★ Wanderlust ★

Mentored by several abstract artists including Roy Henry and Mark Petersen who inspired and guided me in contemporary and abstract art. I have worked with Interior Designers for luxury homes, developers, architects doing paintings for their buildings in lobbies, and set decorators who have my work shown on movies and television. Another area I work in is Corporate art and commissioned works.

An “Escape Artist” is one who creates abstracts from a purely aesthetic viewpoint thoughtfully guiding attention to any subject with beauty and artistic flair. Inspired by a range of subjects from man-made architecture and structures to all natural objects and scenes. A style of art that includes geometric shapes, and lines or can be free-flowing organic. My Art should stir a person’s imagination taking them on their own unique journey and story.

★★ A Dream In Tibet ★★

Nancy Chen got a BA degree from Fudan University and an MBA degree from San Francisco State University. She has attended art classes at several schools, including Contemporary Art Drawing at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York, as well as art classes at Shanghai University Academy of Arts and EverGreen Art School.

She is a newly elected Signature Member of the PSA Pastel Society of America in 2023, an Active Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, a Member of the ASPAS Spain Pastel Society, and a Member of the Portrait Society of America.

She has participated in national and international juried shows and won multiple awards including the International Association of Pastel Society (Exhibition link: https://showsubmit.com/gallery/iaps-42nd-open-division-exhibition), Pastel Guild of Europe, Spain Pastel Society, Pastel Society of America, National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society, Federation of Canadian Artists, and other awards. Her work is in corporate and private collections in Europe, North America, and China.

Art has always been an integral part of my life.

Before painting in pastel, I painted for years using oil and acrylic. I started painting using pastels in 2021. I love the unique texture, the vividness of color, and the beauty of expression in a pastel painting.

Though I primarily create with pastels now, I also love mixing other mediums such as acrylic and gouache in my work. Lately, I have been exploring the world of multi-media art.

My painting process is a journey of self-discovery. I love to paint different people and have always painted with the utmost sincerity as an artist. “A Dream in Tibet” has parts of my own identity and self in it. When the audience sees my work, they gain a glimpse into my heart and who I am at that moment.

★★ A Tree Of Another Color ★★

Cindy Shechter is a painter and photographer with advanced degrees in art who has taught art on all levels in the NYC Public Schools, where she was a teacher and mentor to Jean Michel Basquiat. She has worked as a greeting card designer, created centerpieces and backdrops for the Special Events Industry, and worked as a Mural Painter in commercial and private locations.

She is currently focusing her time on painting in her abstract expressionist style on canvas. In addition, through photography, she explores the beauty and abstract qualities of nature. Cindy exhibits and has work in private locations. Cindy Shechter is a painter and photographer with advanced degrees in art who has taught art on all levels in the NYC Public Schools, where she was a teacher and mentor to Jean Michel Basquiat. She has worked as a greeting card designer, created centerpieces and backdrops for the Special Events Industry, and worked as a Mural Painter in commercial and private locations.

From where do artists get their inspiration? For me, it is from nature. The basic elements of design – line, shape, texture, pattern, rhythm are all around us and found in the natural world, but often not noticed. You can see them in the bark of trees, the surface of rocks, the windblown sand, the waves in the water, and the shadows on the ground. All you have to do is open your eyes to see them.

In these paintings I have been able to reflect the mood I am feeling by using these basic elements such as expressionist brushstrokes, texture, discordant compositions and vibrant colors to create powerful and emotional statements that hopefully communicate anxiety, tension, fear, joy and confusion.

★★ After Spring Showers ★★

I am a primarily self-taught photographer and began creating digital collages as a new means of expression. In creating collages, my goal is to create images that evoke a story of some kind that often moves far beyond the relatively literal boundaries of traditional photography. I have exhibited widely and have earned recognition in local, regional, and national exhibitions. My works are also included in several corporate and private collections.

I draw from a wide range of photographic subjects such as landscapes, botanicals, and wildlife as well as urban environments and people. I follow an intuitive yet somewhat ordered process of layering or merging portions of photos until an image that speaks to me emerges. Most often this is more likely a random bit of serendipity than deliberate intent. Images often suggest a sense of time and place or reflect a rich and ethereal interplay of color, shape, or form. Images may provoke an indefinable question that does not readily yield answers without further study and reflection. Ultimately, my collages provide a vehicle to stimulate both my imagination and that of the viewer, leaving one free to interpret and create an individual sense of meaning and value.

★★ Augustus^ ★★

Nancy Rindone-Doughney is an American career educator who has nurtured a long-held inner desire to join the art world. Twenty years ago, Nancy ventured into the realm of stained glass, finding a creative outlet for her artistic aspirations. This exploration naturally progressed to mosaics, where she discovered a passion for capturing realism through her work.

Nancy has mastered a specific technique for creating mosaics that depict realistic images, particularly inspired by animals such as the bald eagle and large cats. Her latest creations, Ignacio, Augustus, and Americus, showcase her meticulous craftsmanship. These mosaics are composed of thousands of tiny glass shards, expertly cut and nipped into pieces measuring just millimeters. The resulting artworks are striking images that appear almost drawn or painted, showcasing Nancy’s skill and dedication to her craft.

Despite being relatively new to the art world, Nancy’s work has already been featured in 13 online and in-person exhibits, garnering attention and acclaim for her unique approach to mosaic art.

The concept of “painting with glass” has captivated me ever since my instructor first introduced the idea. This phrase sparked a fascination in me with creating artworks that invite viewers to question and explore the medium. My artistic journey is deeply inspired by majestic animals like the bald eagle, lions, and other large cats, whose powerful presence and beauty I strive to capture in my mosaics.

For me, the process of placing each shard of glass with meticulous precision is both a challenge and a joy. It’s through this careful arrangement that I bring these creatures to life, aiming to evoke a sense of wonder in those who view my work. The interplay of light and color in glass adds a unique dimension to my art, creating pieces that can be truly breathtaking. My goal is to share this wonder, revealing the incredible potential of glass to transform into lifelike and inspiring images.

★★ Autumns Paintbrush ★★

Gayle is a Textural Acrylic Artist using palette knives in conjunction with acrylic paint, gels, and modeling paste. She becomes very immersed in the creative process and has a “conversation” with the painting in order to create a place that speaks to her and the viewer. Her paintings are full of colorful textures and invite the viewer to walk into the landscape to discover a memory or a new favorite place. She wants everyone to stroll about, smell the flowers, watch the sunset or sunrise, lean against a tree, and just breathe.

Gayle is currently represented by Amsterdam Whitney Gallery in New York, Artifact New York, and Jones Gallery in Kansas City, Missouri, and is on the Circle Arts website. Her work has been published in numerous magazines including Art in America, Observica, Exhibitzone, Spotlight, and Artistonish. In May of 2023, Gayle was published as an Icon artist by Art Tour International and was selected as a Top 60 Master. She has also been included in the book Current Masters 6.

Paintings by Gayle are included in corporate and private collections around the world.

I have termed my paintings Textural Acrylics and I get very excited as I watch the paint come off the palette knife in a variety of textures and combinations of color. Every painting is full of emotion and in-the-moment creativity. I start with an idea and a very loose drawing, usually 5-6 lines of composition, and then become immersed in the process. I have always said that a painting is like a child that you nurture, have conversations with, and work through the teenage angst with love and patience and what emerges is a beautiful adult. When I paint, I put on the music (louder than I would have let my children play it), dance to the beat, and even sing, which is a terrible sound. I want my joy to come across to the viewer and I want them to share the beautiful place that I have created. All are invited to enter the painting, smell the flowers, listen to the rustle of the leaves, lean against a tree, and just breathe.

★★ Bustling On Bourbon Street ★★

Katrina is a Professional Artist specializing in Acrylic Paintings with more than 25 years of experience and she Illustrated several children’s books as well.
Katrina comes from an artist family of several generations and to become an artist was pretty easy for her as colors, brushes, and canvases followed her all the way around since early childhood.

She’s been participating in exhibitions since sweet sixteen and won several awards, the most important was the opportunity to spend some time in Vienna City, Austria where she discovered F. Hundertwasser’s art which really inspired her. Other inspiring names in art for Katrina are Henri Matisse, Claude Monet, Gustav Klimt, and Pablo Picasso.

For the last nineteen years, she’s been living in Leeds City, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The beautiful scenery of Yorkshire widens her creativity, here is some kind of mix of different natures, like Italy, France, Spain, and Latvia all in one.

In my paintings, I devote much attention to the play of colors, lines, and plot. I convey my vision of the world with colors and images, but the plot plays a special role. The paintings were created mainly during my travels. I try to perceive the world not only in my native Latvia but also in other countries. Each painting has its own story. It tells about the scenic mountains of Tuscany and the magic cathedrals of Italy. Perhaps, there are stories about Britain’s magical gardens or a cat that brings warmth and peace to home. A woman waiting for the love of her lifetime…

I wish to spread beauty in the world and bring happiness to people through my paintings. I wish everyone looking at my paintings will feel the love I can give. Who knows, any person can share this love with others…

★★ Calm Journey ★★

Elizabeth Moscoso is an artist who does not limit herself to one medium. She started her career as a fine artist and has also worked as a graphic designer. Whether she is drawing or painting she exudes her love of life passionately into her art!

She is a native South American from Bogota, Colombia, and started drawing at age seven! Her curiosity for art began with drawing cartoon characters, which initiated her natural illustration ability. These characters paved the way for creating more life-like images developing her realism style of painting. She loves mixing different artistic mediums and feels her technical skills facilitate her creativity and fuel her passion.

Elizabeth was presented with an Honorable Mention Award, in the Animal category, at Teravarna Gallery’s 2023 International Juried Art Competition, in Los Angeles, CA. She was also presented with a second Honorable Mention Award, in the Portrait category, at Gallery 4 Percent’s 2023 1st Faces & Features International Juried Art Competition, in San Francisco, CA.

“I believe in working at something you love and are passionate about. I’m very blessed to be able to do that. Art, in all forms, is what drives me and is what I’m about. My work embodies a higher purpose, it translates my intention, reflecting that which I am feeling. My goals and motivations are many, but there is only one intention – the truth that lives inside of me. By living it, this truth is embedded in my work. If my work doesn’t represent who I am and what I’m living, how can the viewer feel anything else? For this reason, I delve into my work, so I can create an extraordinary piece of art, out of the most ordinary moment.”

★★ Catania Fish Market ★★

Even at an early age, Marissa has shown an enthusiasm for illustration. She can recall spending hours creating and illustrating stories inspired by the many books her parents shared with her. That inspiration has led her to some of her greatest artistic passions, including children’s book illustration and portraiture.

Marissa earned her BFA in Illustration at the Hartford Art School in Connecticut, where she found new inspiration in her professors. While there, she received many distinctions for her work, including the best portfolio in each of her departmental portfolio reviews. She has also had the honor of having her work featured in numerous exhibitions, including the Society of Illustrators Annual Student Scholarship Competition in New York City.

Since graduating from Hartford Art School, Marissa has continued to follow her passion as a freelance illustrator and portrait artist. After completing her first children’s book illustration project, she went on to be featured in numerous publications and television appearances. Her projects have included collaborations with ESPN, as well as creating illustrations for Hartford Symphony Orchestra’s yearly concert production “Tales of Halloween”.

My artwork is very much inspired by visual storytelling. The thing I love most is capturing my subject’s likeness through vitalizing details – both on the surface of the artwork, as well as the narrative behind it.

I often use a mixed media approach combining acrylic and colored pencils. Working this way combines the freedom of laying bold washes with the tight control of drawing. As the piece is built up in many thin layers, I can carefully explore all the details. Quilting these details together as a visual story is where I find my greatest artistic passion.