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Masterful MindsArtists to Watch in 2025

ROB by Gayle Printz A World Master Artist

Maria Abeyesekere

Carlos Abraham

Rania Abulhasan

Lia Ali Amartya

Kaveh Michael Amiri

Marilisa Argentieri

Deborah Barr

Lone Bech

Varda Berger

Renata Bosnjak

Sukey Camacho

Margaret Carpenter Arnett

Wendy Cohen

Avadka Colez

MaRita Contato

Gunilla Daga

Joe De Haan

Monica Dohotariu

Drewvy

Mariana Drucker

Doreen Dyet

Gayle Faulkner

Frederick Franklin

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Artists

Index of Artists

Mandong Fu

John Carlos Furtado

Netty Gelijsteen

Stefania Grasso

Frederick Haddox

Andrea Halm

Howard Harris

Sandra L. Harris

Robert Haworth

Polly Hedge

Reinhardt Takeo Hollstein

Tobias Indermuehle

Alex Kagan

Hiromi Kawano

Aomi Kikuchi

Teresa Kirby Smith

Kat Kleinman

Sylvia Kölbl

Fine Art by AnnaK

Gerhard Kroyer

Kay Larkin

Nancy Staub Laughlin

Lechasseur

Simon Levin

Nina Luna

Rita Maia e Silva

Cécile Marchand

Alexander Martini

SLM

MIYOKO

Billy Moro-Wey

Naromi

Elyane Natalicchi

Katalin Nemethy

Linda Nystrom

Mary Ann Ortigas

Michael K. Owino

Giuseppe Pastore

Eloa Jane Pereira

Mira Peters

Mikaya Petros

Morag Pitoscia

Ruth Poniarski

Jean-Jacques Porret

Petra Post

Gayle Printz

Ramón Rivas

Walter Rossi

Elvenia Ruusu

Humans Sato

Marliese Scheller

Anja Semling

Star Smart

Dug Smith

Grada Snijder

Dr. Harpal Sodhi

Julia Still

Prissy YC Tang

Christopher Evan Taylor

Christine Terres

Alycia Thompson

Nicole Traver

Hüsniye Uğur

Suzanne Valeriano

Kari Veastad

Anne Walbring

Margot Wallace aka Wally

Sinclair Webster

Boni Weinstein

Magali Willems

Mitty Zall

A World Master Artist

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ROB - Acrylic on canvas 24 x 30 in.

A World Master Artist

Gayle Printz

We are continually captivated by the work of Gayle Printz, an extraordinary abstract artist whose ascent to international recognition has been remarkable. Since launching her career in 2020, Printz has received over 2,000 prestigious awards—an exceptional achievement that reflects the originality and emotional force of her work. Her paintings have entered museum collections such as Le Musée de Peinture de SaintFrajou in France and have been exhibited in major art centers around the world, including Rome, New York, and Beijing.

What draws us most to Printz’s work is its visceral energy and sculptural presence. Her abstract compositions immerse the viewer in vibrant swirls of color and layered texture, creating a sense of movement that feels almost alive. Through deep violets, radiant blues, and flashes of crimson, her palette conveys emotion with instinctive precision. Each piece speaks a visual language that is both bold and intimate, grounded in pure expressive force.

The cover painting, “ROB,” perfectly captures her signature style. With its dramatic diagonals and striking interplay of red, black, and icy blue, the piece radiates intensity and momentum. It is a powerful example of how Printz transforms abstraction into a deeply felt experience—affirming her place as a defining voice in contemporary art.

Despina Tunberg, World Wide Art

Myrina Tunberg Georgiou, Circle Arts

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Preface by the Curators

Art is a dynamic dialogue—one that evolves across cultures, mediums, and generations.

Masterful Minds: Artists to Watch in 2025, curated by Circle Foundation and co-published by CFA Press and World Wide Art, is a testament to this ongoing conversation. This collection brings together an exceptional array of fine artists, each offering a distinct yet complementary perspective on the possibilities of artistic expression. From traditional techniques to cuttingedge digital innovations, the works presented here reflect the mastery and vision that define today’s creative landscape.

Within these pages, diversity flourishes—not only in style and medium but in thought and execution. Each piece is a statement, a reflection, or a challenge, inviting the viewer to engage with the profound, the unexpected, and the beautifully executed. Whether through bold abstraction, meticulous realism, or experimental forms, these artists expand the boundaries of contemporary art with intelligence and skill. Their work stands as a testament to the power of creativity, offering a compelling glimpse into the future of artistic mastery.

United States Gayle

Printz

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Swivel - Acrylic on Canvas 48 x 24 in.

United

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Black & Silver - Acrylic on Canvas 11 x 14 in.

United States

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Marble - Acrylic on Canvas 20 x 10 in.

United States

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Unity - Acrylic on Canvas 36 x 24 in.

Prissy YC Tang

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Joint Portrait of Fleur & Ramona, Her Rescuer - Watercolor 15.5 x 18.5 in.
Hong Kong

United States

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Arriving - Soft Pastel 36 x 28 cm
Billy Moro-Wey

United States

Masterful Minds Food for Thought - Soft Pastel 36 x 28 cm

Billy Moro-Wey

United States

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Billy Moro-Wey

United States

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Winter Sunset in Brooklyn - Soft Pastel 36 x 28 cm
Billy Moro-Wey

Christine Terres

Plenty of Time - Photography 90 x 90 cm

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Ireland

Christine Terres

Building Faith - Photography 90 x 90 cm

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Ireland

Christine Terres

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Tulipa Albus - Photography 90 x 90 cm
Ireland

Christine Terres

Iris I - Photography 90 x 68 cm

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Ireland

Mary Ann Ortigas

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Radiance in Motion - Oil on Canvas 47 x 31.5 in.
Canada

Abeyesekere

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Dahlia the Summer Beauty - Oil on Canvas 90 x 60 cm
Sri Lanka Maria

Carlos Abraham

- Photograph 11 x 14 in.

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Abrigo
Mexico

Rania Abulhasan

Sundus & Co - Mixed Media on Raw Linen Canvas 30 x 30 x 5 cm

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United States

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Eternity - Acrylic on Canvas 56 x 78 cm

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Etude No. 5 - Acrylic 100 x 100 cm Greece Amartya

Amartya

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Hidden Souls - Acrylic 100 x 120 cm Greece

Amartya

Mischieving Enlightenment - Acrylic 70 x 100 cm

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Amartya

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Il était une fois une magnolia (Once Upon a Magnolia) - Acrylic 100 x 100 cm
Greece

Kaveh Michael Amiri

United States

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I’m American History - Acrylic 18 x 24 x 3 in.

Italy Marilisa Argentieri

Un’Autentica Matta - Pencils and Mixed Media 40 x 30 cm

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Deborah Barr

United States

Masterful Minds Have You Ever Felt Like... 2024 - Oil on Wood 24 x 60 in.

Deborah Barr

United States

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Lil Bit, 2025 - Oil on wood 30 x 40 in,

Lone Bech

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Martha - Oil Mixed with Cold Wax on Board 40 x 30 x 3 cm

Israel Varda Berger

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Israel Varda Berger

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Eve - Acrylic on Paper

States Renata Bosnjak

United

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Roots of Kindness - Oil on Canvas 22 x 28 in.

Sukey Camacho

Mexico / United States

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The Secret Kiss - Permanent Ink Markers on Bristol Paper 27.9 x 35.6 cm

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Margaret Carpenter Arnett

United States

Masterful Minds Beyond Time - Pastel 12 x 16 in.

Wendy Cohen

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Zigzag Copper and Teal - Oil on Linen Canvas 76 x 100 cm
Australia

Avadka Colez

United States

Seemingly Reasonable - Acrylic on Paper 16 x 20 in.

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Marita Contato

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The Peace - Acrylic on Canvas 38 x 45 cm
Italy

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Yellow Bird - Pigment and Acrylic on Canvas 46 x 55 cm
Sweden Gunilla Daga

United States

The Party - Found Seashore Objects 15 x 11 x 2.25 in.

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Joe De Haan

Romania Monica Dohotariu

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The Journey - Oil on Canvas 100 x 70 cm

Drewvy

United States

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MOD Geode - Blue 1 - Mixed Media

Mariana Drucker

Mexico / Germany

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Ephemere - Acrylic on Canvas 120 x 100 cm

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Lupin Melody - Oil 24 x 30 in. Canada

Gayle Faulkner

United States

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Dulcet - Acrylic 36 x 24 in.

United States

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Blushing Cove - Acrylic 20 x 20 in.
Gayle Faulkner

Frederick Franklin

United States

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Flora at Lake Alkebulan - Collage (Cut-Out Pictures of Produce), Giclee Print on Canvas 12 x 18 in.

China Mandong Fu

Extended Meaning

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Oracle Bone Script on the
of the Word “Blessing” - Oil on Canvas 60 x 70 cm

John Carlos Furtado

Canada

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New York - Acrylic on Canvas 24 x 36 in.

Netty Gelijsteen

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Binnenhof Imprint on Vlisco Textile - Mixed Media 1000 x 170 cm Netherlands

Stefania Grasso

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Tafel Jesu - Photography 20 x 30 cm
Italy

Frederick Haddox

United States

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Phoenix Landing - Acrylic on Canvas 150 x 100 cm

Former

Andrea Halm

Germany

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In Her
Life, Pinefine Was a Pineapple Tree on a Southern Slope in Karakorum...
Wooden Sculpture 40 x 40 x 220 cm

Howard Harris

United States

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Phantom Eyes - Sublimation on Aluminum 76.2 x 91.44 cm

Sandra L. Harris

United States

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Sandra L. Harris

United States

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Colors of Winter - Oil 20 x 24 in.

States Sandra L. Harris

United

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The Lion and the Lamb - Pastel 12 x 16 in.

States Sandra L. Harris

United

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Jester and Princess Mia - Pastel 12 x 16 in.

Robert Haworth

United Kingdom

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Polly Hedge

United States

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Echad - Oil on Canvas 36 x 24 in.

Reinhardt Takeo Hollstein

United States

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Ironman vs Whiplash - Interactive Painting

Reinhardt Takeo Hollstein

United States

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Ironman vs Whiplash - Interactive Painting

Keine Werbung - Digital Photography

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Switzerland Tobias Indermuehle

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Dark Age - Black and White Analog Photography

States Alex Kagan

United

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Forest Mirage - Digital Art 11 x 17 in.

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Blue Moment - Digital Multiple Exposure 6048 x 8064 px
Japan
Hiromi Kawano

Aomi Kikuchi

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Woman2023 - Silk Gauze, Synthetic Fiber, Coin 12 x 10 x 25 cm
Japan

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Blazing Bamboo Palms - Digital Photograph 15 x 20 in.
Bermuda Teresa Kirby Smith

United States

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My Inspiration - Collage on Paper 16 x 20 in.
Kat Kleinman

United States

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Marilyn - Collage on Paper 16 x 20 in.
Kat Kleinman

Austria Sylvia Kölbl

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Bunte Blätter 2, Ocicat - Pastel 34 x 24 cm

Fine Art By AnnaK

Australia

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Eastern Barn Owl - Watercolour Pencil on A4 Watercolour Paper 29.7 x 42 cm

Fine Art By AnnaK

Australia

Things –

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The Sweetest
Gang-Gang Cockatoos - Acrylic on Canvas 24 x 20 in.

Austria Gerhard Kroyer

Gaze of Love - Digital Painting

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States Kay Larkin

United

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Snowfall on the Deschutes - Photography 34 x 26 cm

United States Kay Larkin

Continuity - Photography 108 x 33 cm

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Nancy Staub Laughlin

United States

The Blossoming of Froth - Pastel on Paper, Mounted Photograph 31 x 55 cm

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Nancy Staub Laughlin

United States

The Anticipation of Spring Allure - Pastel on Paper, Mounted Photograph 22 x 58 cm

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Canada Lechasseur

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Touché - Oil on Canvas 24 x 24 in.

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United States

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Red Coral - Mixed Media on Metal Print 16 x 20 in.

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Portugal
Rita Maia E Silva

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Portugal
Rita Maia E Silva

France Cécile Marchand

The Harvest (La Moisson) - Oil on Wood 25 cm diameter

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Alexander Martini

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Strawberry-Berry Blue - Acrylic Print with Resin on Panel 50 x 75 cm
Germany

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New York Fantasy Blue & Gray - Mixed Media 80 x 80 cm France

Rose-Aged Beauty 3 - Digital Hand Drawing 25 x 50 cm Japan

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The Movement Is Freedom - Mixed Media

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France Elyane Natalicchi

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Earth Air Infinite Fire (Terre Air Feu Infini ...) - Charcoal Drawing on Paper 40 x 30 cm

Katalin Nemethy

Germany/Hungary

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Power of a Woman’s Soul - Oil on Wood 60 x 42 cm

Linda Nystrom

United States

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Simple Joys - Watercolor 20 x 16 in.

Michael K. Owino

Denmark

We Are Born Alone and We Die Alone - Mixed Media

42 x 59.4 cm

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www.giuseppe-pastore.com

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United States

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Whitaker Point Hawksbill Crag - Recycled Paper Relief 46 x 31 in.
Eloa Jane Pereira

Netherlands Mira Peters

Crisis, Changing the World Today? - Mixed Media

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Mikaya Petros

Ancestral TransHumanism, 2025 - Oil on Canvas 100 x 130 cm

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Italy

Morag Pitoscia

Make a Wish - Acrylic on Canvas 20 x 24 in.

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United States Ruth

Poniarski

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Cloak of Athens - Acrylic 36 x 42 in.

Jean-Jacques Porret

United States

Fantaisie du Coeur - Cast Bronze (Edition of 5) 15 in.

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Jean-Jacques Porret

United States

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Temps Perdu - Cast Bronze (Edition of 3) Height 63 in. including pedestal

Jean-Jacques Porret

United States

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Jean-Jacques Porret

United States

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Rencontre Nocturne - Cast Bronze (Edition of 3) Height 18.5 in.

Spain Ramón Rivas

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Magnetism Manchego: The Tribute to Don Quixote - Mixed Media (Rivismo) 150 x 195 cm

Walter Rossi

United States

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The Neon Head - Neon Ceramic 18 in. high

Elvenia Ruusu

Finland

Immanent Transcendence - Acrylic 70 x 50 cm

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Japan Humans Sato

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Open Mind - Oil Painting 73 x 73 cm

Marliese Scheller

Canada

The Pond (L’étang) - Drawing 80 x 80 cm

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Anja Semling

Germany

Extraordinary Lion Trio - Acrylic painting

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United States

Feelings Toward Elsewhere - Hand and Fire Molded Recycled Plastic, Felt 30 x 40 x 4 in.

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States Dug Smith

United

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Hat and Bows - Photo 18 x 12 in.

United States Dug Smith

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Story of a Migraine - Photo 18 x 12 in.

Netherlands Grada Snijder

It Ain’t Easy Being Independent - Pastel on Cardboard 90 x 70 cm

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Dr. Harpal Sodhi

United States

Mystical Art - Acrylic, Oil, and Mixed Media Various Techniques

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Julia Still

Lost on His Way, the Pilgrim Sat with His Stubborn Resistance - Mixed Media 4 x 6 in.

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France

Christopher Evan Taylor

United States

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The Magic Garden - Oil 48 x 60 in.

Christopher Evan Taylor

United States

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Viens dans mon monde (Come into My World) - Oil 30 x 40 cm

Christopher Evan Taylor

United States

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La Vanité - Oil 24 x 30 in.

Alycia Thompson

United States

Piecing Together Memories - Watercolor, Graphite and Gold Ink on Paper 15 x 13 in.

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Alycia Thompson

United States

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Echoes of Past - Watercolor, Graphite and Gold Ink on Paper 26 x 26 in.

United States Nicole Traver

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Crossed Wires - Acrylic 12 x 16 in.

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Suzanne Valeriano

United States

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Renaissance Statement Earrings
Metal, Crystal, Paint, Reclaimed Leather, Adhesives, Assorted Vintage & Jewelry Components 3 x 2 in.

Suzanne Valeriano

United States

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Patina Butterfly Melody
Mixed Media Statement Necklace (Metal, Patina, Crystal, Glass, Adhesives, Assorted Vintage & Jewelry Components) 16 x 4 in.

Suzanne Valeriano

United States

Masterful Minds Celebration
Mixed Media Statement Necklace (Metal, Glass, Lucite, Enamel, Adhesives, Assorted Vintage & Jewelry Components) 13 x 6 in.

Suzanne Valeriano

United States

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Vintage Roses
Mixed Media Statement Necklace (Fabric, Ribbon, Metal, Assorted Vintage & Jewelry Components) 16 x 10 in.

Kari Veastad

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Power - Acrylic on Canvas 80 x 100 cm
Norway

Brazil Anne Walbring

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Girl Flowers Robot, 2024 - Mixed Media on Canvas, AI 40 x 40 cm

Brazil Anne Walbring

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Girl Love Robots, 2024 - Mixed Media on Canvas, AI 40 x 40 cm

Margot Wallace aka Wally

United States

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Torrey Pines State Natural Preserve, La Jolla, CA - Watercolor 13 x 20 in.

United States

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Yosemite Valley - Watercolor 20 x 26 in.
Margot Wallace Aka Wally

United States

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Sunset Swells - Watercolor 24 x 20 in.
Margot Wallace aka Wally

United

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Deer Leap - Oil on Canvas 61 x 91.5 cm

United Kingdom

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Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On - Oil on Canvas 61 x 91.5 cm

Boni Weinstein

United States

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Gentle Flower - Mixed Media

Magali Willems

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Viva la Vida - Bronze (1/1) H. 33 cm
France

Magali Willems

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France

United States

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Abstract Scene #155 - Acrylic 36 x 48 in.

The Transformative Power of Art: A Journey of Expression and Connection

By the Editors

Art, in all its forms, continues to stand as one of the most profound expressions of the human spirit. Across time and cultures, it has served not only as a vehicle for personal expression but also as a mirror to the collective human condition. Whether painted, sculpted, performed, or composed, art transcends the ordinary, inviting us to look inward even as it connects us outwardly. In an increasingly fragmented world, the enduring relevance of art lies in its remarkable ability to unify, provoke, and heal.

For artists, the creative process is more than a craft—it is a deeply introspective journey. Each brushstroke, note, or gesture becomes a conduit for internal dialogue, allowing makers to confront, process, and transform their lived experiences. The act of creating becomes an emotional excavation, where vulnerability and imagination coalesce. As Pablo Picasso once said, “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”

In this sense, art is not merely a product; it is a process of renewal, catharsis, and truth-telling.

Beyond the individual, art operates as a lens through which we view the broader world. It holds the power to document, critique, and illuminate social realities—sometimes with fierce urgency, other times with quiet poignancy.

From the murals of Diego Rivera to the protest works of contemporary artists addressing climate change, migration, or equity, art has consistently functioned as a cultural conscience. Artists bear witness and give voice to that which is often unseen or unspoken, compelling viewers to reconsider their assumptions and imagine new possibilities.

Yet the impact of art is not limited to its makers. For viewers, art presents an invitation to feel, to empathize, and to reflect. A painting may stir a long-buried memory, a sculpture may evoke a sense of awe, or a piece of music may unearth dormant emotions. These experiences are not passive; they are participatory and deeply human. In sharing emotional ground, art cultivates empathy—a vital force in bridging divides and nurturing understanding across difference.

Ultimately, art reminds us of our interconnectedness. It does not offer answers so much as it opens space for questioning, for contemplation, and for transformation. Whether standing before a canvas or sitting in a concert hall, we are reminded of what binds us together: a shared yearning for meaning, beauty, and connection. In this way, art is more than a form of expression—it is a quiet revolution, reshaping how we see ourselves and one another, one moment of resonance at a time.

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“Art is where beauty and truth meet—not to escape life, but to reveal it more clearly.”
- Circle Foundation

Masterful MindsArtists to Watch in 2025

by Kat Kleinman
by Jean-Jacques Porret

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