AIDAMARIS ROMAN TEJERA
Aidamaris Román Tejera's style stands out among contemporary artists for its unique blend of realism and fantasy. Her oil paintings often explore themes of spirituality and emotional depth, characterized by luminous and ethereal imagery. While many contemporary artists focus on abstract or conceptual art, Tejera's work leans toward figurative and narrative styles, creating a distinct emotional resonance.
O’NEIL SCOTT
O'Neil Scott is a talented artist originally from Jamaica, now based in West Chester, Pennsylvania. His work often combines hyperrealistic, old-masterly techniques with modern themes, focusing on the Black community.
PIPPA HALE-LYNCH
Pippa Hale-Lynch is a contemporary visual artist known for her work in figurative realism. She primarily uses oils, charcoal, and digital drawings to create her art. Her artworks often depict figures and plants suspended in water, capturing moments of beauty and solitude.
LUKAS MOLL
Lukas Moll is a queer artist based in Cologne, Germany. His work is deeply rooted in the experiences and struggles of the LGBTQ+ community, aiming to bring visibility to themes like isolation, discrimination, and resilience. He also explores topics such as sexual violence and abuse, using art as a medium for healing and advocacy.
KIM LEUTWYLER
Born in America and based in Sydney since 2012, Kim Leutwyler works across painting, installation, ceramics, printmedia, and drawing. Leutwyler holds dual bachelor degrees in Studio Art and Art History from Arizona State University, and additionally graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a Painting and Drawing degree.
AMY GIBSON
Amy Gibson is an American artist known for her richly colored oil portraits that explore the complexities of human emotion and relationships.
PATRICIA SCHAPPLER
Patricia Schappler creates psychologically complex oil paintings, along with graphite and mixed media drawings. Influenced by Baroque attention to light and form, and Eastern love of pattern, Schappler focuses on the human condition with themes of adolescence, motherhood, and the intimacy of partnerships. Native to New Hampshire, Schappler’s expressive narratives focus on body language and reflect her interest in family through the rituals of home…’across the world our environments from our wall hangings, to the flooring beneath us, to the colors and patterns we wear, become our objects of hope, central to our sense of self, home, and community.’ Through literary nods to biblical, mythical, and personal story, she offers the portrait as an invitation to connected experience.
GABRIELLA DI XX MIGLIA
Di XX Miglia studied painting at the Accademia Ligustica di Belle Arti in Genoa, Italy and received her Masters Degree in Restoration and Conservation from the University of Genoa, Italy. For more than a decade she worked in public and private sectors in both Italy and the US as a conservator and restorer.
LESYA ORTYNSKA
Lesya Ortynska is a contemporary figurative artist born in Ukraine in 1976. She studied at the Taras Shevchenko State Art School in Kyiv before continuing her education at the Ukrainian National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture. Between 1994 and 2000, she specialized in monumental painting and temple culture under the guidance of Academician M.A. Storozhenko. Her diploma work, the triptych The Creation of the World (240×380 cm), has been exhibited in numerous international exhibitions, including Nord Art in Germany.
ELENA CARAVELA
Elena Caravela is an artist known for her captivating oil paintings that often explore the human face and subtle gestures.
JUNYI LIU
Junyi Liu is a talented painter and performance artist based in New York City. Born in 1995 in China, she pursued her art education in the U.S., earning a BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Her work is known for its whimsical and vibrant scenes, often featuring characters in historical outfits. These pieces serve as a mirror to explore themes of violence, oppression, and resistance, particularly focusing on the experiences of women under systemic oppression.
NARELLE ZELLER
Narelle Zeller is an Australian representational artist celebrated for her detailed and sensitive portrayals of figures and still-life subjects. She specializes in realism, working exclusively with oil paints, and focuses on themes like portraiture, the human form, and the beauty of the natural world. Her artistic process is meticulous and layered, allowing her to deeply connect with her subjects and invite viewers to share in this intimate exploration.
MARIANNA FOSTER
Marianna Foster is a talented artist originally from Nikolaev, Ukraine, born in 1982. She is classically trained and holds a Master of Arts degree from the National Institute of Fine Arts and Architecture in Kiev. In 2012, she relocated to Phoenix, Arizona, where she continues to create art. Her work often reflects her deep artistic vision and classical training.
YUNIOR HURTADO TORRES
Yunior Hurtado Torres is a contemporary Cuban artist known for his figurative and pictorial realism. Born in Santa Clara, Cuba, in 1977, he began studying art at the age of 11 and has since participated in over 40 exhibitions worldwide. His work often explores themes of human behavior, emotions, and sociocultural influences, using shapes, symbols, and writings to communicate with viewers.
VIKTORIA SAVENKOVA
Viktoria Savenkova is a talented artist known for her evocative and psychological portraits. Her work often explores themes of inner turmoil, human emotions, and societal expectations. She uses her art to delve into the complexities of the human experience, creating pieces that invite deep reflection and conversation.
ERICA CALARDO
Erica Calardo is an Italian figurative artist based in Bologna, Italy. Her work is deeply rooted in the techniques of Renaissance and Mannerist masters like Leonardo da Vinci and Bronzino. She creates hauntingly beautiful feminine figures that explore themes of beauty, magic, and the grotesque. Her art is characterized by its intensity and symbolic, dreamlike quality, often influenced by Art Nouveau.
ANGELIKA WEINEKOTTER
Angelika Weinekötter’s oil paintings explore the profound relationship between humans and animals. Her series "Dialogue of Species" highlights the emotional connection and mutual perception between these worlds, urging reflection on ethical and emotional ties to the animal kingdom.
MEGAN ELIZABETH READ
Megan Elizabeth Read, also known as Mae Read, is an American figurative artist based in Charlottesville, Virginia. She is largely self-taught and works primarily with oil paints, creating pieces that range from small still-life works to large-scale paintings, often focusing on the female form. Her artistic journey began in rural Virginia, where she spent her childhood exploring nature and drawing. After a stint in Los Angeles and a career in the tech field, she returned to Virginia and fully embraced her passion for painting in 2017.
ALEXANDRA MANUKYAN
Alexandra Manukyan is a talented artist known for her surreal and figurative oil paintings. Her work often explores themes of human connection, strength, and the impact of individuals on their surroundings. She portrays strong, almost god-like women in her art, blending imagination with reality to create evocative narratives.
PAOLA CHARNET
Paola Charnet is a talented figurative oil painter with Spanish and French roots, currently based in Barcelona. Her work is known for blending classical traditions with modern, geometric elements, creating a unique visual language that conveys emotions through color and form. She draws inspiration from her grandmother, Cachi Soler, a renowned Spanish painter and sculptor, and incorporates influences from her academic training in art and her background in the technological industry.