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Each year ArtTour International has the honor of choosing sixty top artists from around the world to be recognized as one of our Top 60 Masters. This award is a great way to gain exposure and bring your career to the next level! We're looking for artists that are inspiring, creative, and who stand out from the crowd. Sound like you? Â Send your submission today, If chosen, you will be featured in the Special Edition of ArtTour International Top 60 Masters issue, to be distributed at all Barnes & Noble Stores and over 1200 Newsstands Worldwide. This article will also be published on all of our digital platforms including iTunes, Magzter, and Kindle. Picture yourself receiving this prestigious award at the ceremony to be held at the AUDITORIUM AL DUOMO in Florence, Italy on May 23rd, 2020! Dream big, stay inspired!
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A Letter from our Editor-in-Chief Dear reader, Spring has sprung and here is a brand new issue celebrating the diversity of artistic expression and human creativity in a visually compelling package, brimming with vivid images as well as fantastic multimedia articles. I hope you enjoy our fascinating content. For this issue’s cover story “Stardust” we bring you an article full of mesmerizing images featuring exclusive works by American artist Jerry Venditti. American painter and social activist Jerry Venditti is recognized for his meticulous technique embodied in his personalized spiritual endeavor and profound message to take care of our planet, and those inhabiting it. We also bring you an exciting section on the top emerging artists to keep your eyes on – it's an incredible selection of top 15 international artists. Exciting news! The date for the ATIM's Masters Awards Ceremony is almost here, the biggest event for the year at ArtTour International Magazine when we celebrate and honor the artists that have been part of our publications during the past year. On May 27th, our team will gather from all corners of the world with over sixty master artists who will travel to the Museum Of Art and Design in New York for this grand celebration. Stay tuned to ATIMTV.com for news on the awarded artists of 2019. The ceremony will be broadcast live on the ATIM Facebook page and Livestream. We are proud to reveal that April 26th is the date for the launch of our ATIM’s Top 60 Masters 2019. This sought-after, much- anticipated catalog, amasses sixty modern artists and provides art reviews and compelling images of their works. It will be available at all Barnes & Noble Stores and our independent stores and newsstands on May 15th. For digital readers, the online issue of Spring 2019, available on iTunes, Kindle, and Magzter, provides the opportunity to click on the breathtaking images accompanying each article and be redirected to the accompanying video. Yes, it's a fantastic time for us here at ATIM: the collaborations, the endeavors, the anticipation of the future and what's to come. We're glad you're here to share the journey with us!
Viviana Puello Editor-in-Chief ArtTour International Publications, Inc.
Jerry Venditti “Stardust”
by Yadira Roman and Viviana Puello
"Stardust" Oil On Canvas, 34"X30"
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merican painter and social activist Jerry Venditti is recognized for his meticulous technique embodied in his personalized spiritual endeavor and profound message to take care of our planet, and those inhabiting it. Venditti’s delicate oil paintings render imagery with the utmost attention to detail, further drawing the viewer into his new reality. Subtle yet provocative, the artist coaxes the
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viewer with his artistic visual representation of his works while playing with significant themes of environmental conservation, the loss of innocence, morality, and peace awareness. What feels precious becomes a cultural exploration, inspiring the audience to rethink their relationship to the subjects of his paintings.
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"Why?" Oil On Linen, 24"X16"
With masterful color application and an excellent drawing technique, Jerry Venditti adds narrative to every scene; his works capture interactions between cultural characters, nature, words, creating compelling stories that offer an
"Fox" Oil On Canvas, 22"X16"
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honest look at the issues crippling our society in current times. Cont. Next Page
"Kestrel Hawk" Oil On Canvas, 16"X12"
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Alison Barrows-Young “Journey Through The Years”
“Everyday Angels” Oil On Canvas,24"X20"
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lison Barrows-Young captures the tranquil, peaceful and strikingly intimate spirit and essence of nature, infusing a masterful understanding of oeuvre and light. Through her visual art and an expressionist approach, she uses her figurative depictions for social activism where she tackles struggles in society to communicate the conflicts between humanity and nature. What memorable transitions have you experienced in your creative process? ''A sense of common ground, fellowship, loved ones and the places I have lived have most influenced my creative process. A great many of the artists I made important connections with in my 20’s died of AIDS before we had a chance to really establish our
“Confession” Oil On Canvas,24"X20"
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“American Medieval” Oil On Wood, 16"X20"
collective vision. I don’t think it is possible to reflect on my generation of artists without considering that. Motherhood and teaching have been huge. My students, youth who have experienced more than they should have in their short lives, mature women fleeing unsatisfying lives, people caught off guard by conditions such as head injuries, were in need of significant mentoring as they faced their studies. Our experiences together affect my subject, material, platform, size and color and promote a sustaining positive philosophy. Today’s radical conservatism has hit very close to home, as my eldest, adult child is transgender. She has undergone unnecessary trauma as the socio-political climate has become increasingly contentious. I’m painting, through empathy, edgy, figurative work as she strives to adjust her life. Nature is my bliss so depiction of people indicates my anxiety level. Finally, the places I have lived have marked me. Their visual aspects very much infuse my emotions and memories appearing unexpectedly on my canvas.‘' Barrows-Young is a true creative visionary who firmly believes in the remarkable power of visual imagery, inspiring her audience to form a deeper connection with their environment.
www.alisonbarrowsyoung.com “Endangered Species” Oil On Canvas, 24”X30"
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Barbara Tylar Ahlfield “Depictions Of Beauty And Glamour”
"Vapor” Oil On Canvas, 60"X48"
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rom lead fashion illustrator to fine art impressionist, contemporary artist Barbara Tyler Ahlfield has a temptingly expansive journey, drenched in drama and her fashion obsession. Influenced by history, lighting, antiques, and her turn-of-the-century home, she creates with a handpicked palette of oil colors, exhibiting the grandiosity of her subjects on large canvases.
sky, flowers, the sea - with the central figure that remains the focus of my paintings. My background is in fashion illustration but also book illustration, and I feel my roots in this are surfacing in the work I do today.''
Tell us how this past year has been for you?
''My artwork has always been a grounding element in my life. I’m currently excited about continuing to explore my recent foray into incorporating nature with figures. I find that creating art gives structure and meaning to my life and I’m eager to continue my artistic journey.''
''During the past year, I’ve been drawn to composing more illustrative works that have a more message-driven aspect. I’ve also been interested in incorporating elements of nature- the night
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What role would you say your art is taking in your life at this moment?
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"Pink Prowl” Oil On Canvas, 60"X48"
"Forsythia And Tulle" Oil On Canvas, 60"X48"
What is the most exciting aspect of your creative process for you?
created something worthwhile. There is such a moment of excitement when- it’s a creative victory.''
''The most exciting aspect of the creative process for me generally comes when I am about three quarters done with a painting. At that point, I know whether my efforts have succeeded and I’ve
www.barbaratylerahlfield.com “The Essence Of Beauty”
“The Essence of Beauty” was debuted in her solo show of 2018 at the Viviana Puello Gallery, in New York City. It featured the innate beauty and glamour of her signature style. Continuing to exhibit masterful skill and create intimate, and alluring work, Ahlfield has had a massive impact on the industry.
Barbara Tyler Ahlfield arriving to her Solo Exhibition “The Essence Of Beauty”
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“Barbara Tyler Ahlfield creates dramatic, evocative and emotionally layered portraits that are whimsical and profound, elegant and refined, technically accurate yet spontaneous. She carefully orchestrates portraits capturing the psychology of her subjects through harmonious compositions that emanate intimacy, delicacy, and strength. Ahlfield paints exciting, fleeting moments with tenderness and grace. Her scenes convey a world of fashion, beauty, and glamour.” -Viviana Puello
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Jean-Jacques Porret
“HARMONIOUS” Sculpture, 8"X11"X15"
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ean-Jacques Porret’s surreal sculptures transcend the mere human form they represent, and instead draw the viewer in with their d e l i c a t e ex p r e s s i o n i s m , r hy t h m i c movement, and abstract sensuality. To categorize Jean-Jacques’ work as figurative or abstract is moot. Though figurative in practice, the work is never about the figure, but the emotions and ideas shared by the human race, expressed in the tension of his fluid curves and precarious balance. Though abstract in nature, the recognizable form and innate humanity residing within each piece is impossible to ignore. Thus, we are given a case study in restraint, with the artist utilizing the best aspects of each genre without clouding his final result, creating a self-styled harmony.
“NOTORIOUS” Sculpture, 7"X7"X12"
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“PRETENSE” Sculpture, 7"X7"X16"
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“COMCUBINE” Sculpture, 22" In Heigh
“OPULENCE” Sculpture, 19” In Height
Over time, his work has only become more dramatic in its simplicity. As Porret’s experimentation with his iconoclastic style moves forward, the outcomes will undoubtedly continue to serve as
“ROCAMBOLESQUE” Sculpture, 22" In Height
a reflection of our collective and personal experiences, possibly changing in shape, but never in sensibility.
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“COMPROMISE” Sculpture, 8"X18"X12"
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Michelle Larsen “Sculpting Three Dimensional Paintings”
“Beautiful” Oil On Canvas With Mixed Media (3D Painting), 30"X30"
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nnovative, and passionate, Michelle Larsen uses paper to create sculpted 3D canvases a technique she invented herself. Brimming with enthusiasm her work exhibits the fluidity of her thoughts and practice in using her breath as the guide for her creative direction, quite literally. When did you first begin creating dimensional works? What was your inspiration?
''I started creating dimensional paintings after creating typical oil paintings on canvas. I was inspired to go beyond the canvas after waking one morning from slumber with a vision of a paper formed canvas. The process began slightly using small amounts of paper creating a texture, then expanded into a three-dimensional piece that protrudes from the canvas.'' Tell us a bit about your lifestyle and what influence it has on your work? ''I did live in a cabin in the mountains of Idaho, but in 2018 I moved to the desert in Arizona after getting a divorce from my husband. My focus has changed. I paint more florals now, but portraits have always been my emphasis. Living in the southwest of the United States lends itself to American native portraits and desert plant life. Many of my buyers live in the city and have contemporary homes. I paint
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“Van Gough Portrait” Oil On Canvas With Mixed Media (3D Painting), 24"X36"
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“Man Of The North” Oil On Canvas With Mixed Media (3D Painting), 36”X48"
for my buyers. I hope to stimulate the audience with a nontypical image that goes beyond the painting. Shaking the senses by adding an element of the protrusion to an elementary concept of a typical painting. Vibrant color adds to the drama and stimulates the viewer’s emotions, taking you to a place beyond this dimension.''
“Parrott Tulips” Oil On Canvas With Mixed Media (3D Painting), 36"X48"
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“Einstein” Oil On Canvas With Mixed Media (3D Painting), 30"X30"
Her work is a vibrant tale of colors, that holds our hands in the experience of emotions and paths: a skilled, and highly intuitive creative mind delivering high quality work time after time.
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“Sunflowers” Oil On Canvas With Mixed Media (3D Painting), 36"X48"
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Dominic Albinski
“Charging Rhino” Bronze, 24”X16”X16”
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am an artist who is passionate about sculpture. It is this need to share my most intimate experiences, that brings me to create artworks that express my inner being. I let people discover what I have found through my travels in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. My love of nature, and people, especially African wildlife, and my childhood in Africa, are major themes of my sculptures.’’ For more info contact:
domalbinski@gmail.com
“Man With Pipe” Bronze, 10”X4”X4”
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“Elephant With Honey Tree” Bronze, 24”X16”X16”
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Don Sahli
“Lowland Marsh Sunset” Oil On Canvas, 30”X40”
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on Sahli’s pedigree as a painter started early; he began to show professionally in Taos, New Mexico at the age of 15. At 19, Sahli was apprenticed to the Russian painter Sergei Bongart and was Bongart’s last scholarship student. Known as a southwestern painter living in New Mexico, Sahli moved to the mountains of Evergreen, Colorado in 1991. There he established a home studio, raised a family and opened Sahli School of Art in 1995. A plein air
“Forest Tapestry” Oil On Canvas, 36”X36”
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painter, and teacher, Sahli uses color as a tool to express form and emotion in his work. A prolific painter and teacher, Sahli travels widely, continually expanding his view and growing as a professional artist. Don has painted for over 40 years and teaching for 25. “Everybody looks for a label. I want to be known as a painter –one who painted what he saw, and experienced while wandering around on their journey.” I am indebted to my “Guru” Sergei Bongart; I teach as he was taught. I am a better painter because I teach; my students inspire me as we journey together. Together we are on a journey. Please enjoy the view. The view can be powerful.''
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“Lilacs Before The Window” Oil On Canvas, 30”X30”
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Siegfried Lehmann
“Surprise” Acrylic On Canvas, 31.5"X31.5"
"Since 1981, I am a freelance artist and graphic artist with my studio. My activities are oil and acrylic paintings, 3D-art as well as sculptures of wood and plastic. In my artworks, I ideas from every day ́s reality into geometric-poetic compositions of great clarity, combined with suggestions from the subconscious. The issues of our time are reflected in my works, my fantastic-realistic-subjective imagery. At the same time, I am not fixed on an art style or a genre, but my works are characterized by diversity, variety and the interplay of assorted styles, combined with new, unprecedented ideas." - Siegfried Lehmann
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aster artist Siegfried Lehman is ever evolving in the stages of his work, taking advantage of the many resources that surround him in his creative process. Using abstract interpretation when painting with oils and acrylics, graphics and 3d installments to communicate his message with his audience. Lehman has a curious spirit with his work, expressing his thoughts about consciousness as well as his likeness for technology and recent advances. His environment is his tool for expansion in his work, always reinventing himself and moving forward as quickly as the world around him. “The Forrest Of Today” Acrylic On Wood With 3D-Elements, 27.6"X39.4"
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Lehman uses plastic and wood for his installments, and he creates vibrant and harmonizing colors, as well as a form of communication through shapes and braking patterns. There is a sense of continuity in all his works, each of his creations carries a symphony of colors, shapes, and subjects representing the circle of life within humanity as well as the spiritual realms beyond. Lehman creates unity through his work, using his gift as an empowering tool of connection and community in the world. Lehman talks about the duality in our environment, both light and dark forces being an influence on the way we experience life. He likes to focus on the positive aspects of the world, while also embracing elements he considers to be dark. This duality is portrayed in his work concerning color contrast as well as shape contrast. With a harmonious final result in each of his works, showing his ability to structure, while also living in the free flow of his youthful curiosity, always remaining connected to his inner child. For more info contact: info@sl-creartion.de
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“Nora With Spring” Oil On Canvas, 27.6"X39.4"
“Inspiration In Red” Oil On Canvas, 27.6"X39.4"
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“Entrance Into The Wonderworld” Acrylic On Wood With 3D-Elements, 27.6"X39.4"
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