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Daniela Ament

Anto

Tamara Balenko

Meredith Boswell

Kenly Chan Kam Yuen

Wendy Cohen

Betty Collier

Elisabet Engqvist

Evis Eb

Kayla Gaudet

Vardan Ghumashyan

Gloviczki

Bruno Greco

Elena Grishaeva

Jonathan Gutierrez

Herbert Hermans

Stephanie Holznecht

Vardan Ghumashyan

Susanne Herbold

Irina Howard

Sandra Sider

Stephanie Holznecht

Irina Howard

Iwona Fine Art

Wayne D. King

Kat Kleinman

Linda Koopman

Despina Kyriacou

Noah Phyllis Levin

Andréa Lobel

Yuying Lyu

Georgina Mary Macken

Magic Of Mana

Alan Mahood

Marcelle Mansour

Sylvia Mekhitarian

Moshzaic

Vanessa Nahoul Serio

Alissar Najd Langworthy

Robert Ram

Natalia Rose

Madeleine Schachter

Ferenc Sebök

Shidokht Shahmoradi

Charlotte Shroyer

Doriana Sinnett

Ari Székely

Carlyle Thompson

Titus (C. T. Eichenberger)

Julie Turner

Kari Veastad

Carol Rashawnna Williams

Susan Zatt

Ewa Zeller

Daniela Ament

Anto

Tamara Balenko

Alison Barrows-Young

Leni Berliner

Katy Bishop

Meredith Boswell

Kenly Chan Kam Yuen

Wendy Cohen

Betty Collier

Francine Duncan

Elisabet Engqvist

EVIS EB

Gayle Faulkner

Malin Forsberg

Kayla Gaudet

Gloviczki

Gracein

Bruno Greco

Laura Greenstein

Elena Grishaeva

Jonathan Gutierrez

Herbert Hermans

Iwona Fine Art

Regina Jokubaitis

Wayne D. King

Kat Kleinman

Linda Koopman

Despina Kyriacou

Elizabeth Lazo

Noah Phyllis Levin

Nerys Levy

Andréa Lobel

Yuying Lyu

Alan Mahood

Marcelle Mansour

Marina Marza

Sylvia Mekhitarian

MOSHZAIC

Vanessa Nahoul Serio

Alissar Najd Langworthy

Skottie O’Mahony

Britta Ortiz

Robert Ram

Stanislav (Standa) Riha

Luca Ripamonti

Natalia Rose

Madeleine Schachter

Ferenc Sebök

Shidokht Shahmoradi

Charlotte Shroyer

Doriana Sinnett

Vasile Stefanoiu

Pavel Stepanov

Ari Székely

Carlyle Thompson

Titus (C. T. Eichenberger)

Julie Turner

István Vágó

Kari Veastad

Carol Rashawnna Williams

Ohrlyn Yagil

Susan Zatt

Ewa Zeller

Simon Xianwen Zeng

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Stephanie Holznecht

United States

Stephanie Holznecht was born in 1959, in England and now resides in the United States. She studied Art at UW-Whitewater.

Stephanie has had ten solo shows in the USA and Italy, as well as 60 group participations across the USA, Rome, Venice, Sanremo, Florence (Italy), London (England), and Dubai (United Arab Emirates). One of

Piazza San Marco in Venice, Italy. Her works belong to private and public collections worldwide. She is a member of the International Society of Acrylic Painters, the California Art League, the Janesville Art League (WI), and the Association of Wisconsin Artists.

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Needle In A Haystack Acrylic and uid acrylic 17 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. International Contemporary Masters XV - Stephanie Holznecht 13 12 Stephanie Holznecht - International Contemporary Masters XV
Lost In Time Acrylic and uid acrylic 24 x 18 in. Breaking Apart Acrylic and uid acrylic 30
30 in. Feedback Acrylic and uid acrylic 30 x 24 in. Scattered oughts Acrylic and uid acrylic 18 x 24 in. Fragmented Acrylic and uid acrylic 30 x 24 in. International Contemporary
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Vardan Ghumashyan

and profound connection with nature. Growing up in the rocky mountains of Old Nork, a suburb of the capital, Ghumashyan discovered his passion for drawing, and it wasn’t long before his father, then 56 years old, recognized his son’s potential and introduced him to Professor Vardges Stepanyan, a revered master of drawing. This fortuitous encounter proved to be lifechanging, as the wise old teacher became a guiding light for the young artist.

techniques, Ghumashyan developed a unique approach, incorporating acrylic fresco in watercolor and oil painting. His work embodies his belief that the universe is the creation of a supreme intellect, a concept deeply ingrained in his artistic practice. In his book, “About Art of Life and about Life of Art,” Ghumashyan shares his perspective, stating, “THE HIGHEST HAPPINESS OF A PERSON IS THE PRESENCE OF GOD.” For him, the presence of God represents the pinnacle of human creation, with life’s

with nature through freedom and simplicity. It is through this harmonious union that nature unveils its profound secrets, allowing

“As artists, we exist in the astral world. It is a state of imaginative thought, and our happiness is realized through the mental act of creation, where art is born,”

this union, a vibrant representation of living nature comes to life.

Gazing upon Ghumashyan’s artwork, one becomes immersed in the aura of creation. A surge of energy envelops the viewer, beauty leads us to unravel the mysteries of the universe, as each artistic endeavor represents a continuous process of rebirth. Ghumashyan believes that through this universal dimension of creation, life becomes more beautiful, offering happiness and them by the universe.

Vardan Ghumashyan’s art serves as a testament to his profound connection with nature and his unwavering belief in the transformative power of art. Through his remarkable talent and dedication, he invites audiences worldwide to embrace the mysteries of the universe and discover the beauty that lies within the human spirit.

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Self-Potrait, 1997 Oil on canvas 26.7 x 18 in.
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Young Philosopher, 2012 Oil on canvas 27,5 x 19,6 in. Elegance of Truth, 2023 Pastel on paper 25,7 x 19,6 in. In the Morning, 2018 Oil on linen 25,7 x 36,2 in. Noah’s Ararat, 2001 Oil on canvas 28,7 x 36,2 in. NENE, 2022 Oil on canvas 31,5 x 25,6 in.

Susanne Herbold

Susanne Herbold, born in 1970 in Germany, has cultivated a thriving studio-gallery in the heart of Cologne. This

Herbold’s passion for painting ignited during her childhood, but it initially took a backseat to her business career. She the automotive sector. Concurrently, she ensured her art gained visibility, allowing her creations to reach an everfull-time artist.

USA, including the illustrious Red Dot Miami during Art Basel Week. Her captivating works have found a cherished place in private collections across many countries.

“I perceive life as a splendid opportunity for perpetual development, contingent upon a healthy body, mind, and a wellbalanced existence,”

mount. Western society, in particular, appears trapped in a perpetual hamster wheel, constantly chasing speed. In this frenzy, individuals risk losing touch with their values, their true selves, and their wellspring of inner inspiration,

over time, transitioning from a predominantly rational approach to a more intuitive one. While her earlier works creation. This evolution has been fueled by her personal and artistic growth. Reveling in the process of creation, she

of art in fostering introspection. Through her thought-provoking works, she implores individuals to seek stillness amidst life’s chaos. Herbold’s paintings serve as poignant reminders to reconnect with our inner selves, rekindle our

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Starseed 1.0, 2023 Acrylic, pastel and coal on canvas 140 x 140 cm 20 Susanne Herbold - International Contemporary Masters XV Contemporary Masters XV - Susanne Herbold Slowing Down 2.0, 2023 Acrylic, pastel and coal on canvas 100 x 100 cm
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Slowing Down 1.0, 2023 Acrylic, pastel and coal on canvas 100 x 100 cm

Irina Howard

Ukraine -United States

Irina Howard is a Ukraine-born artist currently based in New York. Her artwork delves into the intricacies of human life Gordon College of Arts and Sciences.

Art Tour

International Magazine, Aesthetica the Art & Culture Magazine, Spotlight Contemporary Magazine, and Art Ideal Contemporary Aesthetics Magazine by Circle Foundation for the Arts Her work is also featured in books such as Important World Artists by Worldwide Artbooks and Power of Creativity by Contemporary Art Curator Magazine

Howard has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades. Her recent achievements include being honored with the “Oscar of Visual Arts” as one of the Top 60 Masters of Contemporary Art in 2022. She also received the Collectors Choice Award from Art Tour International Magazine with the Voices of Tomorrow Art Award and The Faces of Peace for her aesthetic vision by Contemporary Art Curator Magazine In the Artists Magazine’s Annual Art Competition for her outstanding artwork. Furthermore, Art Tour International Magazine acknowledged her as an Artist for a Green Planet, Tokyo Tower Art Fair in Japan, Museu Marítim de Barcelona in Spain, Art San Diego with Artavita gallery in California, and Hamptons Fine Art Fair with Artifact Art Gallery in New York, USA. Her artwork has found a home in numerous private collections worldwide.

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Challenges Oil on canvas 30 x 40 in.
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Nostalgia Oil
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Homelessness Oil
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30 in. Patterns of Life Oil
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Sandra Sider

Since 1979, Sandra Sider, an artist and author based in New York, has various aspects of visual culture. Over the span of three decades, she in art history from the Institute of Fine Arts at New York University. program at Parsons School of Design, where she instructed on the president of Studio Art Quilt Associates and currently works as the editor of Art Quilt Quarterly. Additionally, Sider has collaborated with Benartex to create fabric designs. In her studio practice, she places a strong emphasis on combining photographic processes with stitchery. Sider’s art quilts have been acquired by seven public collections, a

Tutti Frutti: Where Will All the Garbage Go? 2014 Digital prints by Spoon ower from artist’s photo of Sanpellegrino foil labels, actual labels from Sanpellegrino beverage cans, hand stitched, 39 x 29.5 in. Photo by Deidre Adams
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United States SANDRASIDER@MAC.COM WWW.SANDRASIDER.COM

On the Road series – High Water, 2010 Photo heat transfer of digitally manipulated image of Alabama license plate, machine piecing, painting, hand embroidery, 31 x 42 in.

Exhibited: 2010, Art Quilts XV: Needleplay (juried), Chandler Center for the Arts (Chandler, Arizona); 2012, Taiwan International Quilt Exhibition, published in catalogue

It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll, 2016 Hand painting and embroidery of vintage 45-rpm records, spray painting of washers, heat piecing of records, sgra to in record labels, machine piecing and quilting, 24 x 56 in.

String eory, 2023 Cyanotype sun print of chains, hand stitched, 14 x 14 x 1 in.

Sine Wave, 2023

Cyanotype sun print of ribbon, hand stitched, 14 x 14 x1 in.

On the Road series – High Water, 2010

Photo heat transfer of digitally manipulated image of Alabama license plate, machine piecing, painting, hand embroidery, 31 x 42 in.

Exhibited: 2010, Art Quilts XV: Needleplay (juried), Chandler Center for the Arts (Chandler, Arizona); 2012, Taiwan International Quilt Exhibition, published in catalogue

Photo by Deidre Adams

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Photo by Deidre Adams Photo by Deidre Adams
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Artists in Alphabetical Order

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Bluebird of Happiness Oil on canvas 80 x 72 cm Istvan Vago

Anto

Born in 1950 in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada, artist Antonine Rodier now calls Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada, her home. of self-discovery, teaching herself the art of painting with oils. While primarily self-taught, she furthered her artistic education by seeking guidance from different artists and academies, as well as participating in various workshops, all while balancing her career in the workforce. In 1995, she made the courageous decision to devote herself

Antonine’s preferred medium is oil painting, although she skillfully

luminosity that characterizes her work are strikingly evident in her captivating scenes.

honored with multiple awards, including national recognition and a reproduction in 2004. Notably, she received the prestigious Jury’s Prize, accompanied by a Gold Medal, at the esteemed Art Show Paris 2023. In 2020, she attained the esteemed title of Master in Art in the United States of America. Additionally, Antonine is a professional member of various associations, including RAAV (Regroupement des Artistes en Arts Visuels) since 1997 and MAA (Mondial Art Academia) since January 2020.

Her artwork can be found in galleries, as well as in repertoires, magazines, and art memorandum books. The recognition of her talent Télé-Québec Studio Saint-Jean and TVHR9 Furthermore, her paintings grace the walls of private and corporate collections across Canada, the United States, France, Germany, England, Morocco, and Japan,

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Times Square Oil on canvas 40 x 30 in. Vue du Parc Montmorency Oil on canvas 16 x 12 in. Pluie, Rue St-Paul Oil on canvas 12 x 10 in. Place Jacques-Cartier sous la Pluie Oil on canvas 16 x 12 in.
ANTO - ANTONINE RODIER Canada
Radio City Music Hall Oil on canvas 24 x 20 in.
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Soir de Neige Oil on canvas 20 x 28 in. Patrimoine, Vieux-Québec Oil on canvas 20 x 28 in.
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Rue du Petit-Champlain en Décembre Oil on panel 18 x 24 in. Rue St-Paul sous la Pluie Oil on canvas 12 x 16 in.

Daniela Ament

Daniela Ament, from Israel, has emerged as a self-taught Ament’s creative spirit led her to craft various handmade items, honing her artistic skills through sheer passion and determination.

However, it wasn’t until the age of 50 that Ament delved into the world of sculpture, and since then, her artistic prowess has been on full display. With an impressive Ament’s artwork has garnered attention not only in her home country of Israel but also in Italy, the USA, France, and Canada.

Her dedication and talent have not gone unnoticed, as Ament has been recognized with prestigious prizes in both Italy and the US, further cementing her status as a rising star in the art world. Additionally, her remarkable work has been featured in a notable selection of books and magazines, with her distinctive style leaving a lasting impression on readers and art enthusiasts alike.

Leni Berliner, originally from Massachusetts, US, settled in Washington, DC, where she pursued her artistic endeavors while studying at the prestigious Corcoran College of Art + Design. After initially pursuing a career in international development, Berliner transitioned to professional painting in 2012, unveiling her immense talent and passion on canvas. Her talent has and her artwork now resides in private collections across the United States. Additionally, her work has been recognized and acquired by esteemed business collections, cementing her position in the contemporary art scene.

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Spring Rain Acrylic on canvas
x 30 in.
United States WWW.DANCINGTREEARTS.COM | SHESANARTIST18@GMAIL.COM Leni
Willow Acrylic on canvas 30 x 15 in.
Berliner
First Step Bronze Edition of 9, 54 x 24 x 23 cm
Israel
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In Isolation Bronze Edition of 9, 35 x 28 x 42 cm
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Enchanted Forest Acrylic and metal on canvas 20 x 30 in.

Tamara Balenko

Tamara Balenko, born 1956 in Uzin, Ukraine, graduated from Odessa State Art College named after M.Grekov, Department of Painting and Drawing, in 1977. In 1985, she obtained her Master’s Degree from the Ukrainian Academy of Printing, Department of Book Design and Book Illustration in Kiev.

Tamara Balenko serves as the Representative of the American Society of Bookplate Collectors & Designers in Los Angeles and is a member of the Ukrainian Artist’s Union She has been honored with the Paul Steller Medal across various countries and prestigious museums. Notable venues include the Memorial Museum of Paul Verlaine in Metz, France; the National Museum of Kievo-Pecherskaya Lavra in Kyiv, Ukraine; and the Brunico Graphic Museum in Brunico, Italy. Collectors worldwide highly value her works.

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Encyclopedia of Modern Ex-Libris (1997), Contemporary International Ex-Libris Artists in Portugal (2013), and Encyclopedia of Modern Ukraine, Vol. II (2003). She has actively participated in numerous international graphic art competitions, winning awards such as the Third Prize for

of America. Additionally, she was named a Finalist in the 51st International Artavita Online Art Contest this year.

“My artworks blend reality with fantasy, sentiment with sarcasm, and romantic and philosophical concepts with rationalism,” says

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Tender Hearts Acrylic on canvas 16 x 20 in. Tears for my Ukraine Acrylic on canvas 12 x 24 in. Soothsayer Acrylic on paper 23 x 18 in. Pandemic Looking Back at Us Acrylic on canvas 24 x 18 in. Faithfulness Acrylic on canvas 20 x 16 in. Ukraine / United States TAMARA BALENKO Olden Times Acrylic on paper 16 x 22 in. Tamara Balenko. perspectives of the world.”

Alison Barrows-Young

Alison Barrows-Young was born in New York and raised in Ontario, Canada. Alison earned a BFA from Antioch University and an MFA from Florida State University. She began her professional art career on the east coast of the US, where she was a recipient of a National Endowment of the Arts grant through the state of New Jersey. Over the years, her life has taken her to many different locales and environments visual imagery.

Barrows-Youngs’ work has been showcased internationally, with her art pieces being displayed in dozens of solo and group

the play between the natural world and the human condition from the vantage point of her adopted home in the northern Idaho wilderness.

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Change in the Wind Oil on canvas 20 x 25 in. Compassion Oil on canvas 18 x 24 in. American Medieval Oil on board 16 x 20 in. Mortal Sorrows Oil on canvas 36 x 48 in. Waiting for Raven Oil on canvas 48 x 36 in.
United States ALISON BARROWS-YOUNG WWW.ALISONBARROWSYOUNG.COM | ALISONBARROWSYOUNG@GMAIL.COM
Gathering Days Oil on canvas 40 x 30 in.

Alison Barrows-Young

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Everyday Angels Oil on canvas 18 x 28 in. Red Robe Oil on canvas 40 x 30 in.
e Dying
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Night Myth Oil on canvas 18 x 30 in.
Light Oil on canvas 20
x 60 in. Night Passenger Oil on canvas 30 x 24 in. e Confession Oil on canvas 36 x 72 in.

Katy Bishop

Katy Bishop was born in Seattle, Washington, USA, and currently resides in Lake Balboa (Los Angeles), California. Her early art education took place at the Art Institute in Chicago, where she received a high school scholarship. This educational foundation laid the groundwork for her use of the arts to enrich the lives of others creative teams that were responsible for producing national TV

art organizations, including the Los Angeles Art Association, the California Art League and the International Association of Art - USA. Her artworks have found their way into private collections spanning from New York to California.

In 2021, Katy began showcasing her artworks publicly. During the Southern California, all held in person. Furthermore, she contributed online galleries.

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Terra Firma III Alcohol ink reverse on glass 12 x 12 in. e Crevice Alcohol ink reverse on glass 12 x 12 in. e Rose at the End of the Day Alcohol ink reverse on glass 12 x 12 in. Beyond Alcohol ink reverse painting on glass 12 x 12 in. Hope Alcohol ink reverse on Plexiglass 24 x 18 in.
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Emerging Alcohol ink painting on Nara paper 12 x 12 in. Katy Bishop is a Member Artist of The TAG Gallery

Meredith Boswell

in the

He has garnered recognition and success in the art world since 2015, with numerous shows Kong, which was highly regarded. Furthermore, he served as the chairman of the Hong Kong Cultural & Creative Industries Award 2019 Conference, demonstrating his leadership and contribution to the industry. During this period, he also established his own brand called Kenly Chan’s Art. culture. By incorporating elements from these movements and his own bringing a renewed sense of belief to his work.

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Image • Give Us Vision Acrylic on canvas Id • ere Is A God Acrylic on canvas New Kingdom • Fill is Place Acrylic on canvas Hong Kong
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Wendy Cohen

Wendy Cohen is a Sydney-based artist who has attained a BFA as well as MFA Degrees. Her art practice focuses on the relationship of color, shape, line, and form with realistic components that are communicated in a painterly language. By integrating shapes into a cohesive body of colors and forms in

ideas are spontaneously manifested that bring attention to the brushstrokes, mark-making, and materiality on the surface of each painting. However, the primary focus of her practice is to transform the static space of each painting with synchronized contrasting colors highlighting its chemistry and resonance.

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Orange Rays Over the Vista, 2023 Acrylic, paper, markers, crackle medium on board 30 x 30 cm Amorphous Blobs Acrylic, gouache, paper and markers on oating canvas w. Oak frame 30 x 30 cm Rivers Of Saturation Acrylic, markers on oating canvas w. Oak frame 30 x 30 cm Alchemy of Ripple E ects, 2023 Acrylic on canvas 100 x 150 cm Zero Plus Circles Equals Nothing, 2023 Acrylic, markers, paper on board 20 x 25 cm Velvet Plush, 2023 Acrylic, markers on wood panel board 30 x 30 cm
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Betty Collier

An award-winning artist and former Tertiary Art Teacher for over 45 years, Betty now focuses on developing her sculpting, drawing, and painting skills.

After receiving 5th and 3rd prizes for Sculpture at the Florence Biennale published in Great Britain, Europe, South America, the USA, New USA, in 2019.

Her art can be found at Federation University, Victoria, Australia, and in private collections both in Australia and overseas. Publications featuring Betty’s work include the Florence Biennale, Edition 8 2011, and Edition 10 2015; World Wide Art Books curated by DespinaTunberg, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020; Art Tour International Magazines 2018, 2019, 2020; Australian Art Edit, 2017, 2018, 2019; and Art Universal, the Great Encyclopedia of International Art curated by Salvatore Russo & Francesco Saverio Russo. capturing peaceful and harmonious interpretations. In her 3D undercutting and spatial awareness, resulting in greater value Her media includes watercolor, pen and ink, carving stone and castings.

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Territorial Silver Birch 57 x 66 x 53 cm e Phoenix Huon Pine on Granite base 30 x 80 x 36 cm Sea Horse Limestone on Granite 74 x 46 x 25 cm Fish At Half Moon Bay Pilbara Jade on Granite base 26 x 21 x 17 cm Marsh Owl Ink on cotton rag 55 x 44 cm
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Owlets Ink on watercolor paper 21 x 29 cm

Francine Duncan

A lifelong Pennsylvania resident, Francine Duncan graduated from

Fran founded and ran a graphic arts and printing business, during which time she created illustrations and logos for many local businesses and organizations.

love of drawing and designing. She has won design awards, been a featured member of the Graphic Artists Guild Engage art contests. As a concept artist, she partnered with her mother, an artist and fashion designer, which led to the founding of their game development company, FarVision Studios LLC. In addition to producing gaming art and managing FarVision, Fran is creating a portfolio of original drawings and paintings based on her sketch concepts.

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54 International Contemporary Masters XV International Contemporary Masters XV 55 Elisabet Engqvist Sweden
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From southern Sweden, Elisabet Engqvist resides on Öland Island. She did some art courses at the University of Kalmar, e Field, 2022 Plein air Oil on board 32 x 48 cm
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e View, 2022 Plein air Oil on board 30 x 48 cm Canola eld, 2022 Plein air Oil on x 48 cm Young Man Colored pencils on paper 3.5 x 5 in. Smiling Lady Colored pencils on paper 3.5 x 5 in. Girl with Ponytail Colored pencils on paper 3.5 x 5 in.
United States

Evis Ballguri, born in 1975, in Tirana, Albania, is a passionate individual with a deep connection to the arts and a strong advocacy for abandoned animals. She pursued her academic endeavors by studying History at the Faculty of History Philology, University of Tirana, and also honed her skills in iconography at a professional school. Evis’s artistic creations have garnered recognition, leading to her works being cherished in private collections across various countries. Alongside her artistic pursuits, she actively contributes to society through her work in the television industry and wholeheartedly engages in campaigns to immense sensitivity towards their well-being.

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Free Oil on canvas 90 x 60 cm
Albania E_BALLGURI@YAHOO.COM EVIS EB
Birds Oil on canvas 40 x 60 cm
EVIS EB
Freedom Oil on canvas 45 x 60 cm Crux Oil on canvas 60 x 70 cm Eddy Oil on canvas 30 x 30 cm Alone Oil on canvas 40 x 50 cm

Gayle Faulkner

Gayle Faulkner was born in Kansas City, Missouri and currently resides in Overland Park, Kansas. While she has taken a few workshops/classes in the Elements and Principles of Design, watercolor, and acrylic, Gayle primarily considers herself selfnurturing her creativity through painting and observing the world around her. Gayle’s artistic endeavors have been featured in various publications, including “Observica Magazine,” “Impulse Edition,” “Artstonish Magazine” (April 2022), “Gallerium Magazine”, and “Artstonish Magazine” keen sense of color, and playful approach, Gayle is emerging as a highly sought-after artist. Her artwork can be found in public and private collections worldwide.

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Glowing Acrylic on canvas 24 x 30 in. Peek-A-Boo Acrylic on canvas 20 x 24 in. Autumn’s Paintbrush Acrylic on canvas 24 x 30 in. Fall Frolic Acrylic on canvas 24 x 36 in.
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Gilded Woodlands Acrylic on canvas 24 x 36 in.

Malin Forsberg

Sweden

creative mind. I have been creating things all my life. Materials such as grass, metal, wood and textile are part of my creative history. Now I mainly focus on painting and my passion is people. I am interested in the inner man. The subconscious. It’s an eternal pool of inspiration for me. A never-ending story. What we are but can’t see. exhibit my artwork around the world but live and work in Sweden.”

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Braids Of Beelzebub Acrylic on canvas A New World Order Acrylic on canvas Cracked II Acrylic on canvas Strength Acrylic on canvas Freedom Acrylic on canvas e Diet Acrylic on canvas
MALIN FORSBERG
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Kayla Gaudet

Gloviczki

Dr. Monika L. Gloviczki was born and raised in Poland and entered Medical School in Warsaw in 1979. In 1982, amidst martial law, she migrated to France and pursued her academic the Faculty of Medicine - CHU Necker-Enfants Malades, where she obtained her MD degree in 1991. Subsequently, in 1992, she the duration of 1992 to 2007, Dr. Monika L. Gloviczki dedicated herself to vascular research. In 2007, she relocated to the United Mayo Clinic situated in Rochester, MN. Her lifelong dream led her to venture into the realm of artistry in 2013.

the tutelage of her father, Stanislaw Kazmierczyk, a Polish artist painter and illustrator, who imparted to her the rudiments of drawing, gouache, and oil painting. She also underwent drawing and painting classes in Warsaw and subsequently in Paris, at the Ateliers du Carrousel du Louvre. Upon her arrival in the US, she undertook a comprehensive two-year course on color theory. From 2013 onwards, Monika Gloviczki has emerged as

“Agora Gallery” in New York, NY, which

M.A.D.S. Art Gallery in Milan, Italy in 2021. Furthermore, she has participated in the “Art 3F” Art fair in Paris from 2018 to 2020 and the “19th Salon International d’Art Contemporain” in Paris in 2016. Her artistic creations have found homes in private and public collections across the United States and France.

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Sunset Oil on canvas 20 x 16 in. Valentine’s Love Oil on canvas 20 x 20 in, Dancing in the Rain Oil on canvas 24 x 20 in. e Clown Oil on canvas 20 x 20 in. New Mexico Oil on canvas 20 x 20 in.
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Pencils Collection: Blurred Lines Mixed media on canvas 14 x 18 in.

Gracein, born on November 29, 1976, in the United States, is her home. Her artistic education took place at The Art Institute of Dallas.

Her paintings have garnered recognition through both solo and group artworks have found their place in various private collections. Notably, Gracein has been highlighted as a prominent artist in esteemed publications including House & Garden, British Vogue, and GQ.

“My name is Jonathan Gutierrez, a Filipino-Canadian self taught artist. grew up in the Philippines. I lived in Edmonton for 23 years now. started to draw since was 3 years old living a simple life. Life is tough when I am growing up but it does not stop me to continue my passion in art. I studied art classes in University of Alberta and Mac Ewan University. I am inspired with the works of the famous artist like Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock.”

Seedlings Collection: Quiet Time Mixed media on canvas 22 x 28 in.

Pencils Collection: Number 2 Mixed media on canvas 24 x 26 in.

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Untitled Acrylic on canvas
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Bruno Greco (brown777 B.G.)

Bruno Greco, born in 1951 in Varese, Italy, currently resides in Casciago, Italy. From an early age, he showcased remarkable talent in freehand drawing and painting. Despite earning a degree in Electrotechnical Engineering, his passion for art never waned, evident in his youthful creations from 1969 to 1977.

After dedicating many years to family and professional endeavors, Bruno enthusiastically reignited his artistic pursuits. His works have graced numerous collective

galleries and art fairs in Italy, Europe, and around the world, including Montecarlo, London, Paris, Hangzhou, New York, Athens, Bruges, Barcelona, San José, Locarno, Brussels, Berlin, Stuttgart, Hong Kong, Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and Miami. These the endorsement of esteemed art critics.

As a painter specializing in compositions, Bruno employs the oil on canvas technique, signing his works as “B. Greco.” He skillfully captures the essence of “poetry of the image.” Additionally, he has ventured into acrylics, employing the pseudonym “brown777 B.G,” creating pieces inspired by the “emotion of being” and incorporating his unique interpretation of colors.

Bruno Greco’s artistic achievements have led to his inclusion in various International Art Directories and recognition on international websites. His talent has been honored with multiple awards, and his works have been featured in numerous international magazines. Recently he has also been dedicating himself to sculpture with marble and/or wood, creating artistic compositions with various materials.

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Under A Straw Hat, 2020 Acrylic on canvas 80 x 60 cm Moored on An Emerald Sea, 2021 Acrylic on canvas 100 x 80 cm White Mane, 2018 Acrylic on canvas 80 x 80 cm Look at Me...!, 2020 Acrylic on canvas 100 x 80 cm I Wish A Good... Fishing, 2018 Acrylic on canvas 100 x 70 cm Lady brown777 and Lady Jeanne, 2019 Acrylic on canvas 60 x 80 cm
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Laura Greenstein

“Art is a vehicle for me to connect to something personal and for fashion. I create paintings with personality in which curiosity and mystery are key ingredients. Being a devotee of black and white and the 50 shades in between, I am deeply inspired by the dramatic impact of light and dark as well as the interplay of curves and hard edges. Sources of never-ending fascination, art and glamour, romance, elegance, and modernism. Whether it’s a ball interesting portrait of myself!”

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LAURA GREENSTEIN Solemn Acrylic on canvas 30 x 48 in. Secretive Acrylic on canvas 36 x 48 in. Captivated Acrylic on canvas 48 x 36 in.
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Sensitivity Acrylic on canvas 48 x 36 in. Straightforward Acrylic on canvas 48 x 36 in.

Elena Grishaeva

Elena Grishaeva, aka DJ Le Nochka, is a versatile artist who seamlessly blends various art forms due to her multipotential nature. Her wide range of talents includes architecture, interior design, fashion design, acting, painting, dancing, DJing, music

Russia and France.

As a member of the Union of Designers and the Eurasian Union of Artists, Elena’s artistic prowess is widely recognized. Her paintings have found a place in esteemed private collections, including those of Pierre Cardin the Noskin brothers, Roger Ivar Samuelson, the Dynamo Volleyball Club, and the

“I portray the Hermitage cats, a special breed of cats living in the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, the cat culture capital of Russia. My latest paintings are from the musical art show “LOVE DOSE.” Images can be both viewed and listened to, as they are named after existing songs. To do this, you just need to enter the name on your Spotify smartphone. Also, I have an exhibition of my work as a house music DJ specially selected for the theme of “Love Dose.” Cats in love are us, and I estimated the degree of love as a percentage. This helps to reveal the topic as much as possible by capturing emotions in the picture. The colors of the paintings are very minimalistic and natural.”

Suprecatizm LOVE DOSE Our loves and lovers .44 cats second name / 28 eyes on black (With the light o ) 44 famous cats Biggest picture with cats in the world - Project for Guinness Book 2020-22 Oil on canvas 300 x 240 cm

Three elements serve as constant sources of inspiration in Elena’s life: cats, the sea, and music, particularly during sunset. Consequently, her artistic creations revolve around two distinctive themes: the sea and cats. She has developed her unique style, blending elements of “suprecatism.”

layered compositions.

Notable highlights of her career include being honored as a laureate of the Russian Art Prize, Petrov-Vodkin Award, at the prestigious Russian International Art Prize 2022 held at the Tretyakov Gallery. Additionally, she made her mark on the art world by creating the world’s largest “Love Dose”

sailing yacht Ravenger Yacht (formerly SEA EAGLE Yacht), and the Festival of the Arts Pierre Cardin in France.

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Suprecatizm LOVE DOSE 100% /100% Just You and Me DarlingJames Brown, 2022 Oil on linen canvas 120 x 100 cm Suprecatizm LOVE DOSE 70% / 30% Cold Heart - Elton John, Dua Lipa, 2022 Oil on linen canvas 120 x 100 cm ELENA GRISHAEVA

Herbert Hermans

Herbert Hermans, from Voorburg in the Netherlands, was born in 1947. His practice focuses on oil paintings, with a particular focus on capturing industrial and cultural heritage. Beginning in 1985 at the Dutch Art School SKVR in Rotterdam, Herbert embarked on various courses in acrylic, water media, and oil painting. Over the past decade, his artistic pursuits have predominantly centered around oil paintings.

eight European countries, as well as in the United States, China, and Japan. His artistic talent has garnered him numerous accolades, including several art prizes. The beauty of his creations has been showcased in numerous art books, captivating audiences worldwide and leading to the widespread publication and sale of his artwork.

“For me, art means energy; it’s a journey to the “wonderland” where limits do not exist. It’s my dialog between color, light and canvas where can store the vibration and share it with the audience. It is never-ending research for meaning of something that is beyond the limits of our capacity to fully describe in language.

recognize that there is a depth dimension to the world beyond surface appearance, a supreme being, the divine, which connects all living beings. I’m fascinated by the presence and beauty of the universe, which is very visible in my work. Nature, internet, recalls from a dream or vision from meditation are the visual stimuli for my creativity.

My artwork is characterized by richly textured surfaces, which evoke the dynamic of unfettered motion, color sensations and light. Paintings also encompass a wide range of mixed media: oil, acrylic, molding paste etc., which synthesize and connect into a nice harmonic composition to create artwork that elicits emotion in the recipient.”

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Eternal Dreamer Acrylic on canvas 48 x 48 in. Eternity Acrylic on canvas 48 x 48 in.
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Regina Jokubaitis (mirrorartist)

“I am currently exploring what I call “New Age Mirror.” Simply refurbishing new and used antique mirrors and channeling original creativity in oils. Creating is as unique as each individual who looks into it an abstract expressionism experience. My work is available in print

photographs of my artwork, as these are of mirrors, not canvas. Originals are clear and crisp and unique! Digitally manipulated prints of original oils on the mirror are also available as pictured.”

Photo collage artist from the Sacramento area, California, Kat Kleinman began her career as an artist in 2016, after retiring as a psychotherapist, having worked with homeless people for 20 years. Her past work is referenced as it does inform her current work, with a focus on positivity and making people feel better, if only for a moment.

the healing process. She takes her own photographs, which is important to Kat, because it separates the integrity of her work from those who use more impersonal internet downloads as a single collage may require dozens of individual blossoms.

Kat is enthusiastic about the potential for color to positively between people. Her work has been seen in international numerous books and magazines internationally HTTPS://WWW.KATKLEINMANART.COM

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“Initially, my photos and visual work were separate. During my studies at the Gerrit Rietveld Akademie, the two disciplines came into contact with each other due to the theme of the photographic works. Capturing details such as carved reed, the construction increasingly became a source of inspiration for drawings, embroidery, weaving and braiding.

Later the interest in the cultural-historical elements in the landscape was added. Through research in the archives, learned more about the creation and cohesion of, for example, dikes and quays, waterways, planting along roads and around yards and buildings.

A study of cultural anthropology gave insight into the role that people from all times have played in this. Their work to feed themselves, to move around and to protect themselves against water, weather and wind has made the landscape what it is today: the result of a process of change that has been going on for centuries.

Although there are no people in my landscape photos, they are everywhere in it these days. I try to photographically portray the traces of their activities and their

inspire me in my visual work. Most of the photos were taken in North Holland; a varied landscape, in which many characteristic elements can be discovered. The changing of the seasons, times of the day and different types of weather always give it a different look, so that it always invites me to go out with the camera.

Because photography, visual work and cultural-historical research have become so closely linked in recent years, this site contains, in addition to photo series, also articles written by me, in which striking landscape elements are the subject. Their origin is usually explained by archival research, comparing maps, talking to those involved and literature research. As a result, you look at the landscape very differently and see ‘new’ things every time.”

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Elizabeth, originally from Cuba, immigrated with her family to Miami in 1967. A pivotal moment occurred when she

art. Elizabeth fondly recalls, “Once held that paintbrush, I couldn’t let go. In 2nd Grade, even won a blue ribbon in an art contest.”

This early recognition served as fuel for her artistic fervor, and throughout her school years, she relentlessly pursued her passion, seizing every available opportunity to engage

mediums. She specializes in repurposing and incorporating

“I challenge myself when it comes to my technique. It’s all about being human, discovering, playing, dancing, going with the many times turn out to be beautiful discoveries.”

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Mune Mixed media 36 x 48 in.
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Underneath It All Mixed media 38 x 50 in.

Wayne D. King

United States

Wayne D. King, a renowned artist, was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and currently resides in Bath, New Hampshire, USA. He pursued his education at the esteemed University of New Hampshire. With an illustrious career, King has garnered 10 diverse states, spanning from New Hampshire to California. private and public collections. Notably, King has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards for his contributions to the world of art.

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Chevy on the Rez Manipulated color photograph 24 x 32 in. Aspenglow on the Roaring Fork River Manipulated color image 26 x 30 in. Maple Moon Mindscape Photographic color montage 16 x 24 in. e Pony’s Trail Mixed media photographic montage 18 x 24 in. e Rose and the Head Dress Color photographic montage 14 x 24 in. Ode to Wynn Bullock Monochrome photographic montage 24 x 36 in.
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Nature’s Motif. Remnants of nature’s design.

I was captivated by the pattern made visible by how nature leaves remnants of time for us to see. is fascinating motif in time says how our world does not stay still, it is moving and changing all the time. is piece shows nature’s mark on this earth and on how these marks and patterns on earth’s oor can be captured to reveal nature’s ambiguous beauty.

“I am a Fine Art photographer wokring with a large format view photography as a means of expression and have been preoccupied with it ever since.

I see nature in a stark documentary style in an attempt to examine it deeply in its essence, without sentimentality or romance. My compositions become abstracted and sometimes play with the then becomes ambiguous to the eye.

dimensional space may seem odd to the viewer; nonetheless, it may raise more questions about what they see. In a sense, time cannot be measured in this way; by what is seen as time has no limits.”

Silver

Spherical Gap on Fibrous Surface. Fibrous surface with spherical oval gap. On the bottom le of the image an oval shaped spherical gap fascinated me. I used it in my composition on this graduated background of blue brous matter. e brous detail and oval shaped gap lead the eye to the unknown of this fascinating world we live in. And a sense of ambiguity.

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Sha of Light. Light on oor bed. ere seemed to be a sha of light on the oor bed that streamed across in a diagonal direction. I composed the image on the diagonal to emphasize this direction of light that brought out tonal hues of silver coloration.
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Noah Phyllis Levin

Noah Levin was born in 1943 in San Francisco, California (USA), where she has lived for most of her life. She has a Bachelor’s degree in English from Stanford University and a Master’s degree in Painting from San Francisco State University. The art critic at the Oakland Tribune wrote “she is painting super-realistic architectural details…, but the real subject of her painting is interiors. Her work recalls that of Jan Vermeer.”

In 1982 Noah Levin moved to New York where she sold paintings and works on paper to individuals, corporations, and special collections. She has had numerous solo work can be found in private the country.

Andréa was partially educated at the Academy for Photography and the School of Arts and Design and she is an awarded visual artist. Her photography is mainly in black and white. Andréa feels this strengthens her focus and leaves the observation more or less, timeless.

“From an early age, I was drawn to images, visual stimuli made a deep impression. Nowadays, this is still the same. love to look at images, artworks, the sky, people’s faces, or the way light and shadow slide into the room. At some point, felt that words couldn’t express to a full extent what observed. Either I tried to explain too much or, as it seems, not enough. Photography, to me, is a way of communicating a certain feeling, observation or scenery which is hard to capture in words. It’s an attempt to evoke and share and to somehow silence the moment for a while.”

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On Film - Portrait of Laurie B&W digital photograph 70 x 100 cm On Film - Portrait of Laurie B&W digital photograph 70 x 100 cm Shadows Oil on wood panel 12 x 12 in. Atherton Garden 2 Oil on wood panel 30 x 40 in.
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Nerys Levy was born in Wales and is a longtime resident of internationally and on her website Polar images are being promoted for use in schools by the educational platform, Disney Penguins, and the UK Times Education Supplement She has appeared in many museum

the Norwegian Arctic and the Antarctic. She is represented by FRANK Gallery Chapel Hill, North Carolina and also by Amsterdam Whitney Gallery New York.

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Marina Marza, (b. Moscow,1947) began her art career in the Soviet Union, where Socialist Realism dominated the art scene. Marina’s unconventional and thought-provoking style led her themselves privately due to restrictions on their work. The highlighted the struggle faced by nonconformist artists. After

including in Russia, Tokyo, Dusseldorf, and Seattle. Her work was acquired by museums and collectors globally. Marina emigrated to the United States in 2000, became a US citizen, and opened her gallery in Daytona Beach, showcasing her own work and that of other contemporary Russian artists.

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Caprice Oil on canvas
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Marcelle Mansour is an International multi-award winning, Australian multidisciplinary visual artist, bilingual author, poet,

both a Master of Fine Arts and a Master of Studio Arts from the University of Sydney, and previously a Bachelor of Arts in

Inspired by her Western-Eastern cultural backgrounds, her

light, and digital art in a variety of mediums and styles that balance classical insight with contemporary formulation. Originally migrating to Australia.

of memories rooted in human culture and identity. Inspired by traditional Palestinian embroidery art, listed as UN Intangible Cultural Heritage, her work provides insight about Palestinian unique crossed stitches of traditional Palestinian embroidery and the power of intense color. Her innovative paintings feature accessories of hats instead of headdresses. The iconic Jaffa orange, the symbolic olive tree and the dove represent hope and

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Heritage Digital painting 70 x 50 cm Passion Digital painting 70 x 50 cm
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Alan Mahood was born in Canada and lives in Newport Beach, CA. He has a Medical degree and a degree in Architecture from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Waiting for the Show Digital media 28 x 30 in. Window Shopping Digital media 28 x 30 in.
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Sylvia Mekhitarian

Sylvia Mekhitarian, born in Egypt to Armenian parents in 1952, family to England. In 1967, they migrated to Sydney. Sylvia currently resides on the Blackall Range in QLD. She holds a PGDip in a BVA and BE, both obtained from Southern Cross University in earned at Southern Cross University.

to her craft persisted throughout her teaching career. She worked as a tutor at the Queen Victoria Art Gallery in Royal Park, Launceston, TAS, Australia. Additionally, she obtained a Digital Art & Media Australia, and a Graphic Design Diploma from the same institution.

As an accomplished artist, Sylvia has showcased her work

United Kingdom, New Zealand, and the United States. Many of her pieces have been acquired both nationally and internationally.

Innuendo Digital media

Mosh was born in Indonesia and has been living in New Zealand since 2005. He studied Graphic Communication at Auckland University of Technology.

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Death Of Pseudo Nymph Digital media Bound for Freedom Stone lithography 36.5 x 36 cm
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Levitate Stone lithography 32 x 42 cm

Vanessa Nahoul Serio

Alissar, born in Monrovia, Liberia, to a Lebanese family, was

and Liberia, her family relocated to the United States. The immersion in a new cultural environment further fueled her artistic aspirations. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan, specializing in oil painting. While initially drawn to postimpressionism, her fascination with abstract artists led her to transition into abstract art.

In addition to her artistic pursuits, Alissar obtained Merchant Mariner Credentials and served as a maritime captain on an ocean research vessel in New England. The artistic style, introducing dimensional changes to her work. passion for creating contemporary abstract pieces.

San Diego, Chicago, Las Vegas, Buenos Aires, Tokyo, Madrid, Jangart Korea and Prague. She received a and had her artwork distinguished in the Artavita Online Art Contest (2022). She was distinguished in 2017 with the Doctorate Honoris Causa by the Claustro Doctoral Iberoamericano.

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Preparing Flight, 2020 Oil on canvas 30 x 30 cm Golden Kinetic Memory, 2022 Mixed media on canvas 50 x 50 cm Illusion of Paradise, 2022 Mixed media on canvas 60 x 50 cm
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national recognition Pergamino de Oro al Mérito Andrés Henestrosa in drawing and painting started with academic studies in art, of several drawing and painting series, her postgraduate degree and Ph.D. in Psychoanalytic Psychology has nourished her work and Vanessa gives workshops on Art and Psychoanalysis. Her work has been published in several books specialized in art, particularly in the World Wide Art Books

Skottie O’Mahony

Skottie O’Mahony is an accomplished artist with a career that spans design, publishing, and technology. Born in 1963 in Pittsburgh, he honed his skills at Penn State, studying a diverse range of disciplines, including Design, Fine Art, Psychology, and Landscape Architecture. Skottie has had a successful career and has been recognized for his work through international and regional awards and features in art shows, publications, and television. Collectors value his art worldwide; his work can be found in private collections

Britta Ortiz

“The world has become more uncertain in recent years due to the Intelligence (AI). These threats have meant for me that it has become even more important than before to portray how wonderful the earth and life on earth is for all creatures. Life is harsh for many beings but also beautiful, and here on earth live the most wonderful and fantastic creatures. My art is inspired by the nature that surrounds me and the thoughts have about the things that happen in the world. Often there will, therefore also be more thoughts behind my more layers than simply depicting the beautiful in this life.”

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e Forest Trip Linocut printed on paper 30 x 42 cm e Circle of Life Linocut printed on paper 42 x 30 cm e Meeting Place Linocut printed on paper 30 x 42 cm Privilege Digital painting on 100% Cotton Rag 30 x 30 in.
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Luca Ripamonti

Born in Milan in 1964, Luca Ripamonti currently lives in Germignaga. He began his artistic studies at the age of 11 at the Rossetti Valentini School of Fine Art. He then continued his studies at the atelier of the Italian painter Ugo da Vila, with whom he studied for over ten years. Luca’s works have Florence, Venice), and in Europe (Paris, Barcelona, Berlin, London) and in the USA where he is on permanent display in NYC.

Natalia Rose (b. 1953, Russia) creates paintings, drawings and conceptual artworks. Rose absorbs the tradition of remembrance art into a daily practice through the use of abstractions. A key element of her work is the absence of clear cut references.

By challenging the conventional separation between the realm diverse meanings. Associations and interpretations collide. Space becomes time and language becomes image.

Her work radiates latent power and force, maybe even violence. Disconcerting beauty emerges. Playing with sign processes she seduces the viewer to enter a world of ongoing equilibrium and an interval that articulates the stream of daily events. Moments are depicted to punctuate the human drama in order to clarify

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All You Need is Red, 2022 Acrylic on canvas 120 x 120 cm
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Canadian Duck, 2022 Acrylic on canvas 100 x 100 cm
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Pietà- Despair of the Virgin, 2023 Oil on canvas 70 x 100 cm Still Life, 2021 Oil on canvas 40 x 60 cm e Creation of Black Diamond, 2022 Acrylic on canvas 120 x 120 cm

Robert Ram

“In his bizarre sceneries, Robert Ram applies highly idiosyncratic principles of composition, spiced up with a touch of satire. His work is a fantastic, surrealist symbiosis of natural motifs and mystery with an element of mysticism. His sense of fairy-tale magic and poetry has an immediate emotional appeal. At the same time, looking at his work creates the illusion of entering a nondescript ahistorical past that, as it is experienced, turns into the present once again. Paradoxically, the artist’s realistic painting style presents a fantastic world of images that refuses to imitate reality, resorting to the language of association and provocative dimensions instead.”

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Walking Flowers (Diptych) Oil on panel 60 x 92 cm e Listening Finch Oil on panel 62 x 72 cm Outbreak Drawing 50 x 40 cm Imprisoned Clothespin Trees Oil on panel 30 x 40 cm - Gabriele Walter ROBERT RAM

Stanislav (Standa) Riha

“All my life, created art full of emotions and feelings. I love to play with composition of colours and objects. In the last three decades, I have been creating wall-mounted, cast resin and aluminum sculptures combined with canvas and gold leaf, and exploring the computer as an art tool for creating digital artwork as well as chemicals for oxidizing to create art.

and adaption. For the past ten years, I have been getting deeper into the Surreal-abstract style. The main motto of my artwork is: Just as in a written story, and the readers have space to create their image; in a visual image, the viewers can form their own interpretation.”

Standa is a Czecho-Canadian artist inspired by life’s dilemmas, emotions, and adaptions. His works are displayed in private collections from the USA, Canada, France, Portugal, Netherlands, UK, Japan, Austria, Italy and Czech Republic as well as hanging in many resorts around the world. Riha has had nine solo shows and over thirty group participations. His work has been published in international art books and magazines.

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Shelter Mixed media on canvas 32 x 19.8 in. Morning on Silica Islands Mixed media on canvas 32 x 19.8 in. Passage to A ection Mixed media on canvas 32 x 19.8 in. Audition Mixed media on canvas 32 x 19.8 in. Matador Mixed media on canvas 32 x 19.8 in. Harmony Made in A Spa Mixed media on canvas 32 x 19.8 in.
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Madeleine Schachter

comprised of subtle palettes imbued with hints of gilded tones. Each piece implies movement, infused with buoyancy and sensation, and uses tilt and tinge to evoke a sense of hope, while employing golden glints to enchant. She leverages art to empower and engage others, including inmates, refugees, and hospice patients. Her book, “Creativity Connections: Wellness Through Artistic Expression,”

the world, and her sold and commissioned works are in many private collections.

composition, Dr. Ferenc Sebök transitioned from painting landscapes to Symbolist painting in the late 90s. He then specialized in Masonic art but still creates caricatures of clowns or characters. In 2018, he was awarded the Golden Palms of the Order of the Crown of Belgium He is a permanent member and recognized painter at the Americas Museum in Florida, and also a member of Marquis Who’s Who.

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Strength Of Soul & Courage, 2020 Acrylic & ink on paper 24 x 22,5 cm Virtues, 2020 Acrylic & ink on paper 24 x 22,5 cm Prudence & Reason, 2020 Acrylic & ink on paper 24 x 22,5 cm
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Shidokht Shahmoradi

Parisa Shahmoradi, aka Shidokht Shahmoradi, was born in 1978 in Isfahan, Iran, where she lives today. She pursued her master’s degree in art at Isfahan University of the Arts. With an impressive artistic career, Parisa has showcased her talent through three solo

around the world. Notably, her art has been showcased at prestigious events such as Art Expo New York in 2021 and 2022, SPECTRUM Red Dot Miami in 2021, and Art Shopping at the Louvre Museum in Paris in 2022.

Acknowledging her remarkable talent and contributions to the art world, Parisa Shahmoradi has received numerous international accolades. In 2021, she was honored with the Best Modern and Contemporary Artists Award, as well as the prestigious Art Ambassador Award Furthermore, the Art International Contemporary Magazine (Italy) bestowed upon her the esteemed Paris Prize in 2022. Adding to her accolades, Parisa was also awarded the 2022 Top 60 Masters Award by Art Tour International Magazine (USA) These esteemed recognitions

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Creation Marbling with oil on cardboard 30 x 40 cm In ux of oughts Digital media Bat and Butter y (Covering evil with a beautiful appearance) Digital media
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Charlotte Shroyer

“Painting is a passion of the mind and soul. Where it comes from, I know not. The process starts with just a few swipes of paint on the canvas, and then the symphony begins. Here and there, another color is added, with no clear idea of what will appear. Gradually, an image touches the fringes of my mind. Bits and pieces of a vague outline trigger subconscious thoughts, experiences, places, or people. see a path through the mind onto the canvas. There may be many detours has been sighted.”

From a young age, Doriana Sinnett was passionate about art and music, often doodling while listening to tunes. Photography was also a favorite, especially when capturing moments with her family. After taking courses to hone her skills and traveling to India, her passion evolved into an obsession. When she discovered Sebastián Michael’s Photoshop Artistry course, she was captivated by the possibilities of combining her artistic talent with computer technology. Her spiritual been an anchor throughout her life, leading her to transition from a left-brained business to art. Technology has made her connection to creating even stronger, and positive mindset. She believes in the balance of positive and negative energy and channels only the good from the universe into her art. Each

harmony telling a magical story for individual viewers. She has been published in magazines locally and internationally, and her work has been showcased in galleries.

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Yoga Asanas Digital art/Painting framed on acrylic facemount. Each panel 14 x 60 in.
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Have A Seat Oil on canvas 6 x 6 in. Asian Memories Oil on canvas 60 x 48 in.
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Time Oil on canvas 48 x 48 in.

a scholarship from the DAAD to study in Rome. She currently lives and works in Berlin. Selected portraits include German Chancellor Angela Merkel for Cicero Magazine in June 2012, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk for the European Prize for Political Culture in 2016.

Women & Flint in Arts in Schaffhausen, Switzerland in 2021, Contemporary Art Center and Pacai Palace in Vilnius, Lithuania in 2018, Octavia Gallery in New

In 2009, her works were showcased at Kunsthalle Dresden in Dresden, Germany and DEPO at Art Fair 21 Köln, Galerie Barbara von Stechow in Cologne, Germany in 2008, Michael Schultz Galerie in Seoul, Korea in 2008, Galerie Barbara von Stechow in Frankfurt am Main, Germany in 2008, Kunstraum Klosterkirche in Traunstein in 2007, Wichita Falls Art Museum in Virginia, USA in 2005. In 2003, her works were showcased at The Millennium Arts Center in Washington D.C., USA.

Schultz Gallery in Seoul, Korea and Art Fair 21 in Cologne, Germany in 2008, Galleria in Rome, Italy in 2006, Residenz des Deutschen Botschafters in London, UK in 2005, Emory University, Claus M Halle Institute in Atlanta, USA in 2002, Goethe Institut Washington D.C., USA in 2001, Kunstverein Schering in Berlin, Germany in 2000, Texas Union Art Gallery USA in 1998, and Fitzpatrick Troyer Lassman Gallery in Washington D.C., USA in 1997.

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Untitled Acrylic on canvas 140 x 200 cm
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e Grace and the Pug, Red 1 Acrylic on canvas 140 x 200 cm
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Vasile Stefanoiu

Vasile Stefanoiu was born in 1947, in Magura, Buzau, Romania, and currently resides in Buzau. He studied art through Artsper Gallery in USA, England, and Switzerland. Notably, he was part of the important Florence Biennale 2021 Stefanoiu is an awarded artist and a member of the Sculpture Network in Europe.

Pavel Stepanov

Russian Federation

Pavel Stepanov was born in 1963 in Russia and currently resides on the Kamchatka Peninsula. He graduated from the Graphic Art Faculty at the State Pedagogical Institute in Khabarovsk in 1987 and is a member of the Union of Artists of Russia. He has participated Kamchatka State Art Museum as well as in private collections. Pavel Stepanov has been awarded a Gold Medal by the Union of Artists of Russia, a Diploma from the Russian Academy of Arts, and the State Prize of the Governor of the Kamchatka Territory.

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Shallow Water, Cyprus, 2017 Oil on canvas 70 x 55 cm Spring on the Msta River, 2023 Oil on canvas 50 x 40 cm
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Blooming Kamchatka, Koryak Volcano, 2018 Oil on canvas 70 x 50 cm Orpheus and Eurydice Marble
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Romania

Dr. Aranka Székely was born in 1966 in Transylvania, Romania. After graduating from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, she relocated to Hungary. Aranka is a doctor by profession and an artist driven by passion and creativity. Currently, she runs her private medical practice in Alsózsolca and Miskolc, Hungary.

ranging from realistic to abstract, using pastels, acrylics, and watercolors. Aranka’s color palette is vibrant and feminine, with spots of color on the paper creating atmospheric vibrations

and has received multiple international awards for her work. Her masterpieces have been featured in various art magazines and everyday stress.

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On the Wings of Colours Acrylic on canvas 50 x 40 cm Sel e Time Watercolor on paper 40 x 50 cm Purple Ballerina Watercolor on paper 30 x 40 cm Desire Acrylic on canvas 50 x 50 cm Waiting for Him Acrylic on canvas 50 x 60 cm
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Happy Roses Watercolor on paper 50 x 40 cm
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Ari Székely

Carlyle Thompson

his passion for photography during a safari in Africa. Being a self-taught photographer, his captivating images have the publication of a book titled “AFRICA: A PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI.” working diligently, loving what you do, and doing what you

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Untold Night I Photograph 8 x 12 in.
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Moon by Night I Photograph 8 x 12 in. Finger Tip I Photograph 12 x 8 in. Angel in the Mist Photograph 12 x 8 in. Angel of the Valley Photograph 8 x 12 in. Dead or Alive Photograph 8 x 12 in.

Carlyle Thompson

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Riches of Grace Photograph 12 x 8 in. Fountain of Peace II Photograph 8 x 12 in. H Town Photograph 8 x 12 in. Heaven’s Sweetness Photograph 8 x 12 in. Nature I Photograph 8 x 12 in.

Titus (C. T. Eichenberger)

Titus (C. T. Eichenberger) is a Swiss artist who resides and works in the countryside. Over the years, he has created a substantial body of work in a genuine style, largely unaffected by passing trends in the art world.

Through the motion of his strokes, Titus allows pictures to “grow,” often giving rise to impressions of otherworldly

However, these impressions remain transient. He plays with forms that are reminiscent of symbols and archetypes, referencing art history, yet he typically refrains from providing

This intentional approach disperses the intellectual focus and allows viewers to engage with

“Cave”

Due to its size and compositional setting, we feel as if we are inside the painting when standing in front of it. It immerses us in the depths of a cave while our gaze is directed towards the outside. However, we are only able to see a fraction of what lies beyond, with a horizon that provides no indication of direction.

This situation can be compared to the human condition of being enclosed within a body, which we perceive the external world. What we see is not reality itself, but rather a limited understanding shaped by our individual capacities. Despite this, the artwork evokes a sense of security, warmth, and openness, devoid of any threatening elements. It allows for personal interpretation and does not impose any predetermined meaning.

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Julie Turner

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72 cm Hungary WWW.ISTVANVAGO.COM | ISTVANVAGO61@GMAIL.COM István Vágó
Bluebird of Happiness Oil on canvas 80 x Julie Turner received her BFA from James Madison University (Harrisonburg, VA, USA). Her most recent works consist of acrylic on canvas paintings and digital art for print. Her style is a distinct fusion her artwork in various locations across the USA, including San Diego, CA; Washington, D.C.; New York, NY; Las Vegas, NV; Myrtle Beach, published globally and has been acquired by numerous private collectors. Bumper Cats Acrylic on canvas 24 x 48 in.
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Among the Wild owers Acrylic on canvas 40 x 30 in. Spirit Messenger - Barbet Acrylic on canvas 40 x 30 in.

Kari Veastad

Norway

Kari Veastad (b. 1961) is a self-taught artist from Norway. In 2009, painting on canvas. However, since 2016, she has ventured into Despite her artistic pursuits, Kari has always been involved in economic endeavors throughout her career. her canvas. Her artwork frequently captures the inner richness landscapes for introspection and personal growth.

the body, soul, and spirit. Her art has gained recognition globally, as she has been featured in galleries across Rome, Turin, Madrid, Lisbon, and New York. In recent years, she has actively

Norway, Italy, Spain, South Korea, Hungary, New York, Austria, Belgium, France, Dubai, and the Miami Art Fair. Kari Veastad has received several awards for her artistic achievements, and her works have found a place in various public collections.

“I love to play with colors. My colors and hands take me on a joyous and unfamiliar journey through inner and outer landscapes. I am constantly surprised by what comes on the canvas as different movements. The painting often draws attention to the inner wealth of man. I intend to inspire you to open up and pay attention to your inner landscape for and my passion for the interaction between body, soul, and spirit.”

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e Choice Acrylic on canvas 50 x 70 cm Transformation Acrylic on canvas 60 x 70 cm e Step Acrylic on canvas 70 x 50 cm Freedom Acrylic on canvas 50 x 50 cm Behind the Scenes Acrylic on canvas 60 x 40 cm Dilemma Acrylic on canvas 50 x 70 cm
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Carol Rashawnna Williams

Ohrlyn Yagil, born on September 5, 1959, in Johannesburg, South Africa, currently resides in Israel. She pursued her studies in Fine Art FA (BA) at The University of South Africa (UNISA). Ohrlyn has showcased her artwork through both solo and group found in private and public collections in various countries.

Carol Rashawnna Williams was born in Topeka, Kansas, and grew up in Frankfurt, Germany, as well as Tacoma and Seattle, Washington. Currently, she resides in Seattle, WA, and Quinlan, TX.

Carol studied art at The Evergreen State College and obtained a Master’s degree in Organizational Systems Renewal from Antioch University. She also pursued two years of doctoral work in Art as Education at Argosy University. Throughout her career, she has held

Notably, her work has been showcased at the Cornish College of the Arts, where she was a Neddy Finalist Award recipient, as well as the Jacob Lawrence Gallery and Hedreen Gallery through her Artist in Residence position at Seattle University. Her artwork can be found in private and public collections in numerous countries. Carol is a highly acclaimed artist, having received multiple awards for her work.

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Composition 8 Pastel on paper 24 x 32 cm
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Evergreen Trees Monoprint (Private Collection) e Birds Monoprint (Private Collection)
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Ring Around the Rosies Monoprint
Movement is Rhythm Mixed media 28 x 40 cm

Susan Zatt

Susan Zatt is an artist that uses paint beyond its simple form to create her works. She is both an artist and a teacher. She has won several

Forest Hills, NY and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Born in Brooklyn, Susan studied at SUCAB/SUNY Buffalo on a full scholarship, attaining a BS in Fine Arts Education. She continued at the University of Siena, Italy, where she earned 18 credits in painting, ceramics, sculpture, art history, and Italian. Queens College became the institution where she completed her MS in Arts Education.

Throughout her career, Susan has been actively involved in teaching visual arts in the NYC metropolitan area. In addition, she managed an arts provider organization, employing visual artists, dancers, musicians, and actors across the region. Recently, she retired from her role as the Educational Marketing Coordinator at the New York Historical Society. Currently, Susan serves on the Board of Trustees for the School Art League, contributing to the recognition of NYC High School Visual Arts students through awards and scholarships.

Ewa Zeller was born in Bialystok, Poland in 1962, and she has been residing in the USA since 2003. She pursued her art education at the Department of Fine Arts, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland. In the USA, she studied at PRATT in Brooklyn, the School of Visual Art in Manhattan, PAFA in Philadelphia, and the Arts Council of Princeton, NJ.

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Birth of Nasturtium II Oil on canvas 20 x 16 in.
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Simon Xianwen Zeng

Simon Xianwen Zeng, born on November 13, 1969, in Dalian, China, currently resides in New York, USA. He pursued his art studies at The Art Students League of New York. With an

in the USA, and his works have found their place in private and public collections across various countries. He has received numerous awards for his artistic achievements. Simon is not only a member and alumni of The Art Students League of New York but also a Fellow of The Chinese Academy of Arts.

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