Twenty-four artists were invited to share one of their favorite pieces in this artist showcase. Learn more about each artist and visit their website by clicking their name.
“Siena” Oil on Canvas, 8″ x 10″ by artist Caryl Pomales
I’m inspired by beauty in daily life and the spirit of animals. I use art to help pets, one brushstroke at a time, and invite all to contribute by purchasing my paintings or attending my workshops!
“The Magic Tadpole Pond When I was 6” Watercolour, Ink and Oil on Canvas, 61cm x 61cm by artist Lucinda Leveille
Explore, create, learn – discover something new every day. I strive to achieve this in my art practice. Let art enrich your life on a daily basis.
“The Complexities of Woman” by photographer Frocyn Varvaro
As a photographer I am moved by the feminine expression of flowers. Today’s woman sees a flower as a symbol of her power and creativity. Her strength and emotion.
“Yellow Brick Road” Acrylic, Enamel Stain and Watercolor on Canvas, 30″ x 40″ by artist Dave Weindorf
My desire is to create art that makes people see history in a new and interesting way. I take an idea or thing from the past and make it more relevant to today.
“From the Deep” Ink on Yupo, 14″ x 11″ by artist Amber Rahe
I create these ink environments like accidents. I have little control of the environment that emerges and then I search for something that lives there. They are an exciting surprise in an unknown landscape.
“They Planned to Enjoy the Day” Handmade Watercolor and Mixed Media on Arches Paper, 10″ x 8″ by artist Suzanne Siegel
I begin in a state of not knowing where I am going, constantly asking “what if?” As a piece progresses, I aim for satisfying relationships between spontaneity and intentionality, freedom and structure, chaos and rationality.
“Stars From the Marrow” Assemblage with Unprimed Canvas, Tea and Wood, 16″ x 20″ x 6″ by artist Christine Graf
I am inspired by nature and all its biomorphic, abundant shapes and textures. I also love process, using unique materials and creating a poetic vision in my art.
“Transforming Breakthrough” Acrylic on Canvas, 24″ x 20″ by artist Gillian St. George
“Transforming Breakthrough” follows the flow of existence from layers of history, through abundance and unbridled confusion until finally a breakthrough: calming isolation of shapes reveal existing perfection within their individuality…. while essential connections to the whole still remain.
“Dust to Dust” Colored Pencil and Ink, 18″ x 24″ by artist Kip Hubbard
Specializing in graphite and colored pencil, I am drawn to drawing the offbeat, unusual and sometimes bizarre. I focus primarily on abstract interpretation and portraiture, exploring the otherworldly topographical landscapes of human features.
“Pomegranates” Oil on Canvas, 24″ x 12″ by artist Maruja Quezada
I painted this arrangement because of its appealing colors and shapes. I love to paint natural subjects for their beauty and because they evoke feelings of appreciation for nature.
“Stage #8″ Sculpture-Painting, 48″ x 72″ x 8” by artist Yuri Elperin
Inspired by the Chinese methodology and Buddhist philosophy of reincarnation, I create a dialogue between the materials I use in my sculpture/paintings—such as paint, metal, ash, sand and wood—the subject, and the world.
“Seated Reflection” Acrylic, 24″ x 18″ by artist Christine Tisa
Living along a mighty river gives me inspiration for my work. The influence of islands, trees, architecture and watercraft surround my imagination to paint suggestions of my beautiful environment.
“Seven Sisters” Hand-Tinted Photograph, 13″ x 9″ by artist Harriet Blum
I hand tint black and white photographs of trees and landscapes using transparent oils to create dreamy, ethereal works of art.
“Floral Fantasy” Acrylic on Paper, 12″ x 12″ by artist Maureen Tracey
The inspiration for my work comes from my living both in tropical Barbados, which inspires the vivid use of color, and also in Canada, giving a more formal structure.
“For the Love of Mangroves 2″ Oil on Canvas, 24″ x 18” by artist Sylvia A. Shanahan
My work, my mission, my goal is to reflect the beauty around me through art. Nature is my muse.
“Seaturtle” Acrylic on Canvas, 36″ x 24″ by artist Ra’Chel Alexander
Having always been drawn to nature and wildlife, many of my acrylic works feature endangered animals in an attempt to highlight their beauty and promote conservation and rehabilitation of endangered species.
“Solstice” Finger Painting, Oil on Canvas, 30″ x 24ʺ by Artist Monika Toth
Vibrant, alive, healing energies in color. My intuitive oil paintings, just like this one, carries these qualities. I paint from inner inspiration in a really direct way—using only my fingertips and palms.
“Ancient Elegance – Monterey Cypress” Oil on Canvas, 302″ x 30″ by artist Laurel Sherrie
Local landscapes of treasured places inspire me, and painting them is my way to share the California light and aesthetics focusing on rural, coastal and wild areas. I love to paint plein air too.
“Don’t Look Down” Acrylic, 30″ x 25″ by artist Lou McCulloch
As a figurative-expressionist artist, I depend on intuition to communicate a feeling or tell a story. Movement and values create interest—inspiration can be an old photograph or just splashes of paint.
“Celestial Beauty – Water” Oil on Canvas, 18″ x 28″ by artist Darcy Lynn
I am exploring the female nude in a more sensual, elegant and powerful view. My series, Celestial Beauties, are painted in vibrant colors like imaginary goddesses. Water is from a quartet, “Elements,” that includes Sunlight, Sky and Earth.
“Boat Ride Around Manhattan” Digital Painting on Gallery Wrapped Canvas, 24″ x 18″ by artist Joseph Malcmacher
In “Manhattan Boat Ride” there is a panoramic view of the New York Skyline including the new World Trade Center which is a restored landmark. This painting captures a moment of peace and tranquility.
“Amelia I” Mixed Media on Paper, 6″ x 9″ by artist Kandra Scullin
I am intrigued by powerful women. I particularly like depicting women who make great achievements in non-traditional roles. My women are usually shown in a shallow picture plane surrounded by gritty ambient marks.
“Catalyst I” Mixed Media on Canvas, 35″ x 35″ by artist Detlef E. Aderhold
I try to walk a line between figurative and abstract painting. Dissonances are found throughout my work and they bring to the fore a visual representation of my search for order in a seemingly disordered world.
“Apparition” Digital Photography, Various Sizes by artist Maria O’Farrell
This is a digital photograph capturing an amazing apparition—the profile of an old bearded and robed man descending through the light in Antelope Canyon. This image was a finalist in the 2013 Defenders of Wildlife magazine photography contest.
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