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Golden, rimmed petals create a textured ground, supporting a yellow-crowned canary framed against a purple backdrop. Surrounding butterflies add vibrancy and ...

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Deep purple flowers and red berries emerge from a nightshade plant. The wax-infused background adds a smooth texture and natural elegance to this botanical en...

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"I sometimes pass by old farmsteads in the country where the house is on one side of the road and the farm buildings are located on the opposite side," shares artist Sharon France...

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"The most popular calla lily meaning these days is that of purity, faithfulness, and holiness," says artist Jo Galang. "The flower is often depicted in image...

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A floral-patterned mug stands beside a gleaming metal teapot accompanied by a plate of buttery, sweet palmier cookies. The polished stainless steel reflects t...

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Artist Candice Eisenfeld draws inspiration from the silhouetted trees of the rainforests of Northern Georgia. "One early morning as the fog was clearing, a hawk guided me through the mountains," shares Candice. "The hawk led me through ethereal, meditative places with overwhelming beauty." She took photographs of her journey and painted her experiences of the adventure. "The bottom image depicts the rough, beginning of the journey and the scene portrays the ending. The rough, orange texture denotes the bark of the trees."

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As an American exploring issues of identity, artist Candice Eisenfeld paints through the lens of the first American art movement, the Hudson River School. Rather than depicting a specific locale, Candice’s artwork evokes a sense of place. These "inner landscapes" are invented, and often reference photographs taken during travels in southern Appalachia and the Blue Ridge and Smokey Mountains. Whether real or imagined, her paintings are influenced by the Dutch Masters, Tonalists, and Chinese painting. Produced on a single wooden panel, the ethereal landscapes are often joined with segments of aqueous color fields which act as commentary for the landscapes, like the chorus in a Greek play. The crisp, hard edges separating the landscapes from the color fields command a sense of order in an otherwise fluid and painterly surface. With two or three sections of the panel competing for attention, the painting creates multiple focal points. Candice's art has been displayed in embassies in Namibia and Belarus, held in the collections of Norwest Bank and Northwest...

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Artist Shuxing Fan paints a wine bottle, a water, pitcher, and an old-fashioned glass with dried flowers in classical style. He dep...

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Red, juicy cherries rest in a glass bowl, showcasing their plumpness and vibrant summer hues. The light illuminates their glossy skin, while shadows add depth...

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The piece explores the concept of not seeing the forest for the trees, questioning whether one can strike a balance between observing details and grasping the...

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Artist Shuxing Fan pictures a classical still-life of a shiny kettle,various jars, and fragrant ripe pears. Soft white linen delic...

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This still-life painting depicts white roses arranged in a brass vase, with a pink one at the bottom. The earth-toned palette and thick bravura brushstrokes impart a timeless aura to the piece. Against the brown background, the elements stand out with their soft and endearing details.

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Sherri Aldawood didn't intend to always paint flowers, but over time her love of gardens started to permeate her art. She focuses on the light and color of the flowers on the canvas. Sherri prefers alla prima, working with wet layers of paint instead of letting them dry. She keeps the paint as wet as possible by using walnut and clove oil...