Selected Artists For 100 Art Rising Global Arts
Dr. Roopali Khanna
India
Dr. Roopali Khanna is a distinguished calligraphy expert and painter currently based in Agra, India where she was also raised. Her artistic practice is a profound exploration of Devnagari calligraphy, which she treats as a bridge between the physical script and spiritual abstraction. For Dr. Khanna, art is a form of "Tapasya" (penance) and "Sadhana" (a disciplined meditation) that allows the soul to emerge through the rhythmic movement of letters. Her aesthetic style transforms traditional forms into vessels of sound and consciousness, seeking to give visual shape to the unseen vibrations that underlie creation.
Her journey into professional artistry was a transformative "coming of age" sparked by necessity and healing. While she was creatively inclined since childhood, she initially pursued an academic path, earning a PhD in English. It was only during a medical emergency that she returned to her creative roots for solace, finding immense peace in painting and the therapeutic power of the brush. This personal revival led her to rediscover calligraphy, not just as a dying traditional art, but as a vital connection to cultural heritage and cognitive well-being.
Dr. Khanna’s professional credentials combine her academic rigor with technical mastery. As a PhD scholar turned artist, she has become a sought-after expert in the field, founding the Kala Sadhna Kendra studio in Agra. She is the creator of the Kala Sadhna Art Club, a monthly meetup designed to provide a creative outlet for professionals and housewives. Her work has been recognized on platforms like Genial Smart News, and she offers both local and international online classes to preserve the art of calligraphy in the digital age.
Dr. Khanna desires for her work to serve as a catalyst for others to reconnect with their own inner peace. She views her teaching and her art as a way to combat the disconnect of the modern world, inviting viewers to embrace the discipline of handwriting as a means of grounding the body and soul. Through every stroke, she hopes to share a sense of spiritual connection and inspire a lifelong pursuit of creative fulfillment.
Her journey into professional artistry was a transformative "coming of age" sparked by necessity and healing. While she was creatively inclined since childhood, she initially pursued an academic path, earning a PhD in English. It was only during a medical emergency that she returned to her creative roots for solace, finding immense peace in painting and the therapeutic power of the brush. This personal revival led her to rediscover calligraphy, not just as a dying traditional art, but as a vital connection to cultural heritage and cognitive well-being.
Dr. Khanna’s professional credentials combine her academic rigor with technical mastery. As a PhD scholar turned artist, she has become a sought-after expert in the field, founding the Kala Sadhna Kendra studio in Agra. She is the creator of the Kala Sadhna Art Club, a monthly meetup designed to provide a creative outlet for professionals and housewives. Her work has been recognized on platforms like Genial Smart News, and she offers both local and international online classes to preserve the art of calligraphy in the digital age.
Dr. Khanna desires for her work to serve as a catalyst for others to reconnect with their own inner peace. She views her teaching and her art as a way to combat the disconnect of the modern world, inviting viewers to embrace the discipline of handwriting as a means of grounding the body and soul. Through every stroke, she hopes to share a sense of spiritual connection and inspire a lifelong pursuit of creative fulfillment.
Zada Sahdanovic
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Zada Šahdanović is an international visual artist, poet, and humanitarian currently based in Gradačac, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Born and raised in the city of Tuzla, she has cultivated a creative life that bridges the gap between traditional portraiture and expressive mixed media. She is recognized globally for her ability to translate complex human experiences into evocative visual narratives.
Šahdanović’s artistic voice is informed by a lifetime dedicated to education and cultural engagement. A retired educator, her creative "coming of age" is uniquely marked by a massive global expansion of her work later in life; in 2020 alone, she joined approximately 170 art groups across 66 countries. This period of intense international collaboration transformed her practice from a local pursuit into a worldwide mission for empathy and connection.
Awards: Recipient of over 2,000 international awards, including 37 "Oscars for Art and Culture" and 64 first-place awards in international competitions.
Exhibitions: She has held five solo exhibitions and participated in numerous prestigious virtual and physical exhibitions worldwide.
Through her diverse artistic and humanitarian efforts, Šahdanović’s deepest desire is to promote a culture of empathy and global collaboration. She seeks to capture emotions that words cannot express, ensuring her work remains a bridge for strength and understanding in an increasingly complex world.
Šahdanović’s artistic voice is informed by a lifetime dedicated to education and cultural engagement. A retired educator, her creative "coming of age" is uniquely marked by a massive global expansion of her work later in life; in 2020 alone, she joined approximately 170 art groups across 66 countries. This period of intense international collaboration transformed her practice from a local pursuit into a worldwide mission for empathy and connection.
Awards: Recipient of over 2,000 international awards, including 37 "Oscars for Art and Culture" and 64 first-place awards in international competitions.
Exhibitions: She has held five solo exhibitions and participated in numerous prestigious virtual and physical exhibitions worldwide.
Through her diverse artistic and humanitarian efforts, Šahdanović’s deepest desire is to promote a culture of empathy and global collaboration. She seeks to capture emotions that words cannot express, ensuring her work remains a bridge for strength and understanding in an increasingly complex world.
Carmen Judith Montaño Valencia
Mexico
Carmen Judith Montaño Valencia, a Mexican artist whose work is deeply rooted in Catholic faith and spiritual service.
She Born in 1984 in Guadalajara, Valencia began her artistic journey at the age of seven. Prestigious masters, including the National Watercolor Prize winner Emilio Galindo Daudum and Rev. Heinrich Pfeiffer, a renowned expert in Christian art history from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome trained her.
Her artistic vocation is inseparable from her faith. Early experiences in rural missions across Mexico and pilgrimages to European Marian shrines shaped the human and spiritual meaning of her work. Her philosophy is centered on the "contemplation of the Beauty of the Creator" and a personal relationship with God.
She has showcased her work at major venues including the Cabañas Museum (a UNESCO site) and international galleries in the UK and Italy (Milan and Rome).
She has painted portraits of several cardinals and Pope Benedict XVI, and has created large-format sacred art for various churches.
At 23, she hosted the television program Iluminarte, where she performed live watercolor painting for an audience spanning 24 countries.
Her expertise extends beyond painting to include sacred iconography, photography, stained glass, and glass mosaic.
Valencia’s work serves as a "constant thank you" to the Divine. Through her art, she seeks to reflect hope, mercy, and human dignity, often focusing on the Face of Christ and the themes of the Beatitudes. Her deepest desire is for her art to lead others to know and love God's will
She Born in 1984 in Guadalajara, Valencia began her artistic journey at the age of seven. Prestigious masters, including the National Watercolor Prize winner Emilio Galindo Daudum and Rev. Heinrich Pfeiffer, a renowned expert in Christian art history from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome trained her.
Her artistic vocation is inseparable from her faith. Early experiences in rural missions across Mexico and pilgrimages to European Marian shrines shaped the human and spiritual meaning of her work. Her philosophy is centered on the "contemplation of the Beauty of the Creator" and a personal relationship with God.
She has showcased her work at major venues including the Cabañas Museum (a UNESCO site) and international galleries in the UK and Italy (Milan and Rome).
She has painted portraits of several cardinals and Pope Benedict XVI, and has created large-format sacred art for various churches.
At 23, she hosted the television program Iluminarte, where she performed live watercolor painting for an audience spanning 24 countries.
Her expertise extends beyond painting to include sacred iconography, photography, stained glass, and glass mosaic.
Valencia’s work serves as a "constant thank you" to the Divine. Through her art, she seeks to reflect hope, mercy, and human dignity, often focusing on the Face of Christ and the themes of the Beatitudes. Her deepest desire is for her art to lead others to know and love God's will
Ana Lucía Montaño Valencia
Mexico
Ana Lucía Montaño Valencia is a multidisciplinary artist, industrial designer, and jeweler based in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Born and raised in the heart of Guadalajara’s vibrant creative scene, she has spent her life bridging the gap between technical precision and fluid artistic expression.
Montaño’s work is diverse yet cohesive, spanning watercolor, acrylics, and large-scale sculpture. A signature element of her practice is her "seal of authenticity" hidden on the back of her works. This secret language features a hexagonal snowflake motif constructed from the words love and gratitude, symbolizing the energetic foundation of her creations. Whether she is designing jewelry for her brand,
Raised within a family of artists, Montaño’s path was forged in her father’s stained glass studio. Watching raw materials transform into light-filled art sparked a lifelong desire to follow in his footsteps. Her childhood was an immersive education in the arts, ranging from piano and ballet to ceramics and model making. This multidisciplinary upbringing provided her with a unique versatility, allowing her to move seamlessly between the structured world of industrial design and the intuitive realm of fine art.
Ana Lucía’s practice is a desire to give tangible form to the intangible joy of being alive. She views her art as a vessel for connection, aiming to leave her audience with a renewed sense of gratitude and a deeper appreciation for the intricate beauty that surrounds them. Through her work, she invites the viewer to pause, reflect, and find meaning in the harmony of the world.
Montaño’s work is diverse yet cohesive, spanning watercolor, acrylics, and large-scale sculpture. A signature element of her practice is her "seal of authenticity" hidden on the back of her works. This secret language features a hexagonal snowflake motif constructed from the words love and gratitude, symbolizing the energetic foundation of her creations. Whether she is designing jewelry for her brand,
Raised within a family of artists, Montaño’s path was forged in her father’s stained glass studio. Watching raw materials transform into light-filled art sparked a lifelong desire to follow in his footsteps. Her childhood was an immersive education in the arts, ranging from piano and ballet to ceramics and model making. This multidisciplinary upbringing provided her with a unique versatility, allowing her to move seamlessly between the structured world of industrial design and the intuitive realm of fine art.
Ana Lucía’s practice is a desire to give tangible form to the intangible joy of being alive. She views her art as a vessel for connection, aiming to leave her audience with a renewed sense of gratitude and a deeper appreciation for the intricate beauty that surrounds them. Through her work, she invites the viewer to pause, reflect, and find meaning in the harmony of the world.
Karen Safer
United States
Karen Safer is an internationally exhibited photographic artist currently based at the edge of the Pacific Ocean in California. A native "Angelino," she was raised in Los Angeles, where the region’s specific visual language of light, trees, and vernacular architecture first enchanted her. Today, she operates as an "informavore," scouting the globe for imagery that captures the exotic and the unexpected.
Safer’s work is driven by the philosophy that an artist has the entire world, big or small, to capture. She is an eclectic creator who refuses to be categorized, moving fluidly between realistic imagery and abstraction. Her aesthetic style is defined by a "left-handed" perspective that seeks out unique shapes, lines, and shadows. While she embraces vibrant color, she maintains a deep veneration for the timeless essence of black and white photography.
The foundation of Safer's artistic voice was laid at the age of three when she was first given a camera and crayons. Her development was heavily influenced by her father’s photographic hobby and her mother’s insatiable thirst for global knowledge.
Her professional highlights include over 14 solo exhibitions and participation in more than 700 international shows. She has exhibited in prestigious venues such as the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, where her work was shown alongside Jackson Pollock. Her accolades include more than 610 awards, featuring honors from the Julia Margaret Cameron Awards and the Botticelli International Prize in Florence.
Through her lens, Safer’s deepest desire is to share her unique vision of the world and make the fleeting beauty of diverse cultures tangible for others. She seeks to create a bridge between the viewer and the environments she has intimately embraced, from the ancient to the modern. Ultimately, she works to ensure her art reflects her personal mantra: that her favorite place on the planet is wherever she happens to be at that moment.
Safer’s work is driven by the philosophy that an artist has the entire world, big or small, to capture. She is an eclectic creator who refuses to be categorized, moving fluidly between realistic imagery and abstraction. Her aesthetic style is defined by a "left-handed" perspective that seeks out unique shapes, lines, and shadows. While she embraces vibrant color, she maintains a deep veneration for the timeless essence of black and white photography.
The foundation of Safer's artistic voice was laid at the age of three when she was first given a camera and crayons. Her development was heavily influenced by her father’s photographic hobby and her mother’s insatiable thirst for global knowledge.
Her professional highlights include over 14 solo exhibitions and participation in more than 700 international shows. She has exhibited in prestigious venues such as the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, where her work was shown alongside Jackson Pollock. Her accolades include more than 610 awards, featuring honors from the Julia Margaret Cameron Awards and the Botticelli International Prize in Florence.
Through her lens, Safer’s deepest desire is to share her unique vision of the world and make the fleeting beauty of diverse cultures tangible for others. She seeks to create a bridge between the viewer and the environments she has intimately embraced, from the ancient to the modern. Ultimately, she works to ensure her art reflects her personal mantra: that her favorite place on the planet is wherever she happens to be at that moment.
Sara Twomey
United Kingdom
Sara Twomey is a dedicated abstract painter currently based in London, having been raised in Dagenham, Essex, in the United Kingdom. Her practice is a profound exploration of light, materiality, and the abstract structure of the canvas. Twomey’s work is characterized by a "completely obsessed" approach to painting, where she utilizes a diverse palette of materials including oil and acrylic paints mixed with sand, metallic pigments, velvet, felt, and gold leaf to create surfaces that actively play with and diffuse the ambient light of a room.
Her artistic vision is rooted in experimentation and the breakdown of information to explore thoughts, feelings, and memories. She approaches each canvas with no pre-determined outcome, allowing new forms and structures to be revealed randomly in response to the immediacy of light. This philosophy creates a non-static experience for the viewer, as the paintings interact with shifting patterns and symbols, reflecting the "inevitability of change".
She has exhibited at prestigious venues and events, including Art Basel for DAC in Miami, the Affordable Art Fair in New York, and Galleria360 in Florence. Additionally, she has held residencies at the Docklands River Thames and has taught at the University of East London.
Twomey seeks to find her own language through abstraction, using her work as a space of escape and a means to "fix the now" into organized patterns. Her deepest desire is to continue pushing the boundaries of her medium, discovering new dimensions of light and structure that surprise both herself and her audience.
Her artistic vision is rooted in experimentation and the breakdown of information to explore thoughts, feelings, and memories. She approaches each canvas with no pre-determined outcome, allowing new forms and structures to be revealed randomly in response to the immediacy of light. This philosophy creates a non-static experience for the viewer, as the paintings interact with shifting patterns and symbols, reflecting the "inevitability of change".
She has exhibited at prestigious venues and events, including Art Basel for DAC in Miami, the Affordable Art Fair in New York, and Galleria360 in Florence. Additionally, she has held residencies at the Docklands River Thames and has taught at the University of East London.
Twomey seeks to find her own language through abstraction, using her work as a space of escape and a means to "fix the now" into organized patterns. Her deepest desire is to continue pushing the boundaries of her medium, discovering new dimensions of light and structure that surprise both herself and her audience.
Carolyn King
United States (US)
Carolyn King is a dedicated image-maker and teaching-artist currently based in the vibrant Sonoran Desert community of Tucson, Arizona. Although she calls the desert home today, she was born and raised in the midwestern city of Chicago. This urban foundation eventually launched her into a life of global exploration.
At the heart of Carolyn’s work is the profound philosophy that
Creativity is a birthright. She views her role as a midwife for the creative visions of others. She believes that every person possesses an internal wellspring of creativity regardless of their age or ability. Her practice is deeply rooted in the intersection of arts and healing, a perspective that has guided her studio work and teaching for over forty years
Carolyn’s artistic voice was shaped by extensive travel through Europe and a pivotal coming of age in Central Mexico. After landing there at age nineteen, she spent over twenty years living in the UNESCO World Heritage City of San Miguel de Allende. This bi-cultural immersion transformed her into a world citizen. It provided her with a unique perspective that she has shared with student-artists ranging in age from 3 to 93 on both sides of the border.
Through her work at Heart To Hand Studio, Carolyn’s deepest desire is to facilitate the connection between the individual and their innate creative power. By grounding her practice in a healing perspective, she seeks to guide others along the artist's path. She works to ensure that art serves as a bridge for personal expression and cultural understanding.
At the heart of Carolyn’s work is the profound philosophy that
Creativity is a birthright. She views her role as a midwife for the creative visions of others. She believes that every person possesses an internal wellspring of creativity regardless of their age or ability. Her practice is deeply rooted in the intersection of arts and healing, a perspective that has guided her studio work and teaching for over forty years
Carolyn’s artistic voice was shaped by extensive travel through Europe and a pivotal coming of age in Central Mexico. After landing there at age nineteen, she spent over twenty years living in the UNESCO World Heritage City of San Miguel de Allende. This bi-cultural immersion transformed her into a world citizen. It provided her with a unique perspective that she has shared with student-artists ranging in age from 3 to 93 on both sides of the border.
Through her work at Heart To Hand Studio, Carolyn’s deepest desire is to facilitate the connection between the individual and their innate creative power. By grounding her practice in a healing perspective, she seeks to guide others along the artist's path. She works to ensure that art serves as a bridge for personal expression and cultural understanding.
Carola Helwing
Germany
Carola Helwing is a contemporary German painter based in Frankfurt am Main, whose work is defined by the intersection of fine art and physical performance. Born in 1979 and raised with a deep immersion in classical ballet, she has spent her life navigating the realms of both movement and color. Today, she is primarily known for her dynamic acrylic and pastel paintings on canvas that capture the fleeting essence of the human form.
Helwing’s work centers on the themes of
dance, movement, and "icon-portraits". Her underlying philosophy is rooted in the belief that art should make the world "a little bit brighter" by focusing on beauty and strength as an anchor during uncertain times. Her aesthetic style is characterized by a focused, "on point" execution that uses a careful orchestration of light and shadow to emphasize the power and grace of a specific momentum.
The artist’s creative voice was forged during her intensive years of classical and contemporary dance training. This formative experience transitioned into a pictorial practice during her professional dance pedagogy studies, where she began using the canvas to process the physical sensations of movement. By understanding how the body feels in motion from the inside out, she gained a unique perspective that allows her to translate muscular intention and "breath" into her paintings.
Through her art, Helwing’s deepest desire is to make the "eternity" of a single moment tangible for the viewer. She seeks to create a space of calm where people can connect with pure, delightful imagery that serves as a bridge for personal reflection. Ultimately, she works to ensure her paintings offer a "bright" perspective, inviting others to identify with the enduring grace and vitality found within the human spirit.
Helwing’s work centers on the themes of
dance, movement, and "icon-portraits". Her underlying philosophy is rooted in the belief that art should make the world "a little bit brighter" by focusing on beauty and strength as an anchor during uncertain times. Her aesthetic style is characterized by a focused, "on point" execution that uses a careful orchestration of light and shadow to emphasize the power and grace of a specific momentum.
The artist’s creative voice was forged during her intensive years of classical and contemporary dance training. This formative experience transitioned into a pictorial practice during her professional dance pedagogy studies, where she began using the canvas to process the physical sensations of movement. By understanding how the body feels in motion from the inside out, she gained a unique perspective that allows her to translate muscular intention and "breath" into her paintings.
Through her art, Helwing’s deepest desire is to make the "eternity" of a single moment tangible for the viewer. She seeks to create a space of calm where people can connect with pure, delightful imagery that serves as a bridge for personal reflection. Ultimately, she works to ensure her paintings offer a "bright" perspective, inviting others to identify with the enduring grace and vitality found within the human spirit.
JOANNA Levesley
United Kingdom
Joanna Levesley is a contemporary ink artist based in Sheffield, England. Primarily working with black and white pen and ink alongside acrylic paint, she has established a reputation for creating intricate, surreal compositions that bridge the gap between reality and the fantastical. Her work is defined by a dedication to exploring the human spirit through abstract and mysterious imagery.
She strives to create a sense of wonder in her audience, encouraging viewers to pause and discover meaning beyond the visible. Her deepest desire is for her art to serve as a catalyst for contemplation, inviting others to find beauty in the unexpected complexities of everyday life.
she has earned numerous national and international awards, including the CAC Collectors Award. Her work has been showcased at venues such as The Monat Gallery in Madrid and through various platforms like SB Art Studios in London, the Teravarna Solo online show, and the Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery.
Deep inspiration from the surrealist visions of Salvador Dalí and M.C. Escher, Levesley focuses on the power of the fundamental line. Her aesthetic revolves around complex, sweeping forms that manipulate perception and embrace the unknown. A distinctive aspect of her philosophy is her perception of music, which she experiences as a three-dimensional form. This perspective infuses her work with a rhythmic quality, turning each piece into a visual performance that explores themes of femininity, duality, and transformation.
She strives to create a sense of wonder in her audience, encouraging viewers to pause and discover meaning beyond the visible. Her deepest desire is for her art to serve as a catalyst for contemplation, inviting others to find beauty in the unexpected complexities of everyday life.
she has earned numerous national and international awards, including the CAC Collectors Award. Her work has been showcased at venues such as The Monat Gallery in Madrid and through various platforms like SB Art Studios in London, the Teravarna Solo online show, and the Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery.
Deep inspiration from the surrealist visions of Salvador Dalí and M.C. Escher, Levesley focuses on the power of the fundamental line. Her aesthetic revolves around complex, sweeping forms that manipulate perception and embrace the unknown. A distinctive aspect of her philosophy is her perception of music, which she experiences as a three-dimensional form. This perspective infuses her work with a rhythmic quality, turning each piece into a visual performance that explores themes of femininity, duality, and transformation.
Lorrie Anne Minicozzi
United States (US)
Originally from the North Shore of Long Island, New York, Lorrie Anne Minicozzi is a multimedia installation artist and professional portraitist currently based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her work serves as a bridge between the traditional and the contemporary, evolving from a three-decade career in fine art portraiture into the creation of immersive, large-scale environments.
Minicozzi views the artist as a storyteller whose mission is to dissect and illustrate complex human emotions. Her current practice explores themes of personal childhood trauma, mental illness, and political anxiety through an aesthetic that blends two-dimensional paintings with three-dimensional structures. By fabricating realms from foam, wood, and light, she creates diorama-like scenes that function as "cathartic illuminations" of both personal experience and the broader societal climate.
Her creative journey is marked by a decade spent in Denver, Colorado, before settling in Pennsylvania, a geographical shift that mirrors her recent artistic transition. Having spent over thirty years as a commissioned portrait artist and art instructor. As an installation artist, was solidified by her recent academic rigor and a desire to weave her sculptures directly into the fabric of her home studio.
Minicozzi seeks to create a sensory dialogue through her work, utilizing sound, fragrance, and tactility to incite the imagination of the viewer. Her deepest desire is for her art to function as a cinematic narrative, inviting others to step into these fabricated realities and find a shared sense of healing and introspection.
Minicozzi views the artist as a storyteller whose mission is to dissect and illustrate complex human emotions. Her current practice explores themes of personal childhood trauma, mental illness, and political anxiety through an aesthetic that blends two-dimensional paintings with three-dimensional structures. By fabricating realms from foam, wood, and light, she creates diorama-like scenes that function as "cathartic illuminations" of both personal experience and the broader societal climate.
Her creative journey is marked by a decade spent in Denver, Colorado, before settling in Pennsylvania, a geographical shift that mirrors her recent artistic transition. Having spent over thirty years as a commissioned portrait artist and art instructor. As an installation artist, was solidified by her recent academic rigor and a desire to weave her sculptures directly into the fabric of her home studio.
Minicozzi seeks to create a sensory dialogue through her work, utilizing sound, fragrance, and tactility to incite the imagination of the viewer. Her deepest desire is for her art to function as a cinematic narrative, inviting others to step into these fabricated realities and find a shared sense of healing and introspection.
Bernadine Anning
Australia
Bernadine Anning is a contemporary Australian painter currently based in Australia. Recognized for her evocative oil paintings, she has spent years refining a practice that captures the quiet intersections of the everyday and the extraordinary. While she is firmly rooted in the Australian art scene today, her work reflects a sophisticated visual language developed through a lifetime of observation.
Anning’s work is a merge of still life and portraiture that seeks to explore introspection and emotional tension. Her philosophy involves elevating ordinary objects, such as bananas and botanical forms, into provocative symbols of vulnerability, abundance, and desire. Her aesthetic style draws heavily on chiaroscuro traditions, utilizing strong tonal contrasts to create psychological presence.
Working predominantly in oil, she has established herself as a recognized name in contemporary Australian art. Her credentials are built upon a foundation of technical mastery and a long-standing engagement with the art community as both a creator and a guide for others.
She seeks to create a space where the audience can find complexity within simplicity and stillness within contrast. Through her art, she hopes to spark a deeper connection to the quiet, psychological undercurrents of the human experience.
Anning’s work is a merge of still life and portraiture that seeks to explore introspection and emotional tension. Her philosophy involves elevating ordinary objects, such as bananas and botanical forms, into provocative symbols of vulnerability, abundance, and desire. Her aesthetic style draws heavily on chiaroscuro traditions, utilizing strong tonal contrasts to create psychological presence.
Working predominantly in oil, she has established herself as a recognized name in contemporary Australian art. Her credentials are built upon a foundation of technical mastery and a long-standing engagement with the art community as both a creator and a guide for others.
She seeks to create a space where the audience can find complexity within simplicity and stillness within contrast. Through her art, she hopes to spark a deeper connection to the quiet, psychological undercurrents of the human experience.
Shivani Radia
Kenya
Shivani Radia, a Kenyan contemporary artist, showcases her powerful female-centered portraits and bold abstract art. Born in 1983, she draws inspiration from her journey as a mother and her love for painting with her children.
Notably, she was chosen to create artwork for the children's section at McMillan Memorial Library in Kenya. Her artistic endeavors support charitable causes for women and children in Kenya.
Shivani's work has received international recognition, with exhibitions held in London and Dubai, as well as features in notable publications like ELLE India. She has also undertaken a variety of projects, including high-end residential and commercial commissions for clients spanning locations such as Gibraltar, Mumbai, Toronto, London, Kenya, Congo, New York, Chicago, and Charleston. Her recent solo exhibition, Expressions of the Soul, showcased in Kenya, was a complete sell-out.
Her new collection encompasses abstract art, each reflecting her evolution as an artist and her exploration of different mediums, including her signature gold leaf technique. Through her artwork, Shivani aims to convey playful, spiritual, and empowering themes, inviting viewers to dream bigger and embrace their inner strength. This collection was recently showcased at World Art Dubai 2025.
Notably, she was chosen to create artwork for the children's section at McMillan Memorial Library in Kenya. Her artistic endeavors support charitable causes for women and children in Kenya.
Shivani's work has received international recognition, with exhibitions held in London and Dubai, as well as features in notable publications like ELLE India. She has also undertaken a variety of projects, including high-end residential and commercial commissions for clients spanning locations such as Gibraltar, Mumbai, Toronto, London, Kenya, Congo, New York, Chicago, and Charleston. Her recent solo exhibition, Expressions of the Soul, showcased in Kenya, was a complete sell-out.
Her new collection encompasses abstract art, each reflecting her evolution as an artist and her exploration of different mediums, including her signature gold leaf technique. Through her artwork, Shivani aims to convey playful, spiritual, and empowering themes, inviting viewers to dream bigger and embrace their inner strength. This collection was recently showcased at World Art Dubai 2025.
Leig witherell
United States
Leigh Witherell: Capturing the Unspoken
Leigh Witherell is a contemporary figurative impressionist currently based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Raised under the wide skies of Denver City, Texas, her early years in a modest small town instilled a sense of resourcefulness where scarcity often transformed into daily creativity.
Witherell focuses on the raw spectrum of human emotion, eschewing formal portraiture for a style that captures the essence of the soul over mere physical accuracy. Her aesthetic is characterized by a "quiet conversation" through muted blues and greens, reflecting a philosophy that art should be a venue where agony meets tenderness. This approach is deeply influenced by her experience with aphantasia, a neurological divergence that prevents her from visualizing images internally. Consequently, she embraces digital tools and reference images to bridge the gap between her intuition and the canvas.
Her path to the studio was paved by profound personal transition. While she was always drawn to creative expression, it was the devastating loss of her daughter that crystallized art as her truest vocation. In the silence of grief, Witherell found that language was inadequate, leading her to use the brush to carry conversations too difficult for words. This period of "coming of age" as an artist forced a confrontation with the fleeting nature of time, a lesson that remains a pulse at the heart of her practice.
Witherell’s professional credentials include a Bachelor of Arts from Wilmington College and a Master of Arts from Wright State University. Before committing fully to her art, she shared her expertise as a professor at a local college. Her work has since gained significant international recognition, appearing in prestigious venues such as the Orlando Museum of Modern Art and Times Square digital exhibitions. She is a recipient of the NY Resilience Award: Healing Through Art and the Woman Art Award by MUSA. Her insights have been featured across various media, including Artist Talk Magazine, the Art in Orbit podcast, and Contemporary Art Curator Magazine.
Witherell views her work as a silent beckoning for the viewer to enter into a state of understanding and healing. Her deepest desire is for her paintings to live in the quiet, private spaces where people need them most, serving as a mirror for resilience and a catalyst for deeper human connection.
Witherell focuses on the raw spectrum of human emotion, eschewing formal portraiture for a style that captures the essence of the soul over mere physical accuracy. Her aesthetic is characterized by a "quiet conversation" through muted blues and greens, reflecting a philosophy that art should be a venue where agony meets tenderness. This approach is deeply influenced by her experience with aphantasia, a neurological divergence that prevents her from visualizing images internally. Consequently, she embraces digital tools and reference images to bridge the gap between her intuition and the canvas.
Her path to the studio was paved by profound personal transition. While she was always drawn to creative expression, it was the devastating loss of her daughter that crystallized art as her truest vocation. In the silence of grief, Witherell found that language was inadequate, leading her to use the brush to carry conversations too difficult for words. This period of "coming of age" as an artist forced a confrontation with the fleeting nature of time, a lesson that remains a pulse at the heart of her practice.
Witherell’s professional credentials include a Bachelor of Arts from Wilmington College and a Master of Arts from Wright State University. Before committing fully to her art, she shared her expertise as a professor at a local college. Her work has since gained significant international recognition, appearing in prestigious venues such as the Orlando Museum of Modern Art and Times Square digital exhibitions. She is a recipient of the NY Resilience Award: Healing Through Art and the Woman Art Award by MUSA. Her insights have been featured across various media, including Artist Talk Magazine, the Art in Orbit podcast, and Contemporary Art Curator Magazine.
Witherell views her work as a silent beckoning for the viewer to enter into a state of understanding and healing. Her deepest desire is for her paintings to live in the quiet, private spaces where people need them most, serving as a mirror for resilience and a catalyst for deeper human connection.
Theresa Votolato
United States
Pastels feel timeless to me: an intimate, physical way to say what words cannot. Each mark is a small act of connection, translating fleeting light and shifting landscapes into something quiet and enduring. I look for the balance between energy and stillness across sky, water, and land — places that appear untouched, yet carry the subtle traces of human presence and claim.
Margaret Leland
United States (US)
I have merged my love of natural places with my background in design and anthropology to form an abstract perspective rich in subject, color and texture. Curiosity opens the door to artistic challenges and observation leads me to greater understanding of my muses. If I am able to convey what excites me about my subjects, then I feel my paintings are successful.
Diana Budler
United States (US)
Diana Budler is a professional abstract expressionist painter based in Branson West, Missouri, and a native of Nebraska. Working primarily with oil and acrylic, her practice is centered at her studio and gallery, where she serves as an author and educator.
Her artistic vision celebrates the resilience of nature and the human spirit through vibrant subject matter ranging from tranquil Ozark landscapes and floral "Goddesses" to whimsical animal pairings. Budler’s aesthetic style blends careful observation with playful, imaginative storytelling, underpinned by a philosophy of radical inclusivity. Her "Unusual Friends" series, in particular, uses animal connections to illustrate that harmony is possible regardless of outward appearance or background.
Budler’s creative journey is deeply rooted in personal transformation and a lifelong love for the arts, having begun her musical journey with the flute and church choir decades before picking up a brush. Following a period of profound personal loss, including the passing of her husband, she turned to painting as a refuge and a means of therapeutic healing. This "coming of age" as a visual artist was formalised through dedicated study, including earning her Art Degree from the Milan Art Institute Mastery Program and specialized training in oil and portraiture from the Rebecca Tillman Young Institute.
Her professional credentials reflect a growing presence in the art world, including a feature in the August 2024 edition of Artist Closeup Magazine and coverage in The Branson Globe. Since 2022, she has frequently exhibited at the Table Rock Art Gallery, where she has earned several awards for her work. In April 2025, her work was featured in the "Women of Gold" exhibition for Holocaust Education and Awareness Week. Beyond her own canvas, Budler is a committed educator who leads painting classes designed to address physical and mental well-being, promoting art as a vital therapy for ailments ranging from anxiety to memory loss.
At the heart of Budler’s work is a desire to share her "soul" with the world, using her art to illuminate the lives of others for years to come. She strives to create a welcoming space where her vivid captured moments evoke joy and offer a fresh perspective on the beauty of life, ultimately serving as a lifeline of hope and renewal for her collectors and students alike.
Her artistic vision celebrates the resilience of nature and the human spirit through vibrant subject matter ranging from tranquil Ozark landscapes and floral "Goddesses" to whimsical animal pairings. Budler’s aesthetic style blends careful observation with playful, imaginative storytelling, underpinned by a philosophy of radical inclusivity. Her "Unusual Friends" series, in particular, uses animal connections to illustrate that harmony is possible regardless of outward appearance or background.
Budler’s creative journey is deeply rooted in personal transformation and a lifelong love for the arts, having begun her musical journey with the flute and church choir decades before picking up a brush. Following a period of profound personal loss, including the passing of her husband, she turned to painting as a refuge and a means of therapeutic healing. This "coming of age" as a visual artist was formalised through dedicated study, including earning her Art Degree from the Milan Art Institute Mastery Program and specialized training in oil and portraiture from the Rebecca Tillman Young Institute.
Her professional credentials reflect a growing presence in the art world, including a feature in the August 2024 edition of Artist Closeup Magazine and coverage in The Branson Globe. Since 2022, she has frequently exhibited at the Table Rock Art Gallery, where she has earned several awards for her work. In April 2025, her work was featured in the "Women of Gold" exhibition for Holocaust Education and Awareness Week. Beyond her own canvas, Budler is a committed educator who leads painting classes designed to address physical and mental well-being, promoting art as a vital therapy for ailments ranging from anxiety to memory loss.
At the heart of Budler’s work is a desire to share her "soul" with the world, using her art to illuminate the lives of others for years to come. She strives to create a welcoming space where her vivid captured moments evoke joy and offer a fresh perspective on the beauty of life, ultimately serving as a lifeline of hope and renewal for her collectors and students alike.
Shannon Irwin
United States (US)
Louisville Kentucky artist and mama of three red heads. Hairstylist in my hometown for over 20 years, and best suited with paint brush in hand.
I create vibrant, nature-inspired abstract works that explore color, movement, and emotional resonance. My paintings are rooted in organic forms and layered textures, balancing spontaneity with thoughtful composition. I’m drawn to bold palettes and sun-washed tones that evoke warmth, memory, and a sense of place. Painting abstracts, florals, landscapes or the occasion sketch brings me so much joy.
Karen V Kanas
United States (US)
Karen V Kanas is a versatile award winning artist currently based in Los Angeles, California. Raised in the vibrant cultural landscape of Chicago, Illinois, Kanas was immersed in the arts from a young age, a foundation that continues to inform her multi-disciplinary approach to creativity.
Specializing in landscapes, abstract works, and figurative portraiture, Kanas is best known for her expressive and vibrant use of color. Her work is centered on the philosophy of remaining thoughtful and true to the essence of a moment or idea, effectively capturing beauty through a lens of emotional honesty. Her aesthetic style often merges the discipline of traditional painting with the fluid energy of the performing arts, resulting in works that feel both structured and deeply alive.
Kanas views her art as a continuous journey of self-discovery and a source of profound joy. Her deepest desire is to share this sense of discovery with her viewers, using her work to invite others into a space of reflection and vibrant connection with the world around them.
Specializing in landscapes, abstract works, and figurative portraiture, Kanas is best known for her expressive and vibrant use of color. Her work is centered on the philosophy of remaining thoughtful and true to the essence of a moment or idea, effectively capturing beauty through a lens of emotional honesty. Her aesthetic style often merges the discipline of traditional painting with the fluid energy of the performing arts, resulting in works that feel both structured and deeply alive.
Kanas views her art as a continuous journey of self-discovery and a source of profound joy. Her deepest desire is to share this sense of discovery with her viewers, using her work to invite others into a space of reflection and vibrant connection with the world around them.
Bathmawathy G
India
Echoes of the Wild Bathmawathy is an award winning wildlife artist currently based in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. Raised in India, she is a self-taught creator who primarily works with oil and acrylic paints, though her versatile practice also incorporates resin, pastels, charcoal, and gold leaf.
Her work is centered on the urgent theme of wildlife conservation and the preservation of natural habitats. Bathmawathy’s underlying philosophy is that animals are often the neglected victims of human interference, and she seeks to restore their dignity through her art. Her aesthetic style is characterized by masterfully detailed realism, often utilizing earthy color palettes to capture the specific, soulful emotion found within the eyes of her subjects.
As an artist occurred during the global COVID-19 outbreak, a period of reflection that allowed her to discover her deep-seated passion for the natural world. This transition from a self-taught enthusiast to a recognized professional was fueled by a lifelong fascination with wildlife and an innate desire to use her creative voice for environmental advocacy.
Bathmawathy desires for her artwork to serve as a bridge between humanity and the animal kingdom. Her deepest hope is that her paintings will inspire viewers to cherish and protect Earth’s miraculous species, ensuring that the beauty of the natural world is preserved for generations to come.
Her work is centered on the urgent theme of wildlife conservation and the preservation of natural habitats. Bathmawathy’s underlying philosophy is that animals are often the neglected victims of human interference, and she seeks to restore their dignity through her art. Her aesthetic style is characterized by masterfully detailed realism, often utilizing earthy color palettes to capture the specific, soulful emotion found within the eyes of her subjects.
As an artist occurred during the global COVID-19 outbreak, a period of reflection that allowed her to discover her deep-seated passion for the natural world. This transition from a self-taught enthusiast to a recognized professional was fueled by a lifelong fascination with wildlife and an innate desire to use her creative voice for environmental advocacy.
Bathmawathy desires for her artwork to serve as a bridge between humanity and the animal kingdom. Her deepest hope is that her paintings will inspire viewers to cherish and protect Earth’s miraculous species, ensuring that the beauty of the natural world is preserved for generations to come.
Bhavna Chaudhary
India
Bhavna Chaudhary is an independent artist working with mixed media, creating artworks that blend modern artistic expression with Indian traditional art forms. My creative journey is inspired by the harmony between cultural heritage and contemporary thought, where tradition finds a new voice through modern aesthetics.
Her works are characterized by rich textures, expressive use of colour, and the integration of multiple media. I create both modern abstract paintings and artworks inspired by Indian traditional themes and styles. Through my art, I aim to evoke emotional, cultural, and visual connections, offering viewers a space to reflect and engage deeply with the artwork
Her works are characterized by rich textures, expressive use of colour, and the integration of multiple media. I create both modern abstract paintings and artworks inspired by Indian traditional themes and styles. Through my art, I aim to evoke emotional, cultural, and visual connections, offering viewers a space to reflect and engage deeply with the artwork
Susanne Weissmann
Germany
I’m a fluid acrylic artist who transforms emotion into color. As a mother of three, I find my sanctuary in the studio, where intuition guides every movement. I’ve said goodbye to perfectionism, only when I truly let go can the colors flow freely and tell their own story.
I paint without brushes, following the spontaneous dance of pigments to capture fleeting moods and the shifting landscapes within. My round canvases have become my signature: symbols of unity, openness, and the freedom to interpret without limits.
I paint without brushes, following the spontaneous dance of pigments to capture fleeting moods and the shifting landscapes within. My round canvases have become my signature: symbols of unity, openness, and the freedom to interpret without limits.
Sandra Slaughter
United States (US)
Sandra is a German-American emerging abstract expressionist deeply influenced by personal life events.As a lifelong painter her work explores the raw emotional themes that shape the human experience.
She creates paintings that merge intuition with storytelling inspired by landscapes, personal history,
and psychological depth.
"What will remain are the memories, music, love and art."
Sandra Slaughter
"What will remain are the memories, music, love and art."
Sandra Slaughter
Brigitte B Burckhardt
Switzerland
Brigitte B. Burckhardt is a Swiss photographer who was born and raised in Switzerland, where she continues to live and create today. Specializing in street, landscape, and abstract photography, she works across both color and monochrome palettes to capture the world’s diverse textures.
Burckhardt’s artistic vision is rooted in a deep curiosity for life and the interactions between people, cities, and nature. Her aesthetic style ranges from the grounded realism of urban scenes to experimental abstract approaches where color and shape become a playground for expression. To achieve this, she enters a meditative state during her sessions, ensuring her heart and soul are aligned with her subject to produce work that is both centered and deeply present.
Her creative journey began in childhood, heavily influenced by her grandfather, whose name she adopted as her artist name to honor his memory. While she initially chose to study medicine and practiced as an MD, her passion for the lens never faded. In her twenties, she traveled the globe with an analog camera, spending formative hours in darkrooms refining her craft. Following a life-changing event several years ago, she returned fully to her artistic calling, transitioning into the digital realm while maintaining the soulful perspective of her early travels.
Burckhardt seeks to translate the world into a visual language that speaks when words are insufficient. Her deepest desire is to invite viewers to pause, look closer, and feel a genuine emotional connection to the fleeting beauty of the everyday world.
Burckhardt’s artistic vision is rooted in a deep curiosity for life and the interactions between people, cities, and nature. Her aesthetic style ranges from the grounded realism of urban scenes to experimental abstract approaches where color and shape become a playground for expression. To achieve this, she enters a meditative state during her sessions, ensuring her heart and soul are aligned with her subject to produce work that is both centered and deeply present.
Her creative journey began in childhood, heavily influenced by her grandfather, whose name she adopted as her artist name to honor his memory. While she initially chose to study medicine and practiced as an MD, her passion for the lens never faded. In her twenties, she traveled the globe with an analog camera, spending formative hours in darkrooms refining her craft. Following a life-changing event several years ago, she returned fully to her artistic calling, transitioning into the digital realm while maintaining the soulful perspective of her early travels.
Burckhardt seeks to translate the world into a visual language that speaks when words are insufficient. Her deepest desire is to invite viewers to pause, look closer, and feel a genuine emotional connection to the fleeting beauty of the everyday world.
Jennifer Hannigan-Green
United States
Midwest native Jennifer Hannigan-Green is a figurative abstract painter currently based in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Originally a landscape painter who illustrated her physical walks through nature, she has evolved into an expressive storyteller of the human experience. Her current aesthetic style is characterized by simplified forms and a vibrant use of color and shapes to capture deep, personal moments and emotional narratives.
Hannigan-Green’s passion for art began in childhood at her grandparents' kitchen table. There, she and her grandfather would use crayons and markers to draw the world around them and create characters that expressed their feelings. Today, that same kitchen table serves as the centerpiece of her own home, serving as a constant reminder of the intimate connection between the creator and the viewer. Beyond the studio, her work is deeply informed by her roles as a mother, wife, teacher, and youth basketball coach, as well as her love for the natural world.
Her artwork has been exhibited internationally, with notable showings in Paris, France; St. Louis, Missouri; and New York City. She has also been recognized with an American Art Award for two consecutive years.
Hannigan-Green believes that art should not merely be understood through logic, but rather experienced through the mind, heart, and soul. Her deepest desire is for her work to serve as a voice that allows her to share personal stories and build authentic connections with others.
Hannigan-Green’s passion for art began in childhood at her grandparents' kitchen table. There, she and her grandfather would use crayons and markers to draw the world around them and create characters that expressed their feelings. Today, that same kitchen table serves as the centerpiece of her own home, serving as a constant reminder of the intimate connection between the creator and the viewer. Beyond the studio, her work is deeply informed by her roles as a mother, wife, teacher, and youth basketball coach, as well as her love for the natural world.
Her artwork has been exhibited internationally, with notable showings in Paris, France; St. Louis, Missouri; and New York City. She has also been recognized with an American Art Award for two consecutive years.
Hannigan-Green believes that art should not merely be understood through logic, but rather experienced through the mind, heart, and soul. Her deepest desire is for her work to serve as a voice that allows her to share personal stories and build authentic connections with others.
Grace Refuerzo
United States (US)
Grace M. Refuerzo is a self-taught mixed media artist and photographer currently based in Northern California. A native Californian born to Filipino immigrants, her work reflects a life defined by creative evolution and a deep appreciation for the environments that surround her.
She seeks to translate the world’s quiet harmonies into visual form. Her work draws heavily from the intersection of architecture, nature, and landscapes, utilizing a specific aesthetic that balances geometric precision with abstract fluidity. Working with an array of media—including acrylic, encaustic, oil, and plaster—she often chooses wood as her primary substrate, favoring the way its unique surface allows paint to move and interact in distinctive, organic ways.
After retiring from the corporate technology sector and her landscape design firm, Refuerzo dedicated herself entirely to her artistic calling. Her professional standing is marked by a robust digital and physical presence, with her works spanning photography and digital art alongside her traditional mixed media pieces. She maintains an active exhibition schedule and showcases her portfolio through her official gallery and international platforms, making her evolving body of work accessible to a global audience.
Through her vibrant use of texture and light, she invites her audience to find their own sense of spiritual connection within the structured beauty of the natural world.
She seeks to translate the world’s quiet harmonies into visual form. Her work draws heavily from the intersection of architecture, nature, and landscapes, utilizing a specific aesthetic that balances geometric precision with abstract fluidity. Working with an array of media—including acrylic, encaustic, oil, and plaster—she often chooses wood as her primary substrate, favoring the way its unique surface allows paint to move and interact in distinctive, organic ways.
After retiring from the corporate technology sector and her landscape design firm, Refuerzo dedicated herself entirely to her artistic calling. Her professional standing is marked by a robust digital and physical presence, with her works spanning photography and digital art alongside her traditional mixed media pieces. She maintains an active exhibition schedule and showcases her portfolio through her official gallery and international platforms, making her evolving body of work accessible to a global audience.
Through her vibrant use of texture and light, she invites her audience to find their own sense of spiritual connection within the structured beauty of the natural world.
Ingrid Brown
United Kingdom (UK)
Ingrid Brown is a Cornwall-based painter and writer whose work is steeped in the shifting coastal weather and the quiet alchemy of inner change. Her creative practice moves with a tide-like rhythm, exploring memory, solitude, and the subtle landscapes where emotion and place meet. Working predominantly in oils, she also utilizes pastels, watercolor, and charcoal to capture the "mood" of a moment rather than its exact detail.
Her artistic vision focuses on senses of presence in landscape, portraiture, and still life. Brown's work is driven by the philosophy of capturing the intangible through a focus on attention and perception. Her aesthetic style is characterized by decisive, minimalist compositions that emphasize light and texture-rich surfaces, often featuring only two or three colors or shapes to maintain simplicity.
Her professional credentials include an impressive exhibition history with venues such as the Self Portrait Prize 2025 (Ruth Borchard Collection), The Gallery in Norfolk, and the Russell Gallery in London. Brown is also a prolific writer, with a six-part series titled "Sensing, Seeing, and Painting the Intangible" published in Leisure Painter & The Artist in 2026. Her work has been featured in Aspier Magazine, Wild Roof Journal, and Life Magazine (London Editions), further cementing her reputation as both a visual artist and a thoughtful essayist.
She seeks to create a soulful connection with her viewers, offering them a visual beauty that touches the spirit. Through her evocative use of color and form, she invites her audience to pause and find a sense of profoundness within the everyday settings of the natural world.
Her artistic vision focuses on senses of presence in landscape, portraiture, and still life. Brown's work is driven by the philosophy of capturing the intangible through a focus on attention and perception. Her aesthetic style is characterized by decisive, minimalist compositions that emphasize light and texture-rich surfaces, often featuring only two or three colors or shapes to maintain simplicity.
Her professional credentials include an impressive exhibition history with venues such as the Self Portrait Prize 2025 (Ruth Borchard Collection), The Gallery in Norfolk, and the Russell Gallery in London. Brown is also a prolific writer, with a six-part series titled "Sensing, Seeing, and Painting the Intangible" published in Leisure Painter & The Artist in 2026. Her work has been featured in Aspier Magazine, Wild Roof Journal, and Life Magazine (London Editions), further cementing her reputation as both a visual artist and a thoughtful essayist.
She seeks to create a soulful connection with her viewers, offering them a visual beauty that touches the spirit. Through her evocative use of color and form, she invites her audience to pause and find a sense of profoundness within the everyday settings of the natural world.
Katy Bishop
United States (US)
Katy Bishop is a contemporary abstract painter currently based in Los Angeles. Raised in the United States, she has developed a distinctive practice centered on the fluid and unpredictable nature of alcohol ink.
Bishop’s artistic vision focuses on "expressive images" gestural abstracts that explore the delicate balance between perception, randomness, and control. Her work is characterized by ethereal fluidity and vibrant color harmonies, ranging from bold, high-energy compositions to subtle, emotional abstracts. Guided by the philosophy of painting what she feels rather than what she sees, she uses her medium to capture the spirit of conversations and ideas that often remain unspoken.
In her current process, she often paints in reverse on plexiglass or glass, a technique that requires her to mentally invert foreground and background, reflecting her interest in the interplay between spontaneity and surrender.
Bishop’s professional credentials include an extensive international exhibition history, with works shown in Rome, Venice, Tokyo, Spain, and Istanbul. Her painting Terra Firma VII received the Golden Award from the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in 2023, and she was awarded First Place in the abstract category at the Betsy Lueke Gallery’s "Rock.Paper.Scissors.Art" exhibition. She is an active leader in the creative community, serving on the Board of Directors for both the California Art League and the Southern California Women’s Caucus for Art.
Her art serves as a visual language that fosters a deep emotional connection with the viewer. She seeks to create a space for harmony and reflection, inviting others to find beauty in the fleeting moments, memories, and dreams captured within her canvases.
Bishop’s artistic vision focuses on "expressive images" gestural abstracts that explore the delicate balance between perception, randomness, and control. Her work is characterized by ethereal fluidity and vibrant color harmonies, ranging from bold, high-energy compositions to subtle, emotional abstracts. Guided by the philosophy of painting what she feels rather than what she sees, she uses her medium to capture the spirit of conversations and ideas that often remain unspoken.
In her current process, she often paints in reverse on plexiglass or glass, a technique that requires her to mentally invert foreground and background, reflecting her interest in the interplay between spontaneity and surrender.
Bishop’s professional credentials include an extensive international exhibition history, with works shown in Rome, Venice, Tokyo, Spain, and Istanbul. Her painting Terra Firma VII received the Golden Award from the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in 2023, and she was awarded First Place in the abstract category at the Betsy Lueke Gallery’s "Rock.Paper.Scissors.Art" exhibition. She is an active leader in the creative community, serving on the Board of Directors for both the California Art League and the Southern California Women’s Caucus for Art.
Her art serves as a visual language that fosters a deep emotional connection with the viewer. She seeks to create a space for harmony and reflection, inviting others to find beauty in the fleeting moments, memories, and dreams captured within her canvases.
Ericka Baker
Australia
Visionary landscape artist Ericka Baker paints the Gorges in the Pilbara Region of Western Australia from memory and sensory acuity. Baker is a legally blind artist who weaves nature's beauty with personal narratives of resilience, incorporating Braille to challenge norms and inspire inclusivity through breathtaking landscape paintings.
Akanksha Yadav
India
I am a visual practitioner based in India, working primarily with painting as a means of exploring emotional complexity and inner conflict. My work is rooted in personal experiences, often translating states such as overthinking, vulnerability, and silent struggles into figurative compositions with symbolic elements.
Through my practice, I aim to create spaces where discomfort and healing coexist. Recurring motifs such as fragmented identities, entanglement, and submerged figures reflect the tension between control and chaos within the human mind.
I have participated in exhibitions and live studio engagements, including a public art initiative near the Taj Nature Walk, where I interacted with a global audience and shared the narratives behind my work.
My practice continues to evolve as an attempt to understand emotional depth and resilience, inviting viewers to confront parts of themselves that are often left unspoken.
Tanu Jha
India
Tanu Jha is a distinguished mixed media artist recognized for her dual exploration of spiritual narrative and material abstraction. Her work uniquely bridges the devotional and the modern, revolving around two main subjects: the timeless love and divinity of Radha and Krishna, and pure, evocative texture painting. Her abstract compositions are characterized by their intense tactility and the strategic use of lustrous elements like gold, transforming the canvas into a surface of deep, shimmering luxury. Through this varied yet cohesive approach, she invites viewers to contemplate themes of spiritual beauty, material transcendence, and the enduring power of color and light..
Britnee Scott
United States
Britnee Scott is a self-taught contemporary and graffiti artist from Washington, D.C., who has been creating art since the age of seven. Growing up surrounded by the city’s rich history, museums, and cultural institutions, her artistic foundation was shaped by early exposure to historical narratives, legendary figures, and visual storytelling.
Her work draws inspiration from pivotal historical events and influential leaders who have made lasting, positive contributions to the world. Through bold imagery and expressive techniques, Scott addresses themes of world peace, social justice, and advocacy within Black culture, honoring the resilience and activism of her ancestors. While discrimination impacts many communities, her work confronts the African American experience as an ongoing and necessary conversation.
Scott’s art balances the realities of trauma with hope and empowerment, emphasizing equality,unity, and fair treatment across all social classes. She views art as a universal language—one capable of transcending cultural boundaries, shifting perspectives, and inspiring meaningful change. Each piece serves as both a reflection of lived experience and a call for collective growth, awareness, and peace.
Her work draws inspiration from pivotal historical events and influential leaders who have made lasting, positive contributions to the world. Through bold imagery and expressive techniques, Scott addresses themes of world peace, social justice, and advocacy within Black culture, honoring the resilience and activism of her ancestors. While discrimination impacts many communities, her work confronts the African American experience as an ongoing and necessary conversation.
Scott’s art balances the realities of trauma with hope and empowerment, emphasizing equality,unity, and fair treatment across all social classes. She views art as a universal language—one capable of transcending cultural boundaries, shifting perspectives, and inspiring meaningful change. Each piece serves as both a reflection of lived experience and a call for collective growth, awareness, and peace.