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"The Tutukaka Coast in New Zealand abounds with natural beauty," says artist John Jaster. Inspired by its tropical pale golden beaches, lush native forests, a...

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"Hope is the belief that things will work, most especially when it seems otherwise," says artist Jo Galang. "Deep, never wavering hope is what we need to clin...

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"Summer skies are often in tumult, turning and writhing clouds cut with bolts of hot streaks," says artist Joey Korom. "This painting echoes these conditions ...

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"London’s celebrated public park, Trafalgar Square, faces the National Gallery," says artist Joey Korom. "Trafalgar is the hom...

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"This painting was inspired by birds taking flight,” says artist Linda Shaffer. “I love hummingbirds and live in Las Vegas, Nevada where they flourish. They zip all around my back yard and are beautiful to behold.” Linda captures the essence of the creature into a vibrant multi-layered mixed media. She utilized red, turquoise, and blue with hand-printed paper, original images, and washi papers resulting in a dynamic abstract piece.

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Artist Linda Shaffer creates intricately layered abstract collages based on her worldly travels. "My defining art moment was when I was eleven years old and I got to visit Van Briggle Pottery in Colorado Springs," says Linda. "I watched mesmerized as the potter working on the wheel created a beautiful piece of art as if by magic from a lump of brown wet mud. I knew someday I would create those beautiful pieces of magic." After high school, Linda became a registered nurse. On her days off, she made pottery at a local studio. As her nursing career progressed – from labor and delivery to ICU and trauma, and then college nursing – she returned to school for her bachelor’s in business administration. Every elective she chose was an art class, and she built her own clay studio. Eventually, Linda earned her master’s in public health and became a tenured college professor. She was delighted that the job allowed her to take art classes every semester, where she discovered painting and printmaking. Linda retired early from teaching and wanted to learn more about fine jewelry, so she attended the Gemological Institute of America. Since 2011, she has been working full-time as a painter and jeweler. When Linda's not making art, she enjoys golfing with a close circle of friends. She's made two hole-in-ones and plans for more.

Words that describe this painting: abstract, mixed media, collage, hand-printed paper, monoprints, hummingbirds, animal, abstract, animals, mixed media artwork, red

Take Flight...

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Part of artist Scott Dykema's series on animals. Scott paints an electric portrait of a pig with two of his bird friends eyeing the viewer. "This started as a...

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Part of artist Gary J. Noland Jr.'s ongoing Mad Mad World series. An expressive abstract with multiple layers of paint expressed ...

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A contemporary scene by artist Robin Okun of tall willowy figures represented in blocks of color, stand amidst a simplified landscape. "The limited palette of...

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A magnificent black jaguar rests atop glowing clouds of teal and coral. Artist Miranda Gamel shares that she created this oil pa...

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"The flowers hide the face so that you don’t make assumptions about the model, you focus on the beauty of existence," states artist David Shepherd. "You appreciate that they are a person without any impressions of their character. When I compose a painting I think back to my childhood memories. It ties in with what I was saying above. When you’re a child it’s much easier to make friends and enjoy people. That innocence allows for such pure emotion. I always try and get back to that feeling when I’m composing my work."

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Canadian artist David Shepherd fuses techniques from both old and modern masters to create contemporary interpretations of the human form. While offering strong nods to pop art and cubism, the work remains grounded by David’s training in 19th Century academic realism. Combining discrete techniques within a single tableau is initially jarring to the viewer, creating an unexpected visual complexity in the work and demonstrating the artist’s breadth of skills. “I think in the future we will be much more interested in works of art that show a mastery of multiple styles,” says David. Each artwork effectually suggests the surreal nature of human existence within a convoluted modern society.

Words that describe this painting: flowers, floral, portrait, realism, hyperrealism, photorealism, hyperreal, face, beauty, eye, rainbow, calm, calming, love, lips, people, large, people, flora, realism, oil painting, pink

Loose Lips...

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As the sun rises, golden hues of peach and soft shades of blue illuminate the pond. Artist Gail Greene paints this restorative moment capturing the quiet and ...

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Part of artist Marie-Eve Champagne's series where she explores coastal life and memories. "This particular piece speaks of the heat, the dryness, the warmth,"...

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A warm coastal view of the ocean during sunset. Artist Alicia Dunn portrays a scenic expanse of clouds hovering above waters with hues of turquoise blending i...

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In this piece, artist Laura Browning explores the subtle shifts between light reflecting on top of the water's surface, and the ...

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"A rich veil of coastal air hangs over a broad grassy path in this composition," says artist Jesse Aldana. "The golden haze tinges the afternoon with a brilli...

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A modern abstract with overlapping geometric sections uniquely delineated creating a connected framework. "I created this piece by designating sections and treating each one like a painting within a painting," explains artist Terri Bell...

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"I used the color blue as a starting point," explains artist Patrick O'Boyle. "I search for balance, line, and structure to make an abstract painting. Layers ...

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Bright and soft hues in pink and yellow play with cool tones of turquoise in this modern abstract. "I used the color red as a starting point," explains artist...

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As part of artist Patrick O'Boyle's ongoing Ethereal Abstraction series, he painted electric orange against a bright green background and accented with blue. ...

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Part of artist Patrick O'Boyle's Ethereal Abstraction series. A play of electric pink and cool blues stands out with dynamic paint application. Various patter...

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"A boat race is recorded here with colors and shapes," states artist Joey Korom. "Speedy boat movements glide across open waters where fields of various blue ...

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A group of large sea lions emerges above calm sea waters just south of Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska. “The great thing about marine mammals swimming aro...

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"Restaurant Julii is a wonderful new fixture on the Washington, DC landscape," says artist James Nyika. "I was strolling the neighborhood and came across this...

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"A small village asleep in the night, quiet and still," says artist Pat Forbes. A playful arrangement of light blue, green, and yellow buildings stacked on to...

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Artist Alicia Dunn has incorporated different techniques to represent the lightness of air and the movement of water in this monochromatic seascape...

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"This painting is a part of both my Tarot series and my Power Bison series," shares artist Rachel Srinivasan. "In tarot, the two of swords is about decisions,...

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A majestic deer glows before a vibrant sunset deep in the forest. Part of artist Scott Dykema's series of paintings with deers...

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Part of artist Yelitza Diaz's Man on the Moon series. A man sits with his shoulders hunched forward, resting on a ring. The fig...

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A bronze figure sits by the edge of a ring with his body captured in a mid-stretch. Part of artist Yelitza Diaz's Man on the Moon...

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Part of artist Yelitza Diaz's Man on the Moon series. Yelitza created a bronze figure with his arms held up and with crossed le...

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Part of artist Yelitza Diaz's Man on the Moon series. A naked bronze figure sits contemplatively by the edge of a ring. One arm is...

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"This painting is inspired by vast open fields and horizons that go on infinitely," shares artist Srinivas Kathoju. "The fields representing the foreground ar...

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Inspired by vast open fields and horizons that end in infinite skies, artist Srinivas Kathoju paints a colorful abstract landscape. He uses thick paint to cre...

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"A bold and bright abstract inspired by positive thoughts and happy feelings," shares artist Janet Hamilton. Using expressive color and texture, Janet arrange...

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A delightful still life of three home-grown sunflowers from artist Nicole Lamothe's garden each in their own vase. Forever capturing the essence of summer, Ni...

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In this painting, artist Doug Cosbie features small-scale American tobacco farms with their fields. Each has a curing shed that is attached to the main structure. "The atmosphere is humid after the rain, and the air has an overwhelming but delightfully sweet and pungent smell."

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Artist Doug Cosbie presents the vibrancy found in nature with his impressionist, rural architecture centered artwork. Longing to create something that connects with people, Cosbie spent countless years perfecting how he portrays the world on canvas. Within his journey, he studied as an apprentice in the studios of Sam Black and Jack Shadbolt. As a plein air artist, Doug's studio is a portable pochade box...

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"This painting of an outdoor cafe in Paris is so full of life, you can almost hear the people engaged in conversation," says Faye Vander Veer. "From the waiter in the foreground to the waiter standing in the doorway, you can feel the energy." Through her loose brushwork and sense of perspective, Faye draws you into the painting so you too can experience a sunny April in Paris...

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"This piece contains various detailed segments that are balanced within a framework of bright red," describes artist Terri Bell. "There are textural dots and...

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"This composition is segmented in horizontal strips, each featuring different shapes, textures, and a transition of colors," states artist Terri Bell. "There ...

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An abstract cityscape by artist Terri Bell of tonal greens and accented with varying grids and patterns. Dots and circles are adding intricate details and whimsy. "It reminds me of a city skyline on a cool morning when the shadows are long," describes Terri. "It has the feel of a warm environment where everything is green and sophisticated."

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Artist Terri Bell constructs highly detailed geometric fields that dance to life with engaging colors and soft edges. As a young child, Terri always wanted to paint, draw, or play imaginative games. She entered college as an art major and received important mentorship from several teachers. Unfortunately, it was at this point that Terri’s art career was put on hold. "I had to make a couple of detours along the way, and ended up changing my major to political science," she says, "which led me to work in a high stress, high profile state government position." Terri’s creative pursuits were more limited but ever-present. "Art was the balance in my life and I never gave up my dream." Through hard work and determination, she has returned to her calling as a full-time career artist. When she’s not painting, Terri enjoys cooking, container gardening, and spending time with her husband and two Yorkies.

Words that describe this painting: abstract, geometric, squares, circles, modern, contemporary, skyline, city, cityscape, urban, metro, detailed, calming, sophisticated, abstract, mixed media artwork

Green Sky...

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Part of artist Janet Hamilton's new abstract series. She carefully chose a cool-toned color palette layering oil paint into a grid pattern. She adds warm shad...

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A soft burst of pastels paints the evening sky in this delightful seascape by artist Gail Greene. "A setting sun creates a mystic feeling of enchantment," sha...

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Artist Joey Korom offers this work as an interpretation of Earth’s landscape from a sky-high vantage point. Joey's use of a subtle color palette works in tand...

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"As this title suggests there is a contest being waged here; propriety, sobriety, and chance have their respective roles to play," says artist Joey Korom. "Ca...

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"I placed two objects that can not be seen together in real life to present the imbalances and irregularities in our world," states artist Heejin Sutton...

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A prickly cactus stands on an angular plane while a baby penguin rests in the foreground. Artist Heejin Sutton placed these two v...

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"The exchanging of information is abstracted with Conversations," states artist Joey Korom. "The painting of course is silent, yet this art conveys much to th...

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Artist Joey Korom utilizes different media to create this compelling abstract collage. Joey carefully layers his materials with mindfulness of proportions, mathematics, and with adept handling of colors and textures. He used five types of cardboard, paper, fabric, sandpaper, the inclusion of antique sheet music...

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A figure calmly basks in the last rays of the setting sun. Light glimmers off the horizon as wispy clouds part in the atmosphere. Part of Naoko Paluszak's sig...

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"The open skies are filled with diverse colors, symbolizing how each of us desires," states artist Cynthia Ligeros. "And every one of us must find our way on ...

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"The winter season highlights the houses and farms by accenting everything with snow," says artist Brian McCarty. Amongst the crisp winter landscape, a three-story barn stands prominently. A trail makes its way towards the edge of the structure's door and continues to carve its path to an unseen destination. "The reds on country barns become that much more colorful when surrounded by snow."

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Words that describe this painting: country, country life, farm, farmhouse, rural, barn, building, architecture, windows, door, winter, snow, trees...

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Artist Elizabeth Garat offers a panoramic view of a thriving farm lined by an abundant forest. "It is summertime in the Delta," says Elizabeth. "Rows of lush ...

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"Yannis was a waiter at one of Milwaukee’s finest Greek restaurants, the Mykonos Gyro and Cafe," states artist Leroy Burt. "His favorite dish was Saganak—Kefa...

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"This was based on a detail from a larger painting," says artist Janet Dyer. "I often take photos of my finished work with my iPad and then section out detail...

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Artist Terri Bell often works with defined grids in her paintings. In this creation, Terri allows square and organic spaces to float freely toward the bottom of the composition and outside of the grid lines. The result is an interconnected framework that is unified by linear patterns, textures, and related colors. Part of Terri's ongoing Geometria series.

About the Artist
Artist Terri Bell constructs highly detailed geometric fields that dance to life with engaging colors and soft edges. As a young child, Terri always wanted to paint, draw, or play imaginative games. She entered college as an art major and received important mentorship from several teachers. Unfortunately, it was at this point that Terri’s art career was put on hold. "I had to make a couple of detours along the way, and ended up changing my major to political science," she says, "which led me to work in a high stress, high profile state government position." Terri’s creative pursuits were more limited but ever-present. "Art was the balance in my life and I never gave up my dream." Through hard work and determination, she has returned to her calling as a full-time career artist. When she’s not painting, Terri enjoys cooking, container gardening, and spending time with her husband and two Yorkies.

Words that describe this painting: geometric, Geometria, abstract, organic, linear, lines, grids, dots, ordered, box, abstract, mixed media artwork

Stepping Out of Line...

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A modern organic abstract painting in various shades of muted teal. "This piece is a synthesis of various shapes, patterns, and techniques that weave together...

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A late August summer day at an old Berks County farm. Artist Doug Cosbie painted fields of pastel greens, burnished yellows, and br...

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A continuation of artist Terri Bell's Geometria Grid series, this piece incorporates geometric shapes into organic arrangements. The painting's complex color ...

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A woman in black walks down a narrow street in Marrakesh, Morocco. "The city is known for its red and ochre walls," states artist Hadley Northrop. "The sun s...

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"The Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan has an extensive collection of Roman ancestral portrait busts," states artist Onelio Marrero. "Many art students ...