Magical Gardenia
Bobby J. Jones was born and raised in Texas from 1966 to 1989. Jones attended Texas Tech University and graduated from his family’s alma mater with a BFA in Art (Painting and Drawing) in 1989. Bobby moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, and attended The University of New Mexico. He received his master’s degree in Art Education (Museum Education, Ceramics, and Photography) in 1994. Jones worked in Retail Management in California for 12 years and Customer Service for 4 years in New Mexico. He currently works for Albuquerque Public Schools. Even though Bobby has lived in Texas, California, and New Mexico, he considers New Mexico home!!!
Bobby is a Lifetime Member of Alpha Phi Omega, Golden Key National Honor Society, and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. He was a member of the now-closed Matrix Fine Art Gallery. Jones is also a member of The New Mexico Imaginative Arts Collective and The Art Posse at First Unitarian Church.
He continues to exhibit his artwork at different art galleries in Albuquerque (The Tortuga Gallery, The South Broadway Cultural Center, The Albuquerque Open Space Visitor’s Center, and The Gallery With A Cause at The New Mexico Cancer Center). He also exhibits his art online through international art exhibits through The Biafarin Company in Ontario, Canada. Jones also creates publications of his coloring books, his photography, and his artwork. These publications are available on Amazon and online through Barnes & Noble. Jones has a website through Art Storefronts. www.bobbyjonesart.com. Where art lovers can buy prints and artwork from this artist!!!
Flowers influence my art! Floral patterns and designs find their way into my paintings, drawings, photographs, and digital images. I love growing flowers at my house in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Whether I plant flowers by seed or not, flowers are my art and my life!!!
Magick Happens
Susan Bagrationoff is a professional surrealist whose body of work focuses on mythology and mysterious creatures. Faeries and folklore are the subjects of her creations using the beauty of nature for realistic reference. She creates her works with copious amounts of modeling paste, multiple layers of acrylic paint in brilliant hues, and metallic mediums to give a magickal ‘vibe’ from her creations.
Susan graduated with her Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2002 from Florida International University in Miami, Florida. In 2013, Susan started her art education studio, Artsy Fartsy Art Lessons, which relocated to Kent, WA in 2016. As an active member of her community, she designed the “Hands of Unity” mural in Downtown Kent. Susan is a member of ARTrails, which is an annual art show that takes place in Centralia, Washington in late September. In 2023, Susan displayed works in multiple exhibitions at Gallery B612 and The Fishbowl in Seattle. She also exhibits her art online through various organizations such as Biafarin, HMVC Gallery New York, and Arteom Gallery.
In a world of so much chaos, an escape into the realm of faeries brings peace and glamour into our dimension. Faeries have always held my fascination when I encounter them within our realm. I utilize the magic within my artistic soul to summon these creatures so that anyone can experience their charm and be inspired to believe in what they cannot see.
My work is conjured onto canvas using copious amounts of modeling paste and acrylic paints with multiple layers of various brushstrokes and the use of palette knife techniques. Brilliant colors and metallic hues are used to enable the faeries to emphasize their `vibe`, inspiring the viewer to discover the essence of these beings. The texture of their skin, hair, and backgrounds are vital to conveying the elemental qualities of each fae. I am perpetually discovering new ways to bring my faeries to life so they can gaze upon us humans as we admire their portraits.
Magique
Belinda Balaski, a native of Southern California, creates colorful watercolor and pastel paintings. She is especially fond of painting horses, influenced by her childhood on the racetrack with her father, the well-known jockey, Lester Balaski. Her work focuses on capturing the spirit and unique beauty of living creatures and the natural world. She is motivated by the desire to share a spiritual sense of serenity and peace.
Belinda’s creativity expressed itself at a young age in acting, photography, and art. When not performing in theatre, she was shooting pictures and drawing incessantly. At fourteen, she won a four-year scholarship to the Minnesota Corresponding Art School.
Belinda’s gift for acting took her on a different path. She won many awards and excelled in a 50-year career in Hollywood. These experiences developed her artistic eye for framing, beauty and editing a myriad of choices. Drawing from a well of diverse talents and life experiences, Belinda uses her gift of capturing a feeling with an instinctual ease of composition.
Belinda lives and works in Southern California but spends several months a year in Kauai, her spiritual home, where many of her inspirational paintings are born.
I am an LA/Kauai-based artist who specializes in watercolor. In this world of turmoil and chaos, I am forever seeking peace and spiritual tranquility to inspire and share in my work.
There is so much diversity in watercolors that one can only be limited by one’s own imagination. If you are open to listening to the muse, the flow of the water can lead you where your imagination is endlessly open, allowing the kind of awesome creativity that real “Art” is truly made of. The kind of Art that takes you out of yourself and frees you of all limitations. This is my goal. To allow your eyes to rest on an image that will open and inspire your imagination beyond your physical world, allowing you to relate, yet freely fly…
Maidens Prayer
HOLLY LIU is a published international visual artist based in New York City. was invited to exhibit at galleries in the United States and Europe. She has been selected as the Top 60 Masters of Contemporary Art in 2023 and awarded the Oskar of Visual Arts by ArtTour International Magazine. France Circle Foundation CFA Featured Artist.
Holly was born into a decent and lovely family in China, and now is living in New York City in the United States of America. Holly was exposed to a great deal of artistic inspiration through her father, who had a passion for the arts. And it was bequeathed to her by her father. She began her schooling in painting at a very early age, and later she earned a degree in Visual Communication. Now she works as a freelance artist, and some individual purchasers gather her
pieces to add to their collections. Holly shares her talents and knowledge with others. Many times, Holly has assisted her students in holding art shows throughout the city of New York. In addition to that, she has led students to success in numerous art competitions, in which they have gone on to win prizes. The student-run play “The Painting of the Crane” was also shown on the performance stage at City Field Stadium. The majority of Holly’s creative inspiration comes from her religious beliefs, and she frequently experiences inspiration while praying. She believes that God’s blessings will last forever.
In my opinion, artistic creation is not painting what you see, but painting yourself, painting what you feel, your aesthetic sense, your character, and your life experience. Mater what is painted, the people, still things or sceneries, the final expression of the picture is yourself.
I like to use bold color matching to create a strong visual impact on the picture. I think the appropriate use of colors can deepen the theme, and stimulate the association and emotions. I usually want my pictures to express positive emotions like hope, sunshine, and energy, etc.
The pictures are closely related to my deep environment at that time and my state of mood. I hope that the picture I present can express my emotions and what I want to express to you so that you can understand me when you see my pictures. I think my artwork shall have such significance.
Majestic
Anita Rachel is a self-taught artist. Inspired by her passion for travel and her love of clouds, Anita Rachel brings to life the colors, moods, and transitions of nature, reflecting the broader seasons of human existence. However, her journey into art was far from conventional. Growing up in a culture where art was undervalued, she discovered her creative voice during one of the most challenging periods of her life: the end of a 17-year marriage. It was then that art became her solace, allowing her to channel her pain into beauty. Each brushstroke became a testament to her God-given talent, a force that refused to be suppressed.
A cancer survivor who endured a five-year battle, Anita found art to be her anchor through depression and loneliness. Now a single mother balancing a full-time job, she views her creative process as a blessing and a mission. Through meticulous layering and attention to detail, she creates works that radiate hope and inspire resilience.
Her mission is to provide comfort and encouragement to those struggling with mental health. With her vibrant palette and heartfelt prayers for kindness, she aims to create spaces of healing and inspiration. Her art serves as a beacon of light, celebrating the triumphs of the human spirit and the beauty of simply being.
Anita is an award-winning oil painter from New Jersey, celebrated for her ability to capture the beauty of life’s seasons and the ever-changing majesty of nature. A two-time People’s Choice Winner at the Rockland Arts Festival (2021 and 2022) and recipient of the prestigious ACOR Art Award in 2024, her work resonates deeply with audiences, drawing them into vibrant worlds filled with emotion and meaning.
Explore Anita Rachel’s masterpieces and join her in finding strength, peace, and a reflection of your own journey within her vibrant works at https://www.anitarachelart.com/
I am an oil painting fine art artist from New Jersey. My passion for traveling has blessed me with the opportunity to admire nature and become a Nephophile (A person who loves clouds). I paint in seasons, depicting the various seasons of life.
Art was looked down upon in the culture I grew up in. As I was on the brink of breaking down my marriage of 17 years, art stood out predominantly, suppressing the pain of it all. The God-given talent could not be suppressed. I would forget the world around me and be immersed in the colors I mixed.
My mission is to provide comfort to those who struggle with mental health. I hope my art creates a space with vibrant colors and inspiration. My prayer is that kindness spreads through my art and through creating art.
I’m a cancer survivor, and after fighting cancer for 5 years, I’m grateful for the second chance I have. Cancer made me depressed and lonely, but art gave me life. Being a single mom, and working a full-time job, art is a huge blessing. The details in my work are accomplished with great patience over several days and with several layers of oil paint.
With each brush stroke, I weave tales of triumph and the beauty of being. My art, a beacon of hope, celebrates the resilience within us all. Explore my masterpieces and find your own reflection in my journey.
“To get lost in art and to stay in a state of artful bliss, is a huge blessing” – Anita Rachel
Make It Memorable
Over 20 years ago, Patricia Lewis unexpectedly became quite interested in photography. This happened after a fluke encounter during a friend’s college graduation, which resulted in the camera jamming and regretfully being unable to take any pictures of this special occasion. Having worked numerous events including weddings, retirements, birthdays, baby showers, church activities, and various other stuff, Patricia’s true heart now belongs to nature. She would prefer to stoop in a field for hours, with no set schedule or constraints, rather than be confined to structured events. All things nature is a pleasant, welcome must for her. Ms. Lewis has won vast photography competitions over the past three years; and has had her work displayed in several countries. She has also received massive recognition and exposure, having been published on calendars, social media, virtual exhibitions, virtual and physical galleries, and books. Her first win was an International Juried Photography Exhibition for Street Photography. The exhibition and Opening Night Reception took place at the Praxis Gallery in Minneapolis, MN.
Patricia continues to work on her passion and strives to further excel in her craft.
It took quite a few years to conclude that my greatest joy…my true niche….comes from nature, and all elements involved as such. Beautiful, bold, bodacious, blooming blossoms, especially in springtime, but adored in any and every setting, are a sure sign of nature’s introduction of a brand-new beginning to another glorious season filled with abundant life. I am actively capturing the awesomeness and beauty of each season and will try to tell a story with every click. This is my peace, my bliss, my escape from stress and all things negative. Although I do still photograph other select moments on occasion, usually at the request of others only, it is almost certain I am a nature photographer at heart and in practice. I will continue to sprinkle my magic in this genre of the arts. I am excited to discover what level of accomplishment will be achieved next on my journey.
Malaika Mdogo Little Angel
Born and raised in British Columbia, Sophia began traditional painting methods at 10 years old in watercolor and acrylic. She graduated with her BFA in Studio Arts from Concordia University in Montréal in 2014, where she discovered her love of oil painting. In 2015 she moved to the mountains near Santa Fe, New Mexico. Here her practice evolved onto the stage with The 3 Painters, doing live performance painting. Sophia has helped design & perform in corporate shows from Tanzania to Panama & around the US. She also performs with the touring show Artrageous, which combines all of the arts in a one-of-a-kind immersive theatrical production. She has performed for thousands of people around the world, from half-time shows in the NBA to Carnegie Hall in West Virginia.
Sophia has won multiple awards for her art and has sold and shown work internationally. When she is not painting or drawing, she is studying music and is a multi-instrumentalist.
I have dedicated my creative passion to capturing the depth and beauty that colors the human spirit. Realistic portraiture has been at the center of my work since 2009, with a focus on naturalism. I view the creation of art as a fascinating and humbling game of light and hope that my portraiture inspires empathy and cross-cultural connections.
Behind my work is a desire to uncover a deeper meaning of life, which began at a young age after exposure to Eastern religions and native mythologies. I believe we are meant to remember ourselves and thereby remember a deeper connection with each other and the world around us. For me, realism acts as a vehicle to meditate through observation, and I see art as a healing journey. Through visual art, I intend to create a moment of reflection by providing a mirror through which to view yourself. Ultimately, my goal is to inspire beauty and expand notions of possibility through art.
Man And Music
I am a self-taught photographer from Rochester, NY. Over the past few years I have put myself out there as an artist, taking my hobby and really dedicating time to it. I have come along way in how I photograph and capture a moment. I have applied to many shows and have been selected by a few. I joined a local art group in my community and they have given me the opportunity to show my artwork in many local shows. Thanks to them, I have been able to show and talk about my art with many local artists who push me to be the best and create space for what I enjoy most. I have won awards for Body of Work two years in a row at the community art show and Jurors awards three times. I am gaining confidence and growing as a photographer and it is now reflecting in the work that I create.
“The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do.” – Andy Warhol
When photographing; I often ask what is the story of the subject? What is unique and interesting? What makes this subject appealing I try and capture those attributes. For the past year, I have been focusing on street photography and trying to capture the expressions and feelings of those around me. Inspiration comes from what is going on; lighting, contrast, emotion, and color. Documenting, and creating records, of people has been an amazing journey in my artistic life. It has challenged me to slow down, look deeper at the scene, and wait for the moment. In doing so, I have been able to immerse myself into the scene, to connect and be fully present with my work.
Man Cave
Casey Bell has been a graphic artist since 2010. He originally was a designer creating business cards, brochures, flyers, and more for local businesses and non-profit organizations since 2000.
After being inspired by a commercial from art.com he decided to make his first art piece and has not stopped since. He has created his own online art store filled with 300+ art pieces. His artwork has been featured at the Grand Galleria and the Williamstown Art Gallery both in Williamstown, NJ; The Strand Center for the Arts, Lakewood, NJ; the Stafford Township Public Library in Manahawkin, NJ, and Art All Night in Trenton, NJ
in 2016 and 2020. Casey most importantly is a proud uncle of 6 princes and 5 princesses.
An actual man cave. Many people find a home in a private place within their home.