By pushing into the abstract in some cases or the hyper-realism in others, I aspire to creating images that challenge or, in the most extreme cases, subvert what we think we know about how what we call reality renders itself to us.
All in Interview
Interview with Irina Metz
I often think of my paintings as visual poetry. Just as poetry distills emotion and meaning through rhythm, structure, and metaphor, I try to evoke similar layers of resonance through color, texture, and composition. There’s an economy of language in poetry that I find parallels the expressive choices I make in painting—how a single brushstroke or shift in tone can capture a complex emotional state.
Interview with Steve Rogers
I have always loved the texture and paint strokes of oil. I love the three di-mensional feel of it and I try to achieve that with heavy impasto brush strokes. One of my approaches is to use underpainting and glazing to achieve brilliance. It can be done in oil, but it is time consuming. Acrylics dry within minutes and allow you to almost immediately glaze over the underpainting. I use almost every paint tool designed to build up layers , lay in fine lines and blend soft boundaries in skies. Acrylics allow endless layers of paint as the image is built up and I think it results in depth and complexity
Interview with Jon Neal Wallace
When I start a painting, I have a blank canvas. I don't sketch the design out; I freeform it with spontaneity. In my mind, I know how the design is going to be, but I approach it like a jazz musician—I freeform it.
Kathrin Kolbow
Kathrin Kolbow’s photography operates in the liminal spaces of human experience, where the real and the surreal converge in an intricate dance of ambiguity and revelation. In her work, the body becomes a site of transformation, pain becomes a form of beauty, and the subconscious manifests in strikingly visceral compositions. With an oeuvre that spans years of introspection, technical precision, and fearless artistic integrity, Kolbow stands as a significant force in contemporary photography.
Interview with Tina Mader
Tina Corrales-Mader is an American artist born and raised in Los Angeles, California.
She began her love of visual arts at a very young age mesmerized by Mexican folk art all around her. Growing up, Tina quickly recognized that colors, shapes, forms, music, and creativity is such a basic necessity and she needed to embrace it in any form.
Interview with Michal Avrech
From an early age, I was drawn to museums, and my love for Impressionism took shape during those formative years. The play of light, the balance between abstraction and realistic touches—these elements captivated me and left a lasting impression that has stayed with me throughout my life.
Interview with Ageliki Alexandridou
In my art, I strive to capture the complexity of human existence through a balance of realism and symbolism. My work is an ongoing exploration of beauty, emotion, and spirituality, encouraging viewers to reflect on their deeper connections with the world around them. I believe that art transcends language and cultural barriers, offering a universal means of communication.
Interview with Aliza Thomas
I learned traditional Eastern and Western papermaking techniques, pulp painting, collage, and printmaking. While having technical and historical knowledge is valuable, possessing it doesn’t mean you have to apply it. I prefer to explore various old, new, or alternative methods to achieve my desired outcome. Understanding traditional techniques provides a solid foundation for experimentation and creating works that inspire me.
Interview with Ivan Suvanjieff
My painting is indeed spontaneous. I never start with a sketch. I start to paint on a blank white canvas, primed with several layers of white gesso. And then shape, form, and movement starts to emerge. I am so focused that I don't notice the noise of life passing by on the village street that runs next to my studio. What I am trying to capture is the mood or energy that I find in myself at that moment.
Interview with Mara Montagna
Art is a very beautiful and important thing that educates us and makes us appreciate aesthetics. It is a state of mind, it is the way we look at things and look for beauty and harmony in everyday things: in a flower or in a sky or in the smile of someone you love, and this should be able to belong to everyone.
Interview with Vitaliy & Elena Vasilieva
Analog art remains the foundation of cultural heritage. We strongly believe it should not disappear in the digital age but rather find new ways to thrive while maintaining its authenticity. SYNART provides universal mechanisms that allow artists and collectors to seamlessly engage with traditional art in a digital environment.
Interview with Sinclair Webster
Making a picture for me is not about trying to construct a pleasing image but about trying to communicate the emotional I felt when I encountered what I have sometimes called charismatic moments, when I see people or animals or a landscape that feels charged. Memory is a necessary way to recover that, a filter to remove anything that is superfluous to expressing that emotion.
Interview with Britta Ortiz
Life is a gift, and every human being should appreciate life, other human beings, nature and all the creatures that live on earth. Only by this can we ensure the survival of humans here on earth, as life on earth can easily go on even without human intervention. Humans must be careful not to be arrogant and believe that they can control everything here on earth.
Interview with Robin Jordan
I am a visionary multidisciplinary artist whose work transcends traditional boundaries, inviting audiences into a vibrant world of imagination and creativity. With a passion for exploring various mediums, I have seamlessly weaved together painting, sculpture, and digital art, creating immersive experiences that resonate deeply with viewers.
Interview with Ana Sneeringer
As a self-taught artist, my creative process is so rooted in my personal experiences and the themes I’ve been drawn to throughout my life, particularly the strength and resilience of women. I often draw the themes from the diverse cultures I've lived in.
Interview with Michelle Feinberg
My artistic process is deeply connected with my emotional state, and the balance between free-flowing lyrical painting and structured geometric abstracts reflects this relationship.
Each approach serves its purpose in helping me process and express my emotions. Sometimes the process begins with a burst of unrestrained creativity, followed by moments of refinement and control. Other times, I need the stability of planning and structure.
Interview with Alan Goldberg
My journey as a digital artist started as a photographer seeing the world in a different way than most other people. My photographs I was told by some of my fellow photographers were not as perfect as they should be. They looked down at me for not going that extra distance to perfect them. Yet, the world itself is not perfect and so I thought my work was fine.
Interview with Lisa Lockett
Lisa Lockett, an American fine art painter, began drawing at the age of five and would later own a design firm that would eventually serve as a catalyst for her art. Lisa uses rich oils and deep layers to convey abstract ideas, moods, and emotions. The bold lighting and dark contrast she gives to her paintings seem to glide off the surface with fine blending and brilliance.
Interview with Adrianna Wasinska-Fabian
Throughout my journey as an artist, I have experienced significant changes in both my artistic style and approach to my subjects. From my time studying at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice, Poland to gaining recognition, my work has evolved gradually over the years.