The Art Portfolio of Julia Deleon
Julia Deleon creates vibrant artworks that address themes of identity, gender expression, and individuality. The artist’s works are often figurative in a cartoonish, pop-art esque way, with the resulting figures toeing the line between recognizable human caricatures and monstrous alien creations.
Francis II, acrylic on wood panel
I really like the bright colour palette that Julia employs throughout her…
The Art Portfolio of Terry Cox-Joseph
Terry Cox-Joseph works in media including acrylic paint, ink, watercolour, and graphite. The artist’s subject matter is primarily figurative, with both human and animal figures appearing frequently. The artist also has a great eye for landscape and architecture.
The artist demonstrates a great versatility and an understanding of the behaviours and quirks of each of his chosen…
The Portrait Painting Portfolio of Stuart Sampson
On the Horizon #3, acrylic on wood
Stuart Sampson is a painter based in Oklahoma. In his practice, Stuart specializes in portrait painting, creating colourful, expressive portraits of various subjects. The faces of Native American people, as well as athletes and actors, factor prominently in Stuart’s portfolio.
Hairy Moccasin, acrylic on wood
Browsing through Stuart’s portfolio, I’m reminded of work by Clayton Samuel King and …
The Art Portfolio of Rachel Wilson
Rachel Wilson is a painter, printmaker, and mixed-media artist currently based in Flagstaff, Arizona. In her practice, Rachel creates large and colourful artworks that juxtapose traditional painting and printmaking methods with innovative surfaces and locations.
I love the large, drapey forms of Rachel’s installation artworks. These hanging fabric works remind me a little of certain works by Eva…
Flowers, Nature, and Still-Life: The Art of Linda Clark
Linda Clark is a painter whose subject matter includes flowers, nature, and still-life. Through her varied subject matter, Linda tends to imbue each of her works with a personal, intimate tone.
Fall Colors, oil on canvas board
I like the elements of texture that Linda chooses to include in her works -- while the artist’s style is detailed and realistic, she doesn’t shy away from using heavy, confident…
Biblical Scenes: Spiritual Art by Denise Gracias
Seek the Lord While he May be Found, acrylic
Denise Gracias is a visual artist from Toronto. In her practice, Denise paints and draws biblical scenes, expressing her Catholic faith through serene landscapes, figurative paintings, and occasional forays into abstracted or metaphorical imagery.
He Leads Me to Still Waters, acrylic
I really enjoy the works in Denise’s Spiritual Landscapes gallery. The works in this gallery offer both…
The Painting Portfolio of Connie Scherr
Connie Scherr is a painter whose works are primarily inspired by nature. Working frequently from outdoor observation, Connie produces artworks that capture the beauty and expanse of the local landscape.
I love the smooth, sweeping brush marks that Connie uses to produce many of her landscape works. Though the subject matter varies, there’s a great sense of cohesion in the artist’s portfolio that stems from…
Vibrant Urban Scenes: Art by Isaac Lewis
Isaac Lewis was born in Havana, Cuba, and is now mostly based in Canada. The artist’s paintings range from expansive, relatively pared-down landscapes to vibrant urban scenes with multiple figures.
It’s clear even from a quick glance at Isaac’s portfolio that the artist has a great appreciation for jazz music. Like fellow artist Melvin Clark, Isaac frequently takes…
Fabric Constructions: Art by Gonny Mackaay
Gonny Mackaay is an artist who works in textiles and fabrics, creating art in the form of clothing designs and fabric constructions. The artist’s works frequently edge into the territory of fashion, but tend to avoid strict categorization as such.
Gonny’s series The Unwearable Dresses showcases the artist’s appreciation for the more experimental aspects of fashion. These garments, seemingly made from…
The Vibrant Watercolour Portfolio of Judy H. Fowler
Judy H. Fowler is an artist based in Durham, North Carolina, who produces bright and vibrant watercolour paintings of the surrounding environment, as well as human figures and other contemporary subjects.
I’m impressed with the level of detail and deliberate lighting that Judy is able to draw out of each of her watercolour paintings. The artist combines the naturally impressionist, ethereal qualities of the…
Western Imagery: Art by Gary Cheatham
A Ghost from the Past, oil on canvas
Gary Cheatham is a painter who specializes in Western imagery. The artist’s portfolio demonstrates Gary’s love for the Wild West, with still-life imagery of cowboy artefacts featuring prominently.
One of The Good Guys, oil on canvas
I love the amount of fine detail that Gary packs into each of his works. Whether he’s painting a detailed scene with multiple figures, or a focused still-life,…
A Portfolio of Mixed Media Works by Cynthia Nockold
Cynthia Nockold is an artist based in Brooklyn, NY. In her practice, Cynthia creates paintings and other mixed media works that celebrate the artist’s hand with large, painterly brush marks and colour palettes that range from subdued and earthy to bright neons.
I really love the works in Cynthia’s current Abstracts gallery. These pieces are primarily made using soft pastels on Colourfix paper. On a…
The Art Portfolio of Mixed-Media Artist John Clinock
the Future, mixed media relief in cradled panel
John Clinock is a mixed-media artist based in Vancouver, BC. In his practice, John works in a wide variety of both found materials and traditional art media, creating assemblages, sculptures, and wall-hanging works that are equal parts creepy, whimsical, and explorative.
Tree Warrior, fired and stained clay and mixed media
John’s online portfolio is organized according to year, and…
The Portfolio of Mixed Media Artist C.A. Pierce
C. A. Pierce is a painter and mixed media artist based in Washington State. The artist often works in acrylic paint, layering pigments and hues over a substrate using brushes, palette knives, and other textural tools.
I really enjoy the overall mood conjured up by C.A.’s recent works. The pieces in this gallery seem to alternate between vast, peaceful land and seascapes, and more…
The Watercolour and Photography Portfolio of Joan Morris
Bluebird, watercolour on Arches paper
Joan Morris works in watercolour and photography, with both sides of her practice seeming to inform the other. Based in Montana, the artist draws inspiration from nature, with flowers, foliage, and landscape imagery making up a large part of her subject matter.
Marshlands, watercolour on Arches paper
The artist’s watercolour paintings emphasize delicate brush work. Joan uses a mostly subdued…