2012 Juried Art Exhibitions Archives

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The Naked Truth Artist Mido Lee | Inferno

The Naked Truth Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Mido Lee San Francisco, California, USA Slumber Photography The views expressed by our artists in their artist statements do not necessarily represent the views of our art galleries. Artists can be visually expressive but may verbally misrepresent their true intentions or ideas. Please note that we support expression, whether it is controversial or not, but our intention is never to offend. If you are interested in art collecting and would like to purchase this beautiful art, give our art galleries a call. Our art gallery is a wonderful place for art collectors.Read More →

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The Naked Truth Artist Mido Lee | Purgatory

The Naked Truth Call for Artists Accepted Entries Artist Mido Lee San Francisco, California, USA Purgatory Photography The views expressed by our artists in their artist statements do not necessarily represent the views of our art galleries. Artists can be visually expressive but may verbally misrepresent their true intentions or ideas. Please note that we support expression, whether it is controversial or not, but our intention is never to offend. If you are interested in art collecting and would like to purchase this beautiful art, give our art galleries a call. Our art gallery is a wonderful place for art collectors.Read More →

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Vintage Artist Chelsea Hill | Duke and Duchess of Urbino

Vintage Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Chelsea Hill Laguna Hills, California Duke and Duchess of Urbino Mixed Media Artist Statement This piece is a reproduction of Piero della Francesca’s “Duke and Duchess of Urbino.” By appropriating Piero’s 15th century portraits, I question power struggles and gender roles throughout western history. Surrounding the Duke are the photos of men of power and importance; men who have the ability to create change with their titles. However, the imagery enveloping the Duchess reveales feminine power disguised in idealized sensuality. The question is, who really has control here? The views expressed by our artists in their artistRead More →

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Fork and Knife Artist Anthony Lazorko | Supermarket Still Life

Fork and Knife Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Anthony Lazorko Mesilla, New Mexico Supermarket Still Life Woodcut The views expressed by our artists in their artist statements do not necessarily represent the views of our art galleries. Artists can be visually expressive but may verbally misrepresent their true intentions or ideas. Please note that we support expression, whether it is controversial or not, but our intention is never to offend. If you are interested in art collecting and would like to purchase this beautiful art, give our art galleries a call. Our art gallery is a wonderful place for art collectors. Our owner andRead More →

Fork and Knife Artist Toni Silber-Delerive | Sushi

Fork and Knife Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Toni Silber-Delerive New York, New York, USA Sushi Acrylic Painting Artist Statement My appreciation of unconventional views comes together in my up-close, above-view paintings of food. While the colors and shapes of the sushi are traditional, the oversized proportions and graphic rendition seen from above make them unique. The views expressed by our artists in their artist statements do not necessarily represent the views of our art galleries. Artists can be visually expressive but may verbally misrepresent their true intentions or ideas. Please note that we support expression, whether it is controversial or not, but our intentionRead More →

Fork and Knife Artist Toni Silber-Delerive | Salmon And Caviar Canape

Fork and Knife Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Toni Silber-Delerive New York, New York Salmon and Caviar Canape Acrylic Painting Artist Statement The components of the canape are traditional and realistic. What makes this image unique is the oversized proportions and the flattening of the picture plane seen from above. Also the oversized proportions display the canape in an original and recognizable way. The views expressed by our artists in their artist statements do not necessarily represent the views of our art galleries. Artists can be visually expressive but may verbally misrepresent their true intentions or ideas. Please note that we support expression, whether it isRead More →

Fork and Knife Artist Tess Barbato | Boneless Thighs

Fork and Knife Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Tess Barbato Brighton, Massachusetts Boneless Thighs Mixed Media Artist Statement The title of my most recent series is This Week’s Special. Through compositional choices and painting style I attempt to provoke an involuntary visceral reaction. My work encourages the viewer to confront any predisposition of being repulsed by the subject. I chose to portray meat that was on sale because it exemplifies the excesses in our society. The greater part of our society has become so removed from the foods we eat, in particular meat, that we hardly consider its origin, processing, diet or slaughter. InRead More →

Fork and Knife Artist Tess Barbato | Family Pack Chicken Tenders

Fork and Knife Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Tess Barbato Brighton, Massachusetts Family Pack Chicken Tenders Mixed Media Artist Statement The title of my most recent series is This Week’s Special. Through compositional choices and painting style I attempt to provoke an involuntary visceral reaction. My work encourages the viewer to confront any predisposition of being repulsed by the subject. I chose to portray meat that was on sale because it exemplifies the excesses in our society. The greater part of our society has become so removed from the foods we eat, in particular meat, that we hardly consider its origin, processing, diet orRead More →

Fork and Knife Artist Tess Barbato | Texas Style Ribs

Fork and Knife Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Tess Barbato Brighton, Massachusetts Texas Style Ribs Mixed Media Artist Statement The title of my most recent series is This Week’s Special. Through compositional choices and painting style I attempt to provoke an involuntary visceral reaction. My work encourages the viewer to confront any predisposition of being repulsed by the subject. I chose to portray meat that was on sale because it exemplifies the excesses in our society. The greater part of our society has become so removed from the foods we eat, in particular meat, that we hardly consider its origin, processing, diet or slaughter.Read More →

Fork and Knife Artist Ninalee Irani | Salad

Fork and Knife Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Ninalee Irani Calgary, Canada Salad Oil Painting Artist Statement Growing up in the long winters of the Canadian Prairies made me appreciate all of the fleeting experiences of a warm summer. Little by little the birds come home, walks are more frequent, and the daily menu is lighter and brighter. Watermelon seeds become more common than empty soup bowls, and the summer salad becomes the main course. “Salad” is a representation of a passing season; a time when we are free from the limitations of winter, and the composition of our food is as light asRead More →

Fork and Knife Artist Melissa Haviland | Sentinel 2

Fork and Knife Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Melissa Haviland Athens, Ohio Sentinel 2 Charcoal Artist Statement The Sentinel drawings are part of a series of 12 charcoal drawings that stand 5 foot tall, human-like in the space. They depict the cream ladle nestled in the gravy ladle of twelve silver tableware patterns sold by the company Replacements, Ltd in Greensboro, North Carolina, where I was an Artist in Residence. A customer at Replacements inspired the drawings. She had brought in pieces of silver with the goal of identifying its pattern and buying a few replacement pieces for the set. Through the conversation withRead More →

Fork and Knife Artist Melissa Haviland | Sentinel 1

Fork and Knife Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Melissa Haviland Athens, Ohio Sentinel 1 Charcoal Artist Statement The Sentinel drawings are part of a series of 12 charcoal drawings that stand 5 foot tall, human-like in the space. They depict the cream ladle nestled in the gravy ladle of twelve silver tableware patterns sold by the company Replacements, Ltd in Greensboro, North Carolina, where I was an Artist in Residence. A customer at Replacements inspired the drawings. She had brought in pieces of silver with the goal of identifying its pattern and buying a few replacement pieces for the set. Through the conversation withRead More →

Fork and Knife Artist Mathilda Lazelle | Radish

Fork and Knife Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Mathilda Lazelle San Francisco, California Radish Oil Painting Artist Statement Mid-sidewalk, daily moments of quirky treasure – multitudes of overlooked marvels pull me to collect, absorb create, filter through my own perspective, this overwhelming beauty. Flavor and laughter. A truly amazing meal can change how you see, smell, taste your world. Watching simple ingredients transform into art, I am admiring, entranced, moved. I am inspired, not to copy their work with my brush, but to dip into their palette- basil, sizzle, chop, juice-stained wood and practiced hands. The views expressed by our artists in their artistRead More →

Fork and Knife Artist Lou Peterson | Sunrise

Fork and Knife Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Lou Peterson Los Angeles, California, USA Sunrise Oil Painting Artist Statement Still life painting has always been fascinating to me. Specifically, the unique formal properties of the food items. When I first started incorporating processed foods into my work, a whole world of possibilities opened up to me. I found the colors of the processed foods to be dynamic and varied – almost like painting flowers. Surprisingly, the processed foods seem to possess intrinsic scenic qualities, which weren’t as strong in other still life subjects I painted. For example, the piece in this show “Sunrise” evokesRead More →

Fork and Knife Artist Kelly Hendrickson | When Life Hands You Lemons

Fork and Knife Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Kelly Hendrickson Rogers, Minnesota When Life Hands You Lemons Mixed Media Artist Statement The challenge was given! Could I create a visual work of art that would engage at least one of the other 5 senses in addition to vision? Immediately I thought of my previous art study of lemons. Texture is a part of my work quite often so the sense of touch was easy. But I wanted a challenge. I decided to try to engage the sense of taste. Often the sight of some foods can make your mouth water. This seems especially trueRead More →

Fork and Knife Artist John Nieman | Heroes 1

Fork and Knife Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist John Nieman Dobbs Ferry, New York Heroes 1 Watercolor Artist Statement I call myself a conceptual realist with a pop culture twist.diptych. As a refugee from the international world of advertising, I have always been fascinated by the power of an intriguing visual, and the interplay with words. In this case, the visual is an extra large hero sandwich (sometimes called a hoagie or a wedge depending on your geography.) Because of its size and promise, I painted it as a two-part diptych. The underlying list of heroes is admittedly subjective. I learned that heroism hasRead More →

Fork and Knife Artist John Nieman | Heroes 2

Fork and Knife Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist John Nieman Dobbs Ferry, New York Heroes 2 Watercolor Artist Statement I call myself a conceptual realist with a pop culture twist. As a refugee from the international world of advertising, I have always been fascinated by the power of an intriguing visual, and the interplay with words. In this case, the visual was an extra large hero sandwich (sometimes called a hoagie or a wedge depending on your geography.) Because of its size and promise, I painted it as a two-part diptych The underlying list of heroes is admittedly subjective. I learned that heroism hasRead More →

Fork and Knife Artist John Nieman | Apple Eats

Fork and Knife Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist John Nieman Dobbs Ferry, New York Apple Eats Watercolor Artist Statement I like to create art that has immediate impact, and a residual mental tickle. Apple Eats is part of a series I call Art of Lists. It’s a tribute to pop culture, and incorporates a list of my favorite restaurants, delis and eateries in New York. It is anchored by the one and only big apple on a plate, surrounded by concentric slices which brings the eye to the center of attention. I paint with watercolor for translucency, and comprise the list in an admittedlyRead More →

Fork and Knife Artist John Nieman | Let’s Just Call Them Small

Fork and Knife Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist John Nieman Dobbs Ferry, New York Let’s Just Call Them Small Watercolor Artist Statement For the longest time, I have delighted in the interplay between words and visuals. Perhaps it’s my preoccupation with pop culture, my fascination with cartoons, or my experience in the advertising world. Whatever the reason, I have now created hundreds of these pieces on various themes—from m&m’s, to flip-flops, to cowboys, and shrimp. I call them Visual Riddles. In each case, I create a bold image of a famous American icon or brand, which is painted over a list of names orRead More →

Fork and Knife Artist Joanne Turner | “Vi” From “Feast” Series

Fork and Knife Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Joanne Turner Bromsgrove, United Kingdom “VI” from “Feast” Series Fine Art Photography Artist Statement Creativity is a distraction; it eases the mind and the body. Eating, a necessary but painful chore, nourishes the mind visually and the body. I am Mindful of cycles, seeds, beans, cysts, illness, fertility, infertility and then… the tests; the waiting. The porcelain-like surface of a white bean and a bean-sized growth inside the body that could end life. Yet a bean is a life; it is hope.I demand of myself, to continue to see the positive beauty in the simple, seeminglyRead More →

Fork and Knife Artist Erik Kaye | Fresh, Raw, Golden-Eyed Bream

Fork and Knife Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Erik Kaye Funabashi, Japan Fresh, Raw, Golden-Eyed Bream Watercolor Artist Statement This is a highlight of my series of paintings of Japanese seafood packaging. The packaging iconography is very specific for Japanese shoppers, The head looks left, a sprig of parsley (sometimes plastic) is thrown in to represent that the fish is fresh. This package is deliberately upside down, to signify that this is not to be viewed as a commercial object. It’s a meditation on the beauty and diversity of aquatic life, and a rant against the packaging of death. The views expressed by ourRead More →

Fork and Knife Artist Erik Kaye | Hakusai

Fork and Knife Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Erik Kaye Funabashi, Japan Hakusai Watercolor Artist Statement This was pretty much an exercise for me in accurately painting a green vegetable using Albrecht Durer’s sensibilities. The week before, we received a GORGEOUS Asian green vegetable that was like a huge flowering mandala but I didn’t have time to paint it. This was a predecessor to my aesthetic interest in Japanese packaged foods. The views expressed by our artists in their artist statements do not necessarily represent the views of our art galleries. Artists can be visually expressive but may verbally misrepresent their true intentions orRead More →

Fork and Knife Artist Erik Kaye | Oishii Raaman

Fork and Knife Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Erik Kaye Funabashi, Japan Oishii Raaman Watercolor Artist Statement More than just a painting exercise, I wanted to see what a package of dried ramen would look like when presented monumentally. The viewer is invited to look at the 12 cent food item as an abstraction, as an aesthetic satisfaction completely removed from its utilitarian usage, as an artist does. The underlying philosophy is that aesthetics isn’t just a system for artists, but it coincides with the growth of any natural holistic system or process, dried noodles included. The views expressed by our artists in theirRead More →

Fork and Knife Artist Erik Kaye | Tako

Fork and Knife Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Erik Kaye Funabashi, Japan Tako Watercolor Artist Statement This octopus was bought in a Japanese grocery store in a package, but I was inspired to paint it without it; it didn’t seem to want to be confined to a square of Styrofoam. It looks alive. Octopi are steamed for preservation before they are packaged and that enhances the rich red coloring. Here, I wanted to contrast the Japanese and American dispositions toward the world’s smartest invertebrate. While the Japanese view octopi as attractive and savory, we view them as disgusting and alien. As an abstraction, theseRead More →

Fork and Knife Artist Laura Bigger | Winter Provisions

Fork and Knife Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Laura Bigger Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA Winter Provisions Digital Drawing on Organic Cotton Artist Statement Fundamentally, my work asks how humans can live in the world in a responsible way. It addresses humanity’s relationship to food, domesticated animals and ecosystems. It also actively works toward balancing these relationships, whether by depicting an ideal to work toward or by more practically facilitating an experience within an art context that can be applied to daily living. This as an ecosystem-based approach in the sense that my art practice stimulates my mind and daily life and viceversa. Consequently, it isRead More →

Fork and Knife Artist Derrick Bullard | Beet The Lime

Fork and Knife Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Derrick Bullard Atlanta, Georgia Beet the Lime Fine Art Photography Artist Statement In my late teens after having painted over 100 works, I started getting bored with the teaching methods employed by my art teachers, and I began to explore other mediums and new ways of painting. This exploration and curiosity lead to the development of my own style of painting. I had always enjoyed cooking, as well as all the different colors and textures that food offered. Naturally, I started painting with food, although I soon found it to be costly and somewhat wasteful becauseRead More →

Angles & Curves Artist Tore Terrasi | Grid Study

Angles & Curves Call for Entries Accepted Artists Tore Terrasi Arlington, Texas Grid Study Woven Microfilm The views expressed by our artists in their artist statements do not necessarily represent the views of our art galleries. Artists can be visually expressive but may verbally misrepresent their true intentions or ideas. Please note that we support expression, whether it is controversial or not, but our intention is never to offend. If you are passionate about art collecting and would like to buy this beautiful artwork, give our Los Angeles art galleries a call. Our art gallery is a perfect place for art collectors. Our owner andRead More →

Vintage Artist Abigail Vancannon | Be-Bop’s Diner

Vintage Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Abigail Vancannon Oakland, California, USA Be-Bop’s Diner Oil Painting Artist Statement These works evoke memories though storytelling, which helps suspend the viewer in a different time or place. My current series focuses on traditions, ideals, and activities sprouting from the 1950s. These timeless compositions show the beauty in family, childhood, and generations, often evoking a nostalgic feeling and reflection of the past. Society preserves history – old diners, movie theaters, gas pumps – living relics of the past. Authenticity plays an important role when researching and gathering my reference materials. I photograph models so every detail (from costumesRead More →

Vintage Artist Nicole Hayden | The Smallest Thing About Her Was The Town She Came From

Vintage Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Nicole Hayden San Francisco, California, USA The smallest thing about her was the town she came from Oil Painting Artist Statement When looking back into the past, I am fascinated by the fashions, the glamour, and the way of life. I am interested in the nostalgia I feel when thumbing through the photos and the questions that these feelings pose. I consider the way we approach contemporary pop culture icons now and the ways they appeared in the past. I choose a figure from my library of photographs that I would like to depict in paint. I thenRead More →

Vintage Artist Nicole Hayden | Is It Worth A Chance

Vintage Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Nicole Hayden San Francisco, California, USA Is It Worth a Chance Oil Painting Artist Statement When looking back into the past, I am fascinated by the fashions, the glamour, and the way of life. I am interested in the nostalgia I feel when thumbing through the photos and the questions that these feelings pose. I consider the way we approach contemporary pop culture icons now and the ways they appeared in the past. I choose a figure from my library of photographs that I would like to depict in paint. I then intuitively marry the figure over aRead More →

Vintage Artist Nicole Hayden | Mother May I?

Vintage Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Nicole Hayden San Francisco, California, USA Mother may I? Oil Painting Artist Statement When looking back into the past, I am fascinated by the fashions, the glamour, and the way of life. I am interested in the nostalgia I feel when thumbing through the photos and the questions that these feelings pose. I consider the way we approach contemporary pop culture icons now and the ways they appeared in the past. I choose a figure from my library of photographs that I would like to depict in paint. I then intuitively marry the figure over a background madeRead More →

Vintage Artist Justin Sears | The Small Cuts On My Hands 2011

Vintage Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Justin Sears San Francisco, California, USA The Small Cuts on My Hands 2011, When is the Working Day is Done 2011, The Hero 2011 Mixed Media Artist Statement My work is based in abstract printmaking. I typically combine my works into a conceptual Installation. I use printmaking’s strength of multiples through the repetition of ink on paper, in the likeness to the repetitious advertising we see everyday. I not only layer paints and materials but also concepts. I reference past artists that inspire me but work with a contemporary conversation. I use a vintage color palette while keepingRead More →

Vintage Artist Justin Sears | When Is The Working Day Is Done 2011

Vintage Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Justin Sears San Francisco, California, USA When is the Working Day is Done 2011 Printmaking Artist Statement My work is based in abstract printmaking. I typically combine my works into a conceptual Installation. I use printmaking’s strength of multiples through the repetition of ink on paper, in the likeness to the repetitious advertising we see everyday. I not only layer paints and materials but also concepts. I reference past artists that inspire me but work with a contemporary conversation. I use a vintage color palette while keeping in mind the contrast of the old with the modern. HandmadeRead More →

Vintage Artist Jill Duncan | Flask

Vintage Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Jill Duncan Long Beach, California, USA Flask Fine Art Photography Artist Statement Vintage items often bring back memories of people and days gone by. This flask on an old dresser reminds me of my grandfather and creates a story of multiple reflections. The image in the mirror allows us to enjoy that classic shape from both sides. Digital photograph taken with a Cannon Rebel XTi. The views expressed by our artists in their artist statements do not necessarily represent the views of our art galleries. Artists can be visually expressive but may verbally misrepresent their true intentions orRead More →

Vintage Artist Paul Hitchen | Into The Hudson

Vintage Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Paul Hitchen Somerset, Massachusetts, USA Into the Hudson Acrylic Painting Artist Statement I’ve grown up on, in and around the water. In 1986 I sailed to New York City with some friends and watched the Bicentennial Celebration of Tall Ships. I’ve been working on a series of tall ship paintings and “Into the Hudson” is one of these. I’ve tried to create a mood of powerful serentiy with bold, dark colors and by simplifying the subject. I find acrylics the best choice to achieve these goals and work almost exclusively in this media. The views expressed by ourRead More →

Vintage Artist Paul Hitchen | Seaplane

Vintage Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Paul Hitchen Somerset, Massachusetts, USA Seaplane Acrylic Painting Artist Statement I’ve always loved airplanes of all kinds. When I was young, all I wanted to be was a jet pilot but couldn’t pass the eye test; so I became an artist painting airplanes (sometimes). This painting combines my love of planes and boats in an imaginary time and place. I’ve tried to be as technically accurate as I can while depicting the romance of a time long-gone. The views expressed by our artists in their artist statements do not necessarily represent the views of our art galleries. ArtistsRead More →

Vintage Artist Dorothy Lorenze | Vintage Vase

Vintage Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Dorothy Lorenze Somers, New York, USA Vintage Vase Oil Painting Artist Statement Working in the classical style of traditional oils my paintings are composed in a slightly more contemporary format while realistically rendering translucency, reflection and texture. With ordinary, familiar objects surprising moments of unexpected color and beautiful reflection can be discovered and appreciated. Finding that beauty in the everyday world simply makes life riche Graphite drawing has always been an important discipline for me and I enjoy combining the subtlety and sensitivity of line with the richness and vibrancy of oil paint. Relishing pure, fresh color andRead More →

Vintage Artist David Miller | Son Of Bride Of Cockroach

Vintage Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist David Miller Chandler, Arizona, USA Son of Bride of Cockroach Fine Art Photography Artist Statement “Son of Bride of Cockroach” is part of a series I did called “Scream Queen.” It is a parody the trope of 1950s horror/ sci fi films, down to the halftone pattern which is apparent in the print. The series pokes fun at both the ludicrousness of fantasy fear and the way women are portrayed in cinema. The views expressed by our artists in their artist statements do not necessarily represent the views of our art galleries. Artists can be visually expressive butRead More →

Vintage Artist Carolina Magnin | 151-2 Aéropostale

Vintage Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Carolina Magnin Buenos Aires, New Jersey, Argentina 151-2 Aéropostale Fine Art Photography Artist Statement I grew up being an only child and having special admiration for my father; we used to travel frequently and trips marked my life. Ten years ago my father got a neurodegenerative illness and after that moment I’ve been working on the subject of personal memory and its fragility. I´ve studied Arts at the University of Buenos Aires and then photography at the ICP (International Center of Photography) in New York. I don´t work on historical memory, but rather on the memory we allRead More →

Vintage Artist Anne Smith | Mercedes Windshield Wipers

Vintage Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Anne Smith Essex Fells, New Jersey, USA Mercedes Windshield Wipers Oil Painting Artist Statement I attribute my early love of art to my Belgian grandmother, whose impressionist painting style and encouragement resonates with me still. After graduating from Georgetown University with a degree in marketing, I attended Pratt Institute’s School of Art and Design in New York City where I earned a Master’s Degree in Package Design. I´ve studied Arts at the University of Buenos Aires and then photography at the ICP (International Center of Photography) in New York. I don´t work on historical memory, but rather onRead More →

Vintage Artist Anne Smith | Headlights In Blue

Vintage Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Anne Smith Essex Fells, New Jersey, USA Headlights in Blue Oil Painting Artist Statement I attribute my early love of art to my Belgian grandmother, whose impressionist painting style and encouragement resonates with me still. After graduating from Georgetown University with a degree in marketing, I attended Pratt Institute’s School of Art and Design in New York City where I earned a Master’s Degree in Package Design. I worked for several years as an art director and a freelance artist. I took up painting again in my 30’ s and have been painting ever since then! Whether itRead More →

Vintage Artist Anne Smith | 1965 Red Mustang, Side Door

Vintage Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Anne Smith Essex Fells, New Jersey, USA 1965 Red Mustang, Side Door Oil Painting Artist Statement I attribute my early love of art to my Belgian grandmother, whose impressionist painting style and encouragement resonates with me still. After graduating from Georgetown University with a degree in marketing, I attended Pratt Institute’s School of Art and Design in NYC where I earned a MS in Package Design. I worked for several years as an art director and a freelance artist. I took up painting again in my 30’ s and have been painting ever since then! Whether it isRead More →

Vintage Artist Amy Fichter | Chair, Window

Vintage Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Amy Fichter Menomonie, Wisconsin, USA Chair, Window Fine Art Photography Artist Statement Time travel, it turns out, is possible. At least with the discovery of an abandoned farm house that has remained untouched, at least by humans, for decades. Walking into the living room of this long-forgotten dwelling was like wandering into the home of my childhood, thirty-five years on: turning back the mind, bringing into sharp focus the textures of upholstery, carpet, curtains. Remembering how I sat there, on my mother’s lap, in the afternoon light. My mother is not here any more. The room is emptyRead More →

Vintage Artist Amy Fichter | Slip

Vintage Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Amy Fichter Menomonie, Wisconsin, USA Slip Fine Art Photography Artist Statement I remember watching my mother dress and undress, getting ready for or coming home from church, a concert, a wedding. “Can you help me with my zipper?” she would ask, and I would help. Years after she’s gone, I still want the touch of my mother’s body. What remains is the slip: the tear in the hem, the stains, the pattern of flowers.Read More →

Vintage Artist Amy Fichter | Closet

Vintage Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Amy Fichter Menomonie, Wisconsin, USA Closet Fine Art Photography Artist Statement A woman’s closet, photographed as I found it, leaves me wondering: Why did someone not gather these clothes up in love? When you have lost someone, is it not a huge desire to bury yourself in the clothes that bear their scent (the way that only they can smell), trying to force that fleeting sensation to last? What will we leave when we’re gone? What will others find, and how will they piece together the story?Read More →

Vintage Artist Amy Fichter | Television

Vintage Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Amy Fichter Menomonie, Wisconsin, USA Television Fine Art Photography Artist Statement Finding a television in the middle of an abandoned living room feels nostalgic, and ominous. This image feels like a Magic 8-Ball: Who was it that lived here? “Ask again later.” Why did they leave? “Reply hazy, try again.” What will be left when we are gone? “Better not tell you now.” Will we all be gone? “Concentrate and ask again.” The views expressed by our artists in their artist statements do not necessarily represent the views of our art galleries. Artists can be visually expressive butRead More →

Vintage Artist Amy Fichter | Yellow Room

Vintage Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Amy Fichter Menomonie, Wisconsin, USA Yellow Room Fine Art Photography Artist Statement “I cry at nothing, and cry most of the time.” –Charlotte Perkins Gilman, The Yellow Wallpaper When I look at this image, I am a girl again, a girl in her bedroom, a girl in her own world. A girl with a mother who covered that world in velvet flocked wallpaper. There are dreams and daydreams in this room that glows. There is a picture on the wall that continues to fade. The views expressed by our artists in their artist statements do not necessarily representRead More →

Vintage Artist Axelle Kieffer | Untitled II

Vintage Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Axelle Kieffer Savannah, Georgia, USA untitled II Collages Artist Statement I grew up and spent most of my life in France. Since moving to the United States, I found myself loving to wander around at flea markets and antique stores. In fact, this is how I discovered vintage cabinet photos. I’m very sensitive to the expression, the shape of the face, the body position and if the photo is damaged by time. If the photo establishes a connection with me, I buy it. I’m very sensitive to the expression, the shape of the face, the body position andRead More →

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Style Artist Beatriz Italy Lozano | Primary Mode

Style Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Beatriz Italy Lozano Cypress, California, USA Primary Mode Mixed Media Artist Statement Art has always been a big part of my life. I was a self taught fine artist during my youth. At the age of 18 I eventually enrolled into FIDM and later attended Parsons School of Design where I learned the skills to illustrate fashion croquis. Recently have further evolved my artistic ability by merging both fine arts and fashion illustration to develop my personal style. I have always admired Renaissance era artist like Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Boticelli. Past artist definitely have influenced myRead More →

Style Artist Gauri Torgalkar Nadkarni | Rajasthani Camel Rider

Style Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Gauri Torgalkar Nadkarni Sydney, Ohio, Australia Rajasthani Camel Rider Watercolor Artist Statement I am interested in understanding the emotional response to colour, and experimenting with the relationship between colour and landscape. Rajasthan, India is a part of the Thar desert that spreads across India and Pakistan. Which means the region has dry, sandy landscape for the most part. It is also the part of India with the most colourful clothing. The turban worn by the guy is typical of the traditional headgear. It is also common for the camel riders to listen to music on their phonesRead More →

Style Artist Winnie Sidharta | Daria

Style Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Winnie Sidharta Columbus, Ohio, USA Daria Watercolor Artist Statement In combination with an interest in classical portraiture and Contemporary fashion photography, here I am investigating ideas of invisibility as well as camouflage as it exists in nature. In the painting Daria, the woman’s gaze is interrupted by organic patterns of neon green. The stillness of the figure, (which is characteristic of classical portraiture), is countered by the energetic movement of shapes and colors superimposed on the painting’s surface. The dichotomy of figuration and abstraction is apparent in the struggle between the realistic representation of the woman and theRead More →

Style Artist Winnie Sidharta | Window

Style Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Winnie Sidharta Columbus, Ohio, USA Window Watercolor Artist Statement A woman stands in front of a stained glass window. The lights from above illuminate parts of her hair. Framed by the vertical lines within the windowpane, the stillness of the figure is contained within the boundaries of picture plane. Reminiscent of Victorian portraits, the woman’s outfit seems like a clash between old and new. The picture recalls, for me, Flemish portraiture, in which the figure is still and rendered meticulously, and by which the dramatic lighting from above and behind is meant to indicate the presence of spiritualRead More →

Style Artist Winnie Sidharta | Victorian Portrait

Style Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Winnie Sidharta Columbus, Ohio, USA Victorian Portrait Watercolor Artist Statement In “Victorian Portrait”, I’m working with the connections between high art and high fashion, a theme that is repeatedly revived through contemporary fashion photography. In this painting I am interested in the stiffness and frontal quality of the pose. By emphasizing the hypnotic entanglement of the model’s hair, I am drawing contrast to an otherwise calm and aristocratic figure, thus challenging our expectation of her character. As is common in countless religious icon paintings, I have heightened the sense of luminosity within her skin. It’s as though theRead More →

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Motion Artist Scott Hutchison | Blur 456

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Scott Hutchison Falls Church, Virginia, USA Blur 456 Graphite Artist Statement My animations combine traditional painting and drawing techniques with digital technology to create animated portraits, which are displayed on small LCD panels, or projected, large-scale. Dozens of individual stills portray my face, changing only slightly from one image to the next. When the images are unified digitally, an animation is created. Each video is comprised of multiple painted or drawn self-portraits that, although similar, possess slight variations of color and treatment. When animated, the paint and mark move across the surface, resulting in a portrait that isRead More →

Motion Artist Scott Hutchison | Blur 789

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Scott Hutchison Falls Church, Virginia, USA Blur 789 Graphite Artist Statement My animations combine traditional painting and drawing techniques with digital technology to create animated portraits, which are displayed on small LCD panels, or projected, large-scale. Dozens of individual stills portray my face, changing only slightly from one image to the next. When the images are unified digitally, an animation is created. Each video is comprised of multiple painted or drawn self-portraits that, although similar, possess slight variations of color and treatment. When animated, the paint and mark move across the surface, resulting in a portrait that isRead More →

Motion Artist Richard Wynne | Ram Kian

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Richard Wynne Lake Elsinore, California, USA Ram Kian Mixed Media Artist Statement I paint from need not greed. I have to express my self whether it is in a song or a painting. I wish I could paint more with my head rather than my heart. I envy some my artist friends who works are so serene. I tend to paint like a shark eating. Because of this many times I am dissatisfied with the finished painting. It would seem that I can never quite obtain the picture that’s in my head.My techniques change with my moods. IRead More →

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Emotion Artist Michelle Martin Overcash | Dejected

Emotion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Michelle Martin Overcash Carrollton, Texas, USA Dejected Fine Art Photography Artist Statement My approach to photography is based on my belief that every living thing carries within it the beauty and splendor of the stars. As a photographer, I make it my business to capture the beauty that resides within. Though I’ve always known that exquisite beauty can exist within ephemeral moments, I didn’t always feel that it was my personal calling to capture those fleeting moments in time. I graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas with top honors and a bachelor’s degree in public administrationRead More →

Emotion Artist Geo Rhode | Anxiety 1

Emotion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Geo Rhode Sierra Madre, California, USA Anxiety 1 Acrylic Painting Artist Statement My life as an artist is the exploration of emotions-the human soul. Through my art, I explore color, fabric, form, facial expressions, curiosity and how we humans connect with each other. I love to discover and reveal relationships through art. Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Sergeant, Rivera, Rosenquist and Warhol instilled in me not just a sense of humanity but also a passion for color and form. My true passion is painting… painting large. With my strength in contemporary realism and figurative work, today I work on murals andRead More →

Emotion Artist Melanie Rothman | Revelations

Emotion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Melanie Rothman Ellicott City, Maryland, USA Revelations Oil Painting Artist Statement Ideology is a double-edged sword; it is the driving force for the most compassionate acts, and the most despicable. The frightening ability of ideology to be used as a justification for any action is the cornerstone of modern day terrorism. With the consciousness held mute, any action is permissible. “Revelations” explores this violent side of ideology. Its larger than life size, at 48×48 inches, portrays the visceral emotions that can consume and drive a person to commit terrorism. These emotions of anger, disgust, and hatred – revealRead More →

Emotion Artist Vladimir Marcu | Guilt

Emotion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Vladimir Marcu London, Alabama, Canada Guilt Acrylic Painting Artist Statement “Kublai asks Marco, ‘When you return to the West, will you repeat to your people the same tales you tell me?’ (…) Marco says (…) ’It is not the voice that commands the story: it is the ear.’” Italo Calvino, Invisible Cities We might generalize that it is not the painter that commands the painting: it is the eye. It could be the eye of the viewer, or that of the painter. While I design and build a picture, I switch very frequently between the role of painter,Read More →

Emotion Artist Mary Kay Stam | Men At The Gate With Veil

Emotion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Mary Kay Stam Orange, California, USA Men At The Gate with Veil Mixed Media Artist Statement Over and over during the painting of this series I had to ask myself where art stopped and where propaganda began. As I reproduced Bourke-White’s famous image, I realized how well she understood her audience and the limitations of emotional information they could absorb. She carefully staged her photo. Though every portrait in the frame is heartrending, Bourke-White placed the most defiant, healthiest man front and center, the most emaciated and beaten men on the fringes. Despite the horror, grateful for theRead More →

Emotion Artist Nebyou Chaka | Untitled

Emotion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Nebyou Chaka Los Anegeles, California, USA Untitled Acrylic Painting Artist Statement Blank austerity, cool resolve, moody self-indulgence, facile egotism are completely absent from the collection of work by the young artist, Nebyou T. Chaka Instead, the viewer is invited to revel in exuberant color, yield to serene compositions, and become affected with the pleasure this artist clearly takes in his work Since graduating with a degree in painting from Addis Ababa University of Fine Art, Nebyou has never looked back. He flung himself completely into his work, becoming a full-time studio artist; his paintings attracted a cadre ofRead More →

Emotion Artist Nebyou Chaka | Untitled

Emotion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Nebyou Chaka Los Angeles, California, USA Untitled Mixed Media Artist Statement Blank austerity, cool resolve, moody self-indulgence, facile egotism are completely absent from the collection of work by the young artist, Nebyou T. Chaka Instead, the viewer is invited to revel in exuberant color, yield to serene compositions, and become affected with the pleasure this artist clearly takes in his work Since graduating with a degree in painting from Addis Ababa University of Fine Art, Nebyou has never looked back. He flung himself completely into his work, becoming a full-time studio artist; his paintings attracted a cadre ofRead More →

Emotion Artist Casey Scharling | Treading Water

Emotion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Casey Scharling Wilmington, North Carolina, USA Treading Water Oil Painting Artist Statement My current body of work explores the struggle and beauty that can be found in the repetition, rhythm, and emotion of daily life. Each piece begins with loose washes of color. The figures and scene follow, as I use the ambiguous forms on the canvas as a guide. Layers of charcoal and acrylic paint allow the canvas to materialize with ease in a rapid development of the surface. The picture takes shape around the initial color arrangements as I respond simultaneously to the images I referenceRead More →

Emotion Artist Alexander Landerman | Krolik Pieczony

Emotion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Alexander Landerman Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA Krolik Pieczony Mixed Media Artist Statement This series deals with the disconnection we have with the food we eat. My intent is to remind the viewer that the meat they are consuming was once a living creature. It is my hope that people will consider what they are eating, and respect the creature for their sacrifice on our behalf. The text of these pieces was hand-printed on a Vandercook proofing press using a variety of different wooden fonts; the images were then drawn over the printed text. The series itself consists ofRead More →

Emotion Artist Alexander Landerman | Smokey

Emotion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Alexander Landerman Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA Smokey Mixed Media Artist Statement Tom Toepfer or as we call him Smokey, is a 69 year old, Vietnam veteran, and retired firer fighter, born and raised on the North side of Milwaukee. This piece is done in homage to Smokey who is dyeing from his exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam. Smokey’s a wonderful friend for a young man like myself to have. This piece is my way of thanking him for serving the county and supporting me as a young artist. He will be missed. The views expressed by ourRead More →

Emotion Artist Alexander Landerman | Bob Landerman

Emotion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Alexander Landerman Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA Bob Landerman Charcoal Artist Statement This is a drawing of my father, a 52-year-old Wisconsin State Asbestos Abetments Supervisor. My father has worked hard at a tough job in order to provide for our family. I have a great deal of respect for him and all that he does. I do portrait work with the intent of better understanding my subjects. Sitting with my father during the course of this drawing was and enlightening experience. I’ve learned more about him during the 3 short sessions I spent drawing him then I haveRead More →

Emotion Artist Anupama Jain | Surrender

Emotion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Anupama Jain Dubai, United Arab Emirates Surrender Oil Painting Artist Statement Throughout history, individuals have summoned their strength and abilities to overcome the suffering life has laid out for them. People have survived personal difficulties, natural disasters, wars, dictatorships, poverty, hunger and much more. The fortunate are only faced with as much as they can handle, or less. They sail through rough times and emerge stronger. However, sometimes the less fortunate are assaulted with more than they have the ability to withstand. Like an old monument that once stood strong and proud but has crumbled beneath the onslaughtRead More →

Emotion Artist T. Oliver Peabody | Small Faces IV

Emotion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist T. Oliver Peabody New York, New York, USA Small Faces IV Mixed Media Artist Statement T. Oliver Peabody is a visual artist living and working in New York City. After receiving his BFA in illustration from F.I.T., T. Oliver has worked as a graphic designer and art director for many years. Prompted by his visual design background, T. Oliver Peabody eventually turned his layered style and deft composition toward gesture-led experimentation in a variety of media. As an emerging fine artist he became beguiled by the visceral, physical residues of paint, the intoxicating immediacy of risk and began to apply his digital skills to the tangibleRead More →

Emotion Artist Winnie Sidharta | Head

Emotion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Winnie Sidharta Columbus, Ohio, USA Head Watercolor Artist Statement In ‘Head’, I painted an over life-size, cropped face of a woman from a beauty magazine. I responded to the lack of emotion in her face, which resembles that of a mannequin or a mask. The face as we know, is the one region of the body where the mental and emotional expressions are visible. In ‘Head’, the face is absent of expression, leaving behind only compositional details of size, shape and space, both flat and dimensional. Within this framework, I’m questioning the symbolic function of the face asRead More →

Emotion Artist Nasser Ghaderi | Both Sides Of Now

Emotion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Nasser Ghaderi West Vancovuer, British Columbia, Canada Both Sides of Now Acrylic Painting Artist Statement I arrived to painting with the background inpoetry and film. The medium of painting matched my sense of energy and expression. In an effort to produce original and spontaneous work, I made the conscious decision to refrain from formal art training and from studying other artists’ work. I escape point of view by focusing on process and experimentation instead of plotting a final product. I painted Both Sides of Now without being conscious of what was emerging. I let the painting impose itselfRead More →

Emotion Artist Michael Brothers | Despair

Emotion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Michael Brothers York, Pennsylvania, USA Despair Watercolor Artist Statement I grew up in South Central Pennsylvania. Being a self-taught artist, and traveling to Italy, Spain, and France, I paint using reference photos I have taken. The arts have been a staple in my life from theatre, photography, to painting. My medium of choice is watercolor. I paint to express the feeling I had being on site and experiencing my subjects. Art brings me peace in a volatile world. The views expressed by our artists in their artist statements do not necessarily represent the views of our art galleries.Read More →

Emotion Artist Cassie Walker | Raven

Emotion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Cassie Walker Milford, Delaware, USA Raven Acrylic Painting Artist Statement My family and I grew up on a farm in Delaware. We grew or raised most of what we ate. Everyone had his or her role. I handled the chickens – in that I plucked their feathers and gutted them. So, I became pretty intimate with foul in a somewhat dark manner from the start. I was never one for painting pretty pictures; instead, I hope to create ones that stir the emotions Using a traditional technique known as glazing, I build up thin layers of paint. InRead More →

Emotion Artist Eva Nicolait | Standing Woman 7

Emotion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Eva Nicolait Ukiah, California, USA Standing Woman 7 Acrylic Painting Artist Statement Drawing is the foundation of my work and my approach. I like its dynamic sensibility, its ability to capture not only the anatomy of the subject but also the body language which reveals the unique essence of the subject. It is also about the dilemmas and solutions of space with its physical and psychological implications, and the possibilities to frame, detain, and project a subject. Standing Woman 7 is a painting from my Woman Series that addresses self-consciousness and, in this particular piece, memory. We move,Read More →

Emotion Artist Benjamin Sandness | Reminder

Emotion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Benjamin Sandness Pullman, Washington, USA Reminder Ink and Pen Artist Statement In this work, I focus on identifying and depicting the experience of my worries. I make drawings and prints that depict the things I find myself worrying about. The images often include every-day objects as metaphors for the tension or conflict inherent to my worries. I focus on an emotive use of line, color, and texture as I develop these images. The subject matter and mark making work together to communicate to the viewer a sense of tension. As a result, the viewer is left with theRead More →

Emotion Artist Benjamin Sandness | 25

Emotion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Benjamin Sandness Pullman, Washington, USA 25 Mixed Media Artist Statement In this work, I focus on identifying and depicting the experience of my worries. I make drawings and prints that depict the things I find myself worrying about. The images often include every-day objects as metaphors for the tension or conflict inherent to my worries. I focus on an emotive use of line, color, and texture as I develop these images. The subject matter and mark making work together to communicate to the viewer a sense of tension. As a result, the viewer is left with the sameRead More →

Emotion Artist Winnie Sidharta | Fracture

Emotion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Winnie Sidharta Columbus, Ohio, USA Fracture Watercolor Artist Statement In ‘Fracture’, the radiating lines on the painting’s surface amplify the mood and emotion of the whole scene. By layering the painting’s surface in this way, I’m drawing a parallel between the levels of the physical materials to that of the perspectives rooted in the mind of each of the viewers. The painting becomes a reflection in a mirror. Our projections of self-identification and connectivity, empathy and understanding are challenged by our inability to engage with the woman’s gaze as she’s turning her face away from us. Inspired byRead More →

Emotion Artist Bryan Stevens | Rage

Emotion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Bryan Stevens Leander, Texas, USA Rage Mixed Media Artist Statement I interpreted the title of the exhibition quite literally. I wanted to capture the raw feeling of anger. Rage! We all have been there, that overwhelming feeling that can come out of us all. When you feel like you have no other options. I want to put you in that moment. When you just can’t take it anymore and you are about to explode. I love using oils and acrylics as a media. I like the slow drying time of oils. The way it stays alive on yourRead More →

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Hit The Road Artist Mara Zaslove | Long Ago And Far Away

Hit The Road Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Mara Zaslove Santa Monica, CA Long Ago And Far Away Fine Art Photography Artist Statement Although a native Californian, I have traveled extensively throughout this country and abroad. When I look through my camera I am drawn towards a composition that that tells a story. While passing through Wyoming, I was captivated by the dusted light that highlighted this expansive terrain. The landforms and their hues were something to behold. It was difficult to keep ‘my eyes on the road’. Photography has ignited a passion that has interwoven my view of the world with my life experiences. When shooting,Read More →

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Hit the Road Artist John Nieman | Not Exactly Straight

Hit the Road Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist John Nieman Dobbs Ferry, New York, USA Not Exactly Straight Watercolor Artist Statement Some have called it “art with a sense of humor.” I am complimented by that, since I believe that for any two-dimensional piece to bring layers of pleasure is a worthy goal. By the way, I have featured this piece in a recent book called Art of Even More Lists. In this compilation, I showcase the art and accompany it with a poem. Here is the verse that I wrote after completing the picture: Not Exactly Straight I know rock solid arrows WhoRead More →

Hit the Road Artist John Nieman | Forbidden Fruit

Hit the Road Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist John Nieman Dobbs Ferry, New York, USA Forbidden Fruit Watercolor Artist Statement I strive for my paintings to work on several layers. I like to keep the image big and bold enough to sometimes obliterate the words, or at least make it challenging for the viewer to fill in the blanks. I tend to work with watercolor, often accented with pastel. When the interplay is ideal, the work has immediate impact, and residual mental tickle. By the way, I featured this piece in a book called Art of Lists. In this compilation, I showcase the artRead More →

Hit the Road Artist Ulrike Scheuchl | Rdwrers

Hit the Road Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Ulrike Scheuchl Laguna Beach, California, USA RDWRERs Fine Art Photography Artist Statement For this piece, I gave the individual pictures a Polaroid look. The title “RDWRERs” was inspired by an episode of Frasier.Read More →

Hit the Road Artist Theresa Vandenberg Donche | Crossroads

Hit the Road Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Theresa Vandenberg Donche San Diego, California, USA Crossroads Mixed Media Artist Statement This new series is an expression of my own nostalgia. It is about my childhood memories growing up on a farm in Central California. Remembering riding onthe tractor with my father, flying over the fields in his airplane, smelling the plowed earth,listening to the crows flying above us, and lookingat the immensity of the landscape. It was magic.Read More →

Hit the Road Artist Joe Calleri | Overdrive

Hit the Road Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Joe Calleri Northcote, Victoria, California, Australia OVERDRIVE Fine Art Photography Artist Statement American cars possess plenty of character – all smooth curves, flowing lines, and those beautiful fins. I photographed this car from a number of different angles, I especially liked the rear view of the vehicle, and the hat that sits on top of the back seat. For me, that hat adds a particular narrative to the image – who owns the car? Where do they drive it?Read More →

Hit the Road Artist Jovanni Luna | Entr

Hit the Road Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Jovanni Luna Wenatchee, Washington, USA ENTR Fine Art Photography Artist Statement “ENTR” is part of a dream series that depicts certain parts of the adventurous dream. By using the color and the incomplete spelling of the words I try to blur the the image and make it unclear of what might actually be happening. Just like a dream can be hard to decipher and understand, so are these pieces.Read More →

Hit the Road Artist M.C. Reardon | Farmer’s Field

Hit the Road Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist M.C. Reardon Oak Grove, Oregon, USA Farmer’s Field Fine Art Photography Artist Statement I grew up in the Northwest, where I built forts, played in clear creek waters and followed tracks of wild animals under the lush green canopies of old growth forests. These places of wonder and solitude are neighborhoods now, full of cookie cutter homes, where people have no memory of the beauty that once stood in the middle of their living rooms. I created ‘Farmer’s Field’ while on a train trip to Los Angeles in the middle of November. Inevitably, traveling on aRead More →

Hit the Road Artist M.C. Reardon | Lonely Road

Hit the Road Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist M.C. Reardon Oak Grove, Oregon, USA Lonely Road Fine Art Photography Artist Statement I grew up with the soft whispers of breezes dancing through forests and across tall wheat fields. I take solace and comfort in the sound of raindrops on the roof of my studio. I connect to the world through wide open spaces when the closeness of living in the city gets to be too much, when I can no longer hear myself think and I crave the fresh air, peace and inspiration of wild spaces. I stumbled upon ‘Lonely Road’ just beyond ShanikoRead More →

Hit the Road Artist Jim Kohatsu | Chevy Face

Hit the Road Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Jim Kohatsu Long Beach, California, USA Chevy Face Fine Art Photography Artist Statement The selected “Hit the Road” photos were shot during the 2012 Monterey’s Classic Car week held every August on the Monterey Peninsula.Read More →

Hit the Road Artist Jim Kohatsu | Buick Roadmaster

Hit the Road Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Jim Kohatsu Long Beach, California, USA Buick Roadmaster Fine Art Photography Artist Statement The selected “Hit the Road” photos were shot during the 2012 Monterey’s Classic Car week held every August on the Monterey Peninsula.Read More →

Hit the Road Artist Jave Yoshimoto | If A Tree Falls

Hit the Road Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Jave Yoshimoto Seattle, Washington, USA If a tree falls Watercolor Artist Statement The road is where I played water balloon fights with the neighbors, where I stood to adore my high school crush, where my cousin got pooped on the shoulder by a bird. The road is what I drove on as I found my first home to call my own. The road is what I ran to when my mother stomped my head to the ground. The road is where my blood dripped steadily from my nose, where I made my girlfriend cry, where I was calledRead More →

Hit the Road Artist Jackson Echols | Blacktop 4

Hit the Road Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Jackson Echols Arlington, Texas, USA Blacktop 4 Pinhole Photograph Artist Statement Using a pinhole camera and direct positive photo paper, while driving, I have put myself back into the seat of the traumatic event, creating images that explore the emotional darkness that I feel.Read More →

Hit the Road Artist Jackson Echols | Blacktop 3

Hit the Road Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Jackson Echols Arlington, Texas, USA Blacktop 3 Pinhole Photograph Artist Statement Using a pinhole camera and direct positive photographic paper, while driving, I have put myself back into the seat of my trauma in order to explore the fallability of memory with these emotionally charged images.Read More →

Hit the Road Artist Paul Hitchen | 103

Hit the Road Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Paul Hitchen Somerset, Massachusetts, USA 103 Acrylic Painting Artist Statement I like the feeling of history evoked here. I’ve even made the car ambiguous in age.Read More →

Hit the Road Artist Debra Keirce | Leave It Alone

Hit the Road Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Debra Keirce Ashburn, Virginia, USA Leave It Alone Acrylic Painting Artist Statement Her work draws from edgy contemporary styles as well as classic compositions, and is influenced by the modern masters of photrealism and Trompe L’Oeil. She has combined her passion, intellect and solid technique to create a genuinely original body of work. She works primarily in acrylics and most of her show pieces are still lifes and urban landscapes. To achieve extreme detail, she uses magnifying lenses while applying the paint. Unlike traditional photorealists who often paint objects larger than life, on vast substrates, manyRead More →

Hit the Road Artist Debra Keirce | Escape

Hit the Road Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Debra Keirce Ashburn, Virginia, USA Escape Acrylic Painting Artist Statement Her work draws from edgy contemporary styles as well as classic compositions, and is influenced by the modern masters of photorealism and Trompe L’Oeil. She has combined her passion, intellect and solid technique to create a genuinely original body of work. She works primarily in acrylics and most of her show pieces are still lifes and urban landscapes. To achieve extreme detail, she uses magnifying lenses while applying the paint. Unlike traditional photorealists who often paint objects larger than life, on vast substrates, many of Debra’sRead More →

Hit the Road Artist Debra Keirce | Cityscape

Hit the Road Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Debra Keirce Ashburn, Virginia, USA Cityscape Acrylic Painting Artist Statement Her work draws from edgy contemporary styles as well as classic compositions, and is influenced by the modern masters of photorealism and Trompe L’Oeil. She has combined her passion, intellect and solid technique to create a genuinely original body of work. She works primarily in acrylics and most of her show pieces are still lifes and urban landscapes. To achieve extreme detail, she uses magnifying lenses while applying the paint. Unlike traditional photorealists who often paint objects larger than life, on vast substrates, many of Debra’sRead More →

Hit the Road Artist Chelsea Hill | Miss Guided

Hit the Road Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Chelsea Hill Laguna Hills, California, USA Miss Guided Mixed Media Artist Statement I am particularly attracted to the symbols associated with Christian themed art throughout history. With my work I explore religion as a reaction to the threats on human existence. Death, fear, sickness, violence, perversion, along with other natural impulses of the human mind and body are themes that I explore through visual metaphors.Read More →

Hit the Road Artist Anna Belleforte | Waiting For Austria

Hit the Road Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Anna Belleforte Amersfoort, New York, Netherlands Waiting for Austria Collages Artist Statement The maps themselves have become my inspiration and source material. By cutting them up and playing with them – initially seeking out identifiable shapes, and later by composing entirely new shapes from random snippets of road lines, I have found that they can tell a story that I want to tell: our interconnection with our physical surroundings. In Waiting for Austria, part of my Travellers series, I used a map of Austria to express how waiting is a part of the travel experience. AndRead More →

Hit the Road Artist Anna Belleforte | California Dreaming

Hit the Road Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Anna Belleforte Amersfoort, New York, Netherlands California DreamingCollages Artist StatementLike the physical intertwining of an intimate relationship, I feel the intersections of urban infrastructure represent a similar relationship, albeit on a grander scale. This dichotomy of scale interests me – the small lines on paper are in reality huge distances, while small signs of affection can also have a huge impact or be a tremendous journey. California Dreaming is purely collaged parts of a map of California, and nothing else – no colour strengthening to emphasize the road lines.Read More →

Hit the Road Artist Donna Aldrich | Routemaster Café

Hit the Road Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Donna Aldrich Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA Routemaster Café Pastels Artist Statement I have lived in the southwest since 1967and received a B.S. in art education from Northern Arizona University, in Flagstaff , Az. I am now painting scenes of images so familiar to me between New Mexico and Arizona. Traveling between the two states has given me the desire to capture the beauty of the adobe buildings, gates, flowers, and the history along Route 66. In Routemaster Café I especially enjoyed capturing the colors and patterns of the wallpaper and upholstery and the complex composition theRead More →

Hit the Road Artist Donna Aldrich | That Which Has Passed

Hit the Road Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Donna Aldrich Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA That Which Has Passed Pastels Artist Statement I have lived in the southwest since 1967 and received a B.S. in art education from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Az. I am now painting scenes of images so familiar to me between New Mexico and Arizona. Traveling between the two states has given me the desire to capture the beauty of the adobe buildings, gates, flowers, and the history along Route 66. The Historic WigWam Motel in Holbrook, Az. is one of my favorite subject matters. This image, “That Which HasRead More →

Hit the Road Artist Laurence Scott | Towaway Zone

Hit the Road Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Laurence Scott Santa Maria, California, USA Towaway Zone Fine Art Photography Artist Statement My photos are primarily about finding beauty and mystery in the everyday world. There’s no message; they’re simply exercises in monochrome or color, composition, point of view, and the not-so-simple act of seeing. I don’t like to intellectualize about my work. My images either mover you or they don’t. What you see is what you get.Read More →

Hit the Road Artist Joanne Manzella | Sunset Cruise

Hit the Road Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Joanne Manzella Los Angeles, California, USA Sunset CruiseFine Art Photography Artist StatementBorn and raised in Southern California, the natural inclination is to think we all love the beach and everything that comes with it like surfing or boogie boarding and the Woodie cars with surfboards attached to the roof. This girl didn’t always love to go in the water but certainly, the attraction to this style of cars stayed with me. Just as the owners of these classic cars love working and perfecting the look of this nostalgic era, I too want to take these carsRead More →

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The Naked Truth Artist Bruce Erikson | The Decision

The Naked Truth Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Bruce Erikson Maineville, Ohio, USA The Decision Oil on Linen Artist Statement Erikson finds inspiration in capturing the figure lost in thought. The gesture of the figure, as well as the setting in which it is placed, give clues as to what the model might be imagining, without becoming too literal. The figure becomes a vessel of experiences that is presented in an idealized and iconic fashion, informed by a love of art history. Though most drawings portray the solitary figure, the newest work consists of paintings containing several types of images of women that areRead More →

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The Naked Truth Artist Bruce Erikson | Jourdi

The Naked Truth Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Bruce Erikson Maineville, Ohio, USA Jourdi Oil on Linen The Decision Erikson finds inspiration in capturing the figure lost in thought. The gesture of the figure, as well as the setting in which it is placed, give clues as to what the model might be imagining, without becoming too literal. The figure becomes a vessel of experiences that is presented in an idealized and iconic fashion, informed by a love of art history. Though most drawings portray the solitary figure, the newest work consists of paintings containing several types of images of women that are placed togetherRead More →

The Naked Truth Artist Ian George | Untitled

The Naked Truth Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Ian George Morristown, New Jersey, USA Untitled Mixed Media Collage Artist Statement The assertively physical, richly textured works of Ian George are both commanding and careful, riding an uncomfortable balance between gravity and weight and another suspended reality. He has synthesized the disparate influences of Expressionism, Post-Impressionism, Art Brut, Bay Area funk art, assemblage, Dada, neo-Dada, Italian Mannerism, and Constructivism, claiming common ground with all these movements while remaining actively his own. His paintings, existing both as surfaces and as objects, are saturated. They move from imagery and compulsivity into an overwhelming visual and emotional experience.Read More →

The Naked Truth Artist Ken Beach | Curve

The Naked Truth Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Ken Beach Chicago, Illinois, USA Curve Fine Art Photography Artist Statement Our world can be confusing and chaotic. Sudden movements, bright colors, unexpected sounds; all compete for our attention. By reducing an image to its fundamental elements — light and shadow, texture and lines — I allow the viewer to truly focus on the subject without distractions. With that in mind, I present the beauty of the human body. No other subject is as rewarding or as challenging to depict, and no other subject can stir such a wide range of emotions.Read More →

The Naked Truth Artist Ken Beach | Dancer

The Naked Truth Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Ken Beach Chicago, Illinois, USA Dancer Fine Art Photography Artist Statement Our world can be confusing and chaotic. Sudden movements, bright colors, unexpected sounds; all compete for our attention. By reducing an image to its fundamental elements — light and shadow, texture and lines — I allow the viewer to truly focus on the subject without distractions. With that in mind, I present the beauty of the human body. No other subject is as rewarding or as challenging to depict, and no other subject can stir such a wide range of emotions.Read More →

The Naked Truth Artist Annie Farley | Seated Figure

The Naked Truth Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Annie Farley Ivins, Utah Seated Figure Collage Artist Statement My love of art began the first time I drew the figure. There was something so natural in drawing the form, following the lines, and noticing how the light bends around the curves of muscle and bone. For the last few years I have been working in landscapes, finding a voice in my surroundings, but I’ve never lost the love of the human form and have recently found myself once again drawn to figure study. For Seated Figure, I used collage materials because throughout my art experienceRead More →

The Naked Truth Artist Agne Kisonaite | Damn, Where Did I Lose My Contact Lens?

The Naked Truth Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Agne Kisonaite Vilnius, Lithuania DAMN, WHERE DID I LOSE MY CONTACT LENS? Acrylic Painting Artist Statement Painting for me is a creative expression of aesthetic perception. While creating balance harmony and proportions, at the same time I am seeking a contrasting and unexpected color combinations, interesting compositions. Purposely stressing the details or fragments I am creating a mystery that intrigues the viewer.Read More →

The Naked Truth Artist Amy Fix | Black: Let’s Play The Game

The Naked Truth Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Amy Fix Statesboro, Georgia, USA Black: Let’s Play the Game Acrylic Painting Artist Statement Through portraiture, this series of large paintings, Skin Deep: The Elusive Aphrodite, addresses the prominence of female beauty in the lives of individual women through scale and rich surfaces that utilize the power of mark and symbol to address the detrimental effects of this pursuit of beauty The paintings are informed by Interviews with women from a specific demographic regarding their notion of beauty, who modeled in Venus or Aphrodite inspired poses. While Aphrodite once represented the ideal form, being an ancientRead More →

The Naked Truth Artist Launa D. Romoff | #418 Hiding In Plain Sight

The Naked Truth Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Launa D. Romoff Los Angeles, California, USA #418 Hiding in plain sight Mixed Media Artist Statement I find my material everywhere because, by working in this medium, I believe you learn to “see” the beauty of the discarded and turn it into “art”. I present my reality in two different manifestations. They are either internal, elusive, and suggestive or external, dynamic, and engaging. They reflect my duality. The views expressed by our artists in their artist statements do not necessarily represent the views of our art galleries. Artists can be visually expressive butRead More →

The Naked Truth Artist Launa D. Romoff | #419 Newspaper Fragments

The Naked Truth Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Launa D. Romoff Los Angeles, California, USA #419 Newspaper fragments Mixed Media Artist Statement I find my material everywhere because by working in this medium, I believe you learn to “see” the beauty of the discarded and turn it into “art”. I present my reality in two different manifestations. They are either internal, elusive, and suggestive or external, dynamic, and engaging. They reflect my duality. The views expressed by our artists in their artist statements do not necessarily represent the views of our art galleries. Artists can be visually expressive but may verbally misrepresent theirRead More →

The Naked Truth Artist Launa D. Romoff | #422 Caught

The Naked Truth Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Launa D. Romoff Los Angeles, California, USA #422 Caught Mixed Media Artist Statement I find my material everywhere because, by working in this medium, I believe you learn to “see” the beauty of the discarded and turn it into “art”. I present my reality in two different manifestations. They are either internal, elusive, and suggestive or external, dynamic, and engaging. They reflect my duality. The views expressed by our artists in their artist statements do not necessarily represent the views of our art galleries. Artists can be visually expressive but may verbally misrepresent theirRead More →

The Naked Truth Artist José M. Gómez-Ros | Heat

The Naked Truth Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist José M. Gómez-Ros Madrid, Spain Heat Fine Art Photography Artist Statement Photographs are reminiscences of other lives. And like memories in our minds, printed copies becomes old and gradually disappear as time goes on… Sometimes a face, an eyes color, a glance persist; some other times it is just the image of a body that remains. Anyway, nostalgia for lost things, for things that never happened.Read More →

The Naked Truth Artist Jessica Grimshaw | Human Scaffolding

The Naked Truth Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Jessica Grimshaw Los Angeles, California, USA Human Scaffolding Mixed Media Artist Statement The human body is a functional mixed media sculpture that houses multiple systems made up of solids, liquids and gasses. Both the human body and collage interest me because they involve different elements that, when functioning together, create a final outcome. “Human Scaffolding is the result of using collage techniques to create an anatomical view of the muscles, sinews, and bones. Collage has become my preferred technique, because I don’t wish to see images as mass produced visual representations meant to be passively consumedRead More →

The Naked Truth Artist Jessica Grimshaw | Woman In Thermography

The Naked Truth Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Jessica Grimshaw Los Angeles, California, USA Woman in ThermographyMixed Media Artist StatementWe don’t always choose to see the world just using our eyes. Heat is a tactile indicator of life. This particular truth is given visual representation through thermal imaging. Bright colors visually represent what we feel but can’t see. “Woman in Thermography” is a collage of craft floss and painted cloth which recreates hi tech imagery through handmade methods. Throughout most of my professional life, I have worked on some form of digital art (illustration, visual effects). I choose to build collages, because it putsRead More →

The Naked Truth Artist Damian Chavez | Seated Voluptuary

The Naked Truth Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Damian Chavez Los Angeles, California, USA Seated Voluptuary Graphite Artist Statement Whenever possible, I use the finest materials for their handling qualities, presence, and permanence. I idealize the things I find most appealing. Often the images have a female likeness—using the feminine persona allows me a freedom not attainable by other means. Even the intimacy of portraiture gives way to the mystique of archetypes. The artistic license offered by the ancient mind is instrumental in surmounting the restrictions of contemporary life. My personal experiences, influences, and unorthodox training have allowed me to work in a completelyRead More →

The Naked Truth Artist Damian Chavez | Voluptuary I

The Naked Truth Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Damian Chavez Los Angeles, California, USA Voluptuary I Oil Painting Artist Statement Whenever possible, I use the finest materials for their handling qualities, presence, and permanence. I idealize the things I find most appealing. Often the images have a female likeness—using the feminine persona allows me a freedom not attainable by other means. Even the intimacy of portraiture gives way to the mystique of archetypes. The artistic license offered by the ancient mind is instrumental in surmounting the restrictions of contemporary life. My personal experiences, influences, and unorthodox training have allowed me to work in aRead More →

The Naked Truth Artist Chloe Mceldowney | Tomorrow’s Food

The Naked Truth Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Chloe Mceldowney Russia, Ohio Tomorrow’s Food Oil Painting Artist Statement Growing up on a farm in the Midwest, I had never been familiarized with popular culture. As a youth, I spent most of my time leading extravagant adventures in the backyard with my animals, or simply sketching the trees and fields around me. I envisioned my environment through an innocent and optimistic lens. Everything was stunning. Everything was beautiful. It wasn’t until I reached high school that I realized people did not envision the world in the same light that I had growing up. Humans tendRead More →

The Naked Truth Artist Catherin Colaw | Fog

The Naked Truth Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Catherin Colaw San Diego, California, USA Fog Fine Art Photography Artist Statement This photograph is an exploration of sexuality and nakedness, vulnerability and separateness. A women’s identity is sacred and yet it is often stripped down and defined by her bare body. In this series, nudity is no longer about sexuality, but about vulnerability. The image is a self-portrait, a meditative practice, and a performance that requires a challenging stillness and trust in the environment. The dismemberment of the nude women’s body is simultaneously a beautiful and oppressive dialogue between the landscape and the female form.Read More →

The Naked Truth Artist Catherin Colaw | Salton Sea

The Naked Truth Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Catherin Colaw San Diego, California, USA Salton Sea Fine Art Photography Artist Statement This photograph is an exploration of sexuality and nakedness, vulnerability and separateness. A women’s identity is sacred and yet it is often stripped down and defined by her bare body. In this series, nudity is no longer about sexuality, but about vulnerability. The image is a self-portrait, a meditative practice, and a performance that requires a challenging stillness and trust in the environment. The dismemberment of the nude women’s body is simultaneously a beautiful and oppressive dialogue between the landscape and the femaleRead More →

The Naked Truth Artist Brian Peterson | G-Spots

The Naked Truth Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Brian Peterson Loveland, Colorado, USA G-Spots Ink and Pen Artist Statement “G-Spots” points out the limitations of censorship. The first thing to go through my mind when I see a blackened out area is, “What’s behind that?”. Eventually “what’s behind that” is discovered or uncovered anyway. The attempt to cover such a large amount of sexual imagery with black spots in this work makes it absurd. The viewer can easily interpret the activities depicted. I used spots instead of the traditional rectangle because the circles complimented the curves of the figures. I am a self taughtRead More →

The Naked Truth Artist Ellen Benfatti | Illumination

The Naked Truth Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Ellen Benfatti San Clemente, California, USA Illumination Acrylic Painting Artist Statement The inspiration for creating the piece Illumination came from a desire to show the essence of both man and woman. The piece expresses the mystery of both brushed softly in acrylic and sealed with a soft varnish. This piece is 24” x 24” on gallery wrapped canvas. The views expressed by our artists in their artist statements do not necessarily represent the views of our art galleries. Artists can be visually expressive but may verbally misrepresent their true intentions or ideas.Read More →

The Naked Truth Artist Ellen Benfatti | Figure

The Naked Truth Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Ellen Benfatti San Clemente, California, USA Figure Acrylic Painting Artist Statement This beautiful acrylic painting was painted completely by palette knife. My hope was to create a figurative painting that left the viewer to their own imagination. This piece can be shown in several positions. When vertical the figure appears to be sitting. When horizontal the figure appears to be reclining. Figure is presented as a 24”x24” acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas. Ellen Benfatti, ArtistRead More →

The Naked Truth Artist Amber Tutwiler | Still

The Naked Truth Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Amber Tutwiler Boca Raton, Florida, USA StillOil Painting Artist StatementFrom where I grew up, I can say that I am unequivocally lucky. It is accurate to say that I grew up in the boonies. We had horses, chickens, ducks, all too many cats and dogs in a house that looked, to be fair, like a barn. It seemed more like we were young kids running this rather large redneck area with no authority. My parents drank- a lot. This gave me a lot of time for myself. With this said, I got very lucky in myRead More →

The Naked Truth Artist Alexandra Goode | You Voyeur 1

The Naked Truth Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Alexandra Goode Los Angeles, California, USA You Voyeur 1Graphite Artist StatementMy work explores the relationship of modern forms to the human body and our perceptions. I contrast geometric shapes with organic forms and materials in an attempt to embody the dichotomic relationship between organic and inorganic structures. The origins of the square and line are rooted to mankind. These shapes of our own creation have been the foundation for nearly all man’s inventions while they seemingly oppose the aesthetics of the natural. They are used to isolate, confine and protect us, causing a feeling of removalRead More →

The Naked Truth Artist Alexander Silva | White On White #2

The Naked Truth Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Alexander Silva Thousand Oaks, California, USA White on White #2 Fine Art Photography Artist Statement Photography moved from being a hobby, to a passion, to a feeling, to my entire existence. Even before I set up my camera, the colors and details captivate and fill my mind and spirit. People who’ve seen me work can attest to this transplantation into an alternate time and space, where my primal thoughts become the imaginative dreams of my viewers. Always searching for a catalyst for social discussion, my work often captures both sincere and severe feelings amongst viewers, combiningRead More →

The Naked Truth Artist Alexander Silva | White On White #1

The Naked Truth Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Alexander Silva Thousand Oaks, California, USA White on White #1 Fine Art Photography Artist Statement Photography moved from being a hobby, to a passion, to a feeling, to my entire existence. Even before I set up my camera, the colors and details captivate and fill my mind and spirit. People who’ve seen me work can attest to this transplantation into an alternate time and space, where my primal thoughts become the imaginative dreams of my viewers. Always searching for a catalyst for social discussion, my work often captures both sincere and severe feelings amongst viewers, combiningRead More →

The Naked Truth Artist Vijay V. Paniker and Natalya Sturlis | Marrow Pubis

The Naked Truth Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Vijay V. Paniker and Natalya Sturlis Glenview, Illinois, USA Marrow Pubis Mixed Media Artist Statement I received my Bachelor’s Degree from Northeastern Illinois University, in Chicago, where I double majored in both Art and Anthropology. In Anthropology, I spent a great deal of my studies on human variation and cultural anthropology. This is where a light turned on and I first started to merge my work in ceramics with my studies in Anthropology. The human form has always been a subject in most cultures, either in the context of the exhibition of or inhibition of theRead More →

The Naked Truth Artist Vijay V. Paniker and Natalya Sturlis | Marrow Torso

The Naked Truth Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Vijay V. Paniker and Natalya Sturlis Glenview, Illinois, USA Marrow Torso Mixed Media Artist Statement by Natalya Sturlis During my time at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, I started out as a 2D artist in painting and drawing.My work explored family and our relationship with the past.My grandparents have been a strong influence in the narrative of my work.I had lived with them all my life and watched them age, get sick, fight sickness, tell their family stories and eventually pass. The body’s perseverance yet inevitable demise shaped the progression of my work.OurRead More →

The Naked Truth Artist Dan Pyle | Warrior

The Naked Truth Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Dan Pyle West Hollywood, California, USA Warrior Charcoal Artist Statement This drawing is about power and strength, muscle and determination. From the flexed muscles to the popping veins, I want the viewer to feel the burn. For blending the charcoal to create the soft skin tones, I use cotton pads, intended for removing makeup. The views expressed by our artists in their artist statements do not necessarily represent the views of our art galleries. Artists can be visually expressive but may verbally misrepresent their true intentions or ideas. Please note that we supportRead More →

The Naked Truth Artist Dan Pyle | Paparazzi

The Naked Truth Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Dan Pyle West Hollywood, California, USA Paparazzi Charcoal Artist Statement Anyone who lives in this region understands the meaning behind this drawing. We have all seen the paparazzi on the streets but not all of us make it in front of the camera. If you are a celebrity, don’t take off your shirt if you don’t want to draw a crowd! The views expressed by our artists in their artist statements do not necessarily represent the views of our art galleries. Artists can be visually expressive but may verbally misrepresent their true intentionsRead More →

The Naked Truth Artist Dan Pyle | Prophet

The Naked Truth Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Dan Pyle West Hollywood, California, USA Prophet Charcoal Artist Statement I wanted to capture a Zen moment with this model, to create a spiritual piece that was soft and strong at the same time. This drawing was published last year in a hardbound book–The International Dictionary of Artists. The views expressed by our artists in their artist statements do not necessarily represent the views of our art galleries. Artists can be visually expressive but may verbally misrepresent their true intentions or ideas. Please note that we support expression, whether it is controversial orRead More →

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Shadows Artist Brian Cho | Lilburn

Shadows Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Brian Cho La Canada, California, USA Lilburn Mixed Media Artist Statement Lilburn:50″ x 50″Wood, Acrylic Paint, Acrylic SheetBased on Lilburn Cave, Sequoia National Park (Cross Section / Overhead view) Not For Sale As I walked through the caves of Sequoia National Park, I was stunned by the beauty hidden in the darkness for eons. Some brave explorer entered this abyss, overcame the dangers, and allowed me to see something I will never forget. Why? What possesses a person to enter a cave, climb a mountain, dive deep into the ocean, or shoot into the unknown vacuum of space?Read More →

Shadows Artist Olivier Tourlet | Shadow (4)

Shadows Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Olivier Tourlet Paris, France Shadow (4) Fine Art Photography Artist Statement What would be a world without shadow? Just a flat blank page. Shadow is the essence of photography, forging the eye with relief and material. Shadow is rhythm , creating matter in infinite shades . It is the “symphony” of perception.Drop shadow by its application to oblique subject is often neglected by the eye, most of the time jilted in the background. I like to give back to shadow his nobility, his mild stroke projecting an image of the subject often mysterious and always sublime. Biography BornRead More →

Shadows Artist Olivier Tourlet | Shadow (7)

Shadows Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Olivier Tourlet Paris, France Shadow (7) Fine Art Photography Artist Statement What would be a world without shadow? Just a flat blank page. Shadow is the essence of photography, forging the eye with relief and material. Shadow is rhythm , creating matter in infinite shades . It is the “symphony” of perception.Drop shadow by its application to oblique subject is often neglected by the eye, most of the time jilted in the background. I like to give back to shadow his nobility, his mild stroke projecting an image of the subject often mysterious and always sublime. Artistic CareerRead More →

Shadows Artist Jean Liu | Fire Escape And Its Shadow No3

Shadows Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Jean Liu New York, New York, USA Fire Escape and its Shadow No3 Fine Art Photography Artist Statement Jean Liu is an architect who lives and works in New York. In her work, she draws inspiration from Time and Process. She believes that Time is not just a linear experience and Process is something that can be perceived in an instance. She strives to achieve both of those qualities in her work in architecture and art. She is also an avid photographer. She uses photography to examine the nuances of coincidence, order, disorder and moments of everyday life.Read More →

Shadows Artist Ulrike Scheuchl | Shades Of Grey

Shadows Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Ulrike Scheuchl Laguna Beach, California, USA Shades of Grey Fine Art Photography Artist Statement Following a move from Europe to California in 2009, I devoted myself more to my passions: photography and art. My artworks go beyond capturing light through a lens. I combine photography and digital media to influence the meaning the artwork carries to the viewer. The picture of the Golden Gate Bridge was taken in the morning from a position that favors the shadow of the bridge. Colors fade into “Shades of Grey.”Read More →

Shadows Artist Teresa Young | Undersea Fantasy

Shadows Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Teresa Young Hubbards, Canada Undersea Fantasy Acrylic Painting Artist Statement Years ago, I was quite fond of scuba diving in the northern Pacific Ocean, exploring near the smaller islands around the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The undersea plant life in that cool water is quite different from the bright and colourful areas found in the far southern seas. Since the ocean is so much colder, the colours are muted, and shadows predominate. The diver experiences a subtle, yet dangerous atmosphere, which makes for an enticing and mysterious experience. In this abstract acrylic artwork, a mass of darkRead More →

Shadows Artist Tatiana Potts | Spiral Experience

Shadows Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Tatiana Potts Asheville, North Carolina, USA Spiral Experience Printmaking Artist Statement Intaglio and Lithograph “Spiral Experience” by Tatiana Potts is a combination of four images; a spiral staircase inside the Lighthouse in Hunting Island, SC, a ceiling in High Museum in Atlanta and the shadows from our trip back to my home in Slovakia. They are viewed from different angles in order to create an illusion of imaginary three-dimensional spaces. Through the inclusion of the architectural details, in my mind, I can revisit the places that I experienced and develop a sense of place that is personal, butRead More →

Shadows Artist Tatiana Potts | Above And Below

Shadows Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Tatiana Potts Asheville, North Carolina, USA Above and Below Printmaking Artist Statement Lithograph “Above and Below” by Tatiana Potts is constructed by combining three images; an arched hall from a train station in Prague turned upside down, roof tops of Prague and the shadows captured when on family gathering in Slovakia. They are viewed from different angles in order to create an illusion of imaginary three-dimensional spaces. Through the inclusion of the architectural details, in my mind, I can revisit the places that I experienced and develop a sense of place that is personal, but the composition isRead More →

Shadows Artist Robin Smith | Penumbra VIII

Shadows Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Robin Smith Laguna Beach, California, USA Penumbra VIII Charcoal Artist Statement I am a borderlander at heart. I live and work along the boundaries: visual, metaphorical, natural, and spiritual. As humans we build our world around definitions, classifications, and divisions. But these boundaries, though they form the very fabric of our society, are remarkably permeable; without constant vigilance they have a habit of softening, of becoming tangled and overgrown. It is within this softening—an oscillation between familiar constraints and inexplicable presences—that I situate myself as an artist. It is a liminal place where our human impulse to judgeRead More →

Shadows Artist Robin Smith | Penumbra IX

Shadows Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Robin Smith Laguna Beach, California, USA Penumbra IX Charcoal Artist Statement I am a borderlander at heart. I live and work along the boundaries: visual, metaphorical, natural, and spiritual. As humans we build our world around definitions, classifications, and divisions. But these boundaries, though they form the very fabric of our society, are remarkably permeable; without constant vigilance they have a habit of softening, of becoming tangled and overgrown. It is within this softening—an oscillation between familiar constraints and inexplicable presences—that I situate myself as an artist. It is a liminal place where our human impulse to judgeRead More →

Shadows Artist Robin Smith | Penumbra X

Shadows Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Robin Smith Laguna Beach, California, USA Penumbra X Charcoal Artist Statement I am a borderlander at heart. I live and work along the boundaries: visual, metaphorical, natural, and spiritual. As humans we build our world around definitions, classifications, and divisions. But these boundaries, though they form the very fabric of our society, are remarkably permeable; without constant vigilance they have a habit of softening, of becoming tangled and overgrown. It is within this softening—an oscillation between familiar constraints and inexplicable presences—that I situate myself as an artist. It is a liminal place where our human impulse to judgeRead More →

Shadows Artist Lynn Patron | The Park

Shadows Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Lynn Patron Miami Beach, Florida, USA The Park Oil Painting Artist Statement The Park” brings the viewer into the somber cold day in fall, when the dark shadows of the trees fall on the brightly fallen leaves. Everyone is briskly going about their life, unattached to anyone else walking in the park. I seek refuge in the comfort of shapes and colors to reveal the emotions of the human condition and the environment. My linear style begins with a very simple strong line, usually black, to emphasize the shapes and composition. Light, although important, plays a secondary role.Read More →

Shadows Artist Leon Vanella | American River Path

Shadows Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Leon Vanella Newcastle, Maine, USA American River Path Fine Art Photography Artist Statement The right shadows give a two dimensional image the sensation of depth. Very special shadows canfool the eye in real life, as these did. It was pure chance that I was there – I took a walk to kill some time while waiting for someone. After going a short way I happened to look back, and saw the pathbehind me criscrossed with the shadows cast by the arching trees on a bright California afternoon.Read More →

Shadows Artist Leonor Anthony | Snow Storm Armed With Umbrella

Shadows Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Leonor Anthony Miami, Florida, USA Snow Storm Armed with Umbrella Oil Painting Artist Statement Why do I paint? Because I breathe. I have been drawing since I could hold a pencil in my hands and hope to draw and paint until I no longer can. I was born in Cuba and left when I was three years old. After years of wandering, my family finally settled in Miami. I have always been a stranger in a strange land. This feeling of alienation led me to live by my own rules and set my own path. My brushstroke isRead More →

Shadows Artist Joe Krawczyk | Sun Spots

Shadows Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Joe Krawczyk Orlando, Florida, USA Sun Spots Acrylic Painting Artist Statement “It’s all about the light and the high drama that can be created. The early subjects I have chosen to illustrate this dramatic light have been primarily baskets. The light beautifully illuminates the basket, then passes through it to create a never ending array of light-speckled shadows. Even as I expand my subject matter beyond baskets, the drama of the light is still my primary focus.Read More →

Shadows Artist Erika Romero | Constallation III

Shadows Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Erika Romero Suwon-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, Texas, Korea South Constallation III Wood Artist Statement I was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, moved to San Antonio, Texas and grew up between both places.I have a MFA from University of California in Davis, a BFA and minor in Art History from University of Texas in San Antonio. I became an artist because I needed to voice my mind, in a visual form. My other job is working as an English teacher at EWHA ALS Academy, in South Korea. I research about light and shadow affecting human perception in painting. As I make sculpturesRead More →

Shadows Artist José M. Gómez-Ros | Luisa

Shadows Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist José M. Gómez-Ros Madrid, California, Spain Luisa Fine Art Photography Artist Statement Photographic images are shadows of physical objects. Nearly two centuries ago, G.A. Becquer wrote that “love is only a ray of moonlight”. A woman may be just a shadow, a presence, a figure… something beyond herself.Read More →

Shadows Artist Jill Duncan | Pool Tables

Shadows Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Jill Duncan Long Beach, California, USA Pool Tables Digital Art Artist Statement These old poolside tables look as though they marched out one bright sunny morning to mark the passage of time like forgotten sundials. I love how the inky black shadows balance the bright tabletop circles. I have enhanced the color to give the warn pool deck a bit more texture and interest. Digital photograph.Read More →

Shadows Artist Karl Melton | Wrench

Shadows Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Karl Melton Murphy, Texas, USA Wrench Oil Painting Artist Statement The art I create is my exploration of the unanswerable question, “What is art?” And I find this exploration echoes my desire to know “What is God?” Art is my spiritual pursuit played out on canvas. For me, simplicity unfolds from complexity. I paint a wrench, a fairly simple shape. There’s endless complexity in shadows, the reflected light and the interplay of color. I paint a fire hydrant, a flower, a banana – I become engrossed in the detail. Like the fish whose entire life is spent atRead More →

Shadows Artist Karl Melton | Hammer

Shadows Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Karl Melton Murphy, Texas, USA Hammer Oil Painting Artist Statement The art I create is my exploration of the unanswerable question, “What is art?” And I find this exploration echoes my desire to know “What is God?” Art is my spiritual pursuit played out on canvas. For me, simplicity unfolds from complexity. I paint a wrench, a fairly simple shape. There’s endless complexity in shadows, the reflected light and the interplay of color. I paint a fire hydrant, a flower, a banana – I become engrossed in the detail. Like the fish whose entire life is spent atRead More →

Shadows Artist Daniel J Victor | Power Lines

Shadows Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Daniel J Victor New York, New York, USA Power Lines Fine Art Photography Artist Statement Informed by a life spent in the disparate worlds of New York City and the rural region of New York State’s Delaware County, my work, in its celebration of authenticity, sensory subtlety, and profound discovery, stands in stark contrast to society’s desperate striving for reinvention, newness and youth. In the lineage of photographers such as Aaron Siskind, Harry Callahan and Edward Weston, my photographs question the indoctrinated definitions of beauty, and illuminate the conflict between the perpetual existence of the natural world andRead More →

Shadows Artist Olga Stepanova | Love Leaves

Shadows Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Olga Stepanova Long Beach, California, USA Olga Stepanova – Love Leaves Watercolor Artist Statement When I lived in New Orleans, I used to walk to the park nearby. Usually it was already dark on the way home, and these shadows appeared on the sidewalk by a cute little house. They looked like flowers to me, even though they were just magnolia tree leaves. I stopped, if nobody was around, and looked at these “flowers” blossoming right under my feet. This was the best part of my journey. This place became my favorite in the whole city, andRead More →

Shadows Artist Olga Stepanova | Hands Full Of Sunshine

Shadows Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Olga Stepanova Long Beach, California, USA Olga Stepanova – Hands Full of Sunshine Watercolor Artist Statement It was a sunny afternoon. I walked as I usually do, looking down and noticing beautiful little things. First I saw two flowers which looked like daisies, but much smaller. They reminded me of me and my sister being kids. And then… I saw this red leaf. It was a little dry, that’s why the sides of it curved so beautifully. This seemed so feminine to me. The grass shadows hugged it and the sunshine filled it up showing each curve evenRead More →

Shadows Artist Eleanor Marfoglia | Crystalline 2

Shadows Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Eleanor Marfoglia Coopersburg, Pennsylvania, USA Crystalline 2 Fine Art Photography Artist Statement Crystalline 2 is an image that I created from my disappointment of an old photo that was faded and discolored on the surface. My vision was to evoke the human spirit beyond the surface, I needed to add the depth and beauty of the world and its natural light to create a renewed lasting impression.Read More →

Shadows Artist Dan Pyle | Time Out

Shadows Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Dan Pyle West Hollywood, California, USA Time Out Charcoal and Pastels Artist Statement A friend wanted to show me some antique clocks he came across in storage and this one stuck in my mind because of the coiled cord. It reminded me of a birds nest. The message here is about the innocence of reassigning something old into something usable. I loved the detail of the fraying cord and the dust caught in the grooves of the old plug.Read More →

Shadows Artist Dan Pyle | Left In Darkness

Shadows Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Dan Pyle West Hollywood, California, USA Left In Darkness Charcoal Artist Statement I love inviting a bit of mystery in my work. Most of this subject is in shadow which leaves the viewer to use their imagination to tell the story that hides in the shadows. I feel that the matting of a drawing can become a part of the drawing, as it has with this piece by matting only 3 sides, allowing the mystery to float off into the frame. By the way, my framer thought I was nuts when I requested this, but completely changed theirRead More →

Shadows Artist Dan Pyle | Silver Lining

Shadows Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Dan Pyle West Hollywood, California, USA Silver Lining Charcoal Artist Statement While touring in Turkey, I spent a night in Canakkale. It was pouring rain when I arrived, but I walked down to the beach anyway and arrive just in time for the clouds to part and allow me to take the photo that I used to draw this piece. It was a challenge for me to draw something so undefined as clouds, but I had to try and capture this moment of light and shadow. Many people find this piece very spiritual.Read More →

Motion Artist Joe Calleri | Speed

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Joe Calleri Northcote, Australia SPEED Fine Art Photography Artist Statement While I don’t like speed, I like the concept of speed. This image was taken during the shooting of an Australian-made sci-fi movie. While I liked the appearance of the original image, I decided to give it some oomph by tweaking it slightly using the PhotoTools program. The final image gives of this hurtling, motoring missile approaching one at near warp speed.Read More →

Motion Artist Joe Calleri | Sunflower

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Joe Calleri Northcote, Australia SUNFLOWER Fine Art Photography Artist Statement I love the bright colours of nature. During a photographic walk one morning, I spotted a bunch of sunflowers. A slight breeze was blowing that day, creating some blur in the image I took of the flower. But, I found the simple image of the sunflower lacked some interest and visual impact for me. I, therefore, wanted to create an abstraction, and something similar to an optical illusion.Read More →

Motion Artist Joe Calleri | Train

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Joe Calleri Northcote, Australia TRAIN Fine Art Photography Artist Statement A chance shot. I was on the train one morning, DSLR in hand, taking random shots of anything that I regarded as having some degree of artistic merit. A train was passing in the opposite direction at high speed. I pointed and took three shots. I strive for balance, symmetry and minimalism in my work, and wanted to reduce the image of the moving train to one colour and a series of lines.Read More →

Motion Artist Anupama Jain | Nrityangana

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Anupama Jain Dubai, United Arab Emirates Nrityangana Oil Painting Artist Statement The process of creating art is unrestrained and unplanned for me. I work in an almost meditative state and allow my tools and materials to create lines, shapes and colors spontaneously. As the piece progresses and the feelings and emotions within me are given release onto my canvas, I am later able to engage conscious thought and carry the piece into its final state. ‘Nrityangana’ or ‘the Dancer’ is an attempt to capture the essence of the Indian classical dance known as Bharat Natyam. I always thoughtRead More →

Motion Artist Anupama Jain | Harmony

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Anupama Jain Dubai, United Arab Emirates Harmony Mixed Media Artist Statement The process of creating art is unrestrained and unplanned for me. I work in an almost meditative state and allow my tools and materials to create lines, shapes and colors spontaneously. As the piece progresses and the feelings and emotions within me are given release onto my canvas, I am later able to engage conscious thought and carry the piece into its final state. Harmony is a piece of contrasts. Warm oranges and reds clash with greens and blues. Lines suggesting human figures collide with undefined shapes.Read More →

Motion Artist Youngla Park | Epic #706, Floating

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Youngla Park Los Angeles, California, USA Epic #706, Floating Ink and Pen Artist Statement Line. It is contained in every thing in the world, every thing that comes into being, grows and disappears, as well as leaves traces behind. It exists everywhere, equally in mountains and water, in light and the physical expression of persons, in buildings and any object. At the same time each line is unique. It embodies its characteristic and specific order and regulation. I want to create a line which is perfectly independent, which does not serve as an attribute. It is a specificRead More →

Motion Artist Youngla Park | Epic #807, Floating

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Youngla Park Los Angeles, California, USA Epic #807, Floating Mixed Media Artist Statement Line. It is contained in every thing in the world, every thing that comes into being, grows and disappears, as well as leaves traces behind. It exists everywhere, equally in mountains and water, in light and the physical expression of persons, in buildings and any object. At the same time each line is unique. It embodies its characteristic and specific order and regulation. I want to create a line which is perfectly independent, which does not serve as an attribute. It is a specific beingRead More →

Motion Artist Youngla Park | Epic #826, Floating

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Youngla Park Los Angeles, California, USA Epic #826, Floating Mixed Media Artist Statement Line. It is contained in every thing in the world, every thing that comes into being, grows and disappears, as well as leaves traces behind. It exists everywhere, equally in mountains and water, in light and the physical expression of persons, in buildings and any object. At the same time each line is unique. It embodies its characteristic and specific order and regulation. I want to create a line which is perfectly independent, which does not serve as an attribute. It is a specific beingRead More →

Motion Artist Peter Martori | Witch’s Oven

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Peter Martori Phoenix, Arizona, USA WitchsOven Fine Art Photography Artist Statement Do I see what I see? Am I ever still? Is a still photograph a revelation or an illusion? If I purposely move the camera when shooting am I an artist or a fool? I have been trying to answer these questions, waving my camera through long exposures, reviewing the results, adjusting settings, trying to capture not life, but being alive. In these photographs the idea of young children excited and afraid, running through the woods, appeared when a tree’s hollow became a witch’s oven. The digitalRead More →

Motion Artist Peter Martori | Hansel Looks Back

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Peter Martori Phoenix, Arizona, USA HanselLooksBack Fine Art Photography Artist Statement Do I see what I see? Am I ever still? Is a still photograph a revelation or an illusion? If I purposely move the camera when shooting am I an artist or a fool? I have been trying to answer these questions, waving my camera through long exposures, reviewing the results, adjusting settings, trying to capture not life, but being alive. In these photographs the idea of young children excited and afraid, running through the woods, appeared when a tree’s hollow became a witch’s oven. The digitalRead More →

Motion Artist Peter Martori | Gretel Looks Back

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Peter Martori Phoenix, Arizona, USA GretelLooksBack Fine Art Photography Artist Statement Do I see what I see? Am I ever still? Is a still photograph a revelation or an illusion? If I purposely move the camera when shooting am I an artist or a fool? I have been trying to answer these questions, waving my camera through long exposures, reviewing the results, adjusting settings, trying to capture not life, but being alive. In these photographs the idea of young children excited and afraid, running through the woods, appeared when a tree’s hollow became a witch’s oven. The digitalRead More →

Motion Artist Micky Girardi | Steps To The Sun

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Micky Girardi Hilton Head, South Carolina, USA Steps to the Sun Fine Art Photography Artist Statement As a native New Englander, I learned the value of the environment at an early age. Throughout my years of camping, hiking and living in a rural area, it helped cement a respect and adoration for the great outdoors. I entered college as a business major, but soon realized my family roots and abilities were truly in the art world. Through a handful of classes, I gained experience working in a dark room and discovered my interest in film photography. It wasn’tRead More →

Motion Artist Micky Girardi | Untitled Blur

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Micky Girardi Hilton Head, South Carolina, USA Untitled Blur Fine Art Photography Artist Statement As a native New Englander, I learned the value of the environment at an early age. Throughout my years of camping, hiking and living in a rural area, it helped cement a respect and adoration for the great outdoors. I entered college as a business major, but soon realized my family roots and abilities were truly in the art world. Through a handful of classes, I gained experience working in a dark room and discovered my interest in film photography. It wasn’t long afterRead More →

Motion Artist Leroy Lee | Serene Movement

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Leroy Lee Walnut, California, USA Serene Movement Oil Painting Artist Statement Stillness and Motion are two main elements in my paintings.They are the forms of existence of all things in the universe and not only extreme contrast but also harmonious balance. I would like to express these feelings and thoughts to people through my compositions, brush strokes and colors… When I was kid, I usually spent times in the museum looking for works of old masters. I deeply feel that the environment has great impact upon shaping my learning attitude. When I entered Vocational High School majoring inRead More →

Motion Artist Leroy Lee | Deep Meditation

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Leroy Lee Walnut, California, USA Deep Meditation Oil Painting Artist Statement Stillness and Motion are two main elements in my paintings.They are the forms of existence of all things in the universe and not only extreme contrast but also harmonious balance. I would like to express these feelings and thoughts to people through my compositions, brush strokes and colors… When I was kid, I usually spent times in the museum looking for works of old masters. I deeply feel that the environment has great impact upon shaping my learning attitude. When I entered Vocational High School majoring inRead More →

Motion Artist Mara Zaslove | Modern Nymphs

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Mara Zaslove Santa Monica, California, USA Modern Nymphs Fine Art Photography Artist Statement Although a native Californian, I have traveled extensively throughout this country and abroad. When I look through my camera I am drawn towards a composition that that tells a story. Having previously been a dancer, melding my love for dance with photography complements my art. The dancers in this photo are reminiscent of the “Martha Graham” style. Capturing their movement magnifies this performance. Photography has ignited a passion that has interwoven my view of the world with my life experiences. When shooting, my innate reactionRead More →

Motion Artist Lily Nava | Illuminata I

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Lily Nava South Coast Metro, California, USA Illuminata I Acrylic Painting Artist Statement I grew up in Bronx, NY, with a heart for everything mystical and dreamy. Back then, you could always find me somewhere sitting quietly sketching women with goddess-like garb creating a wardrobe on paper. The images of my childhood sketches lay dormant for many years until 2003 when I started sketching again. In 2004 I came across the Fusionart technique of fusing of the opposites, intuitive creation. “Illuminata I” was inspired by one of my earlier works, Prism Dance. Prism Dance caught the attention ofRead More →

Motion Artist Lena Källberg | Determination

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Lena Källberg Stockholm, , Sweden Determination Fine Art Photography Artist Statement This image is part of a series and an ongoing project called “The decisive movement”. In this project I work with a small pinhole camera, made from a matchbox, which I use make images which are the exact opposite of what Cartier-Bresson called “the decisive moment”; instead of pressing the shutter button at exactly the right instant, these images aim to capure not the subjects as such, but their motion. I am aiming to become one with the simple camera I am using and move it alongRead More →

Motion Artist Lena Källberg | Street Crosser

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Lena Källberg Stockholm, , Sweden Street Crosser Fine Art Photography Artist Statement This image is part of a series and an ongoing project called “The decisive movement”. In this project I work with a small pinhole camera, made from a matchbox, which I use make images which are the exact opposite of what Cartier-Bresson called “the decisive moment”; instead of pressing the shutter button at exactly the right instant, these images aim to capure not the subjects as such, but their motion. I am aiming to become one with the simple camera I am using and move itRead More →

Motion Artist Jamal De Jong | Acrylic Splash #3

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Jamal De Jong Montreal, , Canada AcrylicSplash#3 Fine Art Photography Artist Statement My perception of sound is inadequate, so I create art to satisfy my imaginative curiosity about the dilapidation of sound waves as it enters the deaf ear. My process of creativity is spontaneous but at the same time premeditated with the use of charcoal, acrylic and oil to alleviate my inquisitiveness. Its bodily actions modify the viewer into a much greater level of visual attention as deaf people are to nonverbal gestures of others, even at 100 milliseconds faster than the general population. Exploration with diverseRead More →

Motion Artist Jamal De Jong | Cropped Acrylic Splash #6

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Jamal De Jong Montreal, Canada Cropped AcrylicSplash#6 Fine Art Photography Artist Statement My perception of sound is inadequate, so I create art to satisfy my imaginative curiosity about the dilapidation of sound waves as it enters the deaf ear. My process of creativity is spontaneous but at the same time premeditated with the use of charcoal, acrylic and oil to alleviate my inquisitiveness. Its bodily actions modify the viewer into a much greater level of visual attention as deaf people are to nonverbal gestures of others, even at 100 milliseconds faster than the general population. Exploration with diverseRead More →

Motion Artist Jamal De Jong | Cropped Acrylic Splash #8

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Jamal De Jong Montreal, , Canada Cropped AcrylicSplash#8 Fine Art Photography Artist Statement My perception of sound is inadequate, so I create art to satisfy my imaginative curiosity about the dilapidation of sound waves as it enters the deaf ear. My process of creativity is spontaneous but at the same time premeditated with the use of charcoal, acrylic and oil to alleviate my inquisitiveness. Its bodily actions modify the viewer into a much greater level of visual attention as deaf people are to nonverbal gestures of others, even at 100 milliseconds faster than the general population. Exploration withRead More →

Motion Artist Katie Williams | Climb

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Katie Williams East Northport, New York, USA Climb Fine Art Photography Artist Statement Each one of us has a soul that occupies a body, but how many of us can say our soul and body are unified? How many of us can say our actions are products of soul and body, not one or the other? Katie Williams is a New York based artist whose work is deeply rooted in the act of performance as art. Using her body as the subject of her work, Katie creates compelling images that engage not only herself, but her viewers asRead More →

Motion Artist Katie Williams | Metagenasin

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Katie Williams East Northport, New York, USA Metagenasin Fine Art Photography Artist Statement Each one of us has a soul that occupies a body, but how many of us can say our soul and body are unified? How many of us can say our actions are products of soul and body, not one or the other? Katie Williams is a New York based artist whose work is deeply rooted in the act of performance as art. Using her body as the subject of her work, Katie creates compelling images that engage not only herself, but her viewers asRead More →

Motion Artist Hiromi Okumura | Clearly 2

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Hiromi Okumura Pullman, Washington, USA Clearly 2 Digital Art Artist Statement This is a still image of a video I created for music “Clearly 2”, composed by a percussionist, Matthew Coley. He commissioned a glass artist to create his glass musical instruments. Since glass is an art form of fire and water, I created videos based on fire and water. Especially, from a video part that the still was created, I layered up the movements of water and mirrored the motion. Born and raised in Japan, I received the MFA degree from Iowa State University. Recognized as anRead More →

Motion Artist David Quinn | Tulips

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist David Quinn Setauket, New York, USA Tulips Fine Art Photography Artist Statement Using camera movement, I reveal hidden forms that are overshadowed by the more obvious and static beauty of our most photographed group of plants-flowers. Some images retain some semblance of the flowers’ original forms; whereas, others take on new shapes often creating new forms or landscapes.Read More →

Motion Artist Casey Snyder | Sift

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Casey Snyder Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA Sift Mixed Media Artist Statement The representation and application of memory and objects depict our identity. I try to create a visual of objects and memories of experiences that evoke a sense of psychological confusion. Sift looks into the breaking apart of imagery into memories that are unrecognizable. In this piece light seems to be the catalyst for the destruction and creation of imagery. The imagery explored show a mood that can connect to memory as apposed to recognizable objects.Read More →

Motion Artist Casey Snyder | Erratic Ripple

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Casey Snyder Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA Erratic Ripple Mixed Media Artist Statement Memories give meaning to our character, leaving us with fragmented, altered, and isolated images from which to base our identity on. My work explores the fluidity of memory, our sense of reality and our malleable personal identity. Erratic ripple explores the device and the dream when imagery starts to function as an object and depicts the imagery. I reference an outside space, where we are involved but a barrier seems to keep us separate while dangerously close and involved with the memory.Read More →

Motion Artist Cheryl Rau | Wind Dancing 76

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Cheryl Rau Old Orchard Beach, Maine, Wind Dancing 76 Fine Art Photography Artist Statement I am a photographer, poet, and storyteller. I use my camera to paint with light and my pen to paint with words. Still photography is my chosen medium to create art exploring the underlying impermanence of life and many moods of motion. Key elements of my visual style are vibrant colors, distinct textures, and movement. Wind Dancing 76, from the Wind Dancing series, captures visual motion to communicate a mood of joyous abandon. While wind is invisible, we frequently hear, feel, and see itsRead More →

Motion Artist Cheryl Rau | Wind Dancing 87

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Cheryl Rau Old Orchard Beach, Maine, Wind Dancing 87 Fine Art Photography Artist Statement I am a photographer, poet, and storyteller. I use my camera to paint with light and my pen to paint with words. Still photography is my chosen medium to create art exploring the underlying impermanence of life and many moods of motion. Key elements of my visual style are vibrant colors, distinct textures, and movement. Wind Dancing 87, from the Wind Dancing series, captures visual motion to communicate a mood of joyous abandon. While wind is invisible, we frequently hear, feel, and see itsRead More →

Motion Artist Aldara Ortega | Adel Like A Bird

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Aldara Ortega New York, New York, USA Adel like a bird Fine Art Photography Artist Statement My desire to express the freedom and movement of the human body has become one of the main focuses of my art. Through my photography I am driven to capture the passion, strength and freedom of dance. Striving to transmit the weightless yet powerful movements that female dancers produce. The stylized female form that is my muse is represented not only through my dance photography but also in my aquatic photography. My interest in the female body in motion stems from itsRead More →

Motion Artist Aldara Ortega | Adel In Movement

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Aldara Ortega New York, New York, USA Adel in movement Fine Art Photography Artist Statement My desire to express the freedom and movement of the human body has become one of the main focuses of my art. Through my photography I am driven to capture the passion, strength and freedom of dance. Striving to transmit the weightless yet powerful movements that female dancers produce. The stylized female form that is my muse is represented not only through my dance photography but also in my aquatic photography. My interest in the female body in motion stems from its competingRead More →

Motion Artist Constance Brinkley | Street Souls On The Run

Motion Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Constance Brinkley Seattle, Washington, USA Street Souls On The Run Fine Art Photography Artist Statement “To the attentive eye, each moment of the year has its own beauty, and in the same field, it beholds, every hour, a picture which was never seen before, and which shall never be seen again”Ralph Waldo Emerson Street Photography embodies Ralph Waldo Emerson’s words. This genre has become my passion the past three years. I cannot wait to get on the street and see what new scene will present itself to me. This photograph was taken in London. I was drinking coffeeRead More →

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Angles & Curves Artist Ron Dulaney Jr. | Floated

Angles & Curves Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Ron Dulaney Jr. Morgantown, West Virginia Floated Fine Art Photography Artist Statement I grew up in the streets and along the riverbanks of Richmond, VA. I earned a BA in Studio Fine Art from Furman University and a Master of Architecture from Virginia Tech. As an architect (and interior design faculty member at West Virginia University) with an art background, I often reflect on the relationships between design and art. Photography, as an art, provides a way for me to look intently at the world and to discover, in found situations, new ways for applying designRead More →

Angles & Curves Artist Olivier Tourlet | Inception

Angles & Curves Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Olivier Tourlet Paris, France Inception Fine Art Photography Artist Statement Fascinated by the reflection, I also search his resonance in the architecture. First part of my research is to find unusual focus for human eye, second part is affixing a “mirror” by creating a diptych reversed. Thus born a transfiguration where mutation of lines and curves takes us into the dream of the mirror. Born in 1965 in Paris, self-taught photographer by destiny from the age of 10 when I won my first amateur contest on duet with my brother in 1975. He became a photographerRead More →

Angles & Curves Artist Anupama Jain | Mind Map 1

Angles & Curves Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Anupama Jain Dubai, , United Arab Emirates Mind Map 1 Ink, Charcoal Artist Statement The process of creating art is unrestrained and unplanned for me. I work in an almost meditative state and allow my tools and materials to create lines, shapes and colors spontaneously. As the piece progresses and the feelings and emotions within me are given release onto my canvas, I am later able to engage conscious thought and carry the piece into its final state. This current series, ‘Mind Map’, is a visual documentation of the emotional and psychological activity that takes placeRead More →

Angles & Curves Artist Anupama Jain | Mind Map 3

Angles & Curves Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Anupama Jain Dubai, United Arab Emirates Mind Map 3 Mixed Media on Wood Artist Statement The process of creating art is unrestrained and unplanned for me. I work in an almost meditative state and allow my tools and materials to create lines, shapes and colors spontaneously. As the piece progresses and the feelings and emotions within me are given release onto my canvas, I am later able to engage conscious thought and carry the piece into its final state. This current series, ‘Mind Map’, is a visual documentation of the emotional and psychological activity that takesRead More →

Angles & Curves Artist Bart Ross | A Night In Tunisia Or Side Of Building Compton

Angles & Curves Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Bart Ross Pasadena, California, USA A Night in Tunisia or Side of Building Compton Fine Art Photography Artist Statement The image “A Night in Tunisia or Side of Building Compton” is one of my favorites. What I like about this image is that the pastel colors of the anti-graffiti cover up paint create a nice, tasty, flat color plane; the texture of the brick near the center of the image forces the eye into a hole (an almost tunnel like trap) that looks like fish gills. Then the diamond shape that dominates the image is brokenRead More →

Shadows Accepted Artists Slideshow

The following are the pieces that were accepted for the online exhibition, Shadows. [slideshow id=22] If you are an art collector interested contemporary art galleries or in purchasing this artwork, please contact the Los Angeles art galleries by calling us or emailing us. Read More →

Angles & Curves Artist Eric Rennie | Trolley Museum At Night

Angles & Curves Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Eric Rennie Cromwell, Connecticut, USA Trolley Museum at Night Fine Art Photography Artist Statement “Trolley Museum at Night”Silver Gelatin PrintBy Eric Rennie The photographer’s job is to preserve what might otherwise be passed over in a moment and to declare its beauty. Each hour of the day offers its own revelation – in this case, the elegant tracery of steel rails illuminated by single lamp at a trolley museum in Connecticut after hours.Read More →

Angles & Curves Artist Jill Duncan | Rack N Rail

Angles & Curves Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Jill Duncan Long Beach, California, USA Rack n Rail Digital Art Artist Statement These sliding trolleys are used in garment warehouses along with a rail system to move hanging garments from receiving into stock. This is where I work. I like the look of these hanging pieces of steel with their nicks and marks. You can feel their weight, their cold surface. Digital photograph.Read More →

Angles & Curves Artist Kristina Chan | Formed

Angles & Curves Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Kristina Chan Paris, , France Formed Acrylic Painting Artist Statement Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, I am a Canadian artist currently living in Paris, France. I have studied painting and sculpture, printmaking and paper making in both Parsons The New School for Design in New York and l’Ecole de Parsons à Paris in Paris. Formed is a painting from my (Dis)Orientation Series created in December of 2011. It was created by tracing the shadows cast from a steel sculpture I had made months before when one night I placed it on my window sill to watchRead More →

Angles & Curves Artist Paul Hitchen | Tallships

Angles & Curves Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Paul Hitchen Somerset, Massachusetts, USA Tallships Acrylic Painting Artist Statement I grew up in Southeastern Massachusetts on the coast in a rural area spending most of my time in, on or around the water. I have a BS in Advertising Design from the University of Massachusetts. I was trained as a “commercial” designer and worked in that field for nearly 40 years in various jobs. The whole time I wanted to paint, finally getting my chance after retirement. It took about three years to start producing real work. Now I can’t stop. I like acrylics forRead More →

Angles & Curves Artist Kristina Chan | Ghost

Angles & Curves Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Kristina Chan Paris, , France Ghost Fine Art Photography Artist Statement Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, I am a Canadian artist currently living in Paris, France. I have studied painting and sculpture, printmaking and paper making in both Parsons The New School for Design in New York and l’Ecole de Parsons à Paris in Paris. Ghost is a cyanotype of a decorated fire escape from my (Dis)Orientation Series created in 2012. A cyanotype is a nineteenth century photogram technique that predates the invention of a lens. In other words, it is a camera-less photograph. These piecesRead More →

Angles & Curves Artist Paul Hitchen | Kuranda

Angles & Curves Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Paul Hitchen Somerset, Massachusetts, USA Kuranda Acrylic Painting Artist Statement I grew up in Southeastern Massachusetts on the coast in a rural area spending most of my time in, on or around the water. I have a BS in Advertising Design from the University of Massachusetts. I was trained as a “commercial” designer and worked in that field for nearly 40 years in various jobs. The whole time I wanted to paint, finally getting my chance after retirement. It took about three years to start producing real work. Now I can’t stop. I like acrylics forRead More →

Angles & Curves Artist Rosanne Potter | Maelstrom

Angles & Curves Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Rosanne Potter Key West, Florida, USA RosannePotter_Maelstrom_Pastels_and_oils.jpg Pastels Artist Statement I grew up in Central New Jersey wanting escape from suburbia. Before painting, my routes out were academic: my AB from Rosemont College, my MA from the University of Chicago, then my Ph.D. from UT-Austin led to teaching English at Iowa State. (Here many quirky details were deleted by a cruel editing knife.) Though I inherited my parents’ suburban home, in retirement I escaped to Key West. My Junior Year Abroad program changed everything. In Vienna I took a studio-art class with Clarence Giese, an AmericanRead More →

Angles & Curves Artist Burton Rein | Phase Shift

Angles & Curves Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Burton Rein West Hollywood, California, USA Phase Shift Oil Painting Artist Statement I am fascinated by the repeating curvilinear patterns of motion that abound in nature – from the coiled trajectories of sub-atomic particles, to the whirling vortices of tornadoes and hurricanes, to Saturn’s orbiting rings, to all those spectacular spiral galaxies pinwheeling through space. My abstractions are rooted in such wonders. I begin by painting various circular patterns, often slanted or distorted, onto separate rectilinear-shaped panels. Wet into wet paint application and directional brush strokes enhance the sense of flow, circulation, and movement within eachRead More →

Angles & Curves Artist Burton Rein | Blue Streak

Angles & Curves Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Burton Rein West Hollywood, California, USA Blue Streak Oil Painting Artist Statement I am fascinated by the repeating curvilinear patterns of motion that abound in nature – from the coiled trajectories of sub-atomic particles, to the whirling vortices of tornadoes and hurricanes, to Saturn’s orbiting rings, to all those spectacular spiral galaxies pinwheeling through space. My abstractions are rooted in such wonders. I begin by painting various circular patterns, often slanted or distorted, onto separate rectilinear-shaped panels. Wet into wet paint application and directional brush strokes enhance the sense of flow, circulation, and movement within eachRead More →

Angles & Curves Artist Kristina Chan | Obelisk

Angles & Curves Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Kristina Chan Paris, , France Obelisk Steel Sculpture Artist Statement Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, I am a Canadian artist currently living in Paris, France. I have studied painting and sculpture, printmaking and paper making in both Parsons The New School for Design in New York and l’Ecole de Parsons à Paris in Paris. Obelisk is a steel obelisk from my (Dis)Orientation Series created in spring of 2012. It is a composite map of Paris: All the places I have lived, routes traversed, rivers crossed, some areas recollected in vivid detail while blocked out, blank, andRead More →

Angles and Curves Artist Ivan Lofstrom | Lava

Angles and Curves Call for Entries Accepted Artists Ivan Lofstrom Burbank, CA Lava Acrylic Painting Artist Statement I’m a painter. A minimalist. My style makes me feel free. Working in large-scale turns me on. I’m having fun! Read More →

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Angles and Curves Artist Ivan Lofstrom | High Voltage

Angles and Curves Call for Entries Accepted Artists Ivan Lofstrom Burbank, CA High Voltage Acrylic Painting Artist Statement I’m a painter. A minimalist. My style makes me feel free. Working in large-scale turns me on. I’m having fun!Read More →

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Patterns Artist Jun Jun Sta.Ana | Manix Portrait

Patterns Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Jun Jun Sta.Ana Chicago, Illinois Manix Portrait Inkjet on PaperRead More →

Patterns Artist Jun Jun Sta.Ana | RickyD

Patterns Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Jun Jun Sta.Ana Chicago, Illinois RickyD Inkjet on PaperRead More →

Patterns Artist Marvin Carlton | Blu

Patterns Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Marvin Carlton Phoenix, Arizona Blu Digital Art Artist Statement Blu is one in an evolution of pieces created around my love of the wine industry. It began as a standard row of wine bottles. I’ve always loved the luminance of backlit wine, the reflective value of glass and the richness of their combined beauty. Seeking art is the path, beauty is the reward. Everyday we see the normal all around us but within these man-made items lays a new reality revealed to us by the technology of imaging. Beyond our normal artistic tools is the new infinite paletteRead More →

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Patterns Artist Marvin Carlton | Midnight

Patterns Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Marvin Carlton Phoenix, Arizona Midnight Digital Art Artist Statement I grew up in an industry of darkrooms and film, believing I’d be a craftsman for my entire life. Now I’m a technician connected to digital cameras and computers in the ever changing landscape of the next update. The cost of the loss of my darkroom to my spirit and soul is balanced with the art form placed before me within the new technology. To seek the beauty beyond the captured image, to find the art that is hoping to be released. Midnight is one in a series ofRead More →

Patterns Artist Gill Miller | No. 13 Brown

Patterns Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Gill Miller Santa Monica, California No.13 Brown Spray AcrylicRead More →

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Patterns Artist Eun Hye Kang | Giwa Hangeul

Patterns Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Eun Hye Kang Troy, Michigan Giwa Hangeul Silkscreen on Fabric and Paper Artist Statement I am a fiber artist and a textile designer living in Michigan and studying M.F.A in Fiber Art at Cranbrook Academy of Art. I was born in 1982 in Seoul, South Korea. My B.F.A in Fiber Art was received from Maryland Institute College of Art(MICA) in 2010 and B.S in Clothing Science was received from Seoul Women’s University in 2006. I have designed the geometric, abstract, and graphic patterns which are inspired from the lines of Korean alphabet, ‘Han-geul’. Because of Han-geul’s geometric andRead More →

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Where I Live Artist Gina Tecson | Mocha Java

Where I Live Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Gina Tecson Daly City, California Mocha Java Oil on Canvas Artist Statement My perfect evening in San Francisco is watching as the lights come on at dusk and radiate into the night. I aim to capture the intensity of the glimmering light against each of the muted colored buildings through my paintings. I am attracted to vibrant and vivid colors that are not normally found in a traditional, urban cityscape. By painting the image over a tremendously colorful underpainting, I am able to allow pockets of color to show through without being distracting. A palette knifeRead More →

Angles and Curves Artist Bart Ross | Origin Of The Milky Way Disney Hall 04

Angles and Curves Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Bart Ross Pasadena, California Origin of the Milky Way Disney Hall 04 Fine Art Photography Artist Statement First of all, this building is fantastic. Architect Frank Gehry is a brilliant artist. His buildings are one of my favorite subjects to shoot. I have taken photos of two of his buildings, The Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, CA and The Google Binocular Building in Venice, CA. I am going to photograph Disney Concert at least two more times – at night and early in the morning to see how the quality of light affects theRead More →

Angles and Curves Artist Bart Ross | Guernica Walls At Epc 2A

Angles and Curves Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Bart Ross Pasadena, California Guernica Walls at EPC 2a Fine Art Photography Artist Statement What I like in “Guernica or Walls at EPC 2a” is that the image looks a black and white photo. With, of course, the drama and the authority that black and white photographs have, but it is still quiet and peaceful – almost Zen like. The gray scale gradient of the white ceiling, the harsh black edge and then a soft gray triangle, the sharp points all add complexity and simplicity. In February 2012, as a part of the LaGrange Art MuseumRead More →

Angles and Curves Artist Alicia Ogden | Unknown

Angles and Curves Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Alicia Ogden Huntington Beach, California Unknown Acrylic Painting Artist Statement I love color, and it is apparent, obvious, evident and unmistakable in the work I create. I used to fear color, like a tiny infant that has been handed to you, and you’re just not quite sure what you are suppose to do with it. But it is simple, you just relax and enjoy it, let it do what it does, support it, nestle it, and love it. I am inspired by what nature shows me, whether on a run and passing some succulents, or inRead More →

Angles and Curves Artist Ann Calandro | Indirection

Angles and Curves Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Ann Calandro Flemington, New Jersey Indirection Fine Art Photography Artist Statement Choice of media I prefer black and white to color. I used black and white film until my 35-mm Canon Rebel broke. Now I take digital photographs in color using a Canon Rebel XSi and then convert them to black and white in Photoshop CS3. I try to give them the “look” of silver gelatin prints. I wish I owned the newest Leica camera—the one that shoots only in black and white—but I don’t. Artistic vision Shots that most appeal to me are ones inRead More →

Angles and Curves Artist Keith Parks | City Of Industry

Angles and Curves Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Keith Parks La Mesa, California City of Industry Fine Art Photography Artist Statement from the Paper Series – photographs of paper I have been taking and making pictures since the days when it made your fingers smell. At first I lamented the departure of film, but the digital medium certainly has its advantages. While I do some computer processing of most of my images, I try and limit it to things that I could have done in the darkroom. It is important to me that the pictures are not overly synthetic. As I have worked onRead More →

Angles and Curves Artist Keith Parks | Thoughts Unspoken

Angles and Curves Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Keith Parks La Mesa, California, USA Thoughts Unspoken Fine Art Photography Artist Statement from the Paper Series – photographs of paper I have been taking and making pictures since the days when it made your fingers smell. At first I lamented the departure of film, but the digital medium certainly has its advantages. While I do some computer processing of most of my images, I try and limit it to things that I could have done in the darkroom. It is important to me that the pictures are not overly synthetic. As I have worked onRead More →

Angles and Curves Artist Azad Sadjadi | Alborz Mountains

Angles and Curves Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Azad Sadjadi Portland, Oregon, USA Alborz Mountains Acrylic Painting Artist Statement Before moving to Portland in 2006, I was born, raised, and educated in California. Besides being a painter, I am also a landscape designer. My full name took me a long time to learn and is very long: Sayed-Mohamad-Azad Mehdi Madjd-Sadjadi. In order to tell the “story” of the painting I rely on color theory and my education in landscape architecture. When laying out a painting I will go back to what I have learned in designing landscapes. One of the main methods I applyRead More →

Angles and Curves Artist David Quinn | All that Remains

Angles and Curves Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist David Quinn Setauket, New York All that Remains PhotographRead More →

Angles and Curves Artist Anupama Jain | Mind Map 2

Angles and Curves Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Anupama Jain Dubai, , United Arab Emirates Mind Map 2 Ink & Charcoal on Canvas Artist Statement The process of creating art is unrestrained and unplanned for me. I work in an almost meditative state and allow my tools and materials to create lines, shapes and colors spontaneously. As the piece progresses and the feelings and emotions within me are given release onto my canvas, I am later able to engage conscious thought and carry the piece into its final state. This current series, entitled ‘Mind Map’, is a visual documentation of the emotional and psychologicalRead More →

Patterns Artist Ulrike Scheuchl | Fragile

Patterns Call for Entries Accepted Artists Ulrike Scheuchl Laguna Beach, California, USA Fragile Fine Art Photography Artist Statement As a photographer, I love focusing not only on grand scenes, but also on close-up views of shapes and patterns in landscapes. One can find many heart-shaped features in nature when paying attention. I call this piece “Fragile” not only because the heart made of sand can be swept away in an instant, but also because the whole area is a fragile sandstone formation.Read More →

Patterns Artist Matt Zigler | Encoded : Wisdom-Tao Te Ching 11

Patterns Call for Entries Accepted Artists Pittsboro, North Carolina, USA Encoded : Wisdom-Tao Te Ching 11 Ink and Pen Artist Statement Increasingly we live in two worlds; the outside world of nature, and the digital world of cyberspace. These seem like separate realms, able to refer to each other, but not to connect. In reality the place they connect is within us. Over 2000 years ago the Taoists presented a philosophy that even today gives us insight into bridging this gap. The binary system of yin and yang from which all of the natural world springs is a model that we can useRead More →

Patterns Artist Matt Zigler | Encoded : Wisdom-Tao Te Ching 1

Patterns Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Matt Zigler Pittsboro, North Carolina, USA Encoded : Wisdom-Tao Te Ching 1 Ink and Pen Artist Statement Increasingly we live in two worlds; the outside world of nature, and the digital world of cyberspace. These seem like separate realms, able to refer to each other, but not to connect. In reality the place they connect is within us. Over 2000 years ago the Taoists presented a philosophy that even today gives us insight into bridging this gap. The binary system of yin and yang from which all of the natural world springs is a model that weRead More →

Patterns Artist Matt Zigler | Encoded : Wisdom-Tao Te Ching 9

Patterns Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Matt Zigler Pittsboro, North Carolina, USA Encoded : Wisdom-Tao Te Ching 9 Ink and Pen Artist Statement Increasingly we live in two worlds; the outside world of nature, and the digital world of cyberspace. These seem like separate realms, able to refer to each other, but not to connect. In reality the place they connect is within us. Over 2000 years ago the Taoists presented a philosophy that even today gives us insight into bridging this gap. The binary system of yin and yang from which all of the natural world springs is a model that weRead More →

Patterns Artist Joe Winograd | Untitled Plaid Study

Patterns Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Joe Winograd St. Louis, Missouri, USA Untitled Plaid Study Collages Artist Statement This pattern drawing is one of a series of images created to reflect minimal personal impact or reflection from an artist or creator. Instead, the work should be allowed to stand by itself and offer its own beauty by the mere visual stimulation that it offers. When viewing the work, discuss its visual properties – the color combinations and visual sequences – and not the message it may reflect beyond the drawn surface. View the piece merely as an object of visual information, nothing more.Read More →

Patterns Artist Glenn Hirsch | Pandora’S Box

Patterns Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Glenn Hirsch San Francisco, California, USA Pandora’s Box Mixed Media Artist Statement “Abstractions in a Lost Tongue” are inspired by Mayan writing — glyphs that have been deciphered by etymologists. Among other things, the texts speak about cyclical time in a kind of ancient software code that the Maya painted on temple walls to keep the Universe running smoothly. These paintings mix Mayan codes with the ‘magic’ codes of today’s ‘priests’ – software engineers who write HTML to keep the ‘magic’ of our technology running smoothly. The flux of tone in which the texts appear evoke aRead More →

Patterns Artist Carlos Grasso | Sounds #7 – Sound Mandala

Patterns Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Carlos Grasso Ojai, California, USA Sounds #7 – Sound Mandala Acrylic Painting Artist Statement Growing up as a musician created this relationship between the visual and the auditive. The “Sounds” series were born out of perceiving sound patterns in nature. Briefly closing our eyes during a morning walk, in the subway or in a busy street, a different universe starts to unfold. The “sound realm” becomes colorful, almost visual… In this particular piece (Sounds #7 – Sound Mandala), the original sound is silence, colorless, and as it grows and expands into the myriad of audible patterns, new formsRead More →

Patterns Artist Azadeh Hussaini | Dream

Patterns Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Azadeh Hussaini Chicago, Illinois, USA Dream Acrylic Painting Artist Statement At the age of 13, I realized how much I enjoyed painting. I joined my father in his studio to absorb everything I could about painting, and I loved it. The experience of having my first exhibition at age 19 encouraged me to pursue my dream of becoming a professional artist. Since then I have exhibited my paintings in Middle-east, Washington DC area and Chicago. I learned so much while working on my bachelor’s degree in fine art that I decided to start teaching, so I could encourageRead More →

Patterns Artist Amy Fichter | Cowboys

Patterns Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Amy Fichter Menomonie, Wisconsin, USA Cowboys Fine Art Photography Artist Statement In an upstairs room of an abandoned house, remnants of 1950s wallpaper remind us of that era’s hopes for boys everywhere: find adventure, conquer the great unknown, grow into a real man. Embody the good old days. What was once a pattern of cultural hope pasted all over a boy’s bedroom has become an image of time passing, of decay. The torn wallpaper and exposed plaster crack with age, like skin. Nature reclaims this space, just as it does our abandoned bodies. This is an image ofRead More →

Patterns Artist Adam Clement | Stacked Series

Patterns Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Adam Clement Chicago, Illinois, USA Stacked Series Colored Pencils on Paper Artist Statement I began creating geometric abstract drawings as a teenager in the 1970s. The initial effort could have been characterized as sophisticated doodling, but quickly evolved into more serious experimentation with a variety of shapes and colors. While eventually pursuing non-art related educational and professional opportunities, I only recently began exhibiting my work. Inspiration for the pencil drawings comes from a variety of sources, including common objects and materials, architecture, machinery, and shapes, lines, and shadows seen throughout our everyday experiences. Special attention is paid toRead More →

Patterns Artist Adam Clement | Untitled

Patterns Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Adam Clement Chicago, Illinois, USA Untitled Pencil on Paper Artist Statement I began creating geometric abstract drawings as a teenager in the 1970s. The initial effort could have been characterized as sophisticated doodling, but quickly evolved into more serious experimentation with a variety of shapes and colors. While eventually pursuing non-art related educational and professional opprtunities, I have only recently begun to exhibit my work. Inspiration for the pencil drawings comes from a variety of sources, including common objects and materials, architecture, machinery, and shapes, lines, and shadows seen throughout our everyday experiences. Special attention is paid toRead More →

Patterns Artist Mirja Heide | Hallway

Patterns Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Mirja Heide Seattle, Washington, USA Hallway Fine Art Photography Artist Statement Brilliance is everywhere, if we but look. Colors, textures, shapes dance with light in ways that we may never have imagined and may never experience again. Everything changes, and often very quickly. One moment something is here. The next, it is gone. Light presents a perfect example of this. One moment the setting sun peeks over the mountain range creating a spectacular vision. In the next, the sun has disappeared, not to be seen in this very way again. Mirja’s intention is for her photographs to stirRead More →

Patterns Artist Bianca Pratorius | His And Hers

Patterns Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Bianca Pratorius Miami, Florida, USA His and Hers Wall Sculpture Artist Statement In my work I explore pattern, repetition and structure through he use of simple yet labor-intensive processes. As our world becomes increasingly more chaotic, global and interdependent my work arises out of a desire to organize and secure my reality. I continuously investigate different materials for their structural and tactile potential and the process of selecting them is very deliberate.The materials themselves are essentially simple even unremarkable when viewed in their raw state, but lend themselves beautifully to repetition and expansion thus becoming the perfect counterbalanceRead More →

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Patterns Artist Nancy Wyman Ray| November

Patterns Call for Artists Accepted Artists Artist Nancy Wyman Ray Rock Hill, South Carolina November Ink and Pen Black ink on white paper may seem to be the wrong medium to create an image of fall leaves . But what I tried to do when drawing “November” is to manipulate values, shapes, and patterns to suggest that time of year when the veil between life and death is most sheer. If I have been successful, viewers will be in touch with the gentle melancholy of the season. The absence of color will heighten the effect. The shapes of leaves will work their magic.Read More →

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Artist Barbara Simonson

Nude But Not Rude Nude Art Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Barbara Simonson Darien, CT Rest Charcoal and Pastels Artist Statement I began my artistic career as a classical dancer and was fortunate to work with the late Robert Joffrey. Many years before the class practice mirror gave me a great apreciation and understanding of line. My stage experience gave me an understanding of the female form and an awareness of the performer in all of us as we make our way through our daily routines.Read More →

Artist Barbara Simonson

Nude But Not Rude Nude Art Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Barbara Simonson Darien, CT Barre Charcoal and Pastels Artist Statement I began my artistic career as a classical dancer and was fortunate to work with the late Robert Joffrey. Many years before the class practice mirror gave me an appreciation for line. My experience as a performer gave me empathy for the female form and awareness of the beauty that cloaks the performer in all of us as we make our way through our daily routines.Read More →

Artist Annette K. Palmer

Nude But Not Rude Nude Art Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Annette K. Palmer The Woodlands, Texas Stripey Betty Mixed Media Artist Statement Annette K. Palmer, Artist Statement. Vintage, glamour, reflective surfaces, metallics and line, are words which come to mind when describing my work. I grew up in central Scotland and graduated from Edinburgh College of Art, in the late 1980’s with a BA Hons in Art and Design. Having a naturally strong sense of design, and after continuing my studies in figurative art for many years after Art College, I enjoy combining drawing and design skills to create paintings in both oilRead More →

Artist Alicia Armijo

Nude But Not Rude Nude Art Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Alicia Armijo Los Angeles, CA Autonomy Fine Art Photography Artist Statement I’ve been shooting photography since I was a young kid with a colorful, film Kodak and have maintained the same love for aesthetics ever since. As a philosophy student at UCLA, I like to incorporate various philosophical views into my artwork. Specifically, I aim to integrate notions of feminist, political, and ethical theory to promote a critical vision of beauty and power in the female form. The media has overwhelmingly corrupted representations of female beauty and it is necessary that art beRead More →

Artist Akoko Okeyo

Nude But Not Rude Nude Art Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Akoko Okeyo Newport Beach, California thuno achiel Mixed Media Artist Statement Born and raised on the small island of Mfangano on Lake Victoria in Kenya. I had a love of the arts from an early age leading her to study at Art College in Nairobi, Kenya where she gained her Graphic Arts degree. It was while studying there that she met a British artist who offered to teach her glass etching in the evenings after school. I drew simple forms to start… soon I realized that etching was where my passion lay andRead More →

Artist Aaron Kennison

Nude But Not Rude Nude Art Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Aaron Kennison Pittsburgh Focus Fine Art Photography Artist Statement I have a fascination with contrasts. For me contrast is more than black or white; I find the most meaning in contrasting textures, colors, shapes, forms, and ideas. When I create contrasts in a scene I feel there is a special beauty to it. Contrast can invoke both tension and balance, and even contradiction. My work with the nude form explores these themes. The pure beauty of the human body I feel is a perfect counterbalance to the contrasting elements I frame in myRead More →

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Patterns Artist Guy Stroup | The Steel Quilt

Patterns Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Guy Stroup Long Beach, California, The Steel Quilt Digital Art Artist Statement I’m a native Californian born in 1952. I’ve worked with two and three dimensional art forms for over forty years. Trained at El Camino College, Pasadena City College, Art Center College of Design and the University of California Santa Barbara. My proudest educational achievement has to be my Honorary Degree from the school of hard knocks. I began as a sign maker, designing and sculpting hand carved redwood signs with airbrush illustrations. Sign making evolved into backdrops and then props for the film industry. I workedRead More →

Patterns Artist Guy Stroup | Gothic Splendor

Patterns Call for Artists Accepted Artists Artist Guy Stroup Long Beach, California, Gothic Splendor Digital Art Artist Statement I’m a native Californian born in 1952. I’ve worked with two and three dimensional art forms for over forty years. Trained at El Camino College, Pasadena City College, Art Center College of Design and the University of California Santa Barbara. My proudest educational achievement has to be my Honorary Degree from the school of Hard Knocks. I began as a sign maker, designing and sculpting hand carved redwood signs with airbrush illustrations. Sign making evolved into back drops and then props for the film industry. I workedRead More →

Patterns Artist Irene Marini | Leaf Pattern

Patterns Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Irene Marini Rome, , Italy Leaf Pattern Digital Art Artist Statement Working on frames is amazing,isolating and making them live is thrilling.It’s a matter of recognizing shapes and structures,adding to reality your own version of it.Leaf Pattern can be a unit,part of a composition,or a one piece. Image is printed on high quality photo paper and fixed on an extra light support that make it comes out the wall,in bloom,enlarging itself,opening up. I am a visual artist who live and work in Rome,Italy. I started developing an art project named Ventitre.01 with Alessandro Cavaliere, who helps me toRead More →

Patterns Artist Yamei Chang | Bygone 2

Patterns Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Yamei Chang Walnut, California, Bygone 2 Acrylic Painting Artist Statement I started taking art classes at Mt. San Antonio College about fifteen years ago to distract myself from my hectic life. Since then, painting has become an important part of me. Every stroke of the brush reflects the ups and downs, the twists and turns of my unpredictable life. Bygone 1 and Bygone 2 were inspired by an ancient Chinese tale. The story depicts the twists and turns of the lives of two young ladies. At the beginning of the story, their lives were complete opposites and byRead More →

Patterns Artist Yamei Chang | Bygone 1

Patterns Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Yamei Chang Walnut, California, Bygone 1 Acrylic Painting Artist Statement I started taking art classes at Mt. San Antonio College about fifteen years ago to distract myself from my hectic life. Since then, painting has become an important part of me. Every stroke of the brush reflects the ups and downs, the twists and turns of my unpredictable life. Bygone 1 and Bygone 2 were inspired by an ancient Chinese tale. The story depicts the twists and turns of the lives of two young ladies. At the beginning of the story, their lives were complete opposites and byRead More →

Patterns Artist Frana Kalmus Baruch | Vivienne

Patterns Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Frana Kalmus Baruch Poughquag, New York, Vivienne Ink and Pen Artist Statement Vivienne is translucent. The front is an intricate large scale pen and ink drawing. The back is painted with water color. The piece is backed with translucent film and is meant to be displayed in front of a light source, such as a window. The piece captures the light and glows. My intention when creating Vivienne was to simply enjoy drawing the intricate patterns and portray the majesty of dragonfly wings. The drawing, then watercolor treatment was all an idea. I wanted to experiment and seeRead More →

Patterns Artist Frana Kalmus Baruch | Line Flow

Patterns Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Frana Kalmus Baruch Poughquag, New York, Line Flow Ink and Pen Artist Statement Line Flow was a joy to produce because creating the piece was all about the process.I have always been a doodler. When I was in art school a friend suggested that I make a finished piece of art based on my doodles.I love working in pen and ink (among other mediums), the result is “Line Flow”. My intention was to create impact by developing an intricate pen and ink drawing with a fine line, in a large format. I had no preliminary sketch while workingRead More →

Patterns Artist Myra/Sydna Feely/Lattemann | V 8 Quilt

Patterns Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Myra/Sydna Feely/Lattemann Pasadena, California, V 8 Quilt Mixed Media Artist Statement Inspired by the tradition of the early American quilting bee we have come together to collaborate, to share, to visit and to create quilts. While quilters of the past centuries often saved old clothes and scraps of material to make quilts for purely utilitarian needs, our quilts are non-utilitarian. Incorporating today’s premise of “reduce, reuse, recycle” into our work, we have taken this century’s discards and created our quilts by merging nontraditional materials with traditional techniques. Incorporating today’s premise of “reduce, reuse, recycle” into our work, weRead More →

Patterns Artist Nichole Leipold | Blue Blocks

Patterns Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Nichole Leipold Lakeside, California, Blue Blocks Fabric Art Artist Statement My name is Nichole Leipold, I am an artist and a designer. I make fabric, art quilts and wearable-art jackets. I use my own hand dyed fabrics and different sewing techniques, like paper-piecing. This “Blue Blocks” art quilt is machine quilted and arranged in a tumbling blocks pattern. I have been sewing all of my life and working as a full-time artist for about 8 years. The geometric patterned quilts are my favorites.Nichole Leipold-Blue Blocks-fabric-23.5″ X 21.5″Read More →

Patterns Artist Nichole Leipold | Tumbling Blocks

Patterns Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Nichole Leipold Lakeside, California, Tumbling Blocks Fabric Art Artist Statement My name is Nichole Leipold, I am an artist and a designer. I make fabric, art-quilts and wearable-art jackets. I hand-dye my fabrics and use different techniques like “paper-piecing” and sewing by hand. The “Tumbling Blocks” art quilt is all hand-stitched and hand-dyed fabrics. I have been sewing and creating things for a lifetime and working as a full-time artist for about 8 years. Antique quilts have always struck me as amazing pieces of folk art. These quilts are comprised of tiny scraps collected and saved for years,Read More →

Patterns Artist Tina Dille | Trapped

Patterns Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Tina Dille Tehachapi, California, Trapped Watercolor Artist Statement Tina Dille earned a BFA in Studio Art from CSUB in 2008. She has locally exhibited her work in various art shows and galleries and most recently at the Bakersfield Museum of Art. Dille primarily works with watercolor on Yupo paper due to its free-flowing and unpredictable nature. She blends an abstract-mosaic like quality into her paintings that highlight expressive eyes. “I find my inspiration from animals and make paintings that capture the essence of the animal through the eyes and the serendipitous effects of the paint. For me, paintingRead More →

Patterns Artist Tina Dille | Mechanical Bird

Patterns Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Tina Dille Tehachapi, California, Mechanical Bird Watercolor Artist Statement Tina Dille earned a BFA in Studio Art from CSUB in 2008. She has locally exhibited her work in various art shows and galleries and most recently at Bakersfield Museum of Art. Dille’s body of work depicts the wild-life and domesticated animals that surround her. Her medium of choice is watercolor onto Yupo paper for its free-flowing and unpredictable results. “Mechanical Bird was inspired by the playfulness and comical antics of Ravens. However, the painting took on a more serious tone when I dropped my colors onto the paper.Read More →

Patterns Artist Joe Winograd | Visual Playlist

Patterns Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Joe Winograd St. Louis, Missouri, Visual Playlist Printmaking Artist Statement Before music and sound was translated into today’s digital metaphysical state, the vinyl record presented the artistic craft and musical sensation of a composed piece or recorded moment. While we collect these recordings for the musical treasure it possesses, we cannot deny that the round, black vinyl object holds its own visual artistic essence that is often overlooked by the listener. In an attempt to bring out this neglected art form I experimented with making relief and etching prints using vinyl records as the printing matrix. Rolling theRead More →

Patterns Artist Joe Winograd | Untitled

Patterns Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Joe Winograd St. Louis, Missouri, Untitled Ink and Pen Artist Statement As a printmaker brought up in the digital age of the last twenty years, I am torn over two artistic desires: wanting to cling to old printmaking traditions to preserve dated but rich art styles while also inspired to find new ways to express my vision with newer technologies. With that said, I am fascinated with the relationships between medium and process and their impact on the piece. With polarizing tastes for the technical tightness of digital design and the rawness of handcrafted art, my styleRead More →

Patterns Artist Marge Rector | Abstract 1 – 1968

Patterns Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Marge Rector Sausalito, California, Abstract 1 – 1968 Acrylic Painting Artist Statement From an early age Marge Rector knew she wanted to be an artist. In 1950 she graduated from Texas Technological University in Lubbock, Texas with a degree in commercial art and a marriage certificate to her childhood sweetheart Floyd in the other. They settled in Dallas, Texas. Floyd started medical school and Marge worked for Bozell and Jacobs Advertising. In 1958 Marge was able to move into the less financially secure area of fine arts. Chapman Kelley Art Gallery asked to handle her work beginningRead More →

Freedom Artist Shari Vogt | Sundance

Freedom Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Shari Vogt West Covina, California, Sundance Oil Painting Artist Statement I began painting later in life as a means to fill time and found it to be so much more. It taps into a place deep within my psyche that allows me to be so present in my thoughts and wash me from the mundane tasks of life. I am drawn to emotion in art and continually challenge myself to capture it in paint. “Sundance” represents for me such an immense sense of freedom. The feelings and emotions that washed over me as I painted thispieceRead More →

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Freedom Artist Shari Vogt | Sojourn

Freedom Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Shari Vogt West Covina, California, Sojourn Oil Painting Artist Statement Music sets me in motion. It relaxes, inspires, energizes, gives me hope, makes me cry, makes my heart race, and makes the chemicals in my body surge through my veins. It draws me further inside my mind and I enter a totally different world where I am the person I want to be at any given moment. I feel passion and desire for a better life. It makes me feel the need to capture the beauty of the world on my canvas. I have a love/hate relationshipRead More →

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Where I Live Artist Annie Grace Couvillion | Nowhere To Go

Where I Live Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Annie Grace Couvillion Concord, New Hampshire Nowhere To Go Fine Art Photography Artist Statement Without judgment, I look through my camera’s lens. My aim is to capture the simple, unedited truth- reality without manipulation. To do this, I use medium format digital and large format 4 x 5 cameras. I am particularly attracted to scenes that include a balance of emotional harshness and softness. The light/dark contrasts of black and white photography help me to achieve my aim. I grew up in New Hampshire and recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a BFARead More →

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Freedom Artist Ione Citrin | Why?

Freedom Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Ione Citrin Los Angeles, California Why? Mixed Media Artist Statement “I create art because I must.It is a necessary extension of my life.It identifies and substantiates my existence.It is my profile and my legacy.I want to intrigue and entertain.I want to initiate wonder and questions.I want to communicate my thoughts, dreams and desires.Most of all, I want to be!” Ione’s art has shown nationally since 1998 when, after years of world travel, a successful television, radio, theatre and film career in the performing arts, she decided to focus her richly diverse talents on the visual arts. Ione’s artisticRead More →

Freedom Artist Ione Citrin | Prophecy

Freedom Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Ione Citrin Los Angeles, California Prophecy Mixed Media Artist Statement “I create art because I must.It is a necessary extension of my life.It identifies and substantiates my existence.It is my profile and my legacy.I want to intrigue and entertain.I want to initiate wonder and questions.I want to communicate my thoughts, dreams and desires.Most of all, I want to be!” Ione’s art has shown nationally since 1998 when, after years of world travel, a successful television, radio, theatre and film career in the performing arts, she decided to focus her richly diverse talents on the visual arts. Ione’s artisticRead More →

Freedom Artist Nasser Ghaderi | Where We Met

Freedom Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Nasser Ghaderi West Vancouver, Canada Where We Met Acrylic Painting Artist Statement I arrived to painting with the background of poetry and film. The medium of painting matched my sense of energy and expression. In an effort to produce original and spontaneous work, I made the conscious decision to refrain from formal art training and from studying other artists’ work. Similarly, I abstained from using conventional tools and techniques. Instead I throw, splash, drizzle, drip, swirl … paint on the canvas, yet each painting dictates its own technique. I escape point of view by focusing on process andRead More →

Freedom Artist Laura Pritchard | The Sleeves

Freedom Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Laura Pritchard Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania The Sleeves Fabric Art Artist Statement My work is a reverent, poetic approach to creating interesting and detailed worlds on silk. The luminous fabric is a joy to work on and watching the colors of the dyes spread as they are absorbed is transfixing. The molten wax, as resist, is warm and flexible and creates another dimension to the experience. The imagery is drawn from sketches made from paying attention to the details of life. The entire effort is an homage to the paying attention to the beauty of the decorations of the worldRead More →

Freedom Artist Laura Pritchard | Exquisite Corpse

Freedom Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Laura Pritchard Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania Exquisite Corpse Fabric Art Artist Statement My work is a reverent, poetic approach to creating interesting and detailed worlds on silk. The luminous fabric is a joy to work on and watching the colors of the dyes spread as they are absorbed is transfixing. The molten wax, as resist, is warm and flexible and creates another dimension to the experience. The imagery is drawn from sketches made from paying attention to the details of life. The entire effort is an homage to the paying attention to the beauty of the decorations of the worldRead More →

Freedom Artist Ulrike Scheuchl | Independence

Freedom Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Ulrike Scheuchl Laguna Beach, California IndependenceFine Art Photography Artist StatementI feel fortunate to live a life that allows great freedom of mobility. I lived in Austria, England, Canada, Germany and Switzerland and currently reside in the United States. While I took thousands of pictures over the years, I only recently started to explore a more artistic side of photography. Some of my works are created by overlaying multiple images or by adding other effects. The piece “Independence” shows that independence is not a reality in nature. The Haida people in the Pacific Northwest have a saying: “Everything dependsRead More →

Freedom Artist Ulrike Scheuchl | Spirit

Freedom Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Ulrike Scheuchl Laguna Beach, California Spirit Fine Art Photography Artist Statement I feel fortunate to live a life that allows great freedom of mobility. I lived in Austria, England, Canada, Germany and Switzerland and currently reside in the United States. While I took thousands of pictures over the years, I only recently started to explore a more artistic side of photography. Some of my works are created by overlaying multiple images or by adding other effects. The piece “Spirit” symbolizes spiritual freedom. Everyone experiences spirituality differently. While some find spirituality in nature, others get inspiration from other sources.Read More →

Freedom Artist Maya Just Maya | Call To The Beyond

Freedom Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Maya Just Maya Kenilworth, New Jersey Call To The Beyond Oil Painting Artist Statement Art is a portal through which I engage the complexity of the world and journey into the depths of my inner experience. I integrate an educational background in Fine Art Illustration and Gender Theory, along with my spiritual practices, to explore the layers of self-identity and delve into the realm of the collective subconscious in search of higher truths. Making art is a catalyst for transformative growth, through which I deepen my understanding of the cycles of life, death, and renewed life. I exploreRead More →

Where I Live Artist Ione Citrin | City Lights

Where I Live Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Ione Citrin Los Angeles, California City Lights Acrylic Painting Artist Statement “I create art because I must.It is a necessary extension of my life.It identifies and substantiates my existence.It is my profile and my legacy.I want to intrigue and entertain.I want to initiate wonder and questions.I want to communicate my thoughts, dreams and desires.Most of all, I want to be!” Ione’s art has shown nationally since 1998 when, after years of world travel, a successful television, radio, theatre and film career in the performing arts, she decided to focus her richly diverse talents on the visualRead More →

Where I Live Artist Gina Tecson | “Black As Night”

Where I Live Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Gina Tecson San Francisco, California “Black as Night” Oil Painting Artist Statement My goal in this painting was to capture the glimmering lights of San Francisco. I have lived in this area all my life and have always been fascinated by the composition of the lights and the mood they create. Acrylic is applied first, with a palette knife, in order to create thick texture. Vibrant colors are applied randomly all over the canvas. Next, the cityscape is painted on top with oil paint. I continue to use the palette knife to scrape on the paint,Read More →

Where I Live Artist Gina Tecson | “Rosy Outlook”

Where I Live Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Gina Tecson Daly City, California “Rosy Outlook” Oil Painting Artist Statement In this piece I wanted to capture San Francisco’s sea of buildings. The glow of the city is what attracts me and makes me gravitate toward painting this subject matter. The views are so breathtaking and I strive to encapsulate a piece of that beauty. Each painting is made 100% with a palette knife. I start by building up the texture with different vibrant colors of acrylic. I follow that by painting the cityscape in oil, making sure to scrape it on so that someRead More →

Where I Live Artist Eddy Bee | Dream City

Where I Live Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Eddy Bee Mill Valley, California Dream City Fine Art Photography Artist Statement I spent most of my creative life as a musician and songwriter. Then a few years back, I picked up a camera so I could produce my own music videos. An instant love affair emerged. Video production eventually led to photography, which felt like coming home to my soul, and has become my primary medium for creative expression.Read More →

Where I Live Artist Eddy Bee | Christmas Day In Chinatown

Where I Live Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Eddy Bee Mill Valley, California Christmas Day In Chinatown Fine Art Photography Artist Statement I spent most of my creative life as a musician and songwriter. Then a few years back, I picked up a camera so I could produce my own music videos. An instant love affair emerged. Video production eventually led to photography, which felt like coming home to my soul, and has become my primary medium for creative expression.Read More →

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Portraits Artist Steve Rude | Diana

Portraits Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Steve Rude Diana Oil PaintingRead More →

Collages Accepted Artists Slideshow

This a slideshow of the accepted artists for the online art exhibition call for entries theme entitled Collages. Click on Collages to see the artist statements of the selected artists below. [slideshow id=2]Read More →

Fantasy Art Accepted Artists Slideshow

The following artists were accepted to be a part of the online art exhibit from the Fantasy theme call for entries. Click on Fantasy art to see the artist statements of each artist. [slideshow id=6]Read More →

Food for Thought Accepted Artists Slideshow

The following artists were accepted for our call for entries theme Food for Thought. This is an online art exhibit. Click on Food for Thought to see the artist statements of the individual artists. [slideshow id=7]Read More →

Botanicals Accepted Artists Slideshow

The following artists were accepted into the Botanicals call for entries theme for the online art exhibit. Click on Botanicals to see the individual artist statements. [slideshow id=3]Read More →

Abstracts Artist Alberto Pacheco | Abstract 5

Abstracts Call for Entries Accepted Artists Abstracts Artist Alberto Pacheco Abstract 5 If you are an art collector interested in purchasing this artwork, please contact the Los Angeles art galleries by calling us or emailing us.Read More →

Abstracts Artist Alberto Pacheco | Abstract 6

Abstracts Call for Entries Accepted Artists Abstracts Artist Alberto Pacheco Abstract 6 If you are an art collector interested in purchasing this artwork, please contact the Los Angeles art galleries by calling us or emailing us.Read More →

Abstracts Artist Chandana Paravastu | Rhapsody

Abstracts Call for Entries Accepted Artists Abstracts Artist Chandana Paravastu Rhapsody If you are an art collector interested in purchasing this artwork, please contact the Los Angeles art galleries by calling us or emailing us.Read More →

Abstract Artist Claudia Lugo | Joining Forces

Abstracts Call for Entries Accepted Artists Abstract Artist Claudia Lugo Orlando, Florida / Mexico City, Mexico Joining Forces Watercolor During meditation I can feel how my mind becomes clear. When I get deeper in my emotions I feel peace Ink water and paper become an extension of my body helping me express what I choose to think. The title remains as witness of the creation process. My work has been described as controlled accident Claudia Lugo was born in Mexico. Lugo was awarded Best in show in Buenos Aires 2010 and recently won the International Award Lorenzo Il Magnifico for her work onRead More →

Abstracts Artist Conici Anne Blount | 33 Var

Abstracts Call for Entries Accepted Artists Abstracts Artist Conici Anne Blount 33 Var If you are an art collector interested in purchasing this artwork, please contact the Los Angeles art galleries by calling us or emailing us.Read More →

Abstracts Artist Cynthia Rivera | Sunset

Abstracts Call for Entries Accepted Artists Abstracts Artist Cynthia Rivera Sunset If you are an art collector interested in purchasing this artwork, please contact the Los Angeles art galleries by calling us or emailing us.Read More →

Abstracts Artist Daniel Klewer | Christmas Tree

Abstracts Call for Entries Accepted Artists Abstracts Artist Daniel Klewer Christmas Tree If you are an art collector interested in purchasing this artwork, please contact the Los Angeles art galleries by calling us or emailing us.Read More →

Abstracts Artist Daniel Vennemann | 5 211 1 7

Abstracts Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Daniel Vennemann Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany 5-211-1 Acrylic Painting Artist Statement Daniel Vennemann was born 1983 in Ostercappeln near Osnabrueck, Germany. In 2003 he moved to Hannover where he actually lifes and works. Currently he is studying chemistry at the Leibniz University, Hannover. His works are mostly abstract. He prefers to work with acrylic Colours on canvas or paper. My pictures are usually abstractions with strong contrasts in color. The textures arise by direct application of paint and are intended to describe the dynamics of image production. The intention of my artworks is that when people look atRead More →

Abstracts Artist Diane McCulloch | Sunset Sail

Abstracts Call for Entries Accepted Artists Abstracts Artist Diane McCulloch Thornwood, New York Sunset Sail Mixed Media Expect the Unexpected My work is drawn from the style of abstract expressionism, and I continually explore new techniques and designs. Painting is liberating; it is challenging; it is exciting; and it is peaceful. All at the same time. Painting is a world of unlimited possibilities. I have a passion for color and complexity. I do not seek representational forms, although occasionally they emerge. Instead I seek to create images with high visual impact that immediately draw the eye from a distance and also invite closer exploration ofRead More →

Laria Saunders | New Papillon

Abstracts Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Laria Saunders Los Angeles, California New Papillon Fine Art Photography Artist Statement I come from an all artist family going back four generations on both sides and have a BA from UCLA -World Arts & Culture. This approach to abstract photography takes the material world components and spontaneously combines them into an array of color, texture, light and form. It can be likened to a snapshot performance or hitsuzendo painting rather than a permanently constructed artistic statement. If the images had words they would be strung together like poetry or rap in a spray of fleeting glimpses.Read More →

Peggy Miller | Wednesday Mornings

Abstracts Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Peggy Miller Burbank, Ca Wednesday Morning Mixed Media Artist Statement A bright sunbeam peaked through the window, radiating warmth into the cold morning sky of Los Angeles. I sat alone on the floor of my little studio, staring at my blank canvas. I had been in an inspirational drought for a couple of months. As always, my old tuxedo cat walked in, and quietly joined my absence. We sat and stared together into the emptiness. Then I heard it — the gentle sound of raindrops tapping my window. First they fell faintly, and then louder andRead More →

Richard Wynne | Fandango Dancers

Abstracts Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Richard Wynne Lake Elsinore, Ca. Fandango Dancers Mixed Media Artist Statement My colleagues often tell me to specialize in one subject, style, and medium. Sorry I cannot do this I must constantly evolve as an artist or stagnate. My subject material varies with my interests. Certain styles and mediums are more effective than others when presenting a certain subject I paint with emotion and the birth of each painting is a constant struggle. I am not afraid of failure because from that I will grow and evolve as an artist. And sometimes failures with time become successes.Read More →

Patricia Saldana Neumann | Softly Falling

Abstracts Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Patricia Saldana-Neumann Lincoln, Nebraska Softly Falling Fine Art Photography Artist Statement NOTE: These works have only been minimally edited and were not created in photoshop! I relied on my instincts, my thoughts and feelings and let the photography develop naturally. Abstractionism is so liberating. I am free to transform familiar things and shapes anew. I can interpret the world not from what I see, but from what I imagine. Abstract photography for me is a colorful diversion from reality into my subconscious mind. The joy in creating ambiguous imagery is in engaging the viewer based onRead More →

Michael Ochinero | Formation

Abstracts Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Michael Ochinero West Hollywood California Formation Oil Painting Artist Statement I am interested in exploring three types of energy: Chaos. Random. Order. More specifically, how energy evolves, transforms and manifests into shapes, patterns and images. I do this with hard edge lines, basic circles, squares, triangles and amorphic shapes. The juxtaposition of these elements creates contrast, dissidence and balance. My color palette employees earth tones of sepia, sienna and umber with bursts of garnet, citrine, sapphire and emerald. Inspiration comes more from my imagination, rather than from an object or scene in the material world. SometimesRead More →

Linda Iorio | Lily Red

Abstracts Call for Entries Accepted Artists Linda Iorio Lily Red If you are an art collector interested in purchasing this artwork, please contact the Los Angeles art galleries by calling us or emailing us.Read More →

Lynne Maune | Flow

Abstracts Call for Entries Accepted Artists Lynne Maune Flow If you are an art collector interested in purchasing this artwork, please contact the Los Angeles art galleries by calling us or emailing us.Read More →

Sid Kincaid | Twisted Eye

Abstracts Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Sid Kincaid Hillsboro, Oregon Twisted Eye Fine Art Photography Artist Statement I fondly remember the childhood toys I had so long ago, growing up in the days before color television and transistor radios. I liked my Lincoln Logs, fire trucks and good old Mr. Potato Head, but the kaleidoscope was by far my favorite toy. The refection of light and simple glass turning created endlessly fascinating patterns. That simple boyhood toy gave me the creative eye to explore unusual patterns in a way that has stayed with me to this day. I’ve always had a crazy fascinationRead More →

Troy Young | Theogony

Abstracts Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Troy Young Alburtis, Pennsylvania Theogony Mixed Media Artist Statement For me art is like a religion. My paintings are fetishes. I strive to create works that have a sacred, mystical quality. I try to find the divinity in things. When mankind first started to make art is when we became truly human. I feel a deep connection to and get much inspiration from this understanding. As far as medium and technique go, I am very interested in experimentation. So far I have mainly focused on using oil paint on hardboard panels, though I often employ other mediumsRead More →

Ulf Koenig | Character

Abstracts Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Ulf Koenig Ulm, Germany Character N Wall Sculpture Artist Statement I’m a career changer from exact science and technology to the more subjective world of art. But I feel, that just the diversity of both broadens the imagination, the range of themes, and stimulated the intuitive and the aesthetic in art. Born in Germany, in young years I was strongly interested in art and architecture. But I studied physics and finished with a PhD degree in engineering. During my employments as scientist and manager in major German industrial enterprises, at my business trips I found time toRead More →