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OBSERVICA

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Date: 01-Sep-2025

Publisher: Discover the Artist

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Joanna Levesley

Drawing, Painting, Illustration

Joanna is a self-taught contemporary ink artist based in Sheffield, UK, inspired and influenced by the surrealistic approach of Salvador Dali and M C Escher She is dedicated to working with abstract, fantasy pieces and aims to explore the beauty of the human spirit through her art.

Joanna mainly works with black and white pen and ink drawings as well as acrylic painting, resulting in dramatic and surrealistic compositions that evoke an intricate, mysterious world

As an artist, she believes in using complex lines to create powerful concepts Her work is driven by a passion to capture the underlying beauty and energy of things by honing into the fundamental line, exploring the limitless possibilities of the imagination

Her drawing doesn t reference recognisable form The results are deconstructed to the extent that meaning is shifted and possible interpretation becomes multifaceted By manipulating the viewer to create confusion, she creates intense personal moments masterfully created by means of rules and omissions, acceptance and refusal, luring the viewer round and round in circles

By applying abstraction, she often creates several practically identical works, upon which thoughts that have apparently just been developed are manifested: notes are made and then crossed out again, ‘mistakes’ are repeated Her works are on the one hand touchingly beautiful, on the other hand painfully attractive Again and again, the artist leaves us orphaned with a mix of conflicting feelings and thoughts.

Ahead Of The Curve

Drawing, Pen-Ink Drawing W:12 H:16 50 in 2024

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Andrea Tisovec

Painting, Sculpture

I was born in Brazil, in 1971, and live in Orlando since 2018. When I was a child I always had a passion for art I started doing craftwork with wood and then entered in the Quilling universe and completely felt in love.

This art consists in rolling little strips of paper and let your imagination flows through the canvas, creating some amazing and incredible figures

With this art, many doors opened to me I participate in exhibitions in Brazil, invited by another great artist, Enrique Rodriguez Also participated at least 10 exhibitions , in Colombia, Panamá, Argentina, Switzerland, Italy and Brazil

I absolutely love what I do, and hope that my work inspires people all around the world

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Synesthesia

Paper Art, Paper Quilling on Paper W:48 H:63 60 cm 2022

SYNESTHESIAMusicalsynesthesia Seesounds, feelcolorsortastemusic Inthisworkofart, thereisalsoa subliminalmessage, whereIshowhowthesensesmixandcausethisconfusionofseeingwhat, inreality, youonlyhear (ScanQRcodetolearnmore, rateandcomment)

Barry Rafuse

Painting, Digital Arts, Drawing, Mixed Media

I was born in New Westminster, BC and spent my growing up years in Maple Ridge. As a teenager, I became interested in drawing and painting, particularly trees I continued “hobby painting” well into adult life After a thirty-five year career in the judicial system and after raising a family, I decided to become a serious and professional artist I have taken numerous painting courses and have had my work accepted into many juried exhibitions. I first painted traditional landscapes and seascapes using watercolor or acrylic paint on paper. I soon found myself experimenting with mixed media, collage and texturing materials No surprise, I discovered abstract forms and this led to my love for painting colorful, textured abstracts on large canvases I have been influenced by the works of Richard Diebenkorn, Brian Rutenberg and Franz Kline Rarely do I commence a painting with preconceived ideas or a predictable outcome I like the challenge of working with the unknown and capitalizing on “happy accidents” when the paint and textures interact The exploration time takes hours, days or even weeks In the end, a painting which satisfies me, will have evolved I strive to keep the painting loose and bold If I spend too much time on the painting, it will invariably become too structured or too detailed and I will have to start over I do not want a painting to look pretty or recognizable – I want the image to be dramatic and mysterious. I am a signature member (SFCA) of the Federation of Canadian Artists and a signature member (CSA) of the Society of Canadian Artists I teach mixed media courses, jury shows and continue to exhibit work in galleries and juried exhibitions. Painting has become part of my life. It keeps me grounded

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

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Daniel San Souci

Mixed Media, Painting, Drawing, Photography

Daniel San Souci was born in San Francisco and grew up in Berkeley, California. From an early age he was exposed to world renowned artists through his father, who worked at UC Berkeley He attended the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland. For years he wrote and illustrated Children’s Book and also did art for the National Parks wildlife books He also taught at the Academy of Art in San Francisco His fine art has won many awards, including the American Watercolor Society, the California Watercolor Society and was a finalist in Portrait Society of America

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Kindred Spirits

Painting, Oil Color on Canvas W:48 H:36 in 2023

YoungLadyandlionposetogether, revealingthestrengthofboth (ScanQRcodetolearnmore, rateandcomment)

Tai Davis

Painting

Tai Davis is a contemporary visual artist and award-winning chef focusing on fine art photos, textured acrylic /mixed media paintings and garments inspired by his recent works

In 2020, Davis quit his job and stepped away from restaurants and on to his bigger purpose to inspire Because of this love for all things art, he knew he had more to offer, to create…more lives to live within this lifetime Quickly he started to understand that focusing on one thing that he loved wasn’t enough He wanted to meld and amalgamate all of his passions into one career, thus rebranding himself Now, without limitations, Davis creates contemporary art-inspired topics such as trauma, food, meditation, and sound During his first year as an emerging artist, Davis was blessed with several commissions, his own exhibition centered around the humble egg at The Cedarhurst Museum of Art and was a featured artist at The Angad Arts Hotel’s, Biannual Exhibition

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Root Chakra - Mudlahara -

396 HZ

Painting, Mixed Media

W:30 H:40 in 2023

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Maria Tulchinskaya

Photography

Born in Vologda, Russia in 1974, Maria draws inspiration from multicultural influences and masterpieces of world art In 2022, she emigrated, which influenced her artistic practice, shifting towards self-discovery and assimilation into a new space and culture.

Immersing herself in the world of fashion, she collaborated with clothing manufacturers in Moscow, New York, and London, finding success in both fashion and commercial photography ”

Her next step was to delve into fine art photography This allowed her to finally develop her own style, based on classical painting and studio portraits from the early days of photography She learned to approach each shoot thoughtfully, plan shots in advance, and create deeper portraits

Currently, she lives in California with her son and husband, striving to develop her artistic direction, participate in exhibitions, and competitions, and collaborate with galleries

The Forbidden Fruit or Eternal Gaze

Photography, Digital Painting, Digital Photography W:36 H:48 in 2024

Aconceptualfineartphotographfeaturingalonefigurewithwhitemakeup, dressedinaredrobeagainsta neutralbackground Themodelgazesthoughtfullyatapomegranateheldinhand, evokingmysteryand classicalelegance Theminimaliststylingandsymboliccolorpalettecreateapainterly ti (ScanQRcodetolearnmore, rateandcomment)

David Grigorian

Painting, Collage, Digital Arts, Drawing, Photography

I graduated from Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in December of 2010. I attained a bachelor’s degree of Fine Arts in illustration specializing in children's books and storytelling I had illustration, painting, and sculpture classes. My sculptures and paintings have been displayed in numerous local group and solo shows My drawings have been in Washington DC, Smithsonian My art and stories have been published in the local newspapers and in a magazine. biafarin com/artist?name=david-grigorian

The Neon Worlds

Painting, Acrylic on Canvas W:20 H:16 in 2015

Explosionoforbsandworlds (ScanQRcodetolearnmore, rateandcomment)

Antonia Baafi

Jewelry, Sculpture

Antonia Baafi is my name. I am from Ghana, West Africa. I am a third-year graduate student at the University of Iowa, studying an M F A in Jewelry and Metal Arts with a minor in Printmaking Before coming to the United States, I completed my undergraduate education at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science, where I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Arts: Metal Product Design, and worked as a teaching assistant at the same university after graduating. As a graduate student, I am working as an instructor for beginner-level classes in Jewelry and Metal Arts at the University of Iowa

My culture, coupled with my personal experiences, has significantly influenced my working process Most of my concepts are usually based on Ghanaian traditional adages, life experiences either my own or those of people around me and nature Recently, I have been focusing specifically on nature: the relationship between trees and mushrooms, comparing it with human relationships

Though I have a pure met

W:15 H:12 in 2023

Neckpiece Metal, resinedpaper,polymerclay, wood, foil (ScanQRcodetolearnmore, rateandcomment)

Biography

Jim Resnick

Drawing

2025 - Circles, Squares, Triangles International Online Exhibition. Exhibizone/Biafarin platforms. Ranked #2, Rated #1

2025 - Skyward-2025, International Juried Online Exhibition. Exhibizone/Biafarin platforms. Ranked #4

2024 - Circles, Squares, Triangles International Online Exhibition Exhibizone/Biafarin platforms Rated #3

2023 - Artistic Excellence Award, 10th International Circle Quarterly Art Review Magazine Contest Circle Foundation for the Arts

2023 - Nuditas, International online group exhibition, Exhibizone/Gallerium art

2023 - People and the Planet, juried virtual exhibition, Touchstone Gallery, Washington, D C 2023 - Kingdom Animalia, online international juried exhibition, Exhibizone

2023 - Wings, International Online Group Exhibition, Gallerium Art

2023 - Artistic Excellence Award, Circle Foundation for the Arts, Spotlight Magazine Cover Contest 2023 – Juried Show, 34th National Drawing and Print Competitive Exhibition, Gormley Gallery, Notre Dame of Maryland University, Baltimore, Md Juror, Teri Henderson, Arts and Culture Editor of Baltimore Beat 2023 – Juried Show, Being Seen, TAG, The Artists Gallery, Frederick, Md., Juror, Craig Allen Subler

2021 – Power of Creativity Art Prize, Contemporary Art Curator Magazine

2021 – Contemporary Art Curator Magazine, Infinite Dreams, online exhibition. 5 drawings.

2021 – Ambassador of Art 2021, International Prize, Salvatore Russo, Francesco Saverio Russo, curators

2020 – Art IDEAL magazine contest, Circle Foundation for the Arts, Honorable Mention. My Carona.

2020 – The Endangered, Can Art Save Them, International Art Exhibition and Contest Art Impact International Honorable mention. My Carona.

2020 – Global Warming International Online Exhibition 1/7 cash prize winners TerraCine

2020 – Save Our Oceans Save Our Seas, International Online Art Exhibition. Art Impact International. TerraCine, Catalog and Invitation cover

2020 – Juried Show, 31st National Drawing and Print Competitive Exhibition. Notre Dame of Maryland University, Baltimore, Md Doreen Bolger, Juror, former director of the Baltimore Museum of Art

2019 – Featured Artist, Circle Foundation for the Arts. circle-arts.com/jim-resnick

2019 – Contest Finalist, TerraCine, Circle Foundation for the Arts, online contest, ArtExpo NY

2017 – 3rd place, “Don’t Stare at the Sun”, International Gallery of the Arts, online juried show, Black and White competition “Cosmos”, also accepted

2014 – Group Art Show – 3 works, Brath and Hughes Art Gallery, Mechanicsburg, PA

2013 – Featured Artist – Shereen’s Exquisite Fine Art Gallery, Frederick, MD

2012 - Two works accepted, 14th Annual Abstraction Juried Online International Art Exhibition, Upstream People Gallery

2012 – Group Art Show – 6 works – Shereen’s Exquisite Fine Art Gallery, Frederick, MD

2011- Art Undressed Tour – traveling Exhibition , 3 works accepted, Miami, Montreal, Toronto, Key West, Atlanta

2010 – Erotic Signature, accepted artist juried show

2008 – Master Class Artist, American Juried Art Salon, biannual international art competition

2007 – Two works accepted, American Juried Art Salon, biannual international art competition

1982 – One man show, Arts Club of Washington, Washington, D C

1981 – One man show, Capital Gallery, Capital Centre, Landover, MD

1977-1980 – Various art awards and juried exhibitions

1977- B.A., Fine Arts, Art Studio, University of Maryland

Published works:

Drawing, Pen-Ink Drawing W:14 H:17 in 2016

TheCosmosisadarkandmysteriousplace (ScanQRcodetolearnmore, rateandcomment)

John Hughes

Sculpture, Painting, Drawing, Fiber Art, Fashion, Assemblage

I grow up in San Jose California when it was all orchards. I have a Masters in art from San Jose State University. I worked at West Valley Collage and started the furniture construction and design art class at Mission Collage in 1975. I have had a number of shows around northern California. I also restored antique carousel figures for 20 years and got a reputation as the best in North America

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Rising Up

Sculpture, Wood Carving on Wood W:8 50 H:19 D:5 in 2024

Awoodbowlcutoutthatisrisingabovebeingdiscarded (ScanQRcodetolearnmore, rateandcomment)

Karen Martin

Drawing, Painting, Sculpture

I am a self-taught painter and sculptor. My work reflects a mood or expression to capture the subject I am painting or sculpting The bronze work started as a labour of love to honour my beloved pet, who passed away These bronze pieces are hollow and can house the ashes of your pet, making them an urn. I am passionate about each creation and feel it is a gift to share

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Painting, Watercolor on Paper W:19 H:21 in 2025

Watercolorofmydearfriend'sfathertheCheif Aproudmanandbelovedhusbandandfather (ScanQRcodetolearnmore rateandcomment)

Hannah Litt

Hannah Litt was born in Vail, Colorado in 2001. Nature and organic shapes have inspired Litt and her work highlights the connection between humans and nature She also reflects on the female experience within society in her work. She is currently attending Southern Illinois University for her MFA in Metalsmithing and Jewelry and will graduate in May 2027 She is currently working between Carbondale, Illinois, and Eagle, Colorado. She graduated from Miami University in 2024 with a BS in Art Education and a BFA in Metals and Jewelry Design

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Bowen Beaty

I grew up in the south in Raleigh north Carolina. From a young age, I was always building things in the woods out of whatever I would get my hands on This passion for creating was channeled in high school when I began to blacksmith in my backyard using a hair dryer and a hole in the ground. I attended the American College of the Building Arts (ABCA) in Charleston South Carolina with a focus on architectural blacksmithing During my summers I would travel to study with blacksmithing artists around the world Including internships in Detroit, Greenville, Italy, and Austria I graduated from ACBA in 2023 and moved to Chicago where I worked on hand forged furniture and lighting fixtures From there I transitioned into grad school at SIU Carbondale My work now explores the relationship between the malleable properties of steel and its more rigid industrial forms I hope to capture movement and energy in my forged sculptures

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The Journeyman

W:12 H:33 in 2022

Metalsmithing, Forgedsteelandstone Thejourneymanwascreatedduringthejourneymanportionofmy trainingasablacksmith thepiecedepictsthehardshipsofbeingajourneymanandallovertheworld haulingmytools constantlyinpursuitofmycareer thestepsofsuccessareprecariouslyperchedona deterioratingframework (ScanQRcodetolearnmore, rateandcomment)

Tim Paige

Digital Arts, Painting, Photography, Drawing

My name is Tim Paige and I am a Pastel, Watercolor, Charcoal and Graphite artist based in Yonkers, NY I have taken classes at the Art Students League of NY and the 92nd St. Y of NY. I was also a Long Pose monitor at Spring Studio in NY and received instruction there from Minerva Durham I'm also a member of the Central Park Sketch Group in NY. My class works have been exhibited at: Various Art Students League and 92nY Student Exhibitions, (2023, 2024) and the Yonkers Public Library: Bridging Chasms Exhibition, (March 2024)

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Drawing, Pastel on Paper W:11 H:8 50 in 2024 BeachView (ScanQRcodetolearnmore, rateandcomment)

Ana Guillen

I was born in a city in northern Mexico 38 years ago. I've lived in Phoenix, Arizona for the past 2 years. By profession, I'm a psychologist, and I've been a self-taught artist since childhood Life has taken me to live in different cities over the past few years, which has impacted my artistic process. As a full-time wife and mother, art is in everything I do; it's a part of me biafarin com/artist?name=ana-guillen

Eyes Full of Stories

Painting, Acrylic on Canvas W:20 H:15 in 2024

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Lannie Hart

Sculpture, Painting

New York area artist Lannie Hart, is a sculptor, painter and installation artist with a BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University

Hart had her first solo show in 1982 at Julie Artisan Gallery, NYC She was published in Art to Wear and is in the permanent collection of Julie Schaffler Dale. Other solo shows were, SOHO 20 NYC, Azarian McCullough Sparkill, NY and Gallery Broadfoot & Broadfoot Booton, NJ She has also shown at the Virginia Museum of Fine Art, Richmond VA, Katonah Museum, Katonah, NY, AIR Gallery Brooklyn, NY, Jim Kempner Gallery NYC, Westbeth Gallery NYC and many others

In 2012 and 2018 her sculptures won first prize and were acquired by Williamsburg Art and Historical Center in Brooklyn, NY for their permanent collection

She won a USD 10,000 grant in 2015 from Historic Hudson Valley for a sculpture in Van Courtlandt Manor, Croton-On-Hudson, NY. Hart was a member of SOHO20 for 7 years and is a current member of Sculptors Guild since 2012

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Helen of Troy

Sculpture on Bronze W:14 H:37 D:15 in 2023

Sculptedbronzeheadwithforgedbrassscarfandbrassfoundobjectbaseandornament (ScanQRcodetolearnmore, rateandcomment)

Margaret Brosnan

Maggie Brosnan is a Boston-based artist and designer, originally from London, UK. She holds a BA in Anthropology from Tufts University and a BFA in Fine Arts from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts

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Painting, Acrylic, Ink

W:48 H:48 in 2022

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Roger Nielsen

Painting, Photography

Roger Nielsen studied fine art painting at The School of The Art Institute of Chicago in the late 1950s and early 1960s He set his art career aside to raise a family and develop an art-related business that attained a national reputation. As owner of Master Framers Inc., he became known for his expertise in creative frame design, production, and restoration of picture frames Early in his career, Nielsen was part of a group that created one of the most successful art fairs in the Midwest. The Uptown Art Fair is still held annually each summer in Minneapolis Upon his retirement from Master Framers in 2015, Nielsen moved to his “Valhalla Studios” in the Northwoods of Wisconsin where he once again pursued his passion for making art While a versatile artist, he prefers to produce figurative, portraiture and landscape works in oil

Painting, Gold Leaf, Oil Color on Canvas W:24 H:18 in 2018

Thispiecefocusesontheemotioninmydaughterseyes, Eli Oneviewsaid, “Thepaintingshowsmorethan athousandwords;itrevealsherpast, herfutureandherfathersconcern ” (ScanQRcodetolearnmore rateandcomment)

Born in Russia. 1944. Since 1972 live and teaches in Israel

Tanya Preminger

Photography, Painting, Public Art, Land Art

M A from Surikov Academy of Arts, Moscow, Russia

Works in various media: sculpture, landscape art, installation, photography

2007: Founder of the Green Gallery - Israel, and curator to this day

Recent Awards

2019 “Excellent Award” The 3 “Spoonbill Cup” Public Art Exhibition China

2018 “Honorable mention” Prize, Arshaan Cup International Ice Sculpture Prize, China

2016 Encouragement Prize Ministry of Culture, Israel

2014 Third prize. Sculpture Snow Competition, Moscow, Russia.

2013 First Prize 2nd International Sculpture Competition Mercosul in Bento Gonçalves, Brasil

2013 Second Prize. Open competition for snow and ice sculpture "Sculp-OLIMP", Moscow, Russia

2011 Third prize Chinese First International Public Sculpture Contest

2011 Special Selection Award. International Competition for Sea Art Festival Busan. Korea

2011 First Prize Stone Sculpture Competition "Forma viva", Slovenia

2011 Finalist of the International sculpture competition of the Tsinghua University, China.

2010 Winner of Competition " Nashe Otechestvo", Moskow, Russia

2010 Third Prize International Snow Sculpture Competition, Valloire, France.

2007 Second Prize International Sculpture Competition, "La Piera Musa Agreste", Italy

2003 First place. Competition for Sculpture work " Mifal Hapais", Israel.

2003 Selected as Excellent Works International City Sculpture Exhibition Fuzhou, China

2001 Sculptors Award. International Stone Sculpture Competition. San-Chang, S. Korea.

1999 First Prize International Stone Sculpture Competition "Nantopietra" Nanto, Italy

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Ladder to Heaven and Back

Public Art, Metallic Leaf on Board - Metal W:8 H:24 in 2023

Thisworkdepictsaladderrisingstraightup, whereatthetoptheladderturnssharplydownwardsand meandersdowntotheground Theworkexpressesthegeneralnaturallawofthecyclicaldevelopmentofall things (ScanQRcodetolearnmore, rateandcomment)

Geeta Dave

Painting

Inspired by her heritage and the natural beauty of India, Geeta Dave paints with the full range of narrative expression Her paintings are filled with soft, poetic ancestral forms, and sometimes surreal images of woman as an integral part of nature. The artist looks deeply into the natural world. In large, dramatic paintings and murals, intense colors and swirling forms reveal hidden animals and the sacredness of all life in India Although her style of painting is rooted in her homeland, she paints with the freedom of expression, zest, and imagination of her generation After winning top post-graduate awards from the M S University of Baroda, she established the Creative Art Center in Rajkot After moving to Baton Rouge in 1987, She is working as a professional artist, muralist, and art educator specializing in painting, and mosaic murals with various media She Participated in nitinol and international art exhibitions also received numerous national and international awards for her art

The Manor - 1

Painting, Acrylic on Wood W:36 H:48 in 2023

Myfascinationliesincapturingthemagicalallureofbirds, whichsymbolizejoyandresilience Theyembody adaptability, flyingfreelydespitelife'schallenges Throughmyart, Iadvocateforbalanceinnature, echoing ourSanskritrootswherePrakritisymbolizesthefeminineessenceinalllife (ScanQRcodetolearnmore, rateandcomment)

Kate Knudsen

Kate Knudsen is a painter living in Sonoma, California. Her art is informed by a childhood lived deep in the American South and an adulthood steeped in tragedy Her work is textured and nuanced with subtle psychological undertones, exploring the inner workings of her own psyche as a way to process trauma and grief Inspired by dreams, memories and revelations, her paintings often feature Southern imagery Religious iconography gives pause more than salvation. Her childhood place is a slightly haunted state of pure wonder. Blindfolds, empty white gowns, wings, distorted features, shadow figures and spirit animals - her visual repertoire is purposely ambiguous, even a little disturbing or uncomfortable Yet from one work to the next, a sensual and poetic feminine universe emerges, filled with softness, grace and mystery

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Spark of Madness

Painting, Mixed Media W:26 H:47 in 2024

Acrylicpaintandmediums, silkfabric, onbirchwoodcradle 3dimensionalcollarmadeofgauzeandfabric paste Framedwithsalvagedredwoodfencing (ScanQRcodetolearnmore rateandcomment)

Jill Perry Townsend

Sculpture

Born in Chicago, Jill Perry Townsend earned her BFA from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. Subsequently, she took workshops with some of today’s great sculptors She has worked as an artist all her life, as sa culptor, painter, illustrator, graphic artist, art director, creative director, potter, and ceramic mural maker Townsend has shown sculpture at Loveland Invitational Sculpture Show and Sale in Loveland, Colorado; Maryhill Arts Festival in Goldendale, Washington; Art in the Pearl in Portland, Oregon; Gottlieb Gallery in Portland, Oregon; Salem on the Edge in Salem, Oregon; Sculptor’s Gallery in Portland, Oregon; the Visual Arts Center in Newport, Oregon; The Chessman Gallery at the Lincoln City Cultural Center in Lincoln City, Oregon; and Ryan Gallery in Lincoln City, Oregon Her work is collected nationally and abroad

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W:16 H:20 in 2009

CastBronzeInspiredbythestory, "SealSkin, SoulSkin,"inthebook, "WomenWhoRunWiththeWolves"by ClarissaPinkolaEstés Mytakeisaboutawomanwholongstoreturntotheseaandtohertrueself (ScanQRcodetolearnmore rateandcomment)

Angel Estrella

Angel Estrella is a ceramicist who focuses on figurative sculpture. Her ceramics background was cultivated when she went to college to receive her B S in Art Education from the University of North Georgia and her M.F.A. from Clemson University. Angel has fostered her artistic professional development, performed supporting practices to enhance her skill, and studied anatomy, physiology, and proportions of the human form by attending many figurative sculpture classes and workshops over the past several years. As an extension of her art practice, she currently works at the University of North Georgia where she teaches figurative sculpture and ceramics Angel's independent research has explored sculptural forms and firing processes to enhance the aesthetic and understanding of the objects she creates Her continued research of the human figure in ceramics contributes to the subject's relevance within contemporary art dialogue

Sculpture

W:23 H:23 in 2023

EarthenwareMixedMedia Thegestureandfragmentationofthefigureaimstocaptureanexperienceasit passes, recordingthenuancesofexpressionanditstemporarynature Thesurfaceofthefigureislightand fading evokingaghostlikeimpressionofchildhoodasitdiminishes (ScanQRcodetolearnmore, rateandcomment)

Greg McDonald

Greg is a writer/director and photographer in Los Angeles. His filmmaking style is visual, comedic, characterbased, and satirical His films have been screened in film festivals worldwide Awards include Audience Choice Awards, Best Comedy Film, Cult Award from TLA Releasing, and nominees for Best Creative Direction and Best Narration and have been broadcast on Channel 4 in the U K and have been featured on Fangoria and Entertainment Tonight’s website.

Still photography work includes photographing full-page ads appearing in fashion magazines LA Confidential and Zink Awards and official selections include Los Angeles Photography Awards, Surrealism Exhibition Naturalist Gallery, Color Awards Doho Magazine, Decagon Openings Photo Exhibition, Cinematography & Photography Awards, KinoDrome Film Festival, ICE CineFest, and the Mellow Yellow Art Exhibition He’s directed and photographed several fashion films for LCD manufacturers to showcase their large displays

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It's Love

Photography, Digital Photography W:18 50 H:13 in 2012

C'estL'amour Whenthere'sloveyoucanfly (ScanQRcodetolearnmore, rateandcomment)

Lance Pressl

Photography

Lance Patrick Pressl is a self-taught photographer specializing in fine art images. His work explores the complex interplay of lines, shadows and form and is designed to encourage his viewers to see familiar objects or shapes in new and different ways. Some have suggested that Pressl sees the material world fundamentally differently than others, which gives him the special ability to capture unique and compelling images Every image Pressl captures is done with the intent to tell a story or evoke an emotion. Among his many interests, he is fascinated by the human body and frequently uses traditional and nontraditional representations to capture the curiosity of his audience A common feature of his work is the juxtaposition of a human figure with a single object--typically something found--to reveal new and unexpected relationships Another stylistic feature of his work is his uncanny ability to see and capture in his lens a single part of a larger object or figure bringing a new perspective and importance to the parts that make up a whole Simplicity and pureness of form are central to his artistic expression A student of ancient Greek philosophy, Pressl is drawn to the belief held by Plato that there is an ideal form of beauty which is universal and not dependent on individual tastes or preferences, i e , beauty in its purest form He is driven to seek out as many earthly forms of beauty as possible to not only capture but share their wonder. He is influenced by the work of Victor Skrebneski, Helmut Newton, Ruth Bernhard, Edward Weston, and a host of others His work has been recognized and presented in juried exhibitions, international competitions and fine art magazines. He is represented by the Haze Gallery, Berlin Germany

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Bridging the Gap

Photography W:19 H:15 in 2024

ArchivalPigmentPrint (ScanQRcodetolearnmore, rateandcomment)

Nikola Smilkov

Sculpture

NIKOLA SMILKOV was born in Štip, N. Macedonia. He attended the Faculty of Fine Arts, University “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” in Skopje where he graduated and mastered sculpture in 2002, in the class of Prof Dragan Poposki Dada. He received PhD from the Faculty of Education, University “St. Kliment Ohridski” in Bitola, in the field of Methods of art teaching, in 2012

He is a full professor of Methods of art teaching and Sculpture at the University of Goce Delcev in Stip, N. Macedonia, and a visiting professor at the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Nis, Serbia

He is an active member of the Association of Fine Artists of Macedonia (DLUM), and from 2023 is the president of its’ assembly

In his over 20 years of active work, Smilkov attended many international symposia, which resulted in group exhibitions or self-standing sculptures

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Sculpture

W:10 25 H:11 in 2021 Bronze (ScanQRcodetolearnmore, rateandcomment)

Olivia Stinson

Mixed Media

Olivia Stinson is a second-year graduate student working towards her Masters in Fine Arts with an emphasis in ceramics at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas She achieved her BA in Fine Arts from Doane University in Crete, Nebraska in 2020.

The Boat I Row

Sculpture W:16 H:8 in 2022

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Angelica Juarez

Angelica Juarez is a surrealist/expressionist painting artist, known for her art compositions to be personal and emotional She was born in Mount Vernon WA and at the age of three her mom decided to move back to Mexico where she grew up with all the traditions, rich history, and folklore of her mother’s homeland. She started painting at the age of nine At the age of 15 Angelica and her mother moved back to the US She was living in Phoenix AZ, where she organized art expositions in different venues. She moved to Seattle WA in 2011. Angelica says that her artwork is not just a piece of art, it is a piece of her life from an outside view

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Self Love

Painting, Oil Color on Canvas W:24 H:18 in 2022

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Alexia Lewnes

Painting

I began my career as a documentary filmmaker and journalist in New York City and Cairo, Egypt before moving into international development For more than two decades, I reported on the lives of the most vulnerable members of society. In the US, I wrote about the impacts of poverty and documented the lives of kids living on the street From Brazil to India to Mozambique, I reported on and photographed women and children, sharing their stories of pain, determination, and courage in often brutally challenging and environmentally damaged regions

While living in the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa, I came to fully appreciate how textiles played a crucial role in cultural expression and storytelling Reflecting customs, class, values, identity, beliefs and social structure, textiles tell individual and collective stories In my work, first in writing and photography, and now in paint, I have focused on making stories come alive The textural geometric shapes, patterns, and layers I use are a reminder that all our actions big and small leave imprints on the world They are my attempt to give voice to the complexity that surrounds us and the forces that shape our lives

My home is now Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Endurance

Painting, Acrylic, Mixed Media W:20 H:24 in 2024

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Guillermo Navarrete Davis

Painting

"I am a self-taught painter born and raised in Santiago de Chile. I grew up during the Pinochet dictatorship in a military family, but always felt out of place I did not receive support in my deep passion for art, so had to become somewhat rebellious. I found my place in the San Francisco Bay Area and have lived here since 1998.

My paintings reflect life's realities; suffering, love, struggle, joy, loneliness, tenderness and vulnerability. Above all, I enjoy painting images that tell a story about the truth, resilience, and depth of humanity

I am a prolific painter, but I have limited experience in exhibiting my work publicly Now that I am getting my paintings exhibited more and more, I am having quite a bit of success, winning "Juror's Choice" and "Featured Artist" in the East Bay Open Studios, and "Best of Show" at the Museum of Northern California

I am currently exhibiting my paintings in three locations: The Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, The Grand Gallery in Oakland, and at Nani's in Richmond, CA

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Janet Southcott

Painting

Janet Southcott grew up in the glorious Yorkshire Dales area of northern England. Her family loved natural history, and through countless fungus forays and hikes over hills, Janet found the small yet beautiful nuances of her environment. Her uncle is a professional artist who taught students in the art of watercolour, and from a young age Janet realized a life in art was possible.

Janet’s work takes the viewer on a natural history tour like no other. She exposes the intimate, beautiful abundance of life most of us miss. She asks us to slow down, notice what we have been blind to, and sows seeds for a greater respect for this world we live in. The experience is one of joy, awe, wonder, peace, and leaves the viewer wanting more. “I used to believe everybody saw what I do, yet I see now people don’t. It’s time to open the curtains and embrace the joy of exploring the ethereal dimension.”

Janet believes anything is possible. Looking out the window from her studio, she is able to see ferries come and go across the Salish Sea. The Vancouver Island mountains come into view and then are hidden in cloud. Whales, dolphins, sea lions swim by, salmon jump, herring cause majestic communities of bald eagles and gulls loudly scavenging – it’s an ever-changing vista. With this vision, opportunities for creation are never ending. The impermanence and dynamic nature of life surrounds her easel and it is this sense she captures with paintbrush in her unique ethereal narrative realism genre. She delights in what she creates and shares with the world.

Her work is shared through janetsouthcottart.com

Dahlia's Diamonds

Painting, Mixed Media W:20 H:24 in 2024

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Aya Naoe

Printmaking, Painting

Aya Naoe is a printmaker based in Hartford, South Dakota whose work explores the theme of identity. Graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of South Dakota in 2025, Naoe continues to develop her style of gloomy imagery and stylized aquatic creatures to create a juxtaposition. Naoe's work has been shown in exhibitions at the University of Texas, Utah State University, and the Artlink Gallery, as well as local community spaces in Vermillion, South Dakota. Their artistic focus include applying to residencies and grad school to expand her knowledge of printmaking

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Sardine

Printmaking, Lithography, Screen Print W:12 H:15 in 2025

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David Neeld

Painting

David Neeld, born in 1981, is a classically trained (BFA) and multi-talented artist specializing in painting, sculpting and mixed media He embraces surrealism, creating abstract, fluid scenes of ethereal beauty, blending bold silhouettes and vivid colors to invoke depth and movement. His artworks encapsulate the dynamic spectrum of human emotion, reflecting upon growth, struggle and personal evolution, leading viewers on an introspective journey towards self-discovery and deeper understanding.

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Wanderers

Painting, Oil Color

W:48 H:36 in 2025

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Maria Votek

Painting

Maria Votek is a passionate painter and children's book illustrator known for her vibrant en plein air landscapes and expressive compositions Originally trained as a pharmacist at Moscow Medical Academy, Maria later followed her true calling in the arts, bringing a deep appreciation for color, light, and nature into her work.

Based in Boca Raton, Florida, Maria captures the essence of coastal beauty and serene landscapes through her paintings Her artwork has been featured at Paneterie Café in Boca Raton, and she continues to expand her reach through exhibitions

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Painting, Acrylic on Board

W:60 H:48 in 2025

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Michael Castillo

Painting

Michael Castillo is a self-taught artist based in California, known for his distinctive pencil art. His work merges the precision of realism with the fluidity of abstract forms, often incorporating a "Mandel twist" that adds a layer of intricate complexity to his compositions. Castillo's ability to weave narrative elements into his art has earned him recognition, with his pieces exploring deep, often personal themes with his black-and-white creations.

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The Dance of Balance

Drawing, Mixed Media W:34 H:34 in 2024

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Elliot Chance

Painting

With a vision to inspire and uplift, Elliot continues their creative journey, aiming to guide others toward faith and joy Viewers can experience his compelling artwork, which aims to instill faith, hope, and understanding, as he invites the audience to join in the beautiful narrative of spiritual resilience and artistic discovery.

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Friendship #2

Painting, Watercolor W:9 H:12 in 2025

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Brianna Evelo

Sculpture

Brianna Evelo is a 21-year-old from Powell, Wyoming. Currently, she is a senior at the University of Wyoming, pursuing her Bachelor of Fine Arts with a focus on sculpture and ceramics She feels that the flexibility of sculpture allows her to be more expressive than painting or drawing. Being able to manipulate space itself and create physical objects to interact with the viewers is part of the reason she loves three-dimensional work so much. After graduation, she is planning on being a post-undergraduate assistant for her sculpture professor, then possibly doing an artist residency or pursuing her Master's to become a sculpture professor herself Many of her pieces revolve around ideas of human nature, portrayed through animal and plant imagery She combines abstract and realistic representations to create sculptures that relate to the human condition personally, as well as societally Most of her work focuses on highlighting the positive aspects of life

Fixated

Sculpture, Mixed Media W:5 H:14 in 2025

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Rikardo Long

Painting, Graphics

Ricky Seasons is an artist whose work fuses graffiti, abstraction, and emotional storytelling into layered visual experiences Born in Brooklyn and raised in NC, inspired by movement and noise, early exposure to street art and urban decay shaped my bold, raw approach to image-making. My style blends spray paint, acrylic, ink, and digital media, using layering, distortion, and fluidity to explore themes of identity, transformation, and memory. Drawing inspiration from myth, music, subconscious thought, and the textures of everyday life, my work often features fragmented figures, obscured faces, and cryptic text elements that suggest stories without revealing them entirely The process is intuitive and fluid, balancing control with chaos, and always open to evolution Resonating with those who see beauty in the broken and power in the unspoken, I create not to explain but to evoke, leaving a mark that lingers biafarin com/artist?name=rikardo-long

Illustration, Digital Painting W:15 50 H:20 in 2013

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Robert Rogers

Painting, Photography

Robert T. Rogers (b. Memphis,TN) artistic practice spans painting, digital photography, drawing, and writing. Shaped by intimate reflections and a studied curiosity about belief systems, his work often engages with secular culture while drawing inspiration from devotional art and Judeo-Christian spirituality

He holds an M.A. inAdvertising and a B.A. inAmerican Studies from the University of Texas atAustin, along with a Graduate Certificate in VisualArts from Harvard Extension School. He studied visual arts at the Museum of FineArts, Boston; Harvard University; and the Massachusetts College ofArt and Design. Rogers serves on the Brookline MLK Celebration Committee and volunteers with the Brookline Senior Center and the Brookline Food Pantry. He is currently the Creative Director at True Mood Studio in Brookline, MA.

Rogers’work has been exhibited at The Naturalist Gallery of ContemporaryArt in Washington, DC, has been published by Vita Poetica Journal, and is included in private collections and corporate settings, including Mass General Brigham, as well as Hilton and Marriott hotels. Rogers has collaborated with a range of institutions and organizations, such as McLean Hospital (Belmont, MA), Tharros House (Lexington, MA), Step By Step Supportive Services (Brookline, MA), Robinson Editions (Memphis, TN), and Vista Host (Houston,TX).

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Polite Pushback

Painting, Oil Color on Canvas W:16 H:20 in 2025

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Lizzie Shelby

Mixed Media, Painting, Sculpture

Lizzie Shelby grew up on the waters of Bayou Bonfouca on the outskirts of New Orleans, Louisiana. After receiving her degree in fine arts and clothing design at Colorado State University, she returned home and accepted an apprenticeship with renowned artist George Dunbar, whose work heavily involved gold leafing and engraving Here, she embarked on a path to master the art of hard-edge engraving and metal leaf gilding, and it continues to be at the core of her inspirations. Today, Lizzie produces and exhibits abstract contemporary artwork, with a focus on pushing the boundaries of the gold leaf medium while still paying homage to the century-old craft

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Mixed Media W:24 H:24 in 2024

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Mariia Sokor

Photography

Mariia Sokor is a Ukrainian-born photographer whose work blends design, emotion, and storytelling. Trained in fine arts, she holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s Degree in Design from the National Academy of Culture and Arts Leadership. Her photography spans food, product, abstract, and fine art genres, characterized by painterly composition, natural light, and emotional subtlety

Raised in a village near Kyiv by a doctor and a teacher, Mariia discovered photography through her grandfather, who developed film at home She has been photographing since 2017 and has exhibited internationally in galleries such as Blank Wall Gallery (Greece), Decode Gallery, Chateau Gallery, and Decagon Gallery (USA)

Now living in the United States, Mariia continues to explore themes of memory, identity, and beauty in the everyday She is also the author and photographer of The Maria’s Cookbook, merging her culinary passion with visual storytelling

In addition to her photographic practice, Mariia is the author and photographer of The Maria’s Cookbook, which combines her culinary creativity with visual storytelling through food. Now based in the United States, she continues to develop personal projects and visual narratives rooted in memory, identity, and everyday beauty

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Photography W:7 50 H:9 in 2022

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Patti Walsh Painting

Patti Walsh is an abstract artist living in South Minneapolis who hails from Detroit. When she's not flinging paint onto canvases she acts as the director of communications and fund development for the African Development Center. She's a dj with KFAI community radio and loves the Stooges.

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The Critic

Painting, Acrylic on Canvas W:11 H:14 in 2024

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Melissa Worth

Painting

Melissa Worth is a mixed media artist known for her jewel-toned palettes and signature blend of abstract realism Her work explores the layered beauty of life where nature, emotion, and spirituality meet in quiet conversation. Raised in the Rocky Mountains, Melissa grew up surrounded by wilderness, wonder, and a deep reverence for the Creator From sketching her childhood dog to painting a 40-foot mural in her school, she found in art both refuge and voice.

Melissa holds a BFA and completed the Mastery Program at the Milan Art Institute, where she refined her distinctive approach Her creative process begins with raw layers of mixed media collage, charcoal, and gestural mark-making before softening into rich oil glazes This juxtaposition mirrors her belief that the imperfect and the sacred coexist Each piece becomes a visual poetry: textured, tender, and quietly radiant

Rooted in faith and feminine strength, Melissa s work often centers on themes of identity, longing, and renewal Viewers frequently describe her paintings as soulful and soothing, layered with both emotional resonance and visual intrigue. Her recent paintings explore expressive figurative forms women caught in moments of contemplation, musicians mid-melody, and scenes that echo the unseen beauty with oneself Her studio set against the DC backdrop provides a hum of cultural inspiration, while her home life keeps her grounded and joyful

Beyond the canvas, Melissa is a wife, a mother of two adventurous boys, and a lover of golden-hour walks with her Cavalier. She dreams of traveling Europe, sketchbook in hand, and one day creating a body of work inspired by the romance of its countryside biafarin

What Calls Her Forward

Painting, Mixed Media, Oil Color on Canvas W:36 H:36 in 2025

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