Deep Rest
Susan Kaufer Carey is a Los Angeles and New York-based visual artist and writer who uses photography and mixed media to tell stories of identity and reclamation. Her work explores the reclamation of authenticity, vulnerability, creativity, and humanity through photography, encaustic, mixed media, poetry, and prose. Despite our vast differences, her work reveals the common threads that unite us all.
Susan got her BA in theater at Bennington College, then worked in New York City for fashion photographer Joel Brodsky where she honed her darkroom skills printing for the book Brodsky shot of Jim Morrison and the Doors. While living and working in Rome, Italy refining her work as a street photographer she earned her Italian Press Pass, moved back to her hometown of Los Angeles, and opened a portrait studio specializing in fine art nudes, album covers, pregnancy, and newborn portraits.
Susan’s fine artwork has been exhibited at The dnj Gallery, The Neutra Museum, Los Angeles Center of Photography, Los Angeles Photographers Association Gallery 825, LA Artcore, Art Share LA, Sparrow Gallery, A Smith’s Gallery, Black Box Gallery, A Photo Place Gallery, and Hilliard Gallery. Her work has been featured in the book “California Love”, F-stop magazine, and Aint-Bad Contemporary Art Magazine. Her photography and poetry have been featured in Art and Cake Magazine. Her work is in private collections in the US and Rome, Italy.
ReSeeding is about finding peace in an unpeaceful time. This series of self-portraits, initiated during the 2020 Pandemic, explore self-compassion, preservation, in/sanity in an insane time and profound vulnerability. “ReSeeding” refers both to the need to recede into a space of quiet and deep receptivity as well as planting seeds for new beginnings.
Originally, I took to the water to escape personal and global anxiety. Personally, my life had a lot of movement, loss, and big changes. Globally we were becoming increasingly unhinged with precarious world events. Submerging myself in this milky warm water without definition allowed me to go beneath the surface and listen. I could hear the sounds of my breath and my heartbeat and nothing else. It was in this meditative submersion that I could listen beyond the global chatter of fear and uncertainty. In this stillness I could remember the deeper truth of what we came for; to care for ourselves and each other with the utmost grace, mercy, tenderness, and unparalleled love.
Deep Thoughts
Ingeborg was born and raised in The Netherlands. As a young child art was always part of her life as she was raised by an artist; her adoptive father.
He started teaching her when she was about seven years old. Together they explored most media, from basic pencil drawings to watercolors. He taught her about perspective, color, light and shadow, shape, proportions, various paper selections and canvas, choices of media, and whatever there was to learn and know.
In 1984 she moved to the United States where she raised four children, mostly as a single parent. Once they were adults, she refocused on art which is now her full-time joy and passion. She paints from her heart, whatever brings joy or pain. The medium she selects depends on what she hopes to achieve, whatever is more suitable for the particular need and desired outcome.
Pour painting is one of her specialties. However, rather than randomly submitting herself to what haphazardly may transpire during the process, she finds it a fascinating challenge to purposely give form and recognition with the end result in mind. In particular, she is interested in incorporating various paints or inks within the same piece, and the chemical effects that take place by doing so.
Her work is on display in several Florida and North Carolina-based galleries, where she is available to teach classes and workshops. She specifically has an interest in working with children or people with challenges.
Painting from the heart…
As long as I can remember, art in various forms has always been a passion of mine. Ever since I was very young I learned alongside my father, who was an artist and teacher of color and design at an art college. Much to my disillusionment, however, he declared he was not going to spend his hard-earned money on my plans to enroll in art college to become a “starving artist”.
Needless to say, a change of occupation was warranted. My career path as well as raising my four children has kept me quite occupied for a number of years. It wasn’t until later in life, once my kids were grown, that I re-channeled my energy into art. Like a kid in a candy store, I experimented with various media from textiles to stained glass, to watercolors, acrylics, and now acrylic pouring and resin art. Life and art are adventures, ever-evolving and growing …. The sky is the limit!
For me, life has come full circle as my talented grandchildren paint alongside me. There is nothing we rather do together! In addition to painting, my favorite time passing includes anything in and on the water, and spending time with my dogs,
Deep Woods Mardi Gras
Gayle Faulkner, with over 35 years of artistic exploration and creativity, stands as a seasoned watercolor, acrylic, and mural artist. Her journey has been marked by constant exploration, a playful engagement with diverse media, and an unwavering commitment to growth in the world of art.
Her academic journey, rooted in a BA in Sociology from William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri, initially led her to work with children, integrating art into their day-to-day experiences. Gayle’s passion for art eventually pulled her into a more immersive pursuit. She delved into Art and Design courses at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, unlocking her artistic soul. The willingness to ”put herself out there”, coupled with years of hard work and a penchant for thinking outside the box, allowed her to undergo a major growth period.
Finally, the challenges posed by the COVID-19 quarantine became a catalyst for Gayle’s artistic metamorphosis, leading her to focus on acrylic paintings on canvas. Engaging in an online course.
In my art practice, I describe my creations as Textural Acrylics. This term represents the exciting experience of observing paint flow from the palette knife, forming captivating textures and colors. Each stroke channels emotion, and every canvas captures a moment of creative inspiration.
My process is spontaneous – I start with a loose outline, sketch the composition, and then fully immerse myself in the act of creating. Throughout the process, music is my closest companion, its volume soaring. I dance to the rhythm, losing myself in the beats, and, on occasion, even letting out a song. My painting process is a multisensory experience, an immersive journey into the fusion of sound and color, where each note becomes a brushstroke, and every stroke on the canvas is a dance of creation. I often liken my paintings to cherished children—it’s a relationship that involves nurturing, engaging in heartfelt conversations, and weathering the challenges of creative adolescence with boundless love and patience.
Deep Woods Mystery
Gayle Faulkner, with over 35 years of artistic exploration and creativity, stands as a seasoned watercolor, acrylic, and mural artist. Her journey has been marked by constant exploration, a playful engagement with diverse media, and an unwavering commitment to growth in the world of art.
Her academic journey, rooted in a BA in Sociology from William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri, initially led her to work with children, integrating art into their day-to-day experiences. Gayle’s passion for art eventually pulled her into a more immersive pursuit. She delved into Art and Design courses at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, unlocking her artistic soul. The willingness to ”put herself out there”, coupled with years of hard work and a penchant for thinking outside the box, allowed her to undergo a major growth period.
Finally, the challenges posed by the COVID-19 quarantine became a catalyst for Gayle’s artistic metamorphosis, leading her to focus on acrylic paintings on canvas. Engaging in an online course.
In my art practice, I describe my creations as Textural Acrylics. This term represents the exciting experience of observing paint flow from the palette knife, forming captivating textures and colors. Each stroke channels emotion, and every canvas captures a moment of creative inspiration.
My process is spontaneous – I start with a loose outline, sketch the composition, and then fully immerse myself in the act of creating. Throughout the process, music is my closest companion, its volume soaring. I dance to the rhythm, losing myself in the beats, and, on occasion, even letting out a song. My painting process is a multisensory experience, an immersive journey into the fusion of sound and color, where each note becomes a brushstroke, and every stroke on the canvas is a dance of creation. I often liken my paintings to cherished children—it’s a relationship that involves nurturing, engaging in heartfelt conversations, and weathering the challenges of creative adolescence with boundless love and patience.
Deep Woods Symbiotic
Gayle Faulkner, with over 35 years of artistic exploration and creativity, stands as a seasoned watercolor, acrylic, and mural artist. Her journey has been marked by constant exploration, a playful engagement with diverse media, and an unwavering commitment to growth in the world of art. Her academic journey, rooted in a BA in Sociology from William Jewel College in Liberty, Missouri, initially led her to work with children, integrating art into their day-to-day experiences. Gayle’s passion for art eventually pulled her into a more immersive pursuit. At Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, she delved into Art and Design courses, unlocking her artistic soul. The willingness to ”put herself out there” coupled with years of hard work and a penchant for thinking outside the box, allowed her to undergo a major growth period. Finally, the challenges posed by the COVID-19 quarantine became a catalyst for Gayle’s artistic metamorphosis, leading her to focus on acrylic paintings on canvas. Engaging in online courses and dedicating countless hours in the studio, has led Gayle to newfound success in her career as an artist. In her current artistic chapter, Gayle has embraced the multi-dimensional world of layered acrylic painting. These layered landscape paintings pulsate with depth, intricate patterns, and whimsical interpretations, inviting viewers to step into a space that offers a sanctuary from life’s pressures. Her aspiration is clear — to guide everyone towards a place, be it a memory or a dream, where they can meander, savor the fragrance of flowers, feel the gentle breeze, lean against a tree, and simply breathe. Gayle’s works have graced numerous exhibitions, gallery shows, and juried art festivals, earning accolades and finding homes in corporate and private collections across the globe.
I describe my creations as Textural Acrylics. This term represents the exciting experience of observing paint flow from the palette knife, forming captivating textures and colors. Each stroke channels emotion and a moment of creative inspiration. My process is spontaneous – I start with a loose outline, usually 5-6 lines, and then fully immerse myself in the act of creating. Music is my closest companion, soaring to a high level. I dance to the rhythm, losing myself in the beats, and, on occasion, even letting out a song. My painting process is a multisensory experience, an immersive journey into the fusion of sound and color, where each note becomes a brushstroke and every stroke on the canvas is a dance of creation. I often liken my paintings to cherished children—it’s a relationship that involves nurturing, engaging in heartfelt conversations, and weathering the challenges of creative adolescence with boundless love and patience. With each brushstroke, I invest love, patience, and understanding, allowing the artwork to evolve organically. The end result is akin to witnessing a child mature into a beautiful, fully-formed adult—a testament to the transformative power of artistic expression. When the viewer engages with my work, I want them to do more than observe; I want them to partake in the sensory journey. Inhale the delicate fragrance of blooming flowers, listen to the subtle rustle of leaves, lean against the painted tree, and simply breathe. My paintings are meant to cease to be static images—they become portals, immersive experiences where anyone is welcome to wander, explore, and connect with the essence of my artistic vision. Through my Textural Acrylics, I aim to create a sanctuary where the boundaries between creator and audience blur, and the shared experience becomes a celebration of art and life.
Defeat
Aaron Ingle is an Illinois-based mixed media artist, and photographer, who dabbles in video shorts. He graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 2002 with honors, selling a book of photography to the school before graduation. Despite his art background, Aaron spent most of his adult professional career in the insurance industry as an underwriter. “I’ve has always been an artist, no matter how hard I’ve tried to be anything else,” he said. In 2021 he finally took the necessary steps to start living his true authentic life, by quitting the corporate world and joining The Great Resignation movement. “My goal is to stretch my own boundaries and limitations to achieve levels of artistic expression I have yet to reach”, he says. “I’m giving it all up to chase my dream of owning my own gallery which will give underrated artists a venue to show their work”. Aaron’s works are in private collections in California, Washington, Illinois, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Florida.
The purpose of my art is to cope and help others process their generational trauma through art while stretching my own boundaries and limitations to achieve levels of artistic expression I have yet to reach through experimentation of technique and materials.
Defiance
I am a photo-based artist that realized I saw the world in photographic frames at the age of 16. I have spent more than 50 years with a camera in hand.
I became a single mom after running from an abusive situation, grabbing my daughters, a grocery bag filled with clothes & toys, and my camera. I worked in the corporate world while taking portraits & shooting weddings on the side for 15 years before devoting myself to full-time photography, specializing in portraiture for women.
In 2008, I chose to concentrate on creating my art and began showing it in galleries throughout the area.
In January 2020, I was selected to participate in the “31 Women Artists” show in Sedona, AZ. It was a celebration of the original exhibition of 31 women surrealists in 1943.
I continue to experiment and explore the inner recesses of the mind without restriction and with complete honesty while sharing my heart and creating a connection with the viewer.
I notice life as it moves around me as I move through it. I look at the world in a more abstruse frame of mind than accepting the obvious. I’m interested in what lies inside our minds, hearts, and spirits.
I realized more than 20 years ago that I wanted to create art that reflects resilience, strength, and the connection that women possess. I want to use my creative voice to empower women.
My process begins with a concept or I go through my photos to see what speaks to me the loudest to begin a journey to excavate what lies within. I want to engage and inspire viewers to discover something about themselves. My images are inspired by dreams, nature, Jungian archetypes, and current world conditions.
I seek solace through art. Art provides a sense of peace and understanding that I hope resonates with viewers.
Once I believe I am finished with a piece, I ask myself if I have gone deep enough and if it is honest. It always needs to come from my heart.
Defiance
Michael Jicha is a lifelong photographer experimenting throughout the years. A portrait photographer, he began to play with various computer program tools to achieve the style he has mastered now. Using his art history knowledge, he is influenced by impressionist, post-impressionist, and surrealist painters. This can be seen in his saturated colors, loose lines, textures, and sometimes subject matter. He has mastered this style to great creativity!
My style is influenced by impressionist and postimpressionist painters. I use styles from such painters as Giovanni Boldini, Marc Chagall, and John Singer Sargent. I don’t try to make my photographs look like paintings, but show the influence of various painters
Dejalo Marchar Let It Go
Aarón Izquierdo was born in Madrid, 1982. He began his career at the Art School of Toledo, where he studied illustration.
He started carrying out different exhibitions sporadically together with other new artists, as well as collaborations within the world of illustration for different campaigns of LGTB organizations and collectives. In 2017, he decided to experiment with color and the absence of it for his later works, being these two peculiarities the great distinction of them. In addition to this, we’ll find great importance to the composition too.
His works, and their purpose of them, run through different artistic movements, Pop Art, Surrealism, and Fantasy Illustration, but never left aside the influence that Manga has left in his generation, as the starting point of his works.
Several awards in different national and international poster and painting competitions endorse its trajectory. One of the last ones, “Maiko Damasquinada”, won one of the prizes in the 2018 edition of the “Feria de Arte Internacional Cohete Toledo” in Spain.
Currently collaborating with the Museum of painted music “Crómatica” in Toledo, continues presenting his works in different exhibition spaces, such as Murcia, Gran Canaria, Madrid, Alicante, Marbella, and Seville as part of the International Art Fair ARTSevilla, London and Argentina. He is also preparing to be part of the Art Monaco 2021 fair and a collective and traveling exhibition in Central and South America.
His artistic philosophy is based on the need to bare his soul through his work, a decision he made after overcoming the fear of making mistakes and possible criticism. Through his art, Aarón frees himself from fears and devotes himself to creation.