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 […]

Dawn Sawyers – Q2 Featured Artist – Artist Portfolio Magazine

Title: Glorious Medium: Acrylic & photography Size: A4

Artist Portfolio Magazine – Q2 Art Competition Dawn Sawyers – London, UK

Seeking Art Submissions – Open Call for Art

Q2 ART COMPETITION Artist Portfolio Magazine’s Q2 2017 Art Competition is open to all artists worldwide regardless of your standing in the art world. All visual art mediums and styles are welcome. ​​ 50 Artists will be chosen for this issue of Artist Portfolio Magazine.​ Over 100 pages of art. Cash Awards for top 3 Artists. Open Call […]

Q1 Art Competition – Honorable Mentions – Artist Portfolio Magazine

Title: Shine On Medium: Oil Size: 24" x 36"

After reviewing 776 works of art from 194 artists we have made our decision on 47 Honorable Mentions. Thank you to every artist who participated in our Q1 Art Competition. Listed in no particular order. Bert Matiyow – Mother Willow Joshua Sarinana – She Looks Past Monika Malewska – Monkey Skeleton and Amaryllis William Francis Brennan – Nature and History/Crete John […]