any of my Thread Paintings later in life. I enjoy seeing the reactions people have when they realize they are not looking at a painting and then see the stitch-by-stitch e ort that went into creating the one-of-a-kind piece of art. I invite you to enjoy my Thread Paintings and encourage you to nd your passion, whatever it is
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Breaching Titan
Fiber Art, Embroidery on Canvas W:18 H:18 in 2024
HandEmbroidery
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David Poyant
Cher Pruys
Photography, Painting, Drawing
Cher Pruys, ASAA SCA, IGOR, AAPL, CSAA, AMS, LMS, OSA, MAA, CFA, NOAPS, PSOA, AWA, AAOA.
"To take my inner visions with my hands and create a work of art for you the viewer .... That is the ultimate in self-expression "
Cher Pruys was born in Regina Over the years she lived in many places including Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Fort Frances, settling into her present home in Devlin, on the banks of the Rainy River with her husband Mark, and pets
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 736 International exhibits. She has garnished 1126 awards thus far She was the rst recipient of a major Canadian National Award, The Mary Pratt Crystal Award of Excellence at the 2014 SCA Open Juried Exhibition, The SCA 1st place award of distinction twice respectively, 2016, and 2017 at The Canada’s 150 show The SCA 2nd place Award of Distinction in the 2021 Elected Members Show. The winner of the Biafarin/SCA Award of Excellence at the 2022 Elected Members Show October 2021 Winner of The Exclusive Harmony of The Arts Contest by The Blue Blood Gallery in Prague. The Gold Medal recipient for Figurative Painting in The Mondial Art Academia’s International 2018 Competition The Silver Medal for Portrait Painting in The 2020 International Art Professional World Art Acadamia Competition. The Aviation Week & Space Technology Award Best of the Best, and the ASAA Award of Distinction for the best painting in the ASAA International Space & Technology Exhibit & Competition, consecutively for 2 years. In 2020 & 2021 & 2023 she was awarded with the most wins in The American Art International Awards The Grand Prize Winner in The AWA (American Women Artists) 2022 Spring Online Show with a perfect score for “In Retrospect”. 2ndplace in the AAPL elected Members online show 2022, Award of Distinction in the 2023 Pushing Forward Reaching Back Show, and a 3rd place in the NOAPS Spring Online Artist Members Show. 2023 saw her win the Gold Medal of honour at the Allied Artists of Americas 110th show! She has had 22 solo exhibits Cher is also an avid fused glass artist, and a certi ed teacher of piano and guitar. Her painting "The Bubble" had the honour of being part of the Masterworks from The International Guild of Realism Tour Her work has graced the covers of 3 books, 40 magazines, including The Best Of Acrylic Fall 2021, cover of May Arabella Magazine with “In Retrospect”, the cover of #20 Hyperrealism Magazine with “Girls Girls Girls”, #21 Hyperrealism Magazine with “The Young Cowboy”, March Artists & Illustrators Art magazine, the cover of the July Artistonish Magazine, Observica Elite 2024,and the most recent Art Close Up Magazine #26, January 2025 She has been featured in over 600 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:7 H:9 in 2025
Thestillnessandsolitudeasonestandsandlooksupthroughthecanyonissuchawonderfulful lling feelingofemptiness (ScanQRcodetolearnmore rateandcomment)
Cher Pruys
Lauren Walker
Painting
My name is Lauren Walker and I am, “The Artist Within.” I am a professional acrylic artist from Port Perry, Ontario My career started four years ago during a very tumultuous time in my life I hadn’t picked up the paint brush in fteen years until I faced a mental health crisis. I su ered panic attacks, depression and subsequently severe anxiety Art was my saving grace and allowed me to nd some stability in my life Art is not a hobby, it is my purpose. My goal is to build a studio and teach art workshops for mental health.
Find me on instagram @theartistwithin86
Website:
www theartist-within weebly com
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All that Used to Be
Painting, Acrylic on Canvas W:36 H:24 in 2023
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Lauren Walker
Jodi Zulueta
Painting,
Sculpture
Jodi has an extensive background in jewelry design and the arts, creating since childhood and professionally for over three decades She won the Silver Medal in the 2021 Fire Mountain Gems Jewelry Design Contest, with two other designs as nalists.
She served as Art Director for The Hoboken Shelter in New Jersey for two years, enabling the shelter residents to exhibit their art in the community.
Jodi was also on the Board of Directors for Hob’art, engaging in community outreach with her work exhibited in galleries along the East Coast
She contends that when exquisitely crafted jewelry forms an intimate bond with its wearer, it transcends mere adornment to o er both solace and profound signi cance
Currently, her work is exhibited at The Church Street Gallery in Murfreesboro, TN, and available for purchase at Moonstruck Souls in Macon, GA
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The Revelation
Jewelry, Wire W:2 H:3 in 2024
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Jodi Zulueta
Donald Earley
Painting
Donald Earley is a multi-award-winning painter. Earley is inspired by contemporary movements such as Me Too and Black Lives Matter, and he draws in uence from renowned artists like Antonio Lopez and Jack Spencer
Educated at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York as a fashion illustrator, artist and educator, Earley’s skills include painting, drawing, etching, drypoint, lithography and sculpture works in glass and bronze. Earley began working as an illustrator in the 1970’s for companies such as Neiman Marcus and the Dayton Company He taught at FIT in NYC, Cooper School of Art in Cleveland and at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond before moving to Qatar to help develop the thriving B F A in Fashion Design course
His commissions include the New York Times, Vogue Patterns, Calvin Klein, Damon Shirts, Bill Blass and Yves St Laurent He received the Merit Award at The 23rd biennial West Virginia Juried Exhibition at the State Capitol Complex in Charleston
March 32
Painting, Oil Color on Canvas W:36 H:36 in 2024
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Donald Earley
Marc Matei
Collage, Design, Digital Arts, Drawing, Illustration, Mixed Media, Painting, Print
As a rst generation immigrant, I feel as if I have lived three di erent lives on three di erent continents. The one true constant being, is my attachment to art, and the explorative aspects of creativity Immersing myself in the act of creative expression, has been and always will be my only path to truth and humility. I strongly believe, that art is not something one can ever nish or stop learning As long as I draw breath I will continue my journey, and hope to nd opportunities to share my story with the kindred spirits that nd themselves on a similar path
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Mixed Media, Cold Wax on Canvas W:38 H:48 D:1 in 2024
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Marc Matei
Alexandria Johnson
Painting
I am Ang Jol and I am 28 years old. I have been painting for a few years consistently, but I am kind of new to really starting to sell them on a larger scale I have always had a love for art since a young age I am now a mother to 3 young children. I also have a cat and a beta sh. I would love to have a home full of animals one day Some of my favorite things are hot chocolate, hot Cheetos and Scooby Doo I have often struggled to communicate with people verbally but making artwork always felt like another way to say or show feelings. Music, poetry, lms, and architecture have always held a special place I'm my heart I have been drawing and painting since I was young, and I have always found it relaxing and a stress reliever I hope I can connect with others through my artwork and others can nd meaning in them as well biafarin com/artist?name=alexandria-johnson
Taking Advantage
Painting, Acrylic on Canvas W:16 H:20 in 2023
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Alexandria Johnson
Luke Lagao
Luke Lagao lives with his husband and two cats in Iowa. His studio is a modest, brick, basement room of their house lled with art and various inspiring objects
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Fire Catcher
Painting, Acrylic W:8 H:16 in 2025
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Luke Lagao
Arica Angert
Painting, Graphics, Photography
Based in Western PA, I am currently enrolled at Slippery Rock University working towards a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Photography I have completed my Associate's Degree in Graphic Design at Butler County Community College. While at BC3, I was selected as one of the co-designers of the college's annual art magazine, "FACETS "
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Knotty Eye
Photography W:12 50 H:8 50 in 2025
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Arica Angert
Lewis Deeney
Scottish-born, Deeney grew up in Dumbarton before moving to Dundee to pursue a contemporary art degree. He graduated with rst-class honours in 2020, during which Lewis won two awards and was selected for the Freeland’s Painting Prize. After being awarded the William S Phillips award, a bursary for his tuition fees, Deeney continued his studies at DJCAD, graduating with merit in MFA Art & Humanities in 2021 In 2023, Deeney was shortlisted for the Chaiya Art & Spirituality award, had a solo show at the prestigious Glasgow Art Club, and represented Scotland at the Interceltique Festival in France In 2024, Deeney opened two solo shows, The Sky is Dreaming at Fire Station Creative, Scotland, and Step Into Abstraction at Saltspace Gallery, Scotland In 2025, Deeney will be exhibiting at World Art Dubai biafarin com/artist?name=lewis-deeney
Sound and Silence IV
Painting, Mixed Media on Board W:14 H:14 in 2025
Mymandalainspiredpaintingemergedfromajourneyinward, ofself-discovery, re ectingtheuniversal questforwholeness Themandala, anarchetypal, sacredsymbolacrosscultures, representstheSelf the centralarchetypeunitingtheconsciousandunconscious ourinnerandouterworlds (ScanQRcodetolearnmore, rateandcomment)
Lewis Deeney
Ryan Feller
Photography
Ryan Feller is a lens based artist in Austin, Texas. Through his many struggles with mental healthy he has found comfort and joy in creating images These same struggles have informed much of his work which often illustrates feelings of depression or anxiety. He hopes that through his images he is able to bring comfort to those who are experiencing similar feelings and nd a way to create beauty through the trials biafarin com/artist?name=ryan-feller
Photography W:18 H:12 in 2024
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Ryan Feller
John Flippin
I am originally from Southern California and have resettled in the Mountains of Western Massachusetts
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Waterfront
Painting, Acrylic on Canvas W:24 H:30 in 2024
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John Flippin
Michael Lee
Photography
I am a Freelance Photographer from New Jersey, residing in Western Massachusetts. I've been involved with photography from the age of 18 when I bought my rst SLR Camera, and have traveled to many places capturing landscape, street photography and portraiture. Following my associates degree in 1991, I obtained a certi cate in Applied Photography at the Fort Lauderdale Art Institute in 1996 and I plan to expand my art through photography and nature workshops. I hope to gain exposure through upcoming Art Calls and Magazine Publications
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Photography W:14 H:11 in 2019
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Michael Lee
Catherine Martinez-Perez
Painting
Catherine Martinez-Perez – A Journey of Artistic Discovery
Catherine’s passion for art was sparked at age four, inspired by her father’s introduction to classical art This early in uence fostered a deep love for creating, enabling her to communicate emotions and ideas beyond words
Her art is rooted in nature, childhood innocence, and interconnectedness, with a particular focus on owers and children Catherine is especially captivated by orchids, whose natural canvas of color, intricate veins, and mesmerizing curves inspire her to paint and share their beauty with the world Children, with their illuminating faces and pure reactions to the world, are a constant source of inspiration, driving her to capture their innocence and wonder on canvas
Her extensive travels, including visits to Belize's Mayan pyramids and Russia’s Hermitage Museum, further enrich her work with historical and cultural depth
Specializing in watercolor, Catherine s technique blends realism and impressionism, focusing on light, shadow, and the uid transparency of the medium After a hiatus to focus on family, she returned to painting with renewed vigor, embracing her rst love.
Catherine’s journey re ects courage, creativity, and a relentless pursuit of beauty, resonating with Georgia O Kee e s quote: “To create one s own world takes courage."
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Painting, Watercolor W:29 25 H:37 in 2024
Watercoloron300lbpaper (ScanQRcodetolearnmore, rateandcomment)
Catherine MartinezPerez
Moksha Mobias
Moksha is an interdisciplinary artist who has traveled extensively for the last 25 years, absorbing the myths and symbolism of various cultures and instilling them into his work In 2012, Moksha founded the altarpiece/artifact company Panthyon, where he continues to design, sculpt and inhabit the world of "Ancient Futurism" He derives great joy in teaching and helping others transform their visions into reality, as well as creating artifacts that resonate in a universal and archetypal way, pieces to be unearthed and pondered over by archeologists of the future
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Sculpture W:12 H:17 in 2019
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Moksha Mobias
Vera Neel
Painting, Photography, Mixed Media, Drawing, Sculpture, Installation
Vera Neel is an interdisciplinary artist based in New Mexico, USA. Born in Russia, she was deeply in uenced by the beauty of Siberian nature Her artistic soul always sought an outlet through art, which fully materialized after moving to the United States in 2004.
Despite attending masterclasses with renowned contemporary artists such as Albert Handell, Peter Nisbet, David Mayer, Elena Gubar, and others, Vera has largely forged her artistic path independently. She experiments with various media and styles, incorporating diverse materials and tools into her work In addition to painting, Vera is also passionate about the art of wool felting on silk, creating exquisite women ’ s accessories and clothing
Since 2010, she has been exclusively painting with a palette knife, a technique that allows her to express herself freely and develop her own artistic style Her expertise in marketing, management, graphic design, digital media, and fashion enables her to integrate these elements into her art, resulting in multilayered, conceptually rich works
Vera’s work has received awards and has been exhibited at both international and local exhibitions, earning recognition among collectors and art enthusiasts Since 2021, she has been a co-owner of Art Mozaik Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. As a gallerist, she actively supports artists by providing them with a platform for selfexpression, helping them reach new heights, expand their audience, and connect with art collectors
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Painting, Oil Color W:16 H:20 in 2023
Vera Neel
Mei Shibata
Painting
Mei Shibata's art is a vivid exploration of color and perception, blending her diverse experiences and expertise into each piece Born in Tokyo, Mei was in uenced by Japan's rich cultural and artistic tapestry before her academic pursuits took her to Boston and a successful professional career in New York. Her background in physics and medicine informs her appreciation of how the brain interprets hues and light, rendering her art both intellectually intriguing and aesthetically captivating. With a history of leading creative and strategy teams at top NYC advertising agencies, and having launched her own, Mei’s work is a celebration of vibrant colors that bring instant joy to any space, yet invites deeper contemplation upon closer inspection Most often, Mei uses acrylic paints on a square canvas and produces her works in her Manhattan or Bahamas art studio
Seven Shades of Yellow
Painting, Acrylic on Canvas W:40 H:40 in 2024
Thesevenshadesofyellowallowsthemindseyetoperceivedepthanddimensioninawaythatmakesyou wanttoreachoutandtouchthepaper EachfoldisatributetotheJapaneseceremonialartofwrappingand decoration invitingyoutoexplorehowcolorandperceptionpeacefullyintertwine (ScanQRcodetolearnmore, rateandcomment)
Mei Shibata
Shelby K. Smith Painting
I am a self-taught artist with a background in the beauty industry My approach to art is from an aesthetic perspective with the goal of creating "feel good" artwork that evokes a sense of joy and delight Inspired by the work of Frank Stella and Josef Albers, among others, my work is minimal and abstract Color plays a big role I have always been fascinated by the emotional power of color I work in the large-scale and love how simple shapes can have a strong impact when painted on an oversized canvas Many of my pieces are designed as a set of two or three across multiple panels I established my color theory in the beauty industry During a career that spanned over thirty years, I worked on developing brands, products, and color stories for companies such as Estée Lauder and L'Oreal In my last senior role, I served as the Executive Director of Makeup Marketing for Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, working closelywiththefounderofthebrand
Heavy Metals
Painting, Acrylic on Canvas W:36 H:36 in 2024
MetallicshadesofGold, Bronze, SilverandBlack (ScanQRcodetolearnmore, rateandcomment)
Shelby K Smith
Angie Van Mulken
Painting
I've had a lifelong attraction to art. As a young adult, I completed design school and worked professionally for two decades I went back to school for a BsBa in 2014 but left the eld During Covid, I took the chance to pursue creative art full-time. I'm currently based in Hawaii, USA, and sell original art and prints through my social media connections
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Untitled #2
Painting, Acrylic, Ink
W:30 H:20 in 2023
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Angie Van Mulken
Jay Wortham
Digital Arts, Graphics, Photography
Ihavespentnearlythirty-fiveyearsbehindthescenespushingotherartiststofindtheirownuniqueexpressions.Afterencouragingsomanyforsolong,Ihave finallytakenthetimetocreatemyown.I’vebeenrecognizedinternationallytwiceasatopcontemporarydesignartist.Mypaintingsareamixtureofpopart,sci-fi andfantasytropes.Ipaintimagerythatishumorous,captivating,retrowhilecontemporary,frighteningandfanciful,forcingtheviewertojuggletheirowncreative perceptionsastheyexperiencemyworks.
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Digital Arts, Mixed Media W:16 H:20 in 2022
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Jay Wortham
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