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Aaron Bartlett is a self-taught painter whose love for discovering himself through art and nature comes to life in his work. Having explored acrylic, water color and gouache, he now combines traditional painting with digital to finalize his pieces. His studio is in the heart of the Rocky Mountains where he is inspired by quiet walks, memories of family holidays and the ever-changing seasons.
Abraham Hunter, is a self-taught, award-winning artist, highly respected among wildlife conservation groups and fans nationally. Starting to paint at age 12, Abraham progressed from selling his work in local restaurants and gift shops to opening his own gallery and being published, all by the time he was 21. “I’ve always been driven inside by a need to create and immerse myself in the world I was creating. I try to express my deep longing for a perfect world, full of peaceful homesteads, villages, and wildlife, telling stories and expressing my faith with my work.
Adrian Chesterman gained a bachelor of Arts degree at Norwich School of Art and then mastered in illustration at the Royal College of Art in London. Since leaving the R.C.A., Chesterman has worked principally as an illustrator working for just about everyone, on just about everything, just about everywhere. Born in London in 1955, he is of Scottish descent and currently resides in Andalusia, Spain.
Ms. Marie, a Scottish illustrator based in England, specializes in whimsical, semi-realistic portraits. An initial foray into bridal design after earning a BA honors in Fashion & Textile Design and the title Student Bridal Designer of the Year 2017 was blocked by Covid-19, so she returned to her childhood passion for art and pursued illustration.
Aimee Stewart is a self-taught digital artist from Washington State who enjoys not being tied down to one genre. She creates works that erase the lines between digital art and traditional art and employs styles as diverse as high fantasy, and surrealism to storybook, Steampunk, and everything in between. Merging color and texture with fanciful themes, her whimsical artworks are is hailed as radiant, positive and inspiring by people of all ages across the globe.
Ms. Trier is an upstate, NY artist whos Starry Night inspired oil paintings have been featured everywhere from Buzzfeed to Huffington Post to Mashable! Her mother, (a toll painter) encouraged her painting from an early age and later, Ms. Trier attended Montserrat College of art and started her own business, Sagittarius Gallery.
Alchemy England is a famous lifestyle brand established in 1977. They design, manufacture and distribute jewellery and giftware for the alternative market, selling into 58 countries across the globe.
Inspired by nature, travels and her family, Ms. Lazareva enjoys working in the fantasy genre, creating fairies, mermaids, and other mystical creatures. Using a Wacom tablet and Photoshop, she has been able to expand from sketching and painting, to coloring books and drawing on ceramics and glass.
Born in 1974, in Kiev, Ukraine, Mr. Levin immigrated to Israel where he entered the industrial and web design program in Tel Aviv and studied for 10 years with Professor Baruch Elron, Chairman of Israel Artist Association. He has shown at exhibitions across the globe and is currently working on themes around Jewish heritage, Tel Aviv, and Venice through the mask. One of his favorite and most utilized techniques is a 16th century, multi-layering technique using tempera and oil without using brush strokes.
Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) was a Czech artist who is credited with originating the Art Nouveau movement at the end of the 19th century. His much loved advertising posters and decorative panels took over the streets and living rooms of Paris at the time and his ground breaking visual language continues to influence artists and shape the way the world looks today.
Amanda Cheung, aka “Manya Draws”, is a hobbyist in digital artist who uploads daily to Instagram while maintaining a full-time career as a finance analyst and mother of one.
Drawing and painting since she could hold a crayon, Eclectic Scribbles earned degrees in Advertising & Graphic Design and Web Design before circling back to fine art. Based in North Carolina, she loves escaping the ordinary while creating her fantasy and pagan characters in digital art
Ms. Brown resides in the pacific Northwest with numerous house goblins and garden trolls. Working primarily in watercolor, she began painting fairies in 1994 and hasn't stopped since.
Experimenting with color combinations to evoke positive and calming emotions, Diener employs dot painting as a coping mechanism for OCD. A native New Yorker currently based in Bangkok, she incorporates elements of sacred geometry, the Fibonacci sequence, and a tactile quality reminiscent of candy in her works.
Inspired by fairytales, folklore and myths, Ms. Nguyen’s illustrations embrace the realms of fantasy and magic and tell a story with a bit of whimsy. She is a full-time graphic designer out of Toronto, Canada, with a slight obsession for anything floral.
After earning her master's degree in economics, Ms. Degtyarenko realized something was wrong and decided to pursue becoming a full-time artist instead. She spent a couple of very stressful years painting, practicing, and playing catch-up but feels that it was all worth it.
A queer, multidisciplinary artist based in Honolulu, Andi began creating sci-fi and alien-centric art to explore their identity, relationship with femininity, and feelings of otherness. Fortunate to have had a traditional art education, Andi hopes to share all they have learned with artists struggling to find their footing in the professional world.
Ms. Tramutolo is a professional artist and wildlife photographer from Long Island, NY. Her art is a unique combination of abstraction and realism, and she often uses it to support and raise awareness for and the conservation of animals.
Andy, a Signature Member of the International Society of Acrylic Painters (ISAP), is a self taught artist who has been painting in his unique “Extended Realism“ style since 1975. Originally derived from his dreams, his works have evolved to include his imaginings and actual places, but are all portrayed in his perfect, serene, dream-world way. “
"I am all about empowering people to create art they can be proud of no matter what their age or experience level. I try to make the process of learning to paint fun and enjoyable. Painting is a skill that can be developed through practice and guidance and I am honored to be able to help you with your art journey!”
A graduate of the famed “Get your Master’s with the Masters” at Marywood University/Pratt Institute, Angela Trotta has worked in many different genres, and is the only artist ever to be licensed by the iconic, toy train manufacturer, Lionel Trains. Since moving to Charleston, SC in 2007, she has also developed a following for her depictions of Low Country interiors and historical scenes.
The fantasy art of Anne Stokes features striking designs and life like portrayals of fantasy subjects. Her art covers a broad range of themes, from the romantic and magical enchanted Forest, to the dark underworld of gothic vampires. Classical topics are reinvented with a strong design and impact, and new creatures are brought to life in a unique and eye catching manner. Anne is originally from London but now lives in the north of England, near Leeds with her son Leo and partner John. She started her art career as a merchandise designer and then worked as a freelance illustrator where she worked on a number of book, game and record products, which included producing concept art and illustrations for Dungeons and Dragons. As Anne’s art career progressed she moved solely into licensing her own creations and expanding the ranges of her fantasy themed paintings. Using symbolism within her pictures to convey meaning Anne’s artworks has been widely acclaimed. Working with Art Ask Agency her many paintings have been licensed on a wide range of products which are on sale worldwide, including T-shirts, posters, book covers, calendars, jigsaws, tarot cards, sculptures, mugs, jewellery and greetings cards. She continues to produce new works and has published several books.
Anne Tavoletti was born and raised in western Pennsylvania. She spent 5 years attending college and working as a fashion illustrator in New York City. Anne now lives with her husband, a graphic designer, and two young boys in a suburb of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Having grown up in a home with her father, a fine artist, and her mother and two sisters, all artists, Anne was constantly surrounded by art. She has been painting and drawing all her life.
Anne-Julie was born in 1980 in a small town in eastern France, and is now living in the south near the sea. While still very young, she developed a passion for art and crafts. After studying and graduating from Beaux-Arts, she became a freelance illustrator. She worked for various publishers all over the world. Her work appeared in books and magazines, and she took part in numerous Art shows in the USA. She developed a world that has both a dark side, inspired by the adult she became, and a bright and colorful side, which is a kind of reminiscence of her childhood. Her inspiration comes from fairytales, inner feelings, nature, music & movies. She is now a full time digital artist, and sells her art online.
Based in Adelaide, South Australia, Anthony Christou paints animals and landscapes in a fantastical or surreal way showing a deeper spiritual and imaginative side to nature. By incorporating aesthetics from fantasy, surrealism and mythology from many cultures he hopes to raise awareness around climate change, multiculturalism and the environment. As a digital artist, game designer and graphic novelist, Anthony is known for his work on the video game “The Path of Exile”, and on “Disney Worlds” for the Nintendo DS. He also enjoys taking his fantasy and popular culture paintings to comic conventions across the globe.
Hello! I’m Kat AKA Aristokati on Instagram. I’m a self-taught digital artist, I’ve been drawing since I was a little kid, it's always been my favorite thing to do. I’ve always had a big imagination and even though I’m quite introverted and not the biggest people person, I love drawing and creating different unique people. I hope you all enjoy a sneak peek into my mind!
Born in Los Angeles and raised in Orange County, Arline has been painting and drawing for as long as she can remember. And, although she took art classes in school, she could never quite find the time for formal training while raising 3 children and working as a 9-1-1 dispatcher. Best described as a jack of all trades; master of none she finds that painting different things in different styles keeps her excited about painting.
Ashley S. Benson works as a Product Designer by day, and a Freelance Artist by night. Working in vector based digital art, she creates vivid works that are are heavily fantastical. This gives her the freedom to explore color in all its glory.
Ms. Cassady is a digital illustrator, educator, and designer based out of her hometown of Dallas/Fort-Worth, Texas. Inspired by the world of fantasy, fae, and flora, she has developed a love for telling stories through dark and and alluring fictional characters. She enjoys exploring the juxtaposition between these ominous characters and their ethereal features.
Auclair Studio is a collective group of international artists who constantly push creative boundaries through new techniques and technologies. Their artists use a mix of traditional mediums and digital art tools, including AI. Auclair is passionate about shaping the future of imagination through the spirit of experimentation and innovation.
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Barretts work focuses on nature, surrealism and exploring darker realms. Never straying too far from the light, his greatest joy is being able to experiment and play in new looks. Self taught and running on little more than too much coffee and passion, Barrett blends digital art painting and photographic techniques to make detailed, traditional looking compositions. Currently, he is exploring the dark arts mixed with animals, nature and emotional subjects.
Baylee is an illustrator living in Vancouver, BC. She is also a popular YouTuber with over 1.15M subscribers. Initially, she went to school for Animal Science, hoping to get into vet school. After three years, she decided to follow her artsy side, which has been a hobby since childhood. Baylee earned a diploma in Animation Art & Design at the Art Institute of Vancouver, and worked in the animation industry for a while before deciding to take the self-employment route. Baylee shares her art process on her YouTube channel, where she makes all kinds of videos about art. She also has a vlog channel where she documents her day-to-day life as an artist.
Becca is a 26-year-old artist and mother who paints whimsical and intricate acrylic paintings in the fantasy and spiritual genres/ Painting serves as a way for her to connect with her soul and she hopes her work will also help others connect with the creative life force within themselves.
Bella Eve is a versatile artist who works acrylics, oils, and digital art, creating contemporary cityscapes, portraits, and figures. A sense of romantic elegance distinguishes her internationally acclaimed works.
Born into an artistic family. Ms. Moon enjoys creating an eclectic mix of art styles using traditional painting, mixed mediums, digital art, and AI. Constantly experimenting, She enjoys letting her imagination take over, leading her on an ever-evolving journey of self-expression.
Beth illustrates and teaches from her home studio (near Chicago) with her dog, Bentley, and a cup of coffee. Hand sketching much of her work, her illustrations and products are designed to celebrate the every day and make us mindful of the simple pleasures that make the ordinary—extraordinary.
A full-time digital artist based in the UK, Ms. Gilbert currently works freelance producing character illustrations, fantasy scenes, and book covers. She loves exploring fantasy themes, drawing the viewer in with vibrant colours and allowing them to interpret the subject in their own way.
Growing up on 92 acres of Pennsylvania woodlands, young Bill and his friends were driving tractors, pickups and “vintage vehicles” by the time he was 10 years old. He has studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, the Ivy School of Professional Art and is currently an instructor at the Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs, FL. Mr. Kreutz enjoys using his artwork to help support charities engaged in Cancer Research and those who assist our US Military Veterans.
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Bob earned both a BFA at R.I.S.D. and an MFA at CalARTS before making his name in animated children’s programs for PBS and Warner Bros. (Chloe’s Closet, Dive Olly Dive, Animaniacs) Born in Waterville, Maine, he presently resides in Peoria with his husband Tom and his cat Gingerbread, Princess Pumpkin head.
A self-taught artist, Bonnie spent the first 30 years of her life on her family’s horse farm in upstate NY. If she wasn’t riding horses, she was sketching them. Although the farm ceased operation in 2000, she continues to be inspired by her life there and by the mountains, valleys and villages that surround it. In 2007 she designed an ornament for the Blue Room Christmas Tree in the White House. Bonnie and her husband Scott still live next door to her family’s farm with their dog Marley and cats, Mitty and Scooter.
Bradley Clark has painted professionally for more than 30 years. As a traditional watercolor painter, Clark designs images in his studio that are realistic and decorative. He also paints en plein air to capture gardens and scenery, balancing the controlled and accidental processes that make watercolors unique. “I’m inspired by gardens and landscapes I seek out in my travels,” says Clark. “I’m a lucky man doing what I love.”
Briana’s unique style continually pushes the boundaries of incorporating multiple art forms (dance, contortion, gymnastics, archery, martial arts, etc.) into paintings that convey the beauty of movement and the essence of light. She creates from her hometown in NY, in Georgia, and at Milan Art Institute, as she converts a school bus into her tiny mobile home.
Art. Words. Design. Brigid Ashwood is a contemporary artist exploring classic themes; reinterpreting mythic and fairytale worlds for a modern audience. She enjoys painting everything from steampunk bugs, clockwork dolls, fairy tales, and myth to designing tarot and oracle decks. While her technique is well rooted in traditional mediums such as egg tempera, oil paint and silverpoint silverpoint, Bridgid also enjoys working in the luminous tones of the digital palette; merging the labored craft of portraiture with the flexibility of modern mediums.
Brandi Young, known as "brizbazaar," is a self-taught graphic visionary artist from Eastern Kentucky's Appalachian Region. Her work, inspired by sacred geometry, spirituality, and the cosmos, features funkadelic designs that stimulate the mind. Born into a creative family in 1989, Brandi started with fashion illustration before fully embracing her artistic talent in 2015.
Spanning nearly five decades, Mr. Lakofka’s body of work ranges from architectural and interior renderings to fashion design, from hand lettering and promotional art to fine art. Painting predominantly in oil on canvas, he uses his brush to tell a story that is dramatic, intricately detailed, and vibrant in color.
Camilla d’Errico is an Italo-Canadian artist who has distinguished herself through her ability to seamlessly weave comic art and manga with surrealist elements and an extensive emotional palette. Residing on Vancouver Island, BC, she continues to broaden her range into toys, fashion, accessories and other merchandise.
Caplyn is an award-winning fine artist and graphics illustrator who has had numerous National and International art shows. Raised in an artistic family, her father, an engineer and painter, and her mother, a gifted ceramist, both contributed greatly by inspiring and directing Caplyn along her artistic path. She resides in Western New York, with her husband, Ken and her cat, Isis.
Drawing inspiration from Hayao Miyazaki films, Haruki Murakami novels, Shironuri Fashion, goth girls, Japanese Geishas and Chinese Empresses, Mr. Aleman adds strange ethereal lighting to create a visual narrative both captivating and mysterious.
As a little girl growing up in England, Carolyn Steele was encouraged by her artistic father to study art & graphic design. She started her Caribbean paintings in 1992 as a way to extend the afterglow of her visits to the West Indies. She is a self-declared snorkaholic and is committed to nature education and conservation. Carolyn donates a portion of her profits to wildlife and reef preservation projects.
Catalina is a Colombian pattern designer and illustrator based in Barcelona since 1999. She brings the colors and power of Latin-American folklore and refines it with a subtle touch of European sophistication. Flora and fauna are her main source of inspiration, building her own universe from them with beauty and simplicity.
Southern California native Catriona Crehan’s passion for digital art started as a teenager and has since spiraled into her full-time creative business, The Font Diva. Her work has appeared in many forms from popular hidden object game apps on mobile devices to book covers from around the world. Crehan says, “the sky’s the limit when it comes to your creative dreams.” She is a digital artist whose art is generated with the assistance of AI.
With expertise in various mediums such as tattooing, graphic design, ink drawings, watercolors, and acrylic painting, Cherie brings a unique blend of creativity and precision to every project she takes on. Inspired by mythical creatures and fairy tales, her exploration of digital art has only deepened her passion for her work.
Digital illustrator Cheryl Baker enjoys blending elements of fantasy with realism. Baker invites the viewer to step into a world of magic and enchantment. Inspired by beloved 19th century children’s book illustrators such as Beatrix Potter and John Tenniel, Baker’s illustration style is reminiscent of a time long ago. Her love for vintage décor has also heavily influenced her artistic style. She purposefully chooses soft color schemes combined with delicate details to create truly timeless paintings.
Inspired by the great outdoors, the Divine Feminine, and the human psyche, Ms. Owen works in watercolor, weaving her imagery with a touch of symbolism. Born in the Philippines, she graduated Magna Cum Laude in Fine Arts from the University of Santo Tomas.
Mica G. is a self-taught Argentinian digital artist and graphic design student. She is a harcore anime fan, Disney lover, music addict, and intense day dreamer. Mica speaks both English and Spanish, and is currently studying Japanese and Italian.
18 years ago, during a long bartending shift, an account manager offered Mr. Champine a one-time shot at illustrating a new business pitch for a marketing program for Coca-Cola Co. Chris never looked back. Two decades later, Chris is still passionately making art in the green mountains of Vermont with his wife and children, two cats, and three dogs.
Chrissa is an American artist and animator who found her creative home in Sweden. A lifelong passion for and dedication to her craft began in childhood when doodles and sketches of enchanting elves and fairies ended up in the margins of her math homework. Her love for fantasy stories and mythology is a constant source of inspiration.
Christian Riese Lassen is a self-taught artist known worldwide for his magnificent underwater scenes that blend the real and imaginary. His career has spanned three decades, and his knowledge of human and animal anatomy comes as a puzzle to even himself, as he was never taught any of it.
Sixthleafclover is a self-taught artist who started drawing lizards with crayons around age six. Specializing in extremely detailed and smoothly shaded illustrations, Sixthleafclover loves breathing life and surrealism into characters and monsters.
Christopher Lovell is a self-taught, Welsh artist - based in the UK - who grew up on sci-fi, cartoons, fantasy books and toys. The nostalgia of these still triggers his imagination and pours into his art. As a traditional, fantasy artist, Christopher built his career designing illustrations for bands and T-shirt companies, and is now focusing on his own personal work, creating art without limitations. His hope is to build an educational platform that will inspire like-minded artists to develop their skills and pursue their own careers in art.
Chuck was born and raised in North Carolina. As he didnt receive any formal art training, Chuck tirelessly experimented to find his own techniques and methods over the years. His inspiration comes from of a love of the beauty, a passion for truth, and the desire to create images that both communicate and bring joy to others.
Ciro Marchetti is both a successful graphic designer and a renowned digital artist. Early influences like Arthur Rackham and Ciro’s later discoveries of James Christenson and Michael Parkes combine with inspiration from his collection of old mechanical artifacts to produce richly detailed images of fantasy, retro-tech worlds.
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Ciruelo began his career as an illustrator at an ad agency. In search of a better fantasy art market, he moved to Spain, where he worked for many of the top publishing houses in Europe and the USA. Currently, he writes and illustrates his own books in a charming Mediterranean town near Barcelona.
Claudia lives on a tiny ranch in southern California. She is the mom to four beautiful children and lives with her husband Michael. Once blind, Claudia was miraculously cured by God, who led her to the work she does today as a digital artist where she sometimes incorporates AI into her stunning fantasy digital pieces that are both innovative and deeply personal.
Born in Canada, Claudia travelled the world and studied horticulture before landing in Guatemala, working with an NGO building medicinal gardens. She was inspired by the Mayan refugees from Mexico’s civil war who worked beside her and, with no formal training, strove to capture their melancholy souls and inner strength in paint. After 14 years, establishing herself at the heart of regional culture there, the rising violence drove her home to Montreal, where she is still painting full time.
Based out of Vancouver, Canada, Color out of Place creates art using Artificial Intelligence language models combined with Artificial Intelligence visual models. The resulting image outputs are then edited and finished by hand.
An illustrator since his graduation from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Corbert now specializes in traditional oil painting techniques. He places a major emphasis on the drawing stage of each project and believes this foundation is a key element to any successful painting. As he states, “I hope we never lose an appreciation for hand-done drawing and painting.
Cris Ortega is a Spanish digital artist and writer. After studying at the Art School of Valladolid, she worked as Art Director at an advertising agency. Her works can be found on book covers, puzzles and posters, videogames, etc. At the moment she works full time as freelance artist.
Cynthia is a designer, illustrator, and artist based on Vancouver Island, B.C. specializing in colorful, hand-lettered art for people who love to smile. Be warned, she wears black and sometimes even swe’rs. However, she loves glitter, dogs, and red wine, and is an aficionado of tiki, mid-mod, and jellybeans.
Mr. Rolando is a digital artist, illustrator, and clinical psychologist working out of southern France. He enjoys the nonsensical universe, like those of Tim Burton and Hayao Miyazaki, his own style landing somewhere between surreal and fantasy.
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Born in Erie, PA., D. “Rusty” Rust focused on circus and portrait subjects early on, influenced by his grandfather and Norman Rockwell. Continuing in a realistic style, he became more intrigued by wildlife art, always endowing his paintings with both a place and a story.
After a fire burned down her first gallery in Fortuna, CA and Covid closed the second in nearby Ferndale, Ms. Daetwiler packed up her family and moved to Maine. There, with her nine chickens and a dog, she paints things the way she sees them, creating windows into other worlds through imaginative storytelling. She is a self taught artist whos work often contains hidden elements and a twist or two if you look closely.
Starting out designing tour t-shirts for rock artists, Dan’s versatility and strong work ethic have enabled him to enjoy a highly successful art career in a variety of eclectic styles. Having trained under German sculptor, Paul Rudin at age 11, Dan later studied architecture at Temple University. He now lives in Virginia Beach, VA with his wife and two children.
Daniela Magalhães has a degree in Visual Arts from the University of Algarve, Portugal and has been creating her own style and aesthetic since 2016. Working in digital art, her technique is very clean, focused on line art and soft, warm colors. She enjoys creating characters with big, expressive eyes and mouths against background illustrations full of details that tell a story.
Inspired by her love of fairy tales and a passion for the outdoors, Danielle creates illustrative portraits of ethereal female figures amid natural and cosmic elements. Her goal is to evoke feelings of wonder and an emotionally driven connection in her viewers, and prefers working with acrylic gouache, letting its vibrant colors bring her pieces to life. She currently lives in the Bay Area with her husband and two children.
A self-taught digital artist based in Miami, Florida, Dasha specializes in fantasy illustrations with magical elements and glowing special effects. She is also influenced by the cultures of Japan and Native Americans.
David Lozeau is a figurative painter who creates unique, expressive skeleton characters and puts a modern, Lowbrow twist on traditional Dia de los Muertos iconography. Originally from rural New Hampshire, David earned a degree in graphic art and enjoyed a successful career in commercial work before moving out to the San Diego area of Southern California. There, he adopted the moniker DLo. and refocused on his unique, layered painting style.
As a digital artist for the past 15 years and a traditional artist for the 25 years previous to that (paint and brush on an easel), David currently lives among the vineyards and orchards with his wife of over 30 years. He is represented by one of the worlds leading art licensing agencies , and has quickly become one of the most requested artists over the past few years. His mother shares a vivid memory of picking him up after his first day of school, only to take him directly to an art supply store. It was here where she had seen what he’d created in class and knew she must help him pursue his talent. “This was his destiny, he was an artist.” And so it was.
Based out of Hampshire, England, artist David Penfound’s early work focused on wildlife, fantasy, and Native American themes done in acrylics on board. With the discovery of 3D digital art he found great success in creating visual effects for TV and film as well (CGI and VFX).
David was raised in Oregon and has lived in the Pacific Northwest for most of his life. He is a self-taught artist who is highly skilled in digital art, illustration, oils, and pastels. He sees his art as a way to bring people to a place of beauty and nostalgia and he believes that the creation of art is a gift that brings joy and renewal to our everyday lives.
Although she never had an formal training, Dawn has always had a passion for the arts. After becoming disabled due to a car accident, (she is also a breast cancer survivor), art became even more important part of her life and continues to be her therapy. After working as a director of a non-profit fine arts center for 11 years, her mission is to always give back to the community and others, Dawn resides in Pittsburgh, PA with her husband of 36 years, and enjoys spending time with her family and is especially excited to be a new grandma! Her art is whimsical, unique and filled with special meaning.
A lifelong Alaskan, Dawn creates whimsical interpretations of the natural world around her. Raised traveling to unheard-of destinations known for hard adventure, Dawn gained an appreciation for other cultures that continue to influence and inspire her today.
Mr. MacAdam is a renowned illustrator based in Southern California with nearly three decades of experience in the field. His colorful, whimsical, and fun illustrations, unique style, and attention to detail have garnered widespread recognition and have been featured in numerous publications.
Although creative fun is the recurring theme in much of her work, the more serious side of Debbie’s art is inspired by nature. Her use of vibrant color and whimsical imagery is a reflection of her and her outlook on life, choosing to “see the happy side of life and create something that makes people laugh, smile or think about the world in a different way.”
A contemporary painter based on the east coast of Australia, Deborahs paintings reflect her love of the beach and surf culture, and the fauna and flora found throughout Australia. Born in Zimbabwe, Deborah earned a degree in Psychology and Visual Communication and spent ten years working as a graphic designer in South Africa, the UK and Australia before returning to painting full time in 2003.
Deborah Malcolm creates bold, colorful, vibrant landscapes and fantasy scenes. She loves to travel, gaining inspiration from all over the world, and has recently returned to her native United Kingdom after a decade in the USA. As a keen Diamond Painter herself, Deborah is delighted that she gets to share her art through Diamond Art Club kits.
Demelsa is a freelance illustrator based in the UK who is interested in all things magical, supernatural, and otherworldly. She paints on a Cintiq in Photoshop with the odd pencil sketch thrown in as a starting point.
Ms. Dundon is a full-time artist living and working out of Arvada, Colorado. Nature is her inspiration – its powerful beauty, endless strength, and difficult simplicity. She enjoys working in various genres – landscapes, animals, abstract art, etc.letting her artwork speak with bright, yet harmonious colors and textures.
Derya is an award-winning artist and illustrator with a bachelor’s degree in Textile and Fashion Design. She has worked both with world renowned fashion companies and as a freelance artist, creating her own personal brand of coloring books, and enjoying how customers from all over the world bring to life each of her illustrations.
Born in Germany and based in Istanbul, Derya earned a bachelors degree in textiles and fashion design from Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, and worked in the fashion industry until she fell in love with digital art! Now, she enjoys seeing how people, from all over the world, give life to the illustrations in her coloring books with their amazing colors.
Based out of Los Angeles, Ms. Levin has always had a penchant to draw upon the fun, but darker, types of creatures. Finding inspiration from old folk tales, horror movies, and novels, she loves to create things that tickle your funny bone or, more likely, want to nibble on it.
Diane Kater began her artistic journey at a very early age, drawing and coloring her way through childhood. Continuing into a more learned environment, she participated in a commercial art program in high school and then onto art school where she graduated with an associate’s degree in advertising and design. She worked in the commercial field as an art director of an advertising agency until she branched out onto her own and specialized in graphic design.
A self-taught professional, Tirigall started his career designing motion graphics for television, film and advertising. After creating designs for print-on-demand companies, Tirigall subsequently licensed exclusive pieces for companies specializing in wall art. True to his experimental approach, Tirigall has found a unique signature style, combining techniques, mixed media and materials from neo Expressionism, art brut and street art. Tirigall uses text, shapes and drawings scrawled with expressive brushstrokes in primary colors as he sarcastically depicts fragmented pop culture ideas.
Living by Van Gogh’s quote: “I paint my dreams, and I dream my paintings,” Dimitra describes her style as abstract realism, with romantic elements portraying a dreamy atmosphere where anything is possible. A child prodigy at age 5, Dimitra studied at her parent’s art school (The Milan Art Institute) and had her first gallery showing at 14. By age 16, she had sold over a million dollars worth of art and products. Then, feeling too controlled and limited and wanting to forge her own path, she now self-represents and continues to develop her unique style to push the boundaries of art. You can learn more about Dimitra by visiting: https://www.milanartinstitute.com/
Dionne Ong is a Canadian artist working out of Vancouver, BC. whose art explores the magic of animals, the benevolence of life and death, and the wild within us all. Growing up in small town Saskatchewan, she became close to the wildlife and believes it is her mission to empower self discovery and human connection via a shared kinship with nature.
Dominic Davison was born in London, and now lives in Buckinghamshire, UK., where he gets inspiration for his idyllic and romantic scenes. His influences are varied and include landscape masters as well as contemporary artists. His hobbies include the cinema, videogames, art galleries, and making music.
Inspired by her Grandfather, Dona studied art at Cal Sate Long Beach and worked many odd jobs to support herself as an artist. After much struggle, she finally landed her fist artistic publishing job and hasnt looked back since. Her principle artistic goal has always been to create heartwarming art that connects with people and spreads God’s message of love.
Based in Central Germany, Dorothea Busch studied Integrated Design, focusing on visual storytelling and concept art. She then began work as a storyboard artist for explanatory films and exhibiting at artist alleys at conventions. She now helps oversee German animation productions for TV and cinema while drawing in her free time.
Im a self-taught artist, which I believe allows me to escape to many areas. Going from something gothic and whimsical to creating sexy pin-up girls would only be the surface of my interest. Being an international artist has allowed me to travel to London, England to participate in one of the biggest art exhibitions. My art work has been featured in several magazines like Tat2 Magazine. I was also part of a project called Street art with no borders so many of my art pieces have been pasted throughout Europe. I enjoy creating big eyed girls and cute whimsical creatures. Most of my inspiration comes from the films of Tim Burton like the Corspe Bride.
Becca Golins started Dragons and Beasties in 2010. Her art style is highly influenced by everything she loved most growing up: Lisa Frank, cartoons, anime, Disney, and comics. The more color, the better! As a child, it was abundantly clear that Becca would have a career in art someday. Every scrap of paper was destined for dragon doodles, all school note margins packed with mythical beasts. Her passion for fantasy creatures started young and only burned brighter as she grew to adulthood. Dragons are her main focus these days, and she is very well known for her highly sought-after clay sculptures. She’s built a fiercely loyal following over the years, allowing her to become a full-time artist and creator. She often posts timelapse videos of her working on sculptures and drawings on her social media pages to encourage other growing artists and share her process. She lives a quiet, happy life with her little girl, 2 pet rats, and husband in Utah. Together, Becca and her husband run her thriving art business Dragons and Beasties, which has now expanded into vinyl figures, coloring books, enamel pins, and other collectibles featuring her art. The sole purpose of her creations is to bring light and joy to all those who see it, just happy little beasties that want to brighten your day and warm your heart!
Dru Kuhlman is a digital composite artist out of Colorado who combines photography with elements of art to create collage designs. Her love of Celtic folklore is the basis for many of her imaginary designs, bringing them to life in designs full of magic and bright colors.
Ed Beard Jr. gained pop culture name status through his over 100 works in Magic the Gathering card game, automotive airbrush art, Tolkien art, Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit art as well as Dungeon products. He has created art for over 1000 published products over the past 40 plus years including calendars, art prints, posters, T-shirts, mugs, puzzles, and cover artwork for his daughter Destini Beard and Midnight Syndicate. Ed occasionally does guest appearances on cable television as an airbrush muralist for the custom automotive industry and you even might spot some of his artwork showing up in movies and television shows.
Born in 1984, Eduard studied Graphic Design at the Kharkiv Academy of Arts in Ukraine. Drawing inspiration from his favourite artist, Albrecht Dürer, Eduard produced artwork for numerous magazines before moving on to computer game design. He is now a part of the artists collective, Artbeat Studio, and lives in Poltava with his wife and son.
Living and working out of Finland, Ms. Nikunen combines her passion for design and storytelling into fantastical creations in a distinctive romanticized imagery style. In addition to earning a BA in design studies from the Institute of Art and Design in Vantaa, Finland, Eeva studied display design at the University of the Arts in London.
Originally from St. Petersburg, Russia, Ms. Vladykina is a renowned artist with extensive training in multiple mediums. Despite living in Siberia for many years, she often featured the vibrant hues of rainforest flowers and fauna in her art. Now settled in the San Francisco Bay Area she works mainly in gouache and watercolor.
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Elisabeth Alba grew up in Pennsylvania, Florida and New York City, where she earned a master’s degree at the School of Visual Arts. She works traditionally with ink, watercolor, and acryla gouache, creating works focused on fairy tales, fantasy, and historical subjects. Now based in Western Massachusetts, she shares a studio with her husband, illustrator Scott Murphy.
Bringing nature into a painting is what Elizabeth has been inspired to do for the past 30 years. She enjoys working with acrylics and watercolors as well as fresh cut flowers, creating pieces that are whimsical and fun.
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Elli attended Savannah College of Art and Design and later transferred to the University of Georgia, where she received her BFA. Since then, she has maintained a successful career as a professional artist since 1996 and has sold over 10,000 pieces of original art. Elli is married to artist John Milan and together they have raised four artist children. Their family of professional artists created the foundation of Milan Art Institute and recruited a team of exceptional and talented individuals that have helped expand the vision of the school. Elli Milan is passionate about empowering artists. Her powerful art inspires artists around the world to step into their true potential. She has changed the lives of over a thousand artists, helping them find their voice, and turn their passion for art into a profession.
Born into an artistic family in Milan, Italy, Mr. Scanziani was illustrating children’s books by the age of 16. Relocating to India in 1995, he searched for deeper meaning in his life and developed his own style over the next 27 years. Now living in Brittany, France he embraces a range of mediums from stone, to canvas to iPad Pro and works for the joy of all.
Ms. Jarrige is a French artist who loves incorporating fantasy, magic, nature, and female characters in her work. She works mainly with watercolors and gouache, creating vibrant pieces with mesmerizing scenery and patterns.
Named an “Outstanding Woman in the Arts”, Emily is a native Floridian who has received numerous awards and honors. Known for her versatility in both subject and style, she enjoys painting landscapes, seascapes, abstracts, contemporary works, and portraits as well.
Enamorte is a self-taught, digital artist who specializes in gothic fantasy art. Often depicting Victorian-era styles intermingled with exquisite colour schemes and vivid storytelling, her art has been featured in a variety of art compilations, illustration books, and art websites. Among her many influences are gothic horror, mythology, fairytales, music, and, perhaps most especially, her own novel, Amethyst Eyes. Born in 1983 in the Midwestern, United States, she currently resides in Australia.
Since a very young age, Enys Guerrero dedicated most of her time to the visual arts; always influenced by historical moments, such as the Renaissance and the Victorian era. At the same time, fantasy, occultism and tragedy have been another great source of inspiration for her. She graduated at the age of 19 as a Graphic Designer and since then started her artistic career, focused mainly on traditional techniques, with a great predilection for watercolors and colored pencils.
Erika Carrillo Brothers is a Mexican artist currently residing in the USA, with a degree in Communication and Information Sciences and 22 years of painting experience. Her interest in iPhone-ography, the art of creating photos and art with an iPhone, began in 2011 and quickly became her passion. Her work has been featured around the USA and Europe and on book covers with prominent writers, such as Angeles Mastretta, James Patterson, Natalie Janner.
Erika is a freelance illustrator and character designer, who received her B.F.A. from the University of Louisville, KY. She is inspired by the vibrant world of video games & animated movies; and loves drawing cute, colorful things while experimenting with new drawing techniques.
A recent graduate of design school, Eunice has a growing passion for art and an obsession to create. A Nigerian born artist who is currently based in the UK, her illustrations of women incorporate elements of fantasy and realism, creating portraits that are both bold and beautiful.
Evei was born and raised in Zimbabwe, but currently lives in the very small community of Magnetic Island, Australia with her husband, two small children, and three spoiled cats. Although originally trained as a musician, Evei is constantly pushing herself and experimenting as a visual artist.
Fredrik is a freelance illustrator based in Stockholm, Sweden, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design. Although classically schooled in oil painting, he also likes to work digitally and with watercolors. His style is inspired by both traditional oil painting and classic comic books, leading to unexpected bits of humor in his works.
With a flower in one hand and a paintbrush in the other, Gail Flores paints directly from nature. Her loose, vibrant watercolor flowers reflect a lifetime of work as one of the premier floral painters in the social expression industry. Constantly inspired by her garden, Gail sees each painting as a “new adventure.”
As one of America’s most beloved artists, California native Gary Patterson crafts a special brand of lighthearted humor that touches people’s heart and brings smiles to the faces of young and old alike. His whimsical little characters can be found through his tongue-in-cheek depictions of sporting life, cat and dog portraits and daily pitfalls and dramas that occur at the workplace, and more – all in predicaments that help us appreciate and laugh at the lighter side of life.
With a BA from UCSB and an MFA from Claremont, Mr. Allen truly enjoys the Southern California lifestyle, pursuing his passions for surfing and design while exhibiting in the greater Los Angeles area and teaching art at the college level. However, his recent appreciation for travel, Mediterranean antiquities, climate, and light has influenced his color palette and subject matter a bit.
Gerald studied art at The North Cheshire School of Art and Design, England, graphic design at Plymouth University, Devon, and illustration at Falmouth University, Cornwall. His colorful and imaginative work includes monthly cover illustrations for a magazine, record covers, and artwork for wildlife trusts and tourism.
Drawing on her formal education in fine art, graphic design, and art history, Gina Jane Lee began her professional art career in her early twenties. She formed a tole painting company in the San Francisco Bay area. Later, Lee licensed her drawings as rubber stamps and stencils for the craft industry. In 2006, she began licensing her artwork in full color. Today, her artwork is instantly recognized by puzzle, home decor, gift, fabric, and partyware industry leaders around the globe.
Gracjana’s education includes an MA in History of Art, a BFA in Graphic Design, and an MFA in Graphics. She has worked in illustration, graphic design, concept and 2D art, was appointed Art Director at Vile Monarch and co-founded the indie gaming studio MoaCube. A member of The Game Industry Conference Advisory Board, she helps shape art programs, conducts workshops, and provides advice about lecture content.
Gracjana’s education includes an MA in History of Art, a BFA in Graphic Design, and an MFA in Graphics. She has worked in illustration, graphic design, concept and 2D art, was appointed Art Director at Vile Monarch and co-founded the indie gaming studio MoaCube. A member of The Game Industry Conference Advisory Board, she helps shape art programs, conducts workshops, and provides advice about lecture content.
Graham Gercken is a predominantly self-taught award-winning Australian artist, whose impressionistic style lends itself best for outdoor painting. He been painting professionally for over 30 years.
Greg’s father instilled a love for drawing and sketching in him at a very young age. He studied at the School of Visual Arts in NYC, and then went on to cultivate a career as a wildlife artist. Inspiration is never far away as his property is home to deer, fox, coyote and many different species of birds. Other nearby farms provide subjects for his horse paintings.
Heather R. Hitchman is an independent artist working in Florida; but she originally hails from the United Kingdom. She is an independent creator, currently world building the art and short stories of The World of Terratoff, a paranormal fairytale realm where magic is the essence of life, but The Rott threatens to tear the world apart! She is a founding member of the Changeling Artist Collective, a Jerrys Artarama artist, and has had her original work featured in publications such as Colored Pencil Magazine and Imagine FX. Heather hopes to inspire all to believe in magic through her unique performative style of sharing her art as a public event vendor and online personality.
After enrolling in a prominent New York art school, Mr. Petersen simultaneously took classes on nights and weekends and worked full-time for four years. Now an award winning artist who exhibits internationally, the Staten Island native is drawn to the rural landscapes of northeastern Pennsylvania and the natural beauty of New England.
Born in Munich, Germany, Mr. Leonhards earliest memories are of beautifully illustrated books by German artist, Fritz Baumgarten. On the flip side, however, Mr. Leonhard was raised in the United States on many styles of comic books. This interest, almost inevitably, this led him to a career as an artist and illustrator. He lives in the Pacific Northwest with his wife, son, two horses, four cats and a plethora of chickens.
Born in Munich, Germany, Mr. Leonhard's earliest memories are of beautifully illustrated books by German artist, Fritz Baumgarten. On the flip side, however, Mr. Leonhard was raised in the United States on many styles of comic books. This interest, almost inevitably, this led him to a career as an artist and illustrator. He lives in the Pacific Northwest with his wife, son, two horses, four cats and a plethora of chickens.
An Australian artist known for her colorful wildlife paintings, Heylie has recently been exploring mixed media works of powerful female images and symbolic animals. Pushing the boundaries with untraditional color palettes, Ms. Morris' work dances the line between realism and abstract art.
Born in Yokohama, Japan in 1947, Hiro Tanikawa longed to be a cartoon artist. He graduated from Tokyo Design College in comics and animation graphics and soon saw his artwork published by several boy’s magazines in Japan. At this point, Hiro decided to change direction and pursue fine art and commercial illustration. Since then, Mr. Tanikawa’s artworks have been licensed to children books, jigsaw puzzles, stationery and calendars in Japan and worldwide. He currently teaches art at the Nagaoka Institute of Design.
Through careful animal observation, Simental realistically portrays the human-like character of animals through fun, comical art. She works in multiple mediums, choosing them based on what she feels will best reveal the animal’s character. Although she’s been drawing since she was 6, she has only recently begun her professional art career.
A native of Western New York State and currently based in Boston, MA, Howie Green is an award winning designer, painter and sketcher who first came to international attention with the publication of his book Jazz Fish Zen: Adventures in Mamboland. His art has appeared in over 45 solo and group shows and he has created over 100 public and private murals and public art projects including numerous Pop Art public utility boxes in different cities. His diverse portfolio even includes a portrait he painted of rapper Biggie Smalls for the cover of his “Unbelievable” album In addition, Howie is an active plain-air painter, urban sketcher, a toy junkie & creator of hundreds custom art toys for private commissions.
Indian by origin, Bechelet was born in Kenya, and raised in London. After studying at Central Saint Martins, she designed textiles for the fashion industry, until Oxfam Fair Trade changed her life. She helped artisans in deprived areas of the world make products to sell in the West for a fair price. The next 15 years, she focused on raising her 3 children and is now back creating art with her distinctive personal style.
Image World is a group of artists, based in Russia, with a passion for puzzles. This creative group loves to include as much in their images as possible with bright colors, fun objects and a story in every image. Their worldly travel and research helps them cover subjects from exotic animals to faraway places. They have as much fun creating their art as they hope you do assembling their puzzles.
Originally from St. Petersburg, Russia, Irina has lived in the UK with her husband, son and her Ragdoll cat since 2000. She trained as an artist at the Academy of Baron Alexander von Stieglitz in St. Petersburg and works in oil, watercolour, and colour pencil. Irina also worked in the Art Restoration department of the Hermitage Museum. She is a recognised published artist as well as an award winning and signature member of the UK Coloured Pencil Society.
Ivailo Nikolov is a young professional Bulgarian artist whose paintings are alive with color, texture, atmosphere, and energy. As landscape paintings are his artist passion, Nikolov is inspired by beautiful and scenic places. He also loves to travel around the world to new places for inspiration.
Ivy Dolamore is an artist living in Asheville, NC. Florida born and a life-long unschooler and forever a lover of drawing, Ivy focuses on digital pop-art styled illustration and painting. They use cute faces and beautiful color combos to deliver aesthetics you just want to jump into.
A master of the Ukrainian pysanka art (eggshells decorated with traditional folk designs using a wax-resist method) Staszewski’s works carry the aura and mystique of Old World Poland, where she was born and grew up. Focusing on the saints close to her heart, Staszewski uses various media techniques to render old Christian icon paintings in a modern way.
Jade Merien is an illustrator residing in the Pacific Northwest. Throughout their career, Jade has worked on numerous illustration projects, including book covers, music cover art, trading card games, and more. When Jade isn’t painting, they enjoy hiking with their dogs and sailing on the ocean.
Mr. Booker lives in Queensland, Australia, making photo manipulation art under the brand Random Galaxy. Drawing his ideas from improv comedy as well as fantasy and sci-fi art from the 70's and 80's, he uses Photoshop to manipulate and bring together stock photos of animals, environments and space.
James A. Meger couldn’t remember a time in his life that he didn’t want to be an artist. His rural upbringing and his love of nature were the inspirations for his paintings and he often dreamed of combining these loves with a career. After completing his B.F.A., James served as a combat officer in Vietnam for 14 months. Eventually, he ended up teaching back in Minnesota, but he still dreamed of painting. With a lot of outside encouragement, he gave up teaching and six weeks later won the Minnesota State Duck Stamp Competition for 1980. His career took off from that point garnering numerous awards including over 15 Best of Show and Popular Choice awards at major national shows around the country. James died of cancer on August 25, 2011 and is survived by his wife, Laurene; and daughter, Elise.
An illustrator and designer for over twenty-five years, Ms. Pashley’s favourite medium is acrylics, but she also produces some of her designs digitally. Originally from Devon, UK, she now lives part-time in Bath, UK, and part-time in Mallorca, Spain, where she can continue her work in the sunshine.
Jan Patrik Krasny is a professional illustrator who has created more than 400 cover-pages of sci-fi & fantasy books for various Czech publishers. As a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague (1976-1982), he has been nominated for the Czech Academy of Sci-fi’s esteemed “Fantasy and Horror Award” 5 times. JP has always been attracted to comics.
Jana Montiel is a largely self-taught artist from Miami, Florida, whose art is heavily influenced by Mid Century illustration styles. Ms. Montiel uses bright, evocative colors and particularly enjoys creating fun and unexpected artwork by juxtaposing pin-up art with modern contexts.
Born in England and raised in the US, Ms. Maday’s career began at fourteen as a scientific illustrator for the University of Florida. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from the Ringling College of Art and Design and worked for Hallmark Cards, Inc. before moving to Colorado to start a family and expand her artistic career.
Janet Stever is a life-long artist and illustrator with a long list of commissions, credits, honors and awards. The valedictorian of her class at Moore College of Art in Philadelphia, (BFA) she loves the feel of pulling paint across paper, and so, works almost entirely with non-electronic media. Stever and her husband have two sons whom she considers to be the most wonderful and creative things shes ever done.
Jasmine Becket-Griffith is a traditional acrylic painter, combining elements of realism with fantasy and the surreal. Historical and spiritual references are intertwined with fairytales and the beauty of nature. Her trademark liquid eyed maidens evoke a wide range of emotions and responses to the surrounding imagery. It is her goal to bring a bit of magic and mystery to the mundane world with every painting.
Having recently shifted from traditional art to digital, Jason finds inspiration in cars, surfing, nature, and farm culture; all things found nearby his Topanga Canyon, CA. home. However, with a goal of visiting all 50 states, he has embraced hitting the road in his van for part of the year and getting a close-up view of the variety of American life.
Jeanetta Gonzales is a Los Angeles-based designer, illustrator, and artist mentor. After years of working in graphic design and art direction, she transitioned into surface pattern and illustration, focusing on nature, flowers, women, and lettered phrases that inspire positivity.
My life with kitties is never dull.I never thought I would be doing paintings of cats. After we got our first cat, Miss Joshua, many ideas began to evolve. She inspired a whole new direction in my work. Up to that point, I was primarily focused on creating fantasy art. My background is illustration, art direction and game design. Im most known for my painting and art direction on the Mystery Case Files series of hidden object / adventure games published by Big Fish Games. My work has been published by major corporations such as Disney, Pixar, Warner Brothers, DreamWorks, EA Games, Blizzard/Activision, Big Fish Games, American Airlines, Texas Instruments, Pepsi-cola, Frito-lay and Bic pens. I spend most of my time painting images of my world inspired by my cats. My work developed from strong influences of Art Nouveau, Classical Realism, and a well developed sense of childlike Haynie wonder. Stories emerge as I work usually pointing to a symbolic message to inspire hope and faith.
Having refined his natural talent through several years of collegiate art study and further exploration at his own commercial design studio, Jeff Wilkie creates brilliantly colored and carefully detailed multi-media paintings that reflect the beauty of nature. His subjects range from the majestic strength of a solitary wave or the playful charm of a family of dolphins to floral still life images.
Jehsee currently resides in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan where he specializes in screen-print designs for t-shirts and enjoys working on wood canvases. His influences range from pin-up and skateboard art to anime and cartoons. And, while he focuses on flowing, organic shapes with thick, bold line art, Jehsee’s art has no meaning or message; it’s just pure visual art based on personal aesthetic interests.
Born in California, Jemaica spent a couple of years living and travelling in an RV, and is now based in Alaska. Her illustrations revolve around magic, fantasy, and nature, bringing a sense of wonder to those who see them.
Jennifer has been in the art and design business for over 20 years. She simply can’t remember a time when she wasn’t creating. Being fortunate enough to grow up surrounded by other creatives, Jennifer was encouraged to focus on and grow her passion. She never knows exactly how a creation will end up, but that’s the authentic and beautiful surprise of it all. Some of Jennifer’s favorite mediums are: Watercolor, acrylic, marker, pen-and-ink, graphite and colored pencil. She also adores Photoshop and collage work. Jennifer’s goal and purpose is to pass on the joy, comfort, inspiration and positive thoughts she puts into each unique design she creates.
Jenn is a Honduran artist who finds inspiration in Japanese and Pop Culture. A big lover of pastel and neon colors, they enjoy integrating them into their pieces.
Inspired by her architect parents, Jenny found a passion for both drawing and music, leading to BFA and BM degrees from Parsons School of Design and Mannes School of Music in 2021. A Chinese-Canadian-American based in New York, she currently works in visual development at Warner Bros. Animation.
My Name is Yuneya Nachmetdinova, and I am a French artist and illustrator of coloring books and pages. I love to draw fairys, faces, magical things, fashion dresses and different accessories. But, most of all, I love to create fantasy characters with whimsical, mystical creatures. I sometimes incorporate AI into my imagery as I don’t like to draw the same thing, so all my books and illustrations are always different and on different topics.
Jeremiah Ketner is an American artist living in Tokyo. Jeremiahs pop culture-inspired style and unconventional creations have a traditional foundation. His art is influenced by nature and Japanese culture, and he has created the wonderful world known as SmallandRound. His artwork has been featured in Disneyland & DisneyWorld, and he has exhibited in galleries all over the world.
Mr. Neill is a surreal painter living in North Georgia, USA. His work places a heavy emphasis on light and shadow, mood and atmosphere. He features landscapes, animals, trees, and other-worldly realms, all with a touch of darkness.
Mr. LoFaro has turned a lifetime interest in dinosaurs, animals, fantasy, and art history into a long and successful career as an illustrator and licensing artist. The recipient of many awards, he is particularly renown for his many illustrations for Celestial Seasonings Tea including Morning Thunder and Sleepytime Bear.
Jim left his medical studies in 1970 to pursue his love of photography and has since had his work shown in galleries nationwide and in magazines such as National Geographic and Life. He has taught creative photography at many U.S. universities and currently leads international photo excursions to exotic destinations worldwide.
The artist behind JJ Design House, Jessie Gagatko, grew up in Nevada and now lives in Portland, OR with her two energetic young boys, supportive husband, and little dog Oolong. She graduated from Oregon State University, but is a self-taught graphic artist with a passion for design and home decor.
Ms. Barnum, a Signature Member of the National Watercolor Society, creates dark fantasy art with strong emotions, powerful characters, and eerie landscapes. Interested in balancing realism with texture and atmosphere, she uses masking fluid to splice and layer imagery.
Jody has developed her painting style over many years working in all mediums, oil, acrylic, and watercolor. And while her watercolor technique is self taught, her engineering degree is reflected in her compositions and demonstrates Jody’s love of mathematics and geometry. She blends these elements with her imaginative inner visions to create her unique style. Jody currently lives in Bellingham, WA on a small ranch with her daughters and many animals.
Joelle holds a BFA in Illustration/Visual Design from the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouths School of Visual & Performing Arts. She is passionate about creating challenging puzzle compositions and painting in miniature. She is inspired by the 16th century Dutch still life painters and the Art Nouveau Movement. Joelle and her family, including a terrier named “Polly,” make their home and studio in Johnston, Rhode Island.
MacKimmie has lived and worked in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts since 1984, creating oil paintings with spiritual and mystical themes. His work explores various geometric patterns and designs from different world cultures and contemplates the vast infinity of the cosmos.
In John Sloane’s nostalgic artwork, you can take a break from the hectic modern world and soothe your spirit. His colorful paintings show the simple pleasures of traditional country life. Find serenity and old-fashioned charm in every detailed scene. John’s creativity blossomed after he moved to an old farm, where he continually finds daily inspiration in the beauty of nature, the land and its rich history. John Sloane’s popular artwork is also featured in his ‘Country Seasons’ calendars, jigsaw puzzles and custom art prints. ‘Like’ John Sloane Art on Facebook for news, fun stories, and more.
Mr. Speaker is a painter currently residing in Boulder, CO. His works have been exhibited at Phil Lewis Art Gallery, Mirus Gallery, and Threyda, and painted live at Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, Red Rocks, and various music festivals across the country.
Jonas Jödicke is a young freelance illustrator who specializes in fantasy and abstract art. He hails from Berlin, Germany and is especially fascinated by the contrast between light & dark or good & evil. Other areas of inspiration include: magic, nature, and spirituality.
Located in Northern Finland, Jonna paints mainly traditionally, often showcasing different mythologies from around the world. Nature and animals are her main inspiration, especially big cats.
After a near-death experience in 2007, Mr. Slattum was inspired by personal enlightenment and fell into a world of paint. A self-taught artist, he works from his studio in Portland, OR., on subjects that gravitate toward the inner realms of psychology, philosophy, and the nature of being.
Julia Watkins, known as Energy Artist Julia, was what many considered a young prodigy, attending art school (NC State School Of Design) and taking graduate level painting classes at the age of 16. By 19 she was training under some of the most acclaimed master painters in portrait art at the NYC Art Student’s league. While she studied art, she supported herself working as an international model for names such as Channel and Yves Saint Laurent, gaining important “fashion sense” which is evident in her current art and jewelry designs.In 2003 she had an epiphany. Turning her back on a traditional art career she began focusing on creating art which emits positive energies and feelings as a means of emotional discovery and healing. The result was an outpouring of unique, highly creative pieces, focusing on energy swirls, while other paintings delved into the concept of energy orbs. The paintings have often been described as alluring, mesmerizing, energetic, magical, and hypnotic.
By Starting out in graphic/web design, Ms. Fain soon began exploring abstract painting on canvas. Unsatisfied with the how the human figures appeared in them, she tried painting in silhouette, leaving some of the features up to the viewer’s imagination. And thus, her fantasy art style was born; with each emotionally evocative picture telling its own story.
After a childhood of moving through many cultures, Julie Filipenko earned a BA from Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem, Israel and later took up residence in Tel Aviv. Working mainly in acrylic paint and graphite, her work has been exhibited all over the US, Australia, Israel and Europe.
Justin’s inspiration is built on a need for peace and tranquility, driving him to the far reaches of nature with materials in hand. Sketching first with gouache, poster color, and open acrylics, he completes his beautifully lush landscapes in gouache from his home base in Clemson, SC.
Karla Gerard is a self-taught artist from Maine, whose work has appeared in magazines, books, galleries and a Warner Bros. movie. Combining folk art with abstract, she finds inspiration in patterns from fabrics, nature, house decor magazines and her dreams. Her colorful, acrylic landscapes and abstracts transport the viewer to an imaginary world filled with crooked houses and swirling trees.
Kasey studied Graphic Design at Middle Tennessee State University, and soon after moved to Canada. While waiting for her work visa, she started up a YouTube channel to share her illustrative process. After creating the “Teeny Weeny Challenge”, where she drew as small as she could, she quickly gained over 1 Million subscribers and her career as a self-employed artist truly began. Kasey now uploads tutorials, challenges, and overall fun-with-art content to her channel and streams on twitch for more interactive creations with her amazing supporters she calls her ants!
Intrigued by light and color, Ms. Denis uses oils to paint primarily coastal scenes, florals, and cottages in an impressionistic style. Beginning with art lessons at age four, she earned a BFA in graphic design from the University of Miami and is now an award-winning artist based in Palm Beach Shores, FL.
Currently, based in Bologna, Italy with her husband and two children, Katrina Koltes grew up doing full-time disaster relief work and rehabilitation programs around the world. These days, much of her inspiration comes from spending time in the nature, connecting with animals and fairy beings.
From the first moments of her life, Katy has been obsessed with the natural world. Whether discovering color in the most unexpected places or finding magic in the smallest of moments, she is perpetually inspired by the blooming world around her to create. Originally from Dallas, TX, Katy has lived in towns across the US - from Michigan to Georgia -creating watercolor creatures that spring, soar and shuffle across the globe.
Allyson is a digital artist who focuses on creating colorful, character based work. Inspired by video games, storytelling, and fantasy themes, her designs pull you in with their vibrant colors. A recent graduate, Allyson has a dual concentration BFA in Illustration and Metalsmithing.
Kelly Eddington was a high school art teacher for seventeen years before deciding to pursue painting full-time in 2010. One of her first fans was film critic Roger Ebert, who recognized one of his books in the background of Kelly’s portrait of a little girl named Mabel. She specializes in detailed portraits and still life and is a member of the Transparent Watercolor Society of America and the Watercolor Honor Society. She currently lives with her husband Jeff and their cat Pooj in northeast Missouri.
Kevin Roberts is a freelance illustrator, comic book artist, painter and art teacher based out of Richmond, VA. He studied Illustration and Design at Virginia Commonwealth University, graduating with a BFA. He likes to relax with whatever video game he’s playing at the time, a tall glass of cider, and a fresh baked pizza.
Kim was raised in Minneapolis, MN, and spent his childhood summers up at the lake with his grandparents in rural Minnesota. After graduating from Minneapolis Community College and spending eight years as a commercial artist for Honeywell, Kim realized it was time to go freelance with his own unique style. As a Christian artist, Kim believes all of creation is a reflection of Gods glory, so he painstakingly researches every detail in his work to make sure it is captured as precisely as it would be found in nature.
Passionate about portraying both the natural beauty of horses and the landscapes in which they roam, Penners research takes her from the rolling hills of Kentucky, to the breathtaking beauty of the Rocky Mountains. Home, however, is a 100 year old, character house near Lacombe, Alberta, where she spends her days, painting, riding and raising a family.
Kucing Kecil is an illustrator out of Jakarta, Indonesia, whose signature style is vintage oriental anime and surrealism.
KucingKecil is an illustrator out of Jakarta, Indonesia, whose signature style is vintage oriental anime and surrealism.
Lane was selected to study with Robert Bateman and spent many years living and working at Mt. Rushmore as the Artist in Residence. Her paintings, noted for their depth and detail, feature her love of Native American legends, folklore and western culture, as well as American history and patriotism.
Larry began his artistic career drawing storyboards for television commercials in the 1980s. Over the years, he’s produced thousands of works in a wide range of styles, running the gamut of children’s illustration, advertising, editorial, graphics, and now, digital painting. He works out of a small studio in his backyard surrounded by much of the nature he paints.
Lars Stewart has spent the last 20 years exploring his passion for photography and travel. Residing in Washington State, and working in the vibrant mix of digital art and photo montage, he is fueled by creativity, good coffee, and the ongoing search for the perfect, maple donut.
Coming from a midwestern childhood steeped in fantasy literature, Laura remembers papering her parent’s dining room wall with numerous crayon drawings of mermaids and unicorns. These days, Ms. Diehl is a Virginia-based fantasy illustrator, painting scenes of magic and whimsy for middle-grade book covers or her own original worlds, ‘zines, and books.
Laurie is a self-taught artist who loves to learn new ways of expressing her art. As a child, her favorite things were a new box of 128 crayons and a stack of clean white paper. Now, as a freelance artist with over 30 years of design experience under her belt, her favorite mediums are watercolors, color pencils and her Ipad, She loves bright, whimsical design and strives each day to create “Art that will make you smile”.
Since Laurie’s grandmother gave her a set of Japanese watercolors as a kid, she’s been armed and dangerous in creative pursuits. Her original childhood goal was wildlife painter, and in the early 90s partly fulfilled that by making a living as an animal portraitist. After graduating from Parson’s, she has mostly been in commercial art – developing the art side of brands, advertising, and overall marketing. A few years ago, she became more and more immersed in 3-D illustration from a technical as well as artistic side, and so does less branding and traditional ad work. Laurie lives with her partner Bill on a small ranch in Northern Colorado, with some cool cats and a couple of gorgeous (and uniquely colored) cavalry-bred Morgans. Laurie loves international travel, especially of the scuba diving and safari type, and remains fascinated by big cats and birds of prey.
Award-winning Canadian artist Laurie Stein is a designer/illustrator whose range just keeps growing. She has designed and illustrated more than 100 children’s books, developed characters for animated television programming and apps, designed paper products, and created work for advertising campaigns and magazines. In her spare time, she paints on canvas.
With a background in graphic art and media communication, Leanne is a pattern designer, illustrator, and mixed media artist working in Pittsburgh, PA. Finding inspiration in plants, landscapes, and beautiful color palettes, she also collects papers and miscellaneous things to upcycle into in her work designing fabrics, gift wraps, and nature scenes.
Ms. Joy's emotive long-limbed ladies are brought to life using vivid color, graphic shapes, and various materials, including acrylic, watercolor, and collage. Influenced by animation, fashion, and mythology, her paintings blend her passions with surrealism and storytelling.
Lena is a Ukrainian illustrator and concept artist who produces a wide spectrum of art in different styles including illustrations for games, films, and advertising. Her style is inspired by nature, myths, legends, and the beauty of everyday life.
Lena is a Ukrainian illustrator and concept artist who produces a wide spectrum of art in different styles including illustrations for games, films, and advertising. Her style is inspired by nature, myths, legends, and the beauty of everyday life.
Educated by the Moscow Art Academy, Ms. Owens credits her father, an experienced still-life painter, with shaping her life. Now settled in Colorado, she creates thick impasto textures with palette knives, experimenting with mixed media, digital art, photography, et al.
Mr. Devenice is an internationally renowned artist based in the United States whose unique work portrays nature’s majestic beauty. Unafraid to incorporate bold colors, his work often depicts the glorious richness of alfresco living in a language of vitality and sensuality.
Ms. Marino grew up in West Haven, CT., and studied illustration at Paier College of Art in New Haven. She raised a family, worked in the greeting card industry, and created art, but returned to college 5 years ago to broaden her range, exploring digital imaging and graphic art.
Valerie McKeehan has been crafting hand-lettered chalkboard art, greeting cards, and assorted paper goods since 2012. Inspired by memories of days well-spent and the beauty of ordinary life, Valerie draws from her penchant for nostalgia to capture her whimsical and iconic designs. She encourages others to tune into the simple pleasures of life and live creatively and passionately.
Lily-Fu is a self-taught french illustrator who expresses her passion for astronomy and fantasy though her detailed and colorful artworks. She loves digital art, watercolor, inks, markers and acrylic.
Linda is an experienced wildlife rehabilitator, horse trainer and adventure traveler who has dedicated her career and talents to promoting wildlife appreciation and conservation concepts to children and adults. In 2013, she founded Wild Art Safaris, LLC, offering travel opportunities with workshops to inspire other artists.
Ms. Sholberg is a native Pacific Northwesterner from Tacoma, Washington. Influenced by the nearby Salish Sea, she specializes in animals, florals, and landscapes. She works primarily in Procreate but also enjoys acrylics, gouache, and watercolor.
Linda Woods is a mixed-media artist who draws inspiration from stories hidden in everyday life to create unique and captivating pieces.
Ms. Betournay is a self-taught artist from Massachusetts who began painting at the age of 25. Working mainly in acrylics, her paintings are visceral, colorful, dark and deep, capturing both the macabre and playful dualities of life. She focuses primarily on the styles of underground shows, keeping her career in art rooted in fun and adventure.
Lisa Frances Judd lives and works from her home in Wimalee NSW, Australia. When her only son was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, she used drawing and painting as a means to cope with her grief and depression. As a self-taught artist, she has developed a distinctive signature style through her passion for nature, color, pattern, texture and her own vivid imagination.
Lisa Sparlings love of drawing animals and nature goes back to her childhood on a 10 acre farm in Illinois. As a young adult she worked as a commercial graphic artist in Sarasota, Florida until she accepted a job painting a pediatricians office in a beach theme. Having found her passion, she finds new ways to display it: from walls, to canvas to custom painted furniture.
Lizzy is a self-taught artist who works mainly with acrylics on canvas. Like her influences, Margaret Keane and Walt Disney, she prefers to work in a fantastic and surreal style, depicting her characters in grey tones which avoids assigning ethnicity and makes them more relatable to all.
Lola Gonzalez is a self-taught artist from Pennsylvania who is proof that it’s never too late to follow your dreams. Her favorite medium to work with is alcohol ink because, in her words, “they are so vibrant and they like to put up a fight. You just never know what you will really get in the end.”
Lord Gris is a freelance artist, illustrator, and game asset designer based out of Portland, Oregon who is influenced by the video games and anime she enjoyed growing up. She works in both traditional and digital mediums, but favors acrylic paint and enjoys sharing detailed tutorials on her Instagram.
Throughout a dynamic life that has spanned from the Great Depression to the dawn of the twenty-first century, Lowell Herrero has turned his passion for living into art. His paintings invite us to smile with pleasure and enjoy the inner vitality and plenitude of the land. From his home in California, he has traveled to Tuscany, Provence, and Spain, absorbing the lessons of their sensuous landscapes. Herrero feels a deep affinity with farmers working the land, depicting them bursting with life, as extensions of the very soil they cultivate.
With an MA in art and experience in art direction, Lynnea Washburn launched her art studio in 1998. Her watercolor style strikes a balance between elegant traditional and soft contemporary and often includes a unique mix of icons and patterns. Lynnea draws creative inspiration from many sources including her faith, family and the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, where she can be found in her studio nestled under the Evergreens with a good cup of coffee at her side.
Madalyn McLeod is a fantasy artist living in the mountains of Asheville, NC. She takes inspiration from nature, folklore and fairy tales to create ethereal paintings using watercolor, gouache, colored pencil and ink. Her work is characterized by flowing line art, femininity, and moody atmosphere. She received a BFA in illustration from East Carolina University in 2013,
Originally from a small Alaskan fishing village, Megan Aroon Duncanson has a distinct flair for modern contemporary art. Her use of bright, rich, saturated color and abstract composition are unmistakable as her pieces draw the viewer in for a long-lasting enriching experience.
Madalena, an illustrator and comic book artist from Portugal, studied design and art in university, but is self-taught in character illustration. She allows herself to follow her own passions, finding inspiration in nature, fantasy and storytelling.
Mandelyn Bouso is a fantasy illustrator based in the Midwest United States, who received her BFA from the Herron School of Art. Influenced by the beauty of nature, fairytales, and spirituality, she works with watercolors, colored pencils, ink, graphite, and digital software like Photoshop and Clip Studio to create elegant and vibrant art that uplifts the mind, heart, and spirit.
Born in Louisiana and having studied visual arts at SELU, Mandie Manzano’s trained hands bring a unique light to all of her beautiful creations. She believes art can bring joy and hope, reveal hidden truths, teach many powerful lessons, inspire, and even heal. Her goal is to create art with heart that will be used to bless others.
Hong Kong born artist Marc Allante exhibited a passion for the visual arts from an early age. Having lived in Hong Kong, Sydney and London, his work is inspired in both form and style by these western and eastern influences. Independently based in Asia, this entirely self-taught artist utilizes a variety of techniques, subject matter and themes to expand the repertoire of his ink and vast collection.
Born in beautiful, medieval Bergamo, Italy in 1961, Marcello comes from a long line of artists. His talent finds its best expression in portraiture, capturing the soul of his subjects with swift and skilful strokes. In addition, his mastery of technology-based skills give him a broad range of tools to express his creativity, whilst retaining and building on his roots as a painter.
Born in beautiful, medieval Bergamo, Italy in 1961, Marcello comes from a long line of artists. His talent finds its best expression in portraiture, capturing the soul of his subjects with swift and skilful strokes. In addition, his mastery of technology-based skills give him a broad range of tools to express his creativity, whilst retaining and building on his roots as a painter.
Born in beautiful, medieval Bergamo, Italy in 1961, Marcello comes from a long line of artists. His talent finds its best expression in portraiture, capturing the soul of his subjects with swift and skilful strokes. In addition, his mastery of technology-based skills give him a broad range of tools to express his creativity, whilst retaining and building on his roots as a painter.
Known for her semi-realistic female figures in surreal settings, Margaret is inspired by art nouveau, mythology, fantasy, nature, Japanese culture and anime. Born in the Philippines and currently based in New Jersey, she earned a BFA in visual communication and worked in graphic and user interface design before pursuing art full-time.
Born near Moscow in 1966, Ms. Yermolayeva soon moved to Odessa, Ukraine, and found her calling on a school excursion to an art museum. She graduated from Odesa State Art School M.B. Grekova in 1985, focusing on European landscapes and commissions creating Russian Orthodox icons for several cathedrals. In 2003, she moved Ann Arbor, MI. USA where she continues to paint in a variety of styles and media.
Maria Abagnale is an Italian artist who had mainly focused on comic art until 2015. Questioning her artistic direction after a serious health crisis, she decided to return to fine art painting in order to express the new ways she experiences life, both physically and emotionally.
Maria Gubar is a freelance Russian vector artist, who has been working professionally since the age of 14. Inspired by her mother’s oil on canvas artwork, Maria never believed in technological constraints; thus she constantly pushes herself to improve and refine technique. Her passion for the craft shines through in her unique designs and colorful style.
Marianne was born in England but spent much of her childhood in Malaysia where the stunning scenery and abundance of exotic animals, heightened her love of nature and keen interest in drawing and painting. In 1980, Marianne moved to Canada, furthering her art studies at The Haliburton School of the Arts, and developing a devotion to the preservation of nature.
Born in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1993, Marischa started her artistic journey in portrait photography. From there, she began experimenting with Photoshop and found a whole new life path. Utilizing both 2D and 3D tools including AI, she is passionate about telling stories through her artwork.
Born and raised in Chicago, Marjorie is an alumna of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and holds a BFA from Eastern Michigan University. Her illustration style evolved from her love of patterns and a lifelong passion for collecting vintage, illustrated books. Marjorie currently lives in Southern California with her husband, daughter, son, and two dogs.
Mr. Daehlin, known for his impressionistic landscapes and skyscapes, has worked in oil and acrylic illustrations for over 40 years. He lives happily with his wife and their cat in Minnesota, honing his creative skills and making art that is a portal to one’s inner worlds.
Beginning as a welder in New York, Mark Davern set out for Texas where he switched to tattooing. When Hurricane Allen destroyed the shop, he returned home, married his high school sweetheart, and found artistic success in woodworking. Mark and Judy had two wonderful children together, but, when she passed away from cancer in 1992, he picked up the pieces and moved his family to Southwest, FL. After remarrying, he and his new wife began taking ballroom dance lessons. Mark also plunged into oil painting and hasnt looked back since.
Growing up in Manchester, Mr. Gregory attended art school in the North-West of England, eventually moving to beautiful, rural South West Scotland with his partner Joanna. From his studio in the unspoiled countryside, he loves looking at the night sky with his twin sons and imagining what undiscovered wonders the universe holds.
Maryline Cazenave is a graphic designer and animal lover based near Paris, France who has been creating cat and dog artwork since 2008. After getting a degree in fashion, she worked as a cloth designer for a couple of years before turning to art and illustration. She started selling original paintings to Parisian boutiques and pet owners before gradually turning to art licensing as her main focus. Her art can be found on many products such as greeting cards, mugs and cross stitch kits. She has now been licensing her art for more than a decade, and her portfolio contains hundreds of adorable kitten and puppy designs that will melt your heart.
Watercolorist Maureen McCarthy has an enviable, international reputation for her lovely wildlife and decorative Americana images. After completing her art education at Northeastern University, McCarthy opened a studio in rural New Hampshire which she now opens to the public once a year. Collectors and enthusiasts find this to be a very special occasion when they are able to meet the artist and view her recent work.
Megan Walsh is a mixed media painter based out of New Hampshire. She enjoys combining surrealism with expressive, abstract elements, adding wild brushstrokes and vibrancy to her pieces to give them life.
Meredith Dillman is an artist and illustrator known for her colorful watercolors which artfully blend Art Nouveau, fantasy and Asian influences. She is the author and illustrator of the books Watercolor Made Easy: Fairies and Fantasy and Fantasy Fashion Art Studio A Minnesota native, she now resides in Wisconsin with her husband and two cats.
Mr. Dashow is an accomplished game industry veteran and professional artist based in Oakland, CA. He primarily works digitally and occasionally in watercolor, creating fun, colorful illustrations filled with interesting characters, especially humorous ones.
Mike Mineo was born and raised in South Florida. His artwork stems from a career in e-commerce, specializing in digital photography, website design, and video editing. He found a love for digital art using the fast-growing technology of AI. He hopes to inspire others with his colorful artwork and unique style.
After earning her BFA from the University of South Florida, Senkarik learned the craft of draftsmanship in Medical Art and graduated from the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta. In 1989, she met her muse and soul mate who taught her how to paint using a double primary color mixing system. This gives her original oils a vibrancy and purity not achievable with earth pigments.
Holly is a French illustrator and comic artist based in Denmark. She is self-taught and has spent most of her life developing her own style and universe, from the Crayola-eating days of her childhood to her freelance career as a youth illustrator. She specializes in cute, colorful and whimsical illustrations inspired by books and stories, animated movies, other cultures and life abroad.
Molly Harrison is a self-representing artist with a degree in Illustration Design. Currently living in Northern California, her focus is mainly fantasy themes but also enjoys wildlife and whimsical illustrations. She enjoys experimenting with many different kinds of media, from watercolors and acrylics to alcohol markers and gel pens, striving for anything that will get the desired effect.
Sierra’s artwork, depicting powerful, magical women and scenes inspired by fairy tales, nature, and mythology, is painted primarily digitally. However, she also uses watercolor textures and backgrounds scanned in from her own traditional paintings. Having obtained her Bachelor’s in Visual Art at SUNY, New Paltz, she is currently based in Hudson Valley, NY and exhibits her work at art festivals across the U.S.
Sierra’s artwork, depicting powerful, magical women and scenes inspired by fairy tales, nature, and mythology, is painted primarily digitally. However, she also uses watercolor textures and backgrounds scanned in from her own traditional paintings. Having obtained her Bachelor’s in Visual Art at SUNY, New Paltz, she is currently based in Hudson Valley, NY and exhibits her work at art festivals across the U.S.
Ms. Gautheron is a French painter and sculptor who has always been immersed in an artistic environment as her mother is an art professor and painter. Based in Rennes, her multicolored graphic universe is a sweet mix of colorful patterns, arabesques, plants, animals, and skulls.
Mrs. Tepper, is a self taught artist from North Dakota. Also known as Mrs. Crochet and Coffee, she is an Oilfield wife and mother of three, who loves all things crafty and adorable.
Daniela Magalhães has a degree in Visual Arts from the University of Algarve, Portugal and has been creating her own style and aesthetic since 2016. Working in digital art, her technique is very clean, focused on line art and soft, warm colors. She enjoys creating characters with big, expressive eyes and mouths against background illustrations full of details that tell a story.
Myka Jelina is a world renowned fae & fantasy artist born in Gastonia, North Carolina. Her paintings are easily recognized by eclectic, glossy-eyed beauties poised in intricate scenes of gothic and classical adornment. Her art draws from the delicate relationship between light, darkness, beauty and balance.
Myles began freelancing in 1986, designing logos, illustrating, and completing architectural renderings. Following his interests, he started creating and licensing fantasy artwork in 1991. With varnished layers of gouache, watercolor, and acrylic, Pinkney creates lush textures, intricate details, and characters who are full of personality. Collectors of his work often report that years after purchasing one, they will suddenly discover something new in it that they had never noticed before.
As a child, in Schwedt, Germany, Christin loved to draw, but grew tired of the recurring topics in drawing lessons and developed her own style. While her commercial career was in artistic tattooing, her passion has always been drawing magical creatures. After 15 years of success with GloriousInk in Berlin, she opened a small private studio there where she pursues painting oils on canvas. Finding inspiration in old fairy tales, Celtic and Greek, myths and legends, she mixes surrealism, fantasy, manga and comic styles into a dream world full of mystical, magical women.
In the heart of the Midwest is the art studio that Nan calls her creative home. Drawing inspiration from the beautiful countryside she lives in, as well as her growing family that includes 6 grandchildren, her passion is to paint beautiful flowers and inspire others through her art.
Nana Qi (pronounced Key) is an avid animal illustrator & sculptor who had lived on three continents by the time she was two years old. Her mother, was an international translator and gave her a name that has meaning in many languages. She seeks to make art that comforts and heals, in tough times and good
Beginning his professional career painting the people and vibrant wildlife in the small beach town of Nosara, Costa Rica, Mr. Miller returned to the US and continued exploring the themes of wildlife and nature in imaginative realism. His work often combines elements of human civilization with the vulnerable species with whom we share this planet.
After studying graphic design at Southern Oregon University, Mr. Mortensen became a successful board game designer. Determined to illustrate his own games, he began to learn digital painting in 2015. Today, Nathanael works out of Staunton, VA. using a Wacom tablet to illustrate magical board games and puzzles for all to enjoy.
Nene began her professional career as a watercolorist in 1994. She was soon approached by Wizards of the Coast and hired to contribute work to the collectible card game “Magic: The Gathering”. Several years later, she branched out on her own as a print artist, experimenting with digital art and painting only the things she wanted to paint. She finds inspiration for from a variety of sources, but the vast majority comes from a story she has been working on since high school. “The Zarryiostrom”, her most intensely personal project, is an epic fantasy series that she tricked her poor, unwitting husband, Steven Plagman, into writing. All told, there will be nine books in the series, each containing 20 paintings by Nene.
NocturnalCreations is a multimedia artist from Sedona, Arizona. They are inspired by the human watercolor portraits Laovaan makes and their love for animals - owls in particular. They use AI to create their concepts. Some of their creations have been featured in the World Wildlife Zoo.
Olga has been sharing the secrets of hand rendering and technical drawing through her book, The SKETCH. Interior Design Drawing and teaching since 2014. She holds an MA in Interior Design from the Saint-Petersburg Stieglitz State Academy of Art and Design, Russia and now lives in Auckland, New Zealand, with her husband and son.
Born and raised in Baku, Azerbaijan, Olga Akbarova eventually landed in San Jose, California, Trained as a fashion designer in art school, she dove into illustration and surface design in 2018. Grounded in the sensitive use of colors and inspired by natures beauty, she uses traditional watercolor/gouache medium and digital software to make joyful, whimsical, detailed art.She lives with her husband, son, and a ginger tabby cat named Findus.
Olha Darchuk is a Ukrainian artist and teacher of painting for both children and adults. She believes that art should bring people joy, inspiration, positive emotions, warmth and kindness. Olha lives in the beautiful city of Kiev with her husband and works on her paintings every day.
Having relocated from West Jordan Utah to Las Vegas, the loss of a close family member drove Mr. Kirkham to pick up painting. He hopes to one day teach the world like his hero, Bob Ross. His work is expressionist, dark yet colorful, focusing on land and sea scapes.
Patrice Murciano is a “Moon Catcher” secretly dreaming since his childhood to be an astronaut. However, do not reduce him to the role of painter. It would mean you don’t know him: photos, computer graphics, sculpture, cinema, fashion, design are all mediums that allow this “researcher in art” to quench his quest for meaning.
Patrick LaMontagne is a nationally syndicated editorial cartoonist and illustrator, but his paintings of funny looking animals bring him the greatest joy. (The animals themselves aren’t funny looking, that’s just how he sees and paints them.) He is also proud of the fact that the detail and brushwork in his digital painting style has often been mistaken for traditional media. Patrick lives with his wife, Shonna in Canmore, Alberta, surrounded by the beauty of the Canadian Rockies.
Originally from Newington, CT, Paul has always had an inherent artist interest thus began painting at an early age. He is a third generation firefighter and is currently a Fire Captain with the City of New Britain Fire Department (NBFD). He resides in CT with his wife and 4 children.
Peggy Collins is a nature photographer and digital artist who sometimes incorporates elements of artificial intelligence in her work. Peggy lives close to the ocean with her husband on Vancouver Island in BC, Canada. She brings her camera along on her regular hikes. A former pet owner, Peggy now creates artwork celebrating animal beauty. Her work has been published worldwide in books, magazines, ads and puzzles.
As a child of the 80s and a lifelong fan of fantasy and sci fi, Pixie Styx’ artwork includes a lot of magical and other-worldly elements as well as some familiar characters. When not working or spending family time, PixieStyx is most often diamond painting, drawing, and honoring her roots with a video game session when she can.
Piya Wannachaiwong is a fantasy artist working in imaginative realism. He specializes in dragons, dinosaurs and anything with sharp teeth, bad breath and a dramatic pair of wings. He is also an instructor of Illustration and Game Arts at Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia. Based in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Mr. Wannachaiwong lives with his lovely wife Christina, herself an artist of all things cute and whimsical.
While Ms. Anderson’s imagination latched onto the world of fantasy at a very early age, her ability to experiment and focus on her artistic voice came after she discovered digital painting. Her popular portraits of fairies and fantasy woman are meant to bring some joy and magic back into this world.
Rafael began studying drawing at a young age at the Medellín Museum of Art in Colombia, winning a regional painting competition at age 12. He later studied advertising at the Instituto de Artes de Medellín, learned the technique of airbrushing and ventured into the digital and 3D world, specializing in creating art for puzzles and collectibles.
Randal Spangler is the talented artist and creator of a variety of whimsical characters. His work is inspired by a more youthful, innocent time where imagination, adventure, and exploration lived. With each piece, a story is told, a memory remembered and an adventure is yet to be encountered.
Over 30 years of illustration challenges have allowed Randy to develop his own style. Inspired by his youth growing up in a small country community in southern Indiana, he now works out of a studio in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in AZ. He finds nighttime hikes in Sabino Canyon help him gain new perspectives on visualizing his artwork.
Rafael began studying drawing at a young age at the Medellín Museum of Art in Colombia, winning a regional painting competition at age 12. He later studied advertising at the Instituto de Artes de Medellín, learned the technique of airbrushing and ventured into the digital and 3D world, specializing in creating art for puzzles and collectibles.
Ravynne Phelan (aka: Michele-lee Phelan), has been painting since the year 2000. As a child, she dreamed of becoming an artist, but fell into despair when many told her a career in art was an unattainable dream. At 33 years of age, Ravynne became the professional artist and illustrator she always dreamed of becoming. She knew, with every fiber of her being, that some dreams are simply a destiny, as it was always her mission to share messages of magic, healing, and self-empowerment with others.
Christina is a full time artist. Owner of her own small business and inspired by the world of anime and Disney, she created her own style that everyone loves. Her artwork has drawn in millions of fans who are inspired by her art and her loving personality. Christina has a way of illustrating that leaves you in awe and gives you a glimpse into her magical world of fairies, mermaids, sparkles, and beautifully fashionable characters.
Originally an Information Technology Engineer, Renjitha Anoop, is a self-taught, Canadian artist who discovered her intense passion for colors and visual art by chance and never looked back. Renjitha works in acrylics, giving life to the inspiration she finds in flowers and the beauty of nature. In addition to fine art, she is a social media influencer and a well-known teacher in Skillshare.
Resaa.Art is an illustrator from Germany whose art depicts female characters with unique beauty and strength in fairytale-like environments. Her Influences include the European art nouveau movement, medieval chalcography, and symbolism.
Rhiannon drawns from various life experiences, translating her inner strengths into moving works of art. Specializing in oil painting and mixed media, her highly detailed imagery uses depth, rich color, and texture as well as strong light sources (starry skies, sunlight, glowing orbs, fireflies) to create contrast.
Born in Delaware in 1961, Richard Clifton resides on a historic, family farm adjoining the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. A self-taught artist who prefers to work in acrylics, he is also a casual birder and avid hunter, who uses his experiences in the field as inspiration for his work.
A professional artist for over 30 years, Richard is self-taught in a style he calls “Whimsical Be-Real-ism”. As creator of the popular series BE THE BIRD!, his timeless message is meant for young people of all ages: ...each of you Birds are unique. There is not another Bird quite like you. You are... here on purpose...for a purpose! German born, Richard spent much of his professional life in Louisiana, and now resides in the hills of NW Arkansas with his wife Tina, enjoying their 6 grandchildren.
Riikka Sofia Riekkinen is a freelance fantasy artist and illustrator - whose mythological, fairy tale, and nature-inspired themed artwork are often combined with magical high fantasy. She often enhances her artwork with rich details, vibrant yet soft colors, and sparkly fairy lights to create a signature design of ethereally beauty and atmospheric magic.
Ms. Kónya is a freelance artist living in Budapest, Hungary. Her art is inspired by her love for natural elements, fantasy RPG games, fairy tales, Japanese culture and anime. She is known for her stylised illustrations of witches, elves and other fantasy creatures.
Roberto Nieto is a fantasy artist and illustrator from Barcelona, Spain. He has studied art direction, graphic design and traditional and digital illustration. He was always been curious about nature and made that the focus of his work; mixing digital and traditional illustration along with touches of fantasy. “I don’t have a goal, I only have a path, the path of learning and becoming a better artist every day.”
Robin Konieczny was born to a Polish Cobbler and an English rose in the country of Kent, commonly referred to as “the garden of England”. Very early on, Konieczny began drawing and painting as much as he could, studying Illustration at Medway College of Art and Design. He is greatly influenced by the sky and seascapes, Mexican food, bitter shandy, and “Wish You Were Here” by Pink Floyd.
Rose Catherine Khan is a master of fantasy whose llavish illustrations of fantastic creatures, wise dragons, wild unicorns, and mischievous, winged delight the eye and excite the mind. Ms. Khan particularly enjoys illustrating intricate puzzles and designing figurines. In addition to digital painting, she is an accomplished author, transporting readers to the world of Centernia through her novel series. When not illustrating and writing, Ms. Khan is a university professor and resides in New York.
After graduating from the School of Visual Arts, Rose Mary freelanced in advertising, editorial and design before turning to children’s books illustration. Her two dogs--a Scottie and a Westie--inspire her to bring a sense of humor and tradition to her pieces, with smiling Santas, sweet animals and vintage-like palettes. Rose Mary resides in NY with her husband, and enjoys the seasons and shoping at flea markets for items to restore, or use as props in her art.
Rosie graduated with a BA in Media Arts and Animation from Ai Dallas and began working professionally as a 2D game artist shortly after. She now lives with her chonky cat Artie and enjoys working on illustrations and her webcomic series.
With a love for roaming through the fields and forests of Ohio as a child, Solomon specializes in nature-centered art. However, her original training in gouache illustration was at an airbrush movie poster studio in Hollywood in the 70’s. From there, she began illustrating science and reading textbooks, and broadened into advertising and publishing clients. Now, she generally works in Photoshop, in a technique that retains her hand-drawn style.
Roy is a self-taught artist based in Melbourne, Australia. He decided to pursue his artistic journey in 2019 and started as a full-time professional artist in 2020. During the major lockdown due to Covid-19, he continued to work away on various projects in his unique style, focusing on details, colors and poses to tell the story of each character.
Ruane studied at the Philadelphia Museum of Art before going on to win international acclaim for his paintings and sculptures, some of which are included in the collections of former U.S. Presidents. Manning’s images come to life through the expert use of light, authentic detailing and intimate knowledge of his subjects form, which he observes from his home and studio on a farm in southern New Jersey.
Born in 1946, Russell Cobane spent his youth camping, fishing and painting landscapes. In his thirties, he was a prominent commercial illustrator with a Madison Avenue artist representative. Then, in the ‘80’s nature called to his soul and he began painting wildlife, winning the Peoples Choice Award at the Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation Show for five consecutive years.
Growing up in the mid-west, Ruth adored pouring over books about Gods and heroes and going on camping trips with her family. After earning an art degree, getting married and trying a career in the role-playing industry as an illustrator, she realized that “playing it safe” was just not for her. So, she squashed her love of fantasy, art, camping and horses into a new career at Renaissance Festivals and a remarried an Aussie she met through an MMORPG. Ruth’s loves attending shows and festivals and painting or drawing through the day: “There is nothing to compare with the excitement and energy that I am infused with after spending a day having people watching me paint, asking questions, pondering the next brushstroke and sharing in the frustrations and pleasure of actual creation.”
Born in Washington D.C. in 1946, Ms. Swatland began painting at age five. After earning an MFA, she spent another five years studying classical figure and landscape painting at the Art Students League in New York. Combining her love of family summers at the beach with her art training, she found her favorite subjects in children, flowers, and landscapes.
Salome Totladze is a freelance artist and book illustrator who focuses on character designs, book covers and illustrations. She has done work for authors such as Jay Kristoff, Kerri Maniscalco, Selby Mahurin and Victoria Aveyard. Salome works out of Tbilisi, Georgia, where she also studied Fashion Design at Tbilisi State Academy of Fine Arts.
Born in Massachusetts, Bergeron trained at the Boston Museum School of Fine Arts and Tufts University before opening her own teaching studio in Huntington Beach, CA. She worked with Art A Fair Summer Festival in Laguna Beach for more than 20 years, showing her picturesque landscapes, quaint cottages, seascapes, and floral gardens and is now based out of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.
Sandra is a full time artist and graphic designer who lives in South Wales, UK. She has a fascination with all things spooky and whimsical, creating art in both traditional mediums and digital.
Inspired by her love for story books, Victorian-Gothic literature and a curiosity about strange and peculiar imagery, Sandra has developed her own personal style that embraces both traditional and digital techniques. Born in Peru, Ms. Vargas is now based in Northern California where she runs her own graphic design company, Sandygrafik.
Sandra Winther is a digital artist based in Oslo, Norway. Art has been her passion ever since she could hold a pencil. She finds inspiration for her whimsical creations in fantasy literature and pop culture. Her art explores the fantasy genre and often portrays strong female characters.
Born in Berlin, Saphina (Sarina Jödicke) has always had a passion for telling stories. With love for art and good illustrations, she’s found that pictures are often stronger and more powerful than words. She’s worked hard as a freelance illustrator to spread the magic of her art all over the world. Her paintings are invitations to enter new worlds and experience magical and fantastic adventures.
Sarah Moustafa is an illustrator from the United States that loves art and reading. She has a full-time career as a second grade teacher in Virginia, but spends every free moment working on character illustrations. She loves creating and sharing whimsical characters inspired by fantasy and storytelling. Growing up, Sarah was inspired by Disney 2D animators like Glen Keane and so many fellow artists on social media. She is grateful for the chance to create and share her art with the world. Her fans are a huge part of what keeps her motivated to create.
Sarah Richter hails from a small village in Germany, where she spent most of her time drawing magical and mythological beings amid the beauty and melancholy of night. Ms. Richter studied and worked in graphic design until 2017, when she achieved her goal of becoming a full-time, freelance illustrator. Sarah’s process typically begins with detailed sketches of nature, in order to make the viewer feel as if her dark creatures and castles really exist.
Born and raised in Berkeley, England, Sarah attended art college before working as a junior graphic designer in Bristol. She is currently a freelance illustrator working out of Gloucestershire, surrounded by apple orchards, sheep and the picturesque Cotswolds.
Scot is a contemporary artist from England, who lives and works in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales Peak District National Park. After completing degrees in Psychology and Biology, he took up a career as a professional artist. He truly enjoys creating and painting fantasy and mythical pieces. This allows him to be more creative with design and settings and enables him to produce art that expresses and elicits feelings.
Mr. Gustafson has fulfilled commissions for everything from tea box artwork for Celestial Seasonings, covers for The Saturday Evening Post, and character design for the kid’s TV show, Chuggington. An illustrator of many classic children’s books, (Classic Fairy Tales, Favorite Nursery Rhymes from Mother Goose, Classic Bedtime Stories) he has also written and illustrated a novel for young readers, Eddie: The Lost Youth of Edgar Allan Poe. Photo by Greg Preston for Spectrum Fantastic Art Live
Scott Naismith studied at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, where he graduated with a degree in Illustration and Printmaking. He works as a full-time artist, working from his studio in Glasgow. Scott’s paintings are derived from his love of the Scottish landscape and is portrayed through the energy in his paintings.
After receiving his degree in art from Cal State Fullerton, Mr. Westmoreland began creating posters, brochures, programs, and other art for Broadway productions, motion pictures, and Disney. In 2001 he rejoined the freelance fine art world where his surf, woodie car, and tropical series have made him a recognizable name on the national art scene.
During her life Selina has found ancient Roman treasure, survived cancer, had knights joust at her wedding, earned a living from her art by age twenty-three, written numerous novels and painted hundreds of artworks. Born in 1981 to Australian and Maltese parents, she grew up with a love for reading stories of myth and magic. Selina would spend hours staring at the illustrations, studying each brush stroke, marveling that any human hand could create such beauty. Soon, she began to create artworks of her own, continually trying to improve and evoke that same magical feeling and sense of adventure she knew as a child.
Sergio is an illustrator, concept artist, and product designer from Colombia. who works both traditionally and digitally. He is particularly influenced by the Pre-Raphaelites and the Impressionists, while at the same time, some contemporary artists as well.
As a self-taught prodigy, Sharie Hatchett Bohlmann has been painting since childhood. She has had a few other careers, including Playboy Bunny in the NYC and Phoenix clubs in the 1960’s, but art has always been the continual thread throughout her life. A gypsy at heart, Sharie and her husband traveled the world over, from 1993 to 2014, on luxury cruise ships with their Art at Sea Auction programs. These adventures resulted in her famous “Rooms with Views” series: beautiful harbor scenes, with a signature table and chairs, that invite the viewer to step into the painting and enjoy the beauty of the day.
Shawna Erback is a Canadian artist who has been painting for over 20 years. Her style is a unique blend of surrealism mixed with gothic, fantasy or whimsical tones, depending on where her characters take her . The results are story-like dreamscapes that draw you in to other worlds full of yearning and inspiration. In addition to painting for How To Train Your Dragon, Puss In Boots and Shrek, her work is in hundreds of thousands of people’s home, offices, hotels and boutiques.
Simona Candini graduated the Academy of Fine Arts at the University of Bologna, Italy and has been a full-time artist since 2010.Her works, showcased in galleries around the globe, embody a beautiful yet sometimes dark world inhabited by big-eyed girls and improbable creatures. With a stirring of emotions translated onto each new work of art, Simona brings her love of the old fairytales and childhood imaginings to us in a unique and poetic way. She is a traditional artist and enjoys using oils, watercolor, acrylics, graphite and pencils on paper, canvas and wood boards. Simona hand paints and personalize most frames to match her artworks and make them unique as her art.
Sonia is an illustrator and tattoo artist from tiny, tropical El Salvador, who started drawing as a way to express themselves and as a form of therapy. Since then, they have published the book, Witch, Please!, have their own brand of clothing and continue to enjoy making weird, adorable things. Their work is an exploration of magic, colors, emotions, identity, and silly creatures.
Sonia Stegemann is an illustrator from Germany who loves creating cute art surrounding cheerful and dreamy female characters.
Stanley Morrison is a self-taught, professional fantasy artist working out of Land O’Lakes, FL. Although he is best known for his works in Scratchboard and Digital, he is quite diverse in numerous mediums, including acrylic, watercolors, pencil, and oils. His subject matter encompasses many fantasy creatures, but especially dragons.
Ms. Law's work delves into the pictoral language of allegory, explores mythology in new contexts, and highlights the beauty of growth and decay found in nature. She interweaves watercolor, gold and silver leaf, ink, and resin, creating intricatly layered pieces that pose questions on the nature of perception and beauty.
Stephanie is a self-taught illustrator and painter who has been making art since she could first hold a crayon. She is inspired by the magic in everyday life, and loves witches, bookshops, ghosts, and coffee.
Educated around the late seventies in the heyday of St. Martins School of Art in London, Steve is a fine example of someone who has gone on from that period to become a well established, internationally known, award winning illustrator. With a large and diverse catalogue of work, many of his paintings have become collectors pieces including his rural country scenes, British nostalgia, jungle wildlife, and other lovely images. Steve has managed to adapt well to the changing needs of illustration especially with the introduction of digital techniques.
At fifteen, Steve left his native Australia, aiming to encounter as many different wildlife animals, ocean creatures, and cultures as possible, crisscrossing the globe, drawing and painting along the way. He eventually settled in Hawaii, where he paints the natural world he saw and is one of the world’s leading environmental artists.
Based in Central Germany, Dorothea Busch studied Integrated Design, focusing on visual storytelling and concept art. She then began work as a storyboard artist for explanatory films and exhibiting at artist alleys at conventions. She now helps oversee German animation productions for TV and cinema while drawing in her free time.
Sunniva is a young Norwegian illustrator and designer. She loves creating many different types of arts and crafts. Material and techniques can vary from project to project as Sunniva is flexible and versatile when it comes to different techniques. The main sources of Sunniva’s inspiration are people, animals, northern landscapes, and the infinite realm of fantasy.
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Sunset Dragon is an artist and designer who works out of a small studio in Baltimore, MD. Specializing in fantasy, fashion and whimsy, she creates rich, colorful worlds and characters.
A professional fine artist for over 35 years, Susan Rios work conjures distinct images: serene settings, inviting rooms, lush gardens, quiet seas, beckoning paths filled with flowers, etc. Rios resides in Southern California, in rooms that resemble the images she paints.now sells her work via her website and Etsy store. She prefers working personally with patrons and collectors. Much of her current work includes creating commissions. She actively licenses her images, a relatively fresh territory for an artist who has accomplished so many of her career goals.“I have a career built on gratitude,” Rios says. “It’s kind of amazing to create images no one has seen before, and have people purchase and enjoy them. I never take it for granted, and I can’t imagine doing anything else.”
With a signature style recognized for its warmth and accessibility, Susan’s art exudes her passion for life, family and nature. With her children, grandchildren, horses and dogs nearby on her farm in South Carolina, Susan’s home provides constant inspiration for the vast array of collections that she has created over her brilliant 35-year career as an Artist. Susan began licensing her artwork back in 1987 with Lang Graphics. Lang has produced thousands of cards and calendars since then, treasured by her dedicated consumer following. Susans personality is warm and accessible, just like her art. This has made her appearances at shows, on QVC and HSN and other forums so successful. She takes pride in her artwork being shown at such esteemed venues as the White House, Colonial Williamsburg and the National Trust.
Sybile Art is a painter, draftswoman, and illustrator of children's books from Holland. Using techniques including Ipad, acrylic, gouache, watercolor, alcohol markers, and 3D modeling, she creates feminine floral ladies and cute, funny characters with big shiny eyes.
Ms. Ritter is an animal art agent and blank canvas restorer from Europe. Mystic art is her cup of tea. She is most well-known for her animal illustration series, tarot deck, and concept art for the videogame Nowhere.
Sylvia Strijk is a fantasy artist living in the Netherlands. The ethereal and melancholic have always fascinate her. She combines this with her love for fairytales and folklore, all with the goal to create work that lures you into another world.
Ms. Larking's grandmother taught her to see joy and magic in ordinary things. Tem uses traditional, digital and AI tools to bring her own treasured recollections to life in highly detailed archaic styles, and colorful contemporary excitement.
My name is Tatiana Stolova, Bogema is my artist nickname. Im from Donetsk, Ukraine. Im artist that makes adult coloring books. When Im drawing my pictures I imaging place where I want to live, imagine this place and draw it. This makes me happy. Thats how Im making my Nice Little Town series. For inspiration I need different things, this could be just good weather, it could be snowy winter day or sunny summer day. Also this could be nature and beautiful places when Im walking with my dog or come on vacation. Ideas come from my childhood, books and stories that happened with my family and friends. Actually ideas are coming from everywhere. And once I’ve got an idea I place it on paper.
Tatiana Stolova (Bogeman) is from Donetsk, Ukraine. She specializes in creating adult coloring books full of adorable, intricate details. She finds happiness in drawing pictures of places she imagines she’d want to live, drawing inspiration from just about everywhere: the weather, nature, beautiful places she passes by when she’s out walking her dog or on vacation. She also finds that many of her ideas come from books and stories of her childhood; things that happened with her family and friends.
Janet graduated from the School of Visual Arts, followed by study at the Fashion Institute of Technology and Parsons School of Design. In addition to her works in acrylic and oil, she learned and perfected various decorative painting techniques while working at the Karl Mann Studio, adapting ancient Chinese designs for modern use in innovative, award-winning, hand-painted, wallpapers, textiles and murals.
Growing up in the St. Louis area, Mr. Blaylock held a variety of tough jobs, far removed from the art world, but spent his leisure time developing his talent to draw and paint. Basically self-taught, Ted is now an internationally respected painter of nature with a career that spans over forty years.
Raised amidst the natural beauties of several Canadian provinces, Tess currently works out of her home studio in Southern Alberta and enjoys exploring the terrain with her husband, children, 3 dogs, one very strange cat, and 2 parrots. She holds degrees in both Clothing and Textiles and Bachelor of Laws and is a graduate of the Milan Art Institute’s Mastery Program.
As a mother to six souls and a photographer for over 15 years, Theresa has developed a unique approach. Her style blends photography with artificial intelligence and digital art, transforming life’s ordinary moments into profoundly beautiful visuals.
Thomas Wood is an extremely versatile artist whose career has spanned more than 30 years. His mastery of oils, watercolors, acrylics, silk screening, intaglio printing and most recently the digital arts has won him numerous awards and commissions, including the design and creation of hundreds of postage stamps for more than a dozen countries. Mr. Wood and his wife currently reside in rural New Jersey.
The art of Tim Bowers is full of warmth, whimsy and humor. His career started in advertising art and eventually worked at Hallmark where he was an original member of Shoebox Greetings, the biggest product line in the company’s history. Tims current artwork ranges from detailed realism to stylized folk illustrated through creative use of color and texture. “If I can create something that is uplifting, inspiring or beautiful, then I’ve hit the sweet spot. And, if it makes me laugh, that’s icing on the cake!”
A New England native, Tim draws inspiration from the surrounding landscapes, everyday occurrences and his life-long collection of photographs. Working from the studio at his home in New Hampshire, He uses the clear, natural light of his surroundings to illuminate his work.
An American artist and illustrator, best known for his intricate and highly detailed drawings of animals, Mr. Jeffs uses only black, ink pens and colored pencils to bring animals to life in his ongoing series of portrait illustrations. Capturing the smallest of details of each animal’s fur, skin texture, and patterns, he edges away from photorealism when he covers his subjects with a stylized pattern of his own creation.
Thomas Wood is an extremely versatile artist whose career has spanned more than 30 years. His mastery of oils, watercolors, acrylics, silk screening, intaglio printing and most recently the digital arts has won him numerous awards and commissions, including the design and creation of hundreds of postage stamps for more than a dozen countries. Mr. Wood and his wife currently reside in rural New Jersey.
Inspired by fantasy books, science fiction films, alternative fashion, and Japanese culture, Helena found her true passion in digital art, focusing on illustration paintings and character design. An independent artist from Melbourne, Australia, Her art reflects her creative interests, experiences, and emotions.
Toni Sanchez was born in Valencia, Spain. He studied at the Faculty of Law of the University of Valencia for three years, but in a radical move, he decided to pursue his dream of becoming an artist and moved on to The School of Arts and Crafts to study graphic design. His work has been informed by the time he spent in the United States, poring over American culture, studying very closely the rock and roll lifestyle of the 50’s and 60’s, the lifestyles of the various pop artists the movement generated, and the paintings they produced. He brings an original vision to this classic Pop Art genre technique creating works featuring pop icons, imagined scenes of human interaction often with a sense of humor and always with passion.
Based in Bangkok, Thailand, Tummeow is an Illustrator who focuses on cats as inspiration, He creates cats in unconventional situations and humanizes them.
Uliana Babenko is a childrens illustrator based in Russia. After getting a degree in graphic design, she fell totally in love with creating illustrations for children’s books, brand characters and kid’s packaging products. Now, Uliana teaches art to her students through her own online art school. In every artwork she creates, there is a little bit of magic, good vibes, family values and - of course -love!
While Mr. Rybakow fell in love with painting in oils and a palette knife, his work is based on a combination of artistic styles. Filled with the play of light, the unique beauty of wildlife and changing moods and emotions, his paintings express his inner world.
Ms. King is a 90s baby who loves colorful galaxy’s, images that make you dream, and Disney. Crediting her artistic talents to her grandmother, Victoria is also a filmmaker who wants to bring a little more color to the world.
Vincent’s love of traditional drawing and painting began at a very early age and he then took several years to transition to digital in the early 2000’s. His painting style and technique are highly articulated, focusing on clarity and attention to detail.
I am an artist fueled by nostalgia, retro, and Japanese art.
Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter renowned for his vivid, emotional use of color and dramatic brushwork. Despite struggling with mental illness and only achieving fame posthumously, his work, including masterpieces like “Starry Night” and “Sunflowers,” has had a profound influence on modern art. His intense and passionate approach to his subjects continues to captivate and inspire audiences worldwide.
You can typically find Wanda painting in the field in Montana, or teaching and sharing her art knowledge with others. A firm believer in mentoring young artists, she teaches annually at the Susan Kathleen Black Foundation in Dubois Wyoming.
Whitney Paige was born and raised in Miami, FL. but is currently based in Northeast Georgia. She draws inspiration from the ever-changing ecosystem surrounding her new home and the legends of the Fae living with the mountain. Fascinated with the feeling of being consumed by the elements and surrendering to the current of possibilities and imagination, she uses her art to explore the lives of women with esoteric abilities and magical connections to creatures of a surrealistic, forest realm. In that place, everything holds a deep and powerful enchantment.
Mr. Cormier’s career in movie poster and book cover illustration began after years of studying and drawing the human anatomy and graduating from Art Center College of Design. His enthusiasm for painting marine life came much earlier while working with his father, a professor specializing in bioluminescent sea creatures.
Best known for his Lion of Judah paintings, William uses symbolic imagery to depict inspirational scenes from scripture, and metaphoric depictions of Jesus Christ. Mr. Hallmark most enjoys working with oils and painting in photo-shop.
Tamara Laporte is a celebrated mixed media artist, author and art teacher who has been running her creative business since 2008. Her work can be described as ‘mixed media folk art’ with a focus on ‘magical realism’. It ranges from whimsical children’s illustrations to a more stylized fantasy art.
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Born in Tokyo, Yasu Matsuoka is a self-taught digital artist who juxtaposes refined color choices with a classical spin on fantasy composition. Having relocated to Akita in Northern Japan in 2021, he loves going on hikes, taking photos of nature, and plein air painting.
Ms. Matsuoka is a professional fantasy artist based in the mountains of Akita, Japan. Specializing in intense, expressive imagery, her favorite subjects are the fantastical creatures that may be found in ordinary places.
Hailing from Moscow, Russia; Mr. Malkovs breath of work ranges from landscapes to portrait to animals to still life to abstracts. Encouraged by his tremendous following, he has created a series of photo to paint tutorials which explain his painting techniques as a digital artist.
Yuumei is a Chinese born artist living in California. She uses inspirations from nature, her dreams, and personal experiences to create her art. They range from the magical dreamscapes to real-world cityscapes, reflecting dynamic emotions from the whimsical to introspective.
Bearbrickjia, aka Karmen Loh, is a digital illustrator out of Malaysia who also teaches on Domestika. She graduated from art college in 3D animation, worked in video games as a concept artist, and now focuses on character portraits with dreamy vibes and fantasy celestial elements that convey a sense of magic.
Jubilee is a pixel artist and adventurer based in the Pacific Northwest. Known for her landscapes and “tea studies,” her style is influenced by 2000’s handheld games like Kirby and Fire Emblem, while her subjects reflect a love for nature, sci-fi, and life in the city.
From the first moments of her life, Katy has been obsessed with the natural world. Whether discovering color in the most unexpected places or finding magic in the smallest of moments, she is perpetually inspired by the blooming world around her to create. Originally from Dallas, TX, Katy has lived in towns across the US - from Michigan to Georgia -creating watercolor creatures that spring, soar and shuffle across the globe.
Born in London, Mr. Read's family soon moved to the countryside, beaches, and marshes of Essex. A childhood fascination with how paint applied to a flat surface can create realistic images, led him to signwriting and murals, before becoming an illustrator.
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