Dale Lewis – Q2 Art Competition – Artist Portfolio Magazine

Title: Slim, The Elephant Medium: Welded Mixed Metal Size: Life Sized

Artist Portfolio Magazine – Q2 Art Competition Dale Lewis – Hastings, MN I’m an Electrical Tech. and Machinist who worked for a specialized machine builder. After leaving the work force, I found myself with time to experiment with making mosaic sculptures. In 2010 I bought equipment and started making welded metal sculptures. My hobby has […]

Ryan Waldman – Q2 Art Competition – Artist Portfolio Magazine

Title: Dogfight Medium: Micron pen and sharpie Size: 8.5" x 11"

Artist Portfolio Magazine – Q2 Art Competition Ryan Waldman – Seattle, WA Instagram

Claire Blanc – Q2 Art Competition – Artist Portofolio Magazine

Title: Dance Medium: Oil on Canvas Size: 24 x 36 inch

Artist Portfolio Magazine – Q2 Art Competition Claire Blanc – Los Angeles, CA Instagram Painting for me is a way to experience and express different realms, different worlds. As I love mixing colors and their flows on the canvas through my fingers. I am looking to translate the sense of oneness, our spiritual connection to […]

Michael Jicha – Q2 Art Competition – Artist Portfolio Magazine

Title: oshun ( african goddess of wealth Medium: photography Size: 20x24

Artist Portfolio Magazine – Q2 Art Competition Michael Jicha – Philadelphia, PA As a portrait photographer I use impressionist, post-impressionist and surrealist painters as inspiration for this series. I use a primitive form of photoshop (ACDsee)to achieve this look, using tools that are similar to what would be used for film photography such as exposure, […]

Brooke Borcherding – Q2 Art Competition – Artist Portfolio Magazine

Title: Sixth and Pike Medium: Acrylic Size: 36x36

Artist Portfolio Magazine – Q2 Art Competition Brooke Borcherding – Seattle, WA Instagram I am a 29 year old landscape artist living and working in Seattle, WA whose practice consists of focusing on painting from life and transforming studies into larger studio pieces in a style I call my “deconstructions”. Originating from Southern California and […]

MiYoung Margolis – Q2 Art Competition – Artist Portfolio Magazine

Title: The beautiful Dancer, Jane Medium: Mixed Media Size: 30x40

Artist Portfolio Magazine – Q2 Art Competition MiYoung Margolis – Seattle, WA Instagram MiYoung Seul Margolis is a mixed-media artist, a wearable art fashion designer and a dance performer who is based in Seattle Washington. Trained by a sculptor and inspired by the works of Chagall, MiYoung’s paintings utilize a complex palate of texture and […]

Donna Howard – Q2 Art Competition – Artist Portfolio Magazine

Title: My Descent Medium: acrylic Size: 16"x20"

Artist Portfolio Magazine – Q2 Art Competition Donna Howard – Woburn, MA My paintings are meant to be whimsical and kind of quirky despite the sometimes-desperate cry for help they usually are. I needed to twist up my dark world into something colorful, comfortable and safe. Work I could laugh at and ultimately make peace […]

Keri Joy Colestock – Q2 Art Competition – Artist Portfolio Magazine

Title: Stop In The Name Of Love Medium: Recycled found objects Size: 33H x 38W 20x D

Artist Portfolio Magazine – Q2 Art Competition Keri Joy Colestock – Pingree Grove, IL My works are described as colorful, thought provoking, unique and original. My artwork is also available in galleries throughout the US. My wish is to continue to create beautiful but also fun works of art fueled by passion and imagination. The […]

Lauren Berley – Q2 Art Competition – Artist Portfolio Magazine

Title: Crustacean's Worst Nightmare Medium: oil and charcoal over photography on panel Size: 18" x 24"

Artist Portfolio Magazine – Q2 Art Competition Lauren Berley – Denver, CO I am currently making art that recalls my childhood special talent, to process cruelty and absurdity through my toys. I remember very specific instances when the adult world around me was so unpredictable, I would cast my toys as family members and re-experience […]

Valerie Barbeau – Q2 Art Competition – Artist Portfolio Magazine

Title: Given Medium: Acrylic Size: 30x40

Artist Portfolio Magazine – Q2 Art Competition Valerie Barbeau – Gresham, OR I have painted since childhood. At the age of 15, I found myself unable to continue in public education and my high school art teacher encouraged me towards going to art school. I attended art school for one year but found that when […]

Erika Pochybova – Q2 Art Competition – Artist Portfolio Magazine

Title: Healing Hands Medium: Acrylic Size: 48x48 inches

Artist Portfolio Magazine – Q2 Art Competition Erika Pochybova – Lubbock, TX

Marlene Rye – Q2 Art Competition – Artist Portfolio Magazine

Title: Forest Medley Medium: pastel Size: 19" x 19"

Artist Portfolio Magazine – Q2 Art Competition Marlene Rye – Florence, MA This work explores my deep relationship with place, specifically the forested areas of Western, MA. The connection is not purely visual, as within these woods I uncover reflections of my life and the human condition in general. I often have no idea what […]