Curated by Despina Tunberg
Brandy Agun Atlin, Zeus and Hera
Brandy Agun Divyendu Anand Veronique Avril Bikkel J. Andrew Blackwell Bonsanthy Marta Carceller Phyllis Chua Leslie Clark Wendy Cohen Bob Conge Lyn Darlington Elisabetta De Maria Julie Denoncourt Dorothy Torhild Froydis Eid Richard Ferguson Christopher Forrest Bob Gorchov Daniel Graves Susan Grimm Linda Hansen Marilyn Henrion Herbert Hermans Eric C. Jackson John Jaster Francine Johnson
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Saara Knapp Maria Kokkini Johanne Kourie Wendy Leyten Peggy Liebenow Lin Chao-Pei Georgina Macken Dan McCormack Stephen Mimms Cheryl Pruys Mirella Raganato Rami Roland Reinert Stanislav Riha Ramon Rivas Sabina Romanin Paula Rozov Veronica Russo Linda Sbath Banajit Sharma Luana Stebule Birgit Stern Kari Veastad Shaoqing Wu Nicholas Zalevsky Mitra Zall Xie Zheng Xian
INDEX Brandy Agun Divyendu Anand Veronique Avril Bikkel J. Andrew BlackwellBonsanthy Marta Carceller Phyllis Chua Leslie Clark Wendy Cohen
Bob Conge Lyn Darlington Elisabetta De Maria Julie Denoncourt Dorothy Torhild Froydis Eid Richard Ferguson Christopher Forrest Bob Gorchov Daniel Graves
Susan Grimm Linda Hansen Marilyn Henrion Herbert Hermans Eric C. Jackson John Jaster Francine Johnson Saara Knapp Maria Kokkini Johanne Kourie Wendy Leyten Peggy Liebenow
Curated by Despina Tunberg Lin Chao-Pei Georgina Macken Dan McCormack Stephen Mimms Cheryl Pruys Mirella Raganato RAMI Roland Reinert Stanislav Riha Ramon Rivas Sabina Romanin Paula Rozov
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Veronica Russo Linda Sbath Banajit Sharma Luana Stebule Birgit Stern Kari Veastad Shaoqing Wu Nicholas Zalevsky Mitra Zall Xie Zheng Xian
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ROLAND REINERT
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Rising Expectations
BRANDY AGUN brandyagun.com brandyagun@gmail.com
Brandy has been studying art formally since graduating from college, although she always drew as a kid. Over this time, she spent 10 years at the Gage Academy of Art in Seattle, WA, focusing primarily on the figure. There, she developed skills in painting with pastels and drawing. To deepen her skills, Brandy studied classical drawing and oil painting for 3 years at Georgetown Atelier in Seattle, WA, graduating in 2012. Since that time, she has painted steadily, developing her unique perspective, and has exhibited around the Pacific Northwest, earning several firstplace awards. Ever intrigued by figures, she depicts scenes expressing their relationship to an environment, and lately, she often paints the environment by itself. Additionally, she enjoys still life, where objects become characters, as though in a play. There is usually a touch of narrative in her work. Aside from painting and exhibiting, Brandy teaches private classes.
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Bumi
DIVYENDU ANAND
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The Seed of Creation
VERONIQUE AVRIL https://www.artavita.com/ artists/29889-avril-veronique
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Her World
BIKKEL
https://www.bikkelartist.com bikkelartist@outlook.com Bikkel lives in The Netherlands and was born on Curaçao, 1948. He graduated in 2002 from the Willem de Kooning Art Academy, Rotterdam, with judicium exceptional. His specialization is in glass design and painting. The process of working by Bikkel is spontaneous, with everything reflecting the warmth of his native Curaçao. Bikkel’s glass designs and paintings can be found in well-known museums and private collections, including the Voorlinden Museum, The Curaçao Museum, and the Museum Maassluis. Bikkel also serves as a General Board Member at the Museum Maassluis in 2023.
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The Past Slavery
J. ANDREW BLACKWELL johnandrewblackwell.wix.com jandrewblackwell@hotmail.com
J. Andrew Blackwell was born in Sydney in 1951 and lives in Brisbane. He studied art at Queensland College of Art (1971) and architecture drafting at Queensland Institute of Technology (1986). He has had 11 solo exhibits in Australia and many group shows with awards. Notably a public collection in the GOMA in Brisbane. His recent object making is as much about the aesthetics, social and political life experiences. Awareness of marine plastic pollution that is endangering over 50 marine species in our oceans hence the marine plastic debris (MPD) used as an art medium.
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Lookout Fish, 2018
BONSANTHY https://www.artavita.com/ artists/23642-bonsanthy
Artificial vs Natural
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MARTA CARCELLER www.martacarcellerart.com martacarceller@icloud.com
The artist was born in Barcelona in 1977 and is a mother of four children. Marta’s academic training has revolved around music, and she graduated in psychology, which has helped her internalize, explore, and identify her own emotions to capture them on canvas. She is a self-taught painter. As a young girl, she began to be interested in this form of art but couldn’t dedicate herself intensely due to her other occupations. Little by little, she started stealing time from other things and opted for what filled her the most. Marta’s full dedication began as a result of the confinement due to the Covid pandemic. The incident gave her motivation and meaning; confinement gave her the time, and her children and Alex, her life partner, gave her encouragement to continue on this adventure. Since then, the painter has been recognized in different Contemporary Art Awards, and her works have appeared in various International Contemporary Art magazines. She has also exhibited in different countries such as Spain, France, England, Greece, Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Japan, the USA and Colombia, to name a few.
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Always Free
PHYLLIS CHUA
instagram.com/phyllis.chua phyllisch0802@gmail.com Phyllis Chua, born in August 1980 in Perak, Malaysia, now resides in Taipei, Taiwan. She is an artist and a surface pattern designer. Phyllis graduated from the Department of Anthropology at National Taiwan University. Her works have been featured in joint exhibitions in Taiwan, Shanghai, London, Paris, and Zurich. She has held 7 solo exhibitions in Taiwan, participated in 7 international joint exhibitions, and showcased her work at 2 international commercial exhibitions. Additionally, she is an artist whose works are authorized, and she is recognized as a Featured Artist of Artavita.
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Beautiful New World
LESLIE CLARK
www.nomadgal.com leslie@nomadgal.com Leslie Clark, born in 1948 in California, has centered her work around travel. She earned an MFA from George Washington University. The success of her first exhibition in Monaco propelled her to journey and capture what she observed, often portraying people engaged in their daily activities. Her travels eventually took her to the Sahara Desert, where she founded the Nomad Foundation, dedicated to assisting nomadic cultures, particularly in the training of midwives. In order to showcase her work and that of the cultures she encountered, she operated the Nomad Gallery in Ojai, California, for 25 years. Leslie is also a member of the Ojai Studio Artists and is available to open her studio by appointment.
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Tamoumoune
WENDY COHEN
www.wendycohen.net.au wendycoh@bigpond.net.au
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BOB CONGE
https://bobconge.com/ bob@plaseebo.net Bob Conge pursued his education at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where he obtained a BA degree in 1962. He furthered his studies at Syracuse University, earning an MFA degree in painting in 1964. In 1964 and 1965, Conge served as the Director of the J. Thomas Gallery in Provincetown, MA, where he played a pivotal role in promoting and showcasing artists’ works. His remarkable talent was recognized when he received a prestigious Louis Comfort Tiffany grant for painting in 1964, affirming his skill and dedication to his craft. From 1964 to 1968, Conge held the position of a full-time assistant professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where he actively contributed to the academic and artistic development of students. In 1968 through 1969, Conge took on the role of Director of a Title III Project for the Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester, further expanding his influence in the art community.
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A Bukowski Night
LYN DARLINGTON sabvaningphotoart.com lyn.darlington@vee-tek.com
Keeping Watch
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ELISABETTA DE MARIA
www.elisabettademariaartist.com elidemaria67@tiscali.it
Born in Genoa, Italy, on May 16, 1967, Elisabetta graduated in piano with honors (10/10) in just 5 years at the Verdi Conservatory in Turin. Later, she began attending courses with Italian and Spanish painting teachers, discovering a true and deep passion for pastel portraits. In 2019, she was awarded the CDA (Certificated Decorative Artist) in the USA. Elisabetta is a member of various American magazines, including Pixelated Palette, Painting Ezine, Painting World Magazine, Colored Pencils Magazine, CP Magazine, and the Canadian magazine Coup de Pinceau. She has participated in several exhibitions in Italy, including Milano’s Expo. Currently, she teaches online and collaborates with significant American organizations. Her work is a testament to a world composed of layers of buttery pastels that overlap to create faithful hyper-realistic portraits.
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Sheba and I
JULIE DENONCOURT https://www.artavita.com/ artists/27675-julie-denoncourt
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Hello ?
DOROTHY https://www.artavita.com/ artists/30736-dorothy
Award winning Professional watercolor artist who paints from nature. Flowers, landscape and water.
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Soaking Up The Sun
TORHILD FROYDIS EID froeydisart.no torhildfroeydis@gmail.com
Torhild Frøydis Eid was born on December 30, 1961, in Kristiansand, and she currently resides in Son, Norway. She is a self-taught visual artist who began painting in 2018. Over the past three years, she has participated in 18 group exhibitions abroad, including in the USA, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Monaco, Austria, and Sweden. She has held a oneyear gallery representation contract with “Monat Gallery” in Madrid, Spain, from 2021 to 2022, and with the “Amsterdam Whitney International Fine Art Gallery” in Chelsea, New York, from 2022 to 2023. Several of her artworks have been widely published in both Europe and the USA, including features in publications like World Wide Art Books, such as “Current Masters 5” (2020), “International Contemporary Masters 14” (2021), “World Wide Art Magazine 5” (2021), and “Important World Artists 5” (2022). She was also featured on the Front Cover Page of “Spotlight Contemporary Art Magazine” by Circle Foundation for the Arts. Torhild Frøydis Eid has received 13 international art awards and prizes, and her artworks have been acquired by private collectors. World Wide Art MAGAZINE
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I Am Close to You
RICHARD FERGUSON
fergusonfinearts.jimdofree.com richard@fergusonfinearts.com Richard Ferguson resides in Oregon. He studied art at the University of Southern Mississippi and also with Daniel Greene and David Gray. He has exhibited in the USA at numerous group shows, galleries, and one-man shows. His works belong to private and public collections. He is an awarded artist and a member of the Society of Washington Artists, National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society, Northwest Oil Painters Guild, and Oil Painters of America.
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Monarch
CHRISTOPHER FORREST chrisforrestart.com cpforrest@gmail.com
Christopher Forrest, born in 1946, lives in Brigantine, New Jersey, USA. Growing up, Chris always aspired to attend art school, but he ended up studying engineering, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. He was commissioned in the US Army and served for 10 years, with highlights that included tours in Vietnam and Germany, as well as command and operations roles, and Ranger and airborne training. Despite his military commitments, he continued to pursue art part-time. Eventually, he resigned his commission, and for the next 10 years, he devoted himself to being a full-time artist, with a primary focus on creating original handdrawn lithographs and etchings. He then took a 30year break from the art world but returned in 2019, working in oils and featuring coastal scenes with wildlife. His exceptional talent has been recognized, as he has been juried into multiple prestigious societies, including the International Guild of Realism and the Society of Animal Artists. His work has been prominently featured in publications such as American Art Collector, Hyperrealism Magazine, Southwest Art, and more.
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Let’s Be Friends
CHRISTOPHER FORREST chrisforrestart.com cpforrest@gmail.com
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Seahawk Ascending
BOB GORCHOV
www.facebook.com/robertgorchov bobgorchov@comcast.net Robert Gorchov was born in 1945 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, and resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He is a self-taught artist and has been drawing and painting for over 40 years. His artwork has been exhibited and sold at various venues in and around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Additionally, his work has been featured in Outsider Art Magazine. His paintings can be found in private collections in locations such as London, UK, Chicago, New York, El Cerrito, California, New Mexico, and Philadelphia, USA.
Rajasthan
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DANIEL GRAVES
www.danielgravesart.com info@danielgravesart.com Charles Daniel Graves, born in Rochester, New York in 1949, is an oil painter, etcher, and founder of The Florence Academy of Art. Graves lives and works in Florence, Italy, his permanent home since 1978. Daniel Graves joined Charles Cecil to found Studio Cecil-Graves in Florence, which for nearly a decade trained many practitioners of classical realism. In 1991, Graves established The Florence Academy of Art (FAA). His philosophy, which underlies the Academy’s curriculum and method of instruction, demands a return to discipline in art, to canons of beauty, and to the direct study of nature. Under Graves’ direction, The Florence Academy of Art has continued at the forefront of classical realist art education for over thirty years. Daniel Graves is a painter of figures and portraits, landscapes and still life, and is an etcher. His artwork can be found in both public and private collections throughout Europe, the U.S., and Japan. Selected works, published writings, and contact information can be found at danielgravesart.com.
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Federica
SUSAN GRIMM
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Pup
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LINDA HANSEN www.lindahansenart.no linhan74@gmail.com
Linda Hansen was born in 1974 in Norway, where she lives today. She works with soft pastels and is inspired by animals and nature. She has studied art at Epiphany Fine Art, with Jeanne Rosier Smith, and has been a Patreon student with Jason Morgan Wildlife art and Emma Colbert art. She has also studied art with Anita Våmartveit. Linda has had several exhibitions and has received many awards. She is a member of The Pastelguild of Europe.
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The Safest Place
MARILYN HENRION
https://www.artavita.com/ artists/28992-marilyn-henrion Marilyn Henrion was born in 1932 in Brooklyn New York and is a graduate of Cooper Union and Fordham University. Her works are included in museum, corporate, government, and private collections internationally. She is also represented in the Smithsonian Institution’s Archives of American Art.
Innuendo 4
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HERBERT HERMANS
https://www.kunstinzicht.nl/ portfolio-en/werk/berthermans/ index.html hegmhermans@xs4all.nl Bert Hermans was born in 1947 in The Netherlands. His work consists mainly of oil paintings, with his major theme being industrial and cultural heritage. Hermans has followed several courses in acrylic, water media and oil painting, starting in 1985 at the Dutch Art School SKVR in Rotterdam in The Netherlands. The last decade his work mainly is concentrated on oil paintings. Hermans has had exhibitions in eight countries in Europe, in the USA, China and Japan. He won several art awards. His works have been published in many art books and his artwork has been published and sold worldwide.
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Deconstruction
ERIC C. JACKSON
ericcjacksonstudio.com info@ericcjacksonstudio.com Eric C. Jackson (b. 1978) is a Visual Artist and Creative Writer originally from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Inspired by traditional Fine Art, Cinematography, and Fashion, he treats each new Project as a Story waiting to be told. It’s important for the Viewer to feel and almost hear the Scenes he Captures. Each Subject wants to be seen and heard. Eric uses the Camera to give them a Voice. Eric C. Jackson Studio showcases Internationally Published & Exhibited Fine Art Photography. The Art has been exhibited in Galleries around the globe including Gallery Du 808 in Bristol, UK and The ArtBox Gallery in Zurich, Switzerland. The Work has also been featured in Publications including Lens Magazine in Tel Aviv and CreativPaper in Manchester, UK. He was previously Represented by Art UpClose in New York City and The Artbox Gallery in Zurich, Switzerland.
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Koi
JOHN JASTER
JohnJasterStudio.com jwjaster@gmail.com John was born in Columbus, Ohio, graduated from Ohio State, and lived in Southern California for 30 years. Although John learned to draw and paint as a young boy, his degrees are in the computer science field. It wasn’t until 2010, when his wife bought him a large easel and encouraged him to start painting again, that he began to take his art career seriously. Since then, John has been selected in over 200 gallery shows and juried contests, including the National Oil & Acrylic Painter’s Society 2014 Best in America show. John’s Carousel Horse #1 was featured in the June 2014 issue of The Artist’s magazine Competition Spotlight, and he was featured in the ‘Artists to Watch’ section of the Southwest Art March 2016 edition. John’s acrylic paintings have been included in AcrylicWorks Best of Acrylic Painting volumes 1 through 10, and his paintings have been voted FAV15% in Bold Brush on a number of occasions.
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Blue Teapot and Roses
FRANCINE JOHNSON
https://www.franjohnsoncreate.com/ franjohnson48@comcast.net Fran was born in 1948 in the USA. She comes from a background in design, having graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Advertising and Visual Arts. Her work has been showcased in the Xanadu Gallery Catalog in Scottsdale, Arizona, Spotlight Contemporary Art Magazine, Artavita Digital Gallery, Circle Magazine, and LA Galleria (Digital).
Blue Ascending
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FRANCINE JOHNSON
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Red Splash
SAARA KNAPP
www.saaraknapp. comsaaraknappart@gmail.com Saara Knapp is a Finnish-American artist born in Finland and based in Florence, Italy, and the Hudson Valley of New York, USA. After completing a degree in Biological Anthropology and Evolutionary Studies in 2016, she now uses her scientific and analytical background to help her navigate, transcribe, and translate the world around her with her artistic works. She graduated from The Florence Academy of Art’s full-time painting program in December of 2021 and now works out of her Florence-based studio, where she paints landscapes, still lifes, portraits, and figurative works. Along with her painting practice, she regularly teaches painting at The Florence Academy of Art. Saara’s works can be found in private collections in the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, and she has participated in exhibitions in the USA, Europe, and Asia. She has also received commendations in international art competitions, including the Art Renewal Center Salon.
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A Portrait of Rakaposhi Mountain
MARIA KOKKINI
www.mariakokkini.com kokkini_maria@hotmail.com “My name is Maria Kokkini. I was born in Athens, Greece. I have studied art at the art school of Marouso Laouraki and have attended art seminars at Aloupi atelier in Paris. I have had 15 solo exhibitions in Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus. I have also participated in many group exhibitions in Greece and Cyprus, including the art walk in Bucharest. Additionally, I am the winner of two awards, 1st and 2nd place in the Art Awards 2023 in Athens, Greece. My latest collection is QRCode Paintings, which incorporate QRCode technology. When you scan the painting with your mobile device, you can see a relevant poem related to the artwork on your screen.”
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Awkward Silence Scan the painting for a poem
JOHANNE KOURIE www.johannekourie.com info@johannekourie.com
Johanne Kourie was born in Montreal, Canada, in August 1964. She resides in a quaint village named Les Cèdres, near Montreal. She is a professional painter who has studied with many professional painters in both Canada and the USA. Johanne is deeply fascinated by the chemistry of colors. She dedicates her time to studying and testing them until she achieves the perfect mixture for each of her works. Nature, especially the clouds, serves as a constant source of wonder, rejuvenation, and inspiration for her. She identifies herself with the impressionist style. Kourie’s works have been exhibited in various locations in Canada, including museums, cultural centers, and galleries. On the international stage, her work has been showcased in several states in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Her artworks can be found in various public and private publications and collections. Johanne is a member of RAAV (Regroupement artistes en arts visuels) and an associated member of the SCA (Society of Canadian Artists). World Wide Art MAGAZINE
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Cresendo
WENDY LEYTEN www.wendyleyten.be
In the seemingly ordinary moments of life, Wendy Leyten discovered the power of photography to unveil the mystical. With her extraordinary talent and a remarkable eye for detail, she has not only captured the attention of the photography world but has also left a lasting impression on those who admire her work. From her early childhood, Wendy was enchanted by the art of photography. What began as innocent curiosity about imagery quickly evolved into a passion that would shape her life. Her journey started with simple cameras, but her desire to capture the world around her propelled her to greater heights. What sets Wendy apart is her ability to apply a unique style of photography infused with mystique. Her work often raises questions and leads to introspection. As a modern storyteller, she creates images that invite the viewer to find meaning in the seemingly everyday. This blend of technical skill and emotional depth has given her work a unique appeal.
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Flower Wisdom
WENDY LEYTEN www.wendyleyten.be
The mystical element in Wendy’s photos is a constant thread in her portfolio. She appears to be a master at capturing moments that feel both familiar and otherworldly. Her images are often steeped in symbolism and atmosphere, challenging the viewer to unravel hidden meanings. This play of imagination and interpretation creates an interaction between the work and the viewer that transcends the boundaries of art and reality. In an era where visual stimuli are abundant, Wendy manages to carve out her own place with her distinctive approach to photography. Her ability to blend mystique and reality provides an unforgettable experience for those who witness her work. She reminds us that there is beauty and meaning in the world around us, if only we take the time to look closely. As a photographer with a distinct eye for detail and mystique, Wendy Leyten has created a lasting legacy in the world of photography. Her work challenges us to look beyond superficial images and invites us to discover our own stories in her enchanting compositions. In a time when originality and depth seem rare, Wendy continues to remind us of the power of art to touch the soul and take us on a journey of wonder. World Wide Art MAGAZINE
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Painting With Light
PEGGY LIEBENOW www.peggy-liebenow.de info@peggy-liebenow.de
“As a freelance artist, I have been working full-time on my art since 2010. It all started with my first website in 2003. My preferred techniques are oil painting for photorealism and acrylic painting for abstract styles. I enjoy painting maritime motifs, flowers, portraits, scenes with people, landscapes, and large-format artworks. Additionally, I love to create and experiment with abstract styles such as textured paintings, action painting, abstract figurative, spatula techniques, abstract landscapes, modern painting, pop art, and graffiti art. By using mixed media techniques, I can combine various elements and create new forms of expression.”
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Sympathy in Colors
LIN CHAO-PEI
https://www.artavita.com/ artists/30816-chao-pei-lin “Walking on the road or going anywhere, the plants and flowers there always capture my attention. I often pick up a few beautiful leaves to bring back home, gently pressing them between the pages of a book. Whenever I open the book, those leaves are filled with memories. However, as time passes, the dried leaves also gradually fade away. Eventually, I turn those beautiful memories into creative nourishment, combining them with pottery to sprout new buds, leaving them behind forever.”
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Fallen leaves
GEORGINA MACKEN
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On The Beach
DAN MCCORMACK https://danmccormack.net/ dan_mccormack@yahoo.com
“My name is Dan McCormack. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Photography at the Institute of Design in Chicago. I went on for an MFA in Photography at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. While as a student there I Photographed my first nudes and that became my theme for my MFA Thesis. I earned that degree in 1969. Then for over fifty years I have continued exploring the theme of the NUDE with different techniques, processes and cameras. Around 1999 I began to explore the Pinhole Camera and for almost twenty years. I shot 8x10 film in a homemade Pinhole camera using a Quaker Oats container. My project was “NUDE at HOME”. With a two minutes exposure many of my shots were blurred and unusable. I have 15 pinhole cameras that I would bring and use each in the shoot.”
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DAN MCCORMACK https://danmccormack.net/ dan_mccormack@yahoo.com
“Around 2018 I began to explore the cell phone camera. The cell phone camera made making an image very spontaneous. I could make many images and later I would seek related moments to create sequences in a 3x3 Grid. This year I returned to working with the office scanner with the nude. Over ten years ago I created a 17 foot long, feet to head then the back of the head to feet scan. I won a prize in a web show in Japan. Here I am now making multiple images, the head facing both ways and each breast its own frame. I scan in Gray and then colorize in Photoshop.”
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STEPHEN MIMMS
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Vintage court
MIRELLA RAGANATO RAMI https://www.webartgallery.it/ mirellaraganato/ amipittrice58@gmail.com
Born in Southern Italy in 1958, RAMI - Mirella Luigia Raganato has displayed a remarkable talent for drawing and painting since childhood. In 2007, she ventured into sculpture, and in 2009, she delved into iconography at Pulsano Abbey, an ancient Apulian Monastery. In 2012, she earned a “Master of Arts Certificate,” and in 2015, she received the “Academic Diploma of Doctor of Arts - Honoris Causa” from the Santa Sara Academy in Alessandria, Italy. She has taken part in art exhibitions both in Italy and abroad, earning various awards, including the “Jury and Critics Prize” in Piacenza in 2016, the Michelangelo International Prize in Rome in 2019, the “Certificate of Excellence” in a monthly competition on the Circle Arts online platform in June 2022, and the “Winner Certificate” in the 59th Artavita Online Art Contest in July 2023. Some of her sculptures can be found in catalogues published by EA Editore, Palermo, including the “Annuario di Scultura Contemporanea” edited by Paolo Levi, the “Annuario d’Arte Contemporanea ‘Artisti’” edited by V. Sgarbi in 2014, “Eccellenze: Sguardi sulla Scultura Contemporanea” edited by P. Levi, S. Bison, S. Russo, and S. Serradifalco in 2015, and the “Biennale Internazionale d’Arte Contemporanea” edited by Paolo Levi and Sandro Serradifalco in Mantova in 2017. World Wide Art MAGAZINE
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Flora
CHERYL PRUYS https://artbycher.ca cher@artbycher.ca
Cher Pruys was born in Regina. Over the years, she has lived in many places, including Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, and Fort Frances, before settling into her current home in Devlin, located on the banks of the Rainy River, with her husband Mark, four dogs, and two cats. Although she is self-taught, her dedication and talent have earned her the honor of having her work juried into 310 international exhibits, as well as participating in numerous non-juried shows. She has received 376 awards for her work in international juried exhibits. Her artwork has graced the covers of three books, 33 magazines, including “The Best Of Acrylic Fall 2021,” and she was featured on the cover of the May 2022 issue of Arabella Magazine. Her work has also appeared on the covers of #20 Hyperrealism Magazine with “Girls Girls Girls” and #21 with “The Young Cowboy.” Additionally, she has been featured in over 212 international publications. Cher’s works have found a permanent home in private and public collections worldwide. World Wide Art MAGAZINE
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Endearment
STANISLAV RIHA saatchiart.com/StandaRiha stanriha@gmail.com
Stanislav Riha, known as Standa, is a CzechoCanadian artist whose work is deeply influenced by life’s dilemmas, emotions, and adaptations. His art can be found in private collections in the USA, Canada, France, Portugal, the Netherlands, the UK, Japan, Austria, Italy, and Czechia, as well as gracing the walls and glass of numerous resorts worldwide. Standa has held nine solo exhibitions, participated in over thirty group exhibitions, and his work has been featured in five art books and magazines.
Vocal Solo Routine
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STANISLAV RIHA saatchiart.com/StandaRiha stanriha@gmail.com
Park on a Pier
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Matador
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RAMON RIVAS
http://www.rivismo.com ramonrivas2012@yahoo.es Ramón Rivas was born in Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. His diverse professional experiences, which also took place in Madrid, span various areas including sports, music, engineering, inventions, and art. These experiences have contributed to his recognition as an outstanding artist known for his unique style, which he has named “Rivismo.” Ramón’s creativity thrives on being distinctive, and he continually works on artistic proposals that aim to surprise and captivate. He harnesses his vibrant imagination to craft innovative works that engage with the audience, displaying precision, depth, and captivating imagery. He transforms his paintings into walkable spaces, intending to be a source of provocation that encourages viewers to actively participate and become creative artists themselves during their journey through the pictorial stage. This engagement lasts as long as the images etched on their retinas endure.
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Mozart in a Fairy Garden
SABINA ROMANIN
https://www.artavita.com/ artists/30818-sabina-romanin Sabina Romanin was born in 1966 in Aviano and now lives in Pordenone. She studied art at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice and even had a stint in Exeter thanks to an Erasmus grant. Sabina has had 10 solo exhibitions in the UK, Italy, and Austria, and she’s taken part in many group exhibitions across Italy, Europe, and the USA, including a big one at the Biennale in Florence. Her art can be found in private and public collections in lots of different countries, and she’s received awards for her work.
Who Are You?
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PAULA ROZOV
https://paularozovart.weebly.com/ prozov8@gmail.com Paula began her formal art education with eight years of figure study under the mentorship of Aidron Duckworth, PhD, a sculptor with international experience. Her focus during her degree was the human figure, and she completed her final study, “When God Was a Man,” at Vermont College of Norwich University. This project included a thesis and a full gallery show. Over the years, Paula’s work has been featured in juried shows and galleries as she’s moved and traveled, spanning from the east to the west coast, as well as visiting Europe, Canada, and Mexico. She has taught in public schools, in business settings, and privately. Currently, she resides on the North Carolina coast and is an alla prima oil painter. Her paintings are immediate and wet, capturing her first impressions. For a period of about six years, Paula also worked in relief using white twisted paper tissue on a white ground with starch as the binding agent, resulting in the creation of primal, evolutionary figures. She has also painted and studied grotesques, giving them a somewhat lifelike quality.
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Brenda and Eddie Were Still Going Steady (In the Summer of ‘23)
PAULA ROZOV
https://paularozovart.weebly.com/ prozov8@gmail.com
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VERONICA RUSSO
https://www.artavita.com/ artists/27209-veronica-russo Veronica was born and raised on Long Island in New York. As a child, she dreamt of being an artist, but it took many years before she could pursue that dream and make it a reality. She has held four solo shows featuring her oils, pastels, and drawings and earned the title of Artist of the Month at the Center for Creative Education in Kingston, NY. Veronica has also participated in over 40 group exhibitions in online art exhibits, including the “Stay Home-Make Art” for the Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz in NY in 2020. In 2022, Ms. Russo secured a page in World Wide Art Magazine in issues #9 and #10. She was selected to take part in the Art for Ukraine exhibit on Artjuxtapose.com in July 2022 and was featured in the Rebel online show and the 2022 online show at HMVCgallery.com. More recently, her work was showcased in Camelback Gallery and the Global Painting Conclave. Veronica continues to draw, paint, and pursue her dream every day.
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Puttin’ On The Ritz
LINDA SBATH
https://www.artavita.com/ artists/30482-linda-sbath
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Flowers
BANAJIT SHARMA
BANAJITSHARMA.COM banajitsharma@gmail.com
Trying to remove all the mayhem from the univrese
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LUANA STEBULE
luanastebulefineart.co.uk luanastebule@gmail.com Luana Stebule was born in Lithuania in 1962. Since 2013, she has been residing and creating in the United Kingdom. The majority of her current artworks are traditional oil on canvas, but she also employs other media such as collages and mixed techniques, including oil pastels, watercolors, and acrylic. In her pursuit of particular expressions, she stylizes natural forms, simplifying them in her unique way. Original objects within her artworks take on an unreal quality, and she applies creative thought to evoke a provocative atmosphere. Five years ago, she was captivated and inspired by the unique form of houses resembling shoes and a rare type of orchids, resulting in the creation of over 30 oil paintings. This represented a new and distinctive direction in her art. Additionally, her journeys to various islands, including Sicily, Corfu, Lanzarote, Cyprus, Madeira, Tenerife, and particularly England, have provided her with ongoing inspiration. Luana admires British culture, architecture, and its people.
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Collaboration
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luanastebulefineart.co.uk luanastebule@gmail.com
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Behind You
BIRGIT STERN
www.birgit-stern.de info@birgit-stern.de Birgit Stern, born in 1970, resides in Deggendorf, Germany, and has been active as an artist and graphic designer since 2008, running her own advertising agency, “Sterndesign.” She has held numerous solo exhibitions in Germany and has participated in group exhibitions in Germany, Italy, Spain, France, and the USA. She has received international art awards, such as the “Top 60 Masters of Contemporary Art” by Arttour International Magazine, in recognition of the artistic quality of her work. Her paintings have been featured in various art books and publications.
Seafood
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KARI VEASTAD www.kariveastad.com kveast@online.no
Kari Veastad, born in 1961, is a self-taught artist who was born and currently lives in Norway. Her life experiences, in addition to her therapeutic education, are reflected in some of her paintings. She paints intuitively and is always surprised by what emerges on the canvas. Her artwork often draws attention to the inner richness of humanity, aiming to inspire others to explore and reflect on their inner landscapes. Her inspiration is drawn from the beauty of her surroundings and her passion for the interaction between body, soul, and spirit. Kari’s artworks have been featured in galleries in Rome, Turin, Madrid, Lisbon, and New York. She has also participated in several group exhibitions and art fairs worldwide. She is an awarded artist, and her works are part of public collections.
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Transformation
SHAOQING WU
https://circle-arts.com/shaoqing-wu n13583257097@163.com Wu Shaoqing, a female artist, was born in Nanjing, China, in 1951 and currently resides in Qingdao, China. She holds the title of National Senior Artist of China and serves as the Chairman of the National Calligraphy and Painting Art Committee of China. Additionally, she is the Honorary Chairman of the Chinese (Hong Kong) Artists Association and the Honorary President of the International Association for the Promotion of Material Culture and Arts. She is recognized as a Master of Chinese National Rites Art. In recent years, Wu Shaoqing has achieved remarkable success, earning 30 awards in international and domestic art competitions. Her works have been exhibited in international art competitions, exhibitions, and galleries in countries such as the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Japan, Canada, Switzerland, South Korea, and Greece. She has actively participated in more than 100 online and offline exhibitions and has been included in the “www.artupclose.com Art Database.” Her art has garnered digital coverage and exhibition opportunities from over 200 domestic and foreign media outlets and museums. World Wide Art MAGAZINE
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SHAOQING WU
https://circle-arts.com/shaoqing-wu n13583257097@163.com
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NICHOLAS ZALEVSKY
https://www.artavita.com/ artists/14175-nicholas-zalevsky
Over all of Ukraine, the sky is clear
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MITRA ZALL
https://www.artavita.com/ artists/20028-mitra-zall
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XIE ZHENG XIAN https://www.artavita.com/ artists/25608-xie-zheng-xian
Rain (2)
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INDEX Brandy Agun Divyendu Anand Veronique Avril Bikkel J. Andrew BlackwellBonsanthy Marta Carceller Phyllis Chua Leslie Clark Wendy Cohen
Bob Conge Lyn Darlington Elisabetta De Maria Julie Denoncourt Dorothy Torhild Froydis Eid Richard Ferguson Christopher Forrest Bob Gorchov Daniel Graves
Susan Grimm Linda Hansen Marilyn Henrion Herbert Hermans Eric C. Jackson John Jaster Francine Johnson Saara Knapp Maria Kokkini Johanne Kourie Wendy Leyten Peggy Liebenow
Curated by Despina Tunberg Lin Chao-Pei Georgina Macken Dan McCormack Stephen Mimms Cheryl Pruys Mirella Raganato RAMI Roland Reinert Stanislav Riha Ramon Rivas Sabina Romanin Paula Rozov
ISSUE #13
Veronica Russo Linda Sbath Banajit Sharma Luana Stebule Birgit Stern Kari Veastad Shaoqing Wu Nicholas Zalevsky Mitra Zall Xie Zheng Xian
Curated by Despina Tunberg
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Stanislav Riha Miami beach