Sharlene McLearon

"Some astrophysicists believe that the greatest music composers of the world channeled their musical compositions from the cosmos. I am inspired by the cosmos and all the energy within it. I believe I transfer universal healing energy into my work which emanates to all who view the work."

CAMEL FACE - Pencil on paper 35 x 41 cm, NFS

Anne Sharlene McLearon studied art in Canada at the Ottawa School of Art, Algonquin College, Carleton University and the National Gallery of Canada. International Studies include the Paris American Academy in Paris, France, Studio Giambo in Florence, Italy, and the Chautauqua Institute in the USA. Studies include art history, life drawing and painting, drawing, watercolour, oil and acrylic painting, colour theory, portraiture, Tibetan and Renaissance painting, sumi-e, sculpture, engraving, woodcarving, batik, copper enameling, photography and visual arts business. A docent at the National Gallery of Canada in the early 80’s, she specialized in fine art appreciation for children and conducted school tours in the National Gallery. 

Sharlene has participated in group show art shows in Saudi Arabia, Canada, Germany and Italy. She had many solo exhibitions across Saudi Arabia. The National Museum for Women in the Arts in Washington, D. C., opened a file for her work in their archives. UNICEF selected her painting “Sunflowers” for a correspondence card in 1993 and marketed it in Europe and Asia. Her work can be found in more than 30 countries. 

In her career, Sharlene taught art and illustrated for magazines and books, worked in print and television journalism, published poetry, did public speaking, nursing and philanthropic work. She is a Reiki Master/Teacher, a dowser and a teacher of other healing energy systems. Since 2007 she has exhibited with Studio Giambo of Florence and has participated annually in the Artist Book exhibition in the Tuscany region, exhibiting in Florence, Pisa, Pontremoli and other cities as well as a virtual exhibition with Advancing Women Artists in Florence. Presently she is concentrating on a series of work, themed “Music of the spheres”. 

OASIS DOOR - Acrylic on canvas 122 x 76 cm, Sold
CAMILLE - Acrylic on canvas 101 x 76 cm, NFS
CONTEMPLATION - Acrylic on canvas 142 x 102 cm, $1200
PLEIADES TO CHOPIN - Acrylic & mixed media/collage on canvas, 41 cm diameter, NFS
Symbols Arriving - Acrylic and mixed media on canvas D. 61 cm
Symbols Arriving II - Acrylic and mixed media on canvas D. 61 cm
Phoenix & Cormorants - Acrylic on canvas 153 x 92 cm
Madam Butterfly - Acrylic and mixed media on canvas D. 61 cm
The Messiah - Acrylic and mixed media on canvas D. 61 cm

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Jean Jacques Porret

Born in: 1941, Switzerland
Lives in: Chicago, USA
Education: Mechanical Engineering Degree | Business Administration Degree
Describe your art in three words: Sensual, Pleasing, Attractive
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Songe Matinale - Cast Bronze, Edition of 3, $18,000

"I consider myself an expressionist as I am more interested in communicating an abstract feeling or idea than an actual image. I use recognizable forms to evoke emotions and stimulate sensations."

What themes does your work involve?
Motion in human figures
Describe your creative process.
Starting from a series of sketches, each out of my own imagination creating an image that is attractive, sensual and pleasing to the eyes. I try to create my own style, my own path out of my imagination. I than create the sculpture in clay, making sure that the 3 dimensions remain as visualize on the sketches. A new piece is never actually finished, as other items such as patina, color, base material and size will need to be considered which is typically taking place after the molding, wax and casting is completed.
What influences your work? What inspires you? Why do you make art?
I try to remain myself, independent, not to be influenced by others, creating my own path. It's rather difficult not to be influenced. I met many great sculptors of the 60s, 70, 80,s and was influenced by them back than, but not anymore, I constantly need to be very careful and reject being influenced. I create my own style, my own path,. I create out of my imagination. I make art because I love it, it's relaxing, and for the satisfaction of having created a beautiful piece of sculpture.
What are your goals and plans as an artist in 2023?
Unfortunately people don't look at the beauty of things anymore and inspiration is getting lost. I believe my sculptures are sensual, attractive and pleasing to the eyes and to the touch. People don't need to wonder what it is, what does it look like, what is it supposed to be or to look like. My plan is to continue doing more of what I'm doing in creating. Being represented by some of the great galleries around. I believe I am creating something to outlast me in this world, I need more recognition.
How do recent advancements in technology affect your art practice? How may recent developments in Artificial Intelligence (image generator software) affect the definition of fine art?
It basically did not, except in the enlargement and fabrication of an existing created 3D sculpture.
What is the role of the artist today?
Everything in life is inspiration, the sun rising over the horizon, a storm over the lake, etc. What is not, in comparaison, is the new wave of electronic, smartphone, and all these which people are getting hooked to today. People don't look at the beauty of things anymore, and basic inspiration is getting lost. As an artist creating sensual, attractive and pleasing 3 D sculptures, which people don't need to wonder what it is, what does it look like, what is it supposed to to be, but just enjoy and be inspired.
What is good art? What makes a piece of art great?
There are no clear definition of the word "ART" . Everyone have a different definition, We cannot learn to be a creator, an artist. That's something one is born with. Lots of people are trying to be artists, but they lack that little crazy item called being creative. For me it's related to "IMAGINATION". It's for the cook to use just the right amount of salt on the potatoes. Look at Jacques Peppin, the perfect artist in cooking, no cookbooks, no teleprompter, he just do it, create a meal using his feeling, his imagination. Visual art need to be pleasing to the eyes and touch, wanting to live with it.
Vagabonde - Cast bronze, Edition of 3, $20,000
Rencontre Nocturne II, 2021 - Cast bronze, Edition of 3, $32,000
Illusion Intime - Cast bronze, Edition of 3.$22,000
Belle du Soir - Cast Bronze, Edition of 3, $24,000

 


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Leila Bokel

"This is my last series which I have named 'Minimalist series', a study I began to develop during the Quarantine years. Most artworks have only 2 or 3 different threads. I'm happy with the result because the threads that where the supporting of the architectural forms became the protagonists of the artworks themselves."

Untitled Knots 1 - Mixed media, App. 60 x 50 x 15 cm

Leila Bokel was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where she lives and works. She did her professional training and received qualification at the Park Lage School of Arts and at the Atelier Guilhermina Virtual, Rio de Janeiro. Since 2006 she has been participating in exhibitions in her country and abroad. Leila has been a juried member of Circle Foundation for the Arts since 2017. She has participated in the Biennale of Dortmund (German) and in the 45th London Art Biennale 2021 , Gagliard Gallery. Leila has shown at international Art Fairs, and many other exhibitions. She is represented by Artur Fidalgo Gallery, Binaria.art, EIXO Arte and Zagut Gallery.

Untitled Knots 5 - Two threads, App. 33 x 35 x 16 cm
Untitled Knots 4 - Two threads, App. 20 x 20 x 23 cm
Untitled Knots 3 - Mixed media, App. 35 x 63 x 10 cm
Untitled Knots 2 - Mixed media, App.18 x 24 x 21 cm
Untitled - Fabric, acrylic and threads 45 x 18 x 19 cm
Untitled - Fabric, acrylic and cotton thread 50 x 18 x 10 cm
Two Threads - Cotton threads 50 x 56 x 6 cm
Untitled - Cotton thread and 1 silk thread 50 x 18 x 10 cm
Untitled - Fabric, acrylic and cotton thread 40 x 25 x 18 cm

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Regina Jokubaitis

"Accept challenges to defeat hardships.”

The Mona Titty - Oil on Mirror - 24W x 28H x 2D in.

“I am currently exploring what I call NEW AGE MIRROR! Simply refurbishing anywhere from new to used to antique mirrors. Channeling original creativity in oils. Creating a as unique as each individual who looks into it an abstract expressionism experience. My carpentry skills are novice, but then again that's part of the art. 

My artwork is available in print or the original itself at https://www.saatchiart.com/mirrorartist.”

An award-winning, published, and self-taught artist, Regina Jokubaitis was born in 1960 in New York to Lithuanian immigrant parents. Fluent in English and Lithuanian, she graduated from Mt. Saint Mary's Academy in the top 10%. Regina explored small town America for many years while traveling the carnival circuit. Know as MIRRORARTIST, she is also an evolving entrepreneur and invites everyone to visit her websites:

https://www.twitter.com/regimmy and http://www.shopvida.com/collections/regina-jokubaitis

"If you are a fashion trendsetter and wish to wear my art. Please note: Reflections are evident in photographs of my artwork, as these are of mirrors, not canvas. Originals are clear and crisp and unique! Look forward to new art to be uploaded sometime in 2023! contact email regimmy@att.net"

Lipgasm - Oil on Mirror - 48W x 36H x 2D in.
Death's Door a' Knocking - Oil on Mirror - 32W x 42H x 2D in.
Faceless Fish Fantasy - Oil on Mirror - 36W x 24H x 3D in.
Sleeping Zebra Eye - Oil on Mirror - 22W x 31H x 2D in.

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Bobby Kim Ling Chen

"What is nonconventional in yesteryears may be today's contemporary and tomorrow's glory."

Silence Gallery - Digital media 1080 x 1920 pixels

Bobby is an “end-to-end” digital artist who does all the work himself with specialised skills in image/video processing, using diversified methods and multiple software to derive his creatives.  

Bobby likes colorful stuff. Although some of his works may carry similar themes, he believes “while imagination has no border, art has no limit,” and that includes injecting of digital science into the presentation process of his creatives.

Bobby believes that most artworks existed due to the intention of the artist to “communicate” with others. In recent years, the rapid advancements in digital science may have added more venues, which may otherwise be lacking in traditional arts. These advanced techniques could include using Augmented Reality (AR), audio and video, cinemagraph, website, metaverse, etc., This application of digital science on traditional arts created a hybrid known as “Digital Arts”, which is understood by many as “artistic work or practice that uses digital technology as part of the creative or presentation process”. 

The Young Ones USA - Digital media 1080 x 1920 pixels
Dancing On The Street - Digital media 1080 x 1920 pixels
Metaverse Envying Earth - Digital media 1080 x 1920 pixels
Metatown - Digital media 1080 x 1920 pixels

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Eira Ainalinpää

In Deep Water. Art photo. 30 x 30 cm, 2021.

Eira Ainalinpää is visual artist, but also natural scientist and writer (Doctor of Arts and Master of Science). She like to combine different art methods. Her artworking and research place is Art-arboretum in northern Finland.

Ordeal by Fire, part Winter. Art photo and environmental art. Snow and fire. Size of one part 40 x 50 cm, 2022.
Too much and too little. Sculpture, mixed media. Sand, fish bones, ceramics, wood, steel, recycled teabags twine. 37x20x 17 cm, 2022.
Ox’s Head. Living floral art. Soil and Trifolium repens. 10 x 7 x 2 meter, 2018.
Hided Life. Sculpture. Jute, line, Salix, birch wood. 160 x 50 x 25 cm, 2018.

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Betty Collier

"I have pursued a serious study of sculpture, painting, and drawing from my late 30's onwards, after initially traveling to Europe, then South America, South Africa, Canada, New Zealand, Russia, and Turkey. I am inspired by nature and different cultures encountered during my travels."

Award-winning artist and former Tertiary Art Teacher for over 45 years, Betty now concentrates on developing her sculpting, drawing and painting skills.

Since receiving a 5th and 3rd prize for Sculpture at the Florence Biennale in 2011 and 2015, Betty's art has been exhibited and published in Great Britain, Europe, South America, The USA, New Zealand and Australia, including a Solo Exhibition in New York, USA, in 2019.

Her art is at Federation University, Victoria, Australia and in private collections in Australia and overseas. Publications include, Florence Biennale, Edition 8, 2011 & Edition 10, 2015. World Wide Art Books, curated by Despina Tunberg, 2017, 2018,2019,2020. Art Tour International Magazines, 2018, 2019, 2020, Australian Art Edit, 2017, 2018, 2019, Art Universal the Great Encyclopedia of International Art curated by Salvatore Russo & Francesco Saverio Russo.

Betty's art evolves around nature and the human figure generally capturing peaceful, harmonious interpretations. In her 3D work there is an emphasis on curving tactile formations that are defined with undercutting and spatial awareness leading to greater value variability. Drawings take on a detailed and textural approach. Media includes watercolor, pen & ink, Carving stone & wood, oxy welding sheet steel and working wax for bronze castings.


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Athina Soultani

"Art is a way of expressing myself and passing the message that in these difficult years we can achieve more as individuals and as nations, if we truly believe in ourselves."

Beautiful Pebbles - Pastel 22 x 28 cm

Realist artist with exhibitions in Greece and England, Athina Soultani is a member of the UK Coloured Pencil Society and an award-winning artist.

"The concept of my art is to pass a positive message for a better world. It is important to give people hope for a better, more peaceful world without violence, murders and a better quality of life without the stress of the modern people."

Grandmather Locker
Grandfather Locker

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Dragoslava

A full time artist with a career spanning over 30 years, Dragoslava has had over 30 solo shows in her native Serbia and abroad.

Suva Planina

Dragoslava Stanković - Dragica was born on April 23, 1950. Until she came of age, she lived in Glušci, in Mačva. Even in elementary school, she liked to paint and showed great interest in art. In August 1971, she went to work in West Germany, where she realized herself as a painter. In order to connect with painting circles, she visited galleries and museums, and absorbed various techniques and skills of famous artists. I experienced the peak of my success through numerous exhibitions in Europe, America, Canada.

The biggest recognitions are numerous awards and charters. By the end of 2016, he will have a solo exhibition in the "Amsterdam Whitney Gallery" in New York, and in the summer of 2017, on 2019.14.10, a solo exhibition in Novi Novi Sad, MZ. Gavrilo Pricip.

Brdoviti Pejsaz
Pejsaz
Sumrak
Apstrakcija

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Michael Stoklos


"I am a grateful person, I have seen the wonders of this amazing world, the beautiful and not so much... I have met such interesting people and they shared their lives with me. It has been my pleasure/mission to bring back images and share with everyone. All men die, few ever live ...I have."

Lily Interior - Digital photograph 16 x 20 in.

"I am a self-taught photographer. I have done most of the various types of photography which have taken me around the world and into all the conditions you can imagine. I have done the news/photojournalism for major magazines and newspapers during the Nicaraguan conflict, been with the Vice President and in hogans with Native American healers.

I studied biology during my university years, it has served me well in my awe of the natural world. I am always outside starting with the dawn and all day watching for flowers or sky events and ending with a sunset or nighttime Milky Way photography, a new passion.

I have been a film tester for Kodak and a lecturer at colleges about the photojournalism years. I was honored to be asked by a Dine", Navajo, healer to document his life in the Northern Arizona Dine' Nation, which to say was a life-changing experience, and I have advanced into setting up a Foundation at the University of Arizona Medical College for Native American medical student. My passion is sharing the natural world, portraits of people I meet, and using an infrared camera to show an alternative light wavelength of the landscapes we have here in the Sonoran Desert of the Southwest USA. I believe I 'see' well and am always capturing the small and grand images I come across to share with those that have not been to the places I have been. Every day is filled with the possibility of seeing something new and sharing it.”

Longhorn Cafe, Amado, Arizona USA - Film photograph 16 x 20 in.
Windmill Rancho Luz Arizona USA - Infrared digital photograph16 x 20 in.
Deer Skull and Passionflower - 4 x 5 film photograph 20 x 24 in.
Sunset, Rancho Luz Arizona, USA - Digital photograph 16 x 20 in.

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