Artistonish - February 2026 | Discover the Artist

Artistonish

Issue #67 February 2026

Artistonish Magazine

Code: MGZ188502946

Link: https://www artistonish com/february2026

Date: 28-Feb-2026

Publisher: Discover the Artist

Decadente

Mixed Media on Canvas W:30 H:24 D:2 in 2022 - 2023

Manipulatedphotograph, oil&goldleafoncanvas ThisimageportraysthebeautifuldecaythatisVenice

Dusk to Dawn

Fiber Art W:17 H:20 in 2023

Whitecanvaspaintedshadesofpink Beadsandribbonandtulleadded Attachedtoafabricbackground Pink alwaysseemslikeacheerfulcolortome, andthatwasthemoodIwantedtoconvey

Mother Nature

Painting, Oil Color on Canvas W:60 H:72 in 2021 - 2022

Thisimagedepictsaversionofthetheme “MotherNature”

AW127516176

The Awakening

Painting, Oil Color on Canvas

W:48 H:60 in 2023

Theawakeningofthespirithappensintheflesh

Reptile Bird

Painting, Oil Color

W:24 H:20 in 2024

Surrealismpainting

Painting, Watercolor W:22 H:30 in 1991

In2014, IplacedsecondintheNationalSocietyDaughtersoftheAmericanRevolution(NSDAR)annualAmerican HeritageArtCompetitionwiththispainting

Freedom

to and Freedom from

Sculpture, Mixed Media on Paper Mache

W:8 50 H:18 in 2025

FreedomtoandFreedomfromisanentirelyhand-builtsculpture Theartistrepurposesnewspaperand cardboardtoconstructthefoundationandmasksitwithdelicateeggshellsthatarealmostcomposted The variabletexturesandsizesofeggshellpieces, rangingfrombrokentowhole, illustrateasignificantaspectofa woman'sidentitythroughouthistory Bymanipulatingatextureresemblingamarblesurface, theartistconstructs aminimalistwhitecubeasametaphorforpatriarchalstructure PalkadrewherinspirationfromMargaret Atwood’sTheHandmaid’sTaleandtheSupremeCourt's2022rulingtoeliminatethefederalrighttoabortion

A Piece of Heaven II

Painting, Oil Color on Canvas W:17 H:14 in 2025

Blueoilpaintingofanimaginaryheavenwithglitterandbeadsaddedforinterestandsparkle

Painting, Acrylic on Paper - Cotton W:6 H:8 25 in 2025

ThismarvellousPelicanwasoneofmanythatdecidedthestreaminmyfrontyardwasagreatplacetorestand primp!

AW127720126

Bubble Ballet

Crafts, Collage W:23 H:33 in 2025

Aluminumcans Theflightingfish, knownforitsvividcolorsandflowingtails, iscapturedinthisartworkmade fromcolorfulcans Usinginnovativetechniques, theartistbringsoutintricatedetailslikefinsandeyes, making thefishappearlifelikeastheyswiminanimaginedaquarium

Heart of the Volcano

Painting, Acrylic Pouring on Canvas W:30 H:30 cm 2022

VibrantcolorsandrhythmiclinesformthepulseoftheEarth alive, fiery, anduntamed Thispaintingspeaksof therawpowerofnatureandemotion, ofthefirethatflowswithin destroying, purifying, andcreatinganew AW127100712

Terrence Schilling

Peeling Paint 02

Glass Art W:4 H:10 in 2025

Glassaccentlampiscreatedwithoutfluidsandrepresentsanewartmedium Multiplelayersofheat-cured powderglazing’sarecombinedwiththerakupotterytechnique, torchedhorsetailhair MyabstractionisInspired byapatternofpeelingpaint–weatheredforeverintotransitionaftertr

AW127355460

Attraction

Painting, Acrylic on Canvas W:14 H:11 in 2025

Avividdepictionofameditativefiguresurroundedbyflamesandvividcolors Myvisualizationofthelawsof attractionandaspectsthatwewouldwanttoattractfromtheuniverse AW127252086

Painting, Watercolor on Arches Paper

W:10 H:8 in 2025 Owlspeekingoutonwatercolorabstractwash AW127698564

Self Portrait in Retrospection

Mixed Media on Canvas W:30 H:40 in 2025

Acrylic, clothandmultipletexturepaste Thesubject'sthoughtfulexpression, highlightedbyboldredglasses, encouragesviewerstoexplorethenuancesofintrospection Thispieceembodiesauniquefusionofmodernity andemotion

Stranded

Drawing, Graphite Drawing on Arches Paper W:13 50 H:10 in 1992

Amermaidwaitsforthetidetocomeinandcarryherbacktosea AW127055344

evidence

Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

W:120 H:120 cm

2021

„Evidence“isacompositionofcolors, lines, hatchingandimages Theyarefragmentsofideasthatformedduring theprocess inthiswork, Itriedtocombineaprimalideawithabstractionofcolorswithoutstatementand figuralitywithstatement Mylittlepictorialelementsshouldnotberelatedtoeachotherandshouldexpressany messagesinarestrainedmanner Beautyshouldbeformedbytheoverallimpression Ileaveittotheviewerto experiencethisworkcarefree

Anticipation

Painting, Acrylic on Canvas W:12 H:16 in 2025

Everythinghasstilledinanticipation Onlytheheartsbeat, foretellingthefirsttouch Onthecanvas, thisisa tremulousexplosionofflowers afierydialogueoftwosouls, whereexuberancebecomesthelanguage, andthe coldbecomesthesettingforall-consumingwarmth

Red Rocks

Painting, Graphite Drawing, Watercolor on Arches Paper W:12 H:9 in 2025

RedRockswasthefirstwatercolorIeverpainted, anditsetthedirectionforeverythingthatfollowed Skully JonesandthebandtakethestageatRedRocksAmphitheatre, framedbytheiconicsandstoneandacrowdthat feelsequalpartsritualandrelease Thispieceisn’taboutmasteryorpolish It’saboutinstinct Energy The momentyoustopwaitingtobereadyandstartanywayTheskeletonsaren’tperformingforthecrowd, they’re playingthroughit Titles, credentials, andexpectationsfallaway Whatremainsismovement, sound, andthe willingnesstostepforwardwithoutknowingwhatcomesnext RedRocksbecomeslessavenueandmorea provingground, aplacewherefeargetsdrownedoutbyvolumeandmomentumtakesoverLookingback, this piecemarksthetruebeginningofLifeAfterLifeThemomenttheworkstoppedbeingtheoreticalandbecame realWheneverythingextraneousfellaway, andonlytheactitselfremained

Gratitude in Bloom

Painting, Acrylic W:30 H:30 in 2026

Animpressionistpaintingofmyrosesatourgarden

Wild Child

Painting, Acrylic on Canvas W:18 H:20 in 2024

WildChildisenergetic, imperfect, andalivewithformsrisingfreelyfromtheground, guidedmorebyinstinctthan intention Itcelebratesgrowththat’sexpressive, messy, andfullyawake AW127779646

Diversity challenges borders

Drawing, Pen-Ink Drawing on Paper W:25 H:19 in 2022

Diversityisessentialforhumansurvival Butfordiversitytosucceed, itneedstobefreetoacceptandintegrate ideasandpeopleunhinderedbyarbbitraryborders Thus, diversityinherentlychallengesthenotionofborders

Photography, Digital Photography on Photo Paper W:11 H:14 in 2026 WinterinYellowstoneisawonderfultimetoseethewildlife CapturedwithmyNikon

Atlantic Fisherman

Painting, Pastel on Paper W:25 H:29 in 1997

Morning friends

Drawing, Color Pencil on Paper

W:9 H:7 in 2023

Theselovelyhibicusgreetmeeverymorningduringthesummer, agiftfrommyyoungestdaughter, Itakethem ineverywinterandtheybloomalsointhehouse -andtheyhanginmygallery

Heart in Bloom

Digital Arts W:11 H:8 50 in 2026

Bethany

Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

W:16 H:20 cm 2025 - 2026

Thisportraitblendsabstractandrealismwithsurrealsymbolismtoexplorewomanhoodasastateof transformation Thesubject’ssteadygazeconveysresilienceandself-possession, whileinsectsandvivid mushroomsmergebeautywithdiscomfort Naturebecomesanextensionofthefeminineform, suggestingcycles ofgrowth, endurance, andrenewal Theworkinvitesreflectiononstrength, complexity, andtheevolving narrativesofwomen

Rocky Shoreline Sunset

Painting, Oil Color on Canvas W:24 H:18 in 2024

RockyShorelineatSunsetisan18x24inchoiloncanvaspainting

Where the Sky Pauses

Painting, Oil Color

W:36 H:48 in 2026

WheretheSkyPausesexploresafleetingmomentwhenmovementslowsandthelandscapeseemstoholdits breath Builtthroughlayeredoilandcoldwax, thesurfaceallowsformstoemerge, dissolve, andreassemble mirroringtheimpermanentnatureofweather, water, andlight Ratherthandescribingaspecificplace, the paintinginvitescontemplationoftransitionitself:thespacebetweenturbulenceandcalm, presenceandpassing Subtleirregularitiesintextureandedgeareembraced, honoringthebeautyfoundinrestraint, incompleteness, andquietattention

Feast of Losses

Sculpture, Clay on Clay W:11 H:14 in 2019

Terracottaworkoffacesandheadsofanimalsseatinginahalfshell-likestructure Thesculpturerestsona woodcubebase

AW127419496

Monterey Bay Sunset

Photography, Digital Photography on Metal W:18 H:12 in 2024

FallcloudsfloatasthesunsetsonMontereyBay

Wealth & Balance

Painting, Acrylic on Canvas W:31 50 H:31 50 in -

AbstractAcrylicPaintingwithGlowEffectAcelebrationofabundance, balance, andharmony, thisvibrantpainting burstswithdeepburgundy, richpinks, goldenyellow, lushgreen, andsoothingbluehues Theflowingspheresof colorsymbolizedifferentaspectsoflife spiritual, emotional, andmaterial allcomingtogetherinperfectunity

Painting, Watercolor on Paper W:9 H:12 in 2025

Sculpture W:16 H:39 D:12 in 2017

Limestone, marbleandmixedmedia ThissculptureisthecenterpieceofmyWhatisAmerica?series Weighingin atawhopping300pounds, itiscarvedfromlimestone(thebun)andredtravertine(thehotdog) Thesandstone coloredlimestonewascarvedoutofonepieceofstoneatMARBLEmarblesymposiumandtintedwiththeartist' AW127434238

Visual Rhythms Series #4

Painting, Mixed Media W:13 H:28 in 2026

Wood, acrylicpaint, resin VisualRhythmsexploresmovement, balance, andnegativespacethroughabstract geometry Eachcompositionoperateslikeavisualscore, whereline, color, andformsuggesttempo, pause, and progression

AW127538680

Ardhanareeswara

Painting, Acrylic W:24 H:36 in 2025

Ardhanareeswara thedivineunionofShivaandShakti embodiesperfectbalance Thispaintingreflectsthe harmonyofmasculineandfeminineenergies, creationandstillness, strengthandgrace, remindingusthat wholenessisbornwheredualitiesdissolve

Favorite Daisy

Painting, Acrylic W:48 H:36 in 2025

Mixed Media W:18 H:14 in 2025

MirrorLakeisocatedinBottomlessLakesStateParkinNewMexico, NewMexico’sfirststatepark, establishedin 1933 Asdepictedhere, thelakeisthefinestofmirrors, nevershowingexactlywhatisabovebuttransformingit toabeautifullyreflectedimage –thebluesandgreensofthesk

Rainbow in The Roar

Photography, Digital Photography W:18 H:12 in 2025

Observation Point

Painting, Oil Color

W:48 H:30 in 2025

Thesoftmistenvelopsthescene, creatingatranquilbackdropthatenhancesthedelicatedetailsoftheheron's feathersandthelushgreenerysurroundingit Thisartworkinvitesasenseofcalmandcontemplation, bringinga touchofnature'seleganceindoors

Standing Strong

Photography W:11 H:14 in 2023

Light at The End of The Tunnel

Photography on Canvas W:16 H:20 in 2004

Just When Everything Seems to Be Coming Around

Ceramic Art W:11 H:15 in 2025

Midfirestoneware

Where Luna Moth Meets Luna in Her Full Cycle

Painting, Mixed Media W:24 H:36 in 2025

Acrylicpaint, oilpaints, texturepaste, 23kgoldleaf Amomentheldinperfectstillness Thelunamothandthe fullgoldenmoonmeetinaquietalignment, surroundedbydelicateblossoms Theworkreflectstendernessand fragilitybalancedwithinnerstrength, capturingafleetinginstantthatexistsonlyonceandcannotberepeated

Dawn's Dark Reflection

Photography W:20 H:16 in 2025

Asthesunrises, theskyturnsfromorangetoblue, withasilhouetteoftreesandcloudsreflectingoffthecalm water

The Way She Carries It

Digital Arts

W:24 H:24 in 2026

Asolitaryfigurewalkswithhersurfboardunderawide, opensky Herposturefeelssteadyandselfassured, movingatherownpace Thesoftenedcolorsandminimaldetailshiftfocusinward, honoringendurance, independence, andthequietconfidenceofforwardmotion

Greenland

Painting, Mixed Media

W:40 H:40 in 2026

Underneaththeglaciers

Ace of Spades

Painting, Acrylic W:24 H:24 in 2026

AceOfSpadesinPurplesfrommyFaceCardsSeries Floatingfacewearingamaskwithacastlerisingfromone side TheAceOfSpadesembodiestheSpiritual OnGalleryCanvas AW127477346

The

and The Queen

Drawing, Color Pencil

W:22 H:28 in 2026

Drawing, Color Pencil W:8 50 H:11 in 2025 Madewithcolorpencilonlayeredpapers AW127546768

Under The Sea

Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

W:56 H:70 in 2025

The Weight of Wisdom

Painting, Acrylic on Canvas W:36 H:36 in 2025

Emergingfromdarkness, TheWeightofWisdomportraystheelephantassentinelandsurvivor, strengthearned andnotassumed Itswatchfulfacebearssorrowandresolve Keeperofmemory, bornofstardustandtime, it embodiesendurance:gentleyetpowerful, emergingtoendure

Sprinkle Party

Photography, Digital Photography W:16 H:16 in 2025 BoxingBarbieSprinkles

End of Childhood

Painting, Acrylic on Canvas W:8 H:10 in 2026

Thischildsawsomethinghorrible, extremelytraumatizingthatwillchangeherlifeforeverinevitablyendingher childhood

Still Life With Cherry Blossoms

Painting, Oil Color on Canvas W:20 H:28 in 2025

Acalmstilllifecompositionfeaturingsoftpinkcherryblossomsinadecorativegreenvase, withcherriesand drapedfabriccreatingasenseofquieteleganceandbalance Themutedbackgroundemphasizesthegentle contrastbetweenwarmandcooltones

Motherhood, The Anchor I

Sculpture

W:26 50 H:9 50 in 2021

MixedMedia, WoodandFiber

Frankenstein's Monster

Mixed Media on Paper W:24 H:18 in 2025

Global

Sensation, Reversed A Monkey Soldier

Painting, Mixed Media W:11 70 H:16 50 in 2023

Ink, watercolour, wcpencils, pen, nowinblueframe

Power, Reimagined

Painting, Acrylic W:24 H:20 in 2026

LatelyI’vebeenreflectingonwhatrealpowerlookslike Nottheloudkindthatdominates, butthekindthat protectswithoutpossessingandliftswithoutego Thispainting, Power, Reimagined, exploresaquieterstrength onethatshields, bridges, andmakesspaceforotherstorise

Card Twelve of The Major Arcana: The Hanged Man

Printmaking, Aquatint, Intaglio

W:6 H:10 in 2026

Sunset at Badwater Basin

Photography, Mixed Media W:18 H:24 in 2023

Aquiet, minimalistviewofBadwaterBasinwherereflectivesaltflatsstretchtowarddistantmountains, softlight dissolvingthehorizonandflatteningspaceintoacalm, contemplativelandscape

Rachel

Painting, Mixed Media W:18 H:24 in 2026

Thispaintingismixedmediawithdecoupagepaper, Japanesepaper, Frenchbooktext, andacrylicpainton canvas Awomanwithacoatandhatlookingslightlydisheveledlooksup

Painting, Acrylic, Oil Color on Canvas W:30 H:24 in 2025

Jeff Church

Painting, Mixed Media

W:5 50 H:8 50 in 2025

Mixedmedia:Watercolor, micronpens, whitejellyroll ThispaintingisaportraitofmylateUncle, lovinglypainted usingboldcolorsanddynamiclinestobringouthispersonality

AW127751662

Riding Death 3

Digital Arts W:32 H:32 in 2025

Originaldye-infusedaluminumprint

Tiny Dancer

Sculpture

W:10 H:23 in 2022

ChloriteSculpture Daringtodanceforward:Everydancertakesastepintotheunknownwithcourage Life, too, requiresbravery-whetherinmakingbigdecisionsorfacingchallenges It’sthewillingnesstotakethatfirststep thatallowsustodiscovernewopportunitiesandgrowth SoDance!

Releasing The Roar

Painting, Mixed Media W:24 H:24 in 2026

ReleasingtheRoarisa24x24mixedmediapaintingona15inchdepthgallerywrappedcanvaswithoutaframe Itismeanttobehungwithoutaframe Thesidesarepainted AW127922230

Days of The Dead

Painting, Oil Color W:12 H:12 in 2024

Anotherday, anotherendangeredanimal Condorsareintrouble, eventhoughttheyareusedasanational symbolin5southAmericancountriesandareconsideredconnectedtodivinity Thesebirdsarelonglivedand slowtoreproduce Theyareafinesymbolofdeathandreturn

Painting, Watercolor W:10 H:8 in 2025

Holdingpreciousperfectlymadedelicatesnowflakesinyourhandrepresentsalovethatwillnevermeltifheldin yourhands

Growing Toward Light

Painting, Acrylic on Canvas W:30 H:48 in 2025

Avibrantabstractpaintingbuiltfromlayered, cutshapesandboldcolorfields Thickoutlinesdefineorganic formsinyellow, green, orange, andred, creatingrhythmandmovement Thesurfacefeelsplayfulandtactile, invitingtheeyetotravelacrossshiftingshapesandtextures

The Healer

Painting, Acrylic on Canvas W:48 H:36 in 2024

Thistexturedabstractpaintingblendsdeepblues, turquoise, andhintsofvioletwithshimmeringgoldleaf It evokesasenseofcalm, wonder, andmystery likegazingintoadreamscapeorthedepthsoftheocean, inviting personalreflectionandemotion

AW127538376

Weaver of Hope

Painting, Oil Color on Canvas

W:24 H:30 in 2025

CreatedforBreastCancerAwarenessMonth, WeaverofHopedepictsafigureliftingandshapingthepinkribbon againstaradiantsky Paintedinoil, theworkhonorsresilience, care, andcollectivestrength, transforminga familiarsymbolintoanactivegestureofhealingandpersistence

Interupted

Fiber Art W:31 H:47 in 2025

La Nuit Carré

Mixed Media

W:31 50 H:29 50 in 2024

Dansunenuitétoiléeoutoutpeutsemblerêtredanslebazar, elleàchoisisanuitétoiléeoutoutestrangéet carrée

Encroaching

Painting, Oil Color W:40 H:30 in 2026

Untitled II

H:12

Plaster, paperpulp, acrylicpaint Thisisthesecondeditiontothebiomorphicseriesnoddingtogesturesof presence, honor, andotherworlds Thebalanceofthemorestaticcylindricalforminthemiddlepullsonthe bulbousalien-likefeelers, offeringnarrativesofthenaturalandtheforeign

Esperanza, [spanish For: Hope]

Painting, Mixed Media W:20 H:20 in 2024

Acrylic, oilpastels, inks, resin Atreewithallitsbrancheswithered, setagainstabackdropofvibrantcolors, with abrightredheartatitscenter allofthisrepresentsthetree'spromisetobloomandflourishoncemore The heartsymbolizesthereaffirmationofthathope, apromiseonlylovecanfulfill

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Collage W:24 H:36 in 2025

Fireasturmoil, fireaswarmth-dividingthecanvas-adualityandconflict

City Between Breaths

Painting, Acrylic W:16 H:16 in 2023

Thisabstractcityscapecapturesaquietpausewithintheurbanenvironment Verticalformsandreflective texturessuggestacityheldbetweenmovementandstillness, invitingamomentofbreath, light, andemotional presence

AW127360316

Beneath The Surface

Painting, Acrylic on Canvas W:24 H:24 in 2022

Thispiecerepresentsouroceansandhowlittleisknownofwhatexistsbeneaththesurface Lessthan5percent oftheoceanshavebeenexplored, andthereissomuchwonderandbeautylefttobediscoveredandprotected

Soaring

Photography W:12 H:8 in 2023

Matteacrylicw/aaluminumdibondbackingw/frenchhook Shehangssuspendedinaribbonofred, aliving emberagainstthevastwhiteofthedrylakebed Windandgravityconspirebeneathherassilkcoilsaroundher body, turningstrengthintopoetry Fromthatimpossibleheight, shelooksuntouchable equalpartsdanger, grace, anddefiance

The Geometry of Belief

Painting, Acrylic W:20 H:16 in 2026

Paintingoncanvas

Slot Canyon #1

Photography W:20 H:20 in 2025

ArchivalPrint Oneofaseriesofimagesmadewhileexploringaslotcanyonshowingtheshapes, colorsand texturesofthewalls

Between Freedom and Silence

Painting, Oil Color on Canvas W:9 H:12 in 2026

Aquietpresenceinstillnessbetweenfreedomandsilence, reflectingmemory, absence, andenduringbeing

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