Kathleen Burns, an AQ Volume IV artist, brings humanity back into fashion illustration with her vibrant gouache paintings and mid-century influences. Drawing from her background in anthropology and fashion design, Kathleen's work captures colorful scenes of everyday life, blending traditional and digital techniques to create a unique artistic voice. Explore her creative journey and vision in this exclusive interview.

Explore the captivating world of Lauren E. Cassidy, an AQ Volume IV artist whose interdisciplinary practice merges the realms of music and visual art. Through her unique method of translating auditory frequencies into vibrant colors and compositions, Cassidy crafts works that inspire curiosity and reimagine the boundaries of creative expression.

Duwenavue Sante Johnson, an artist whose work intertwines hand embroidery and painting, reflects on cultural heritage, personal transformation, and community resilience. Featured in AQ Volume 4, her unique pieces explore the strength found in reconstruction and the beauty of fragmented stories. Through her delicate yet powerful approach to textiles and mixed media, Johnson's art invites viewers to engage with the transformative power of art, history, and identity.

Flo Giovanni Pacini, featured in AQ Volume 4, is a figurative oil painter whose work explores the delicate balance between tradition, memory, and the natural world. Based in New York City, her art seeks to uncover the unseen forces that shape existence, inviting viewers to contemplate the beauty and interconnectedness of life. Pacini's work challenges conventional boundaries, offering a profound reflection on the magic and mysticism embedded in nature and human experience.

Rowan Bathurst, featured in AQ Volume 4, creates intimate and powerful portraits that explore themes of feminism, sisterhood, and the ancient human connection to the earth. Her work, often inspired by her close friends and archaeological relics like Venus figurines, radiates warmth and vulnerability. Bathurst’s paintings celebrate the profound nature of womanhood while offering new perspectives on identity and strength.

Edit Cservenka, an emerging talent in contemporary painting, uses her mastery of acrylic and oil paints to create dynamic, human-like figures that challenge the boundaries of abstraction. Featured in AQ Volume 4, her work delves into themes of intimacy, self-discovery, and the interplay between the human body and its environment. Explore Cservenka's unique approach to painting as she blends fragmented forms with vibrant colors to evoke a deeper emotional and physical connection with the viewer.

In AQ Volume 4, we explore the artistry of Marci Erspamer, a self-taught visionary painter based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Erspamer's work, particularly her series on flowers and nests, captures the beauty and process of life, emphasizing the connection between repetition, transformation, and personal growth. Through her unique medium and reflective approach, Marci shares how art can serve as both a practice and a path to clarity.

Discover the serene yet powerful works of Ali Enache, a minimalist artist whose color field paintings evoke deep emotion and connection. Featured in AQ Volume 4, Enache's pieces, created with delicate layers of diluted acrylics, reflect the beauty of simplicity and the complexities of motherhood and self-expression. Explore how her journey back to painting transformed her life and practice in this insightful interview.

In AQ Volume 4, we showcase Nuohan Jiang, a talented painter whose work transcends the physical, inviting viewers to explore themes of time, impermanence, and connection with the cosmos. Through a delicate blend of symbolism and vivid brushwork, Jiang creates meditative pieces that challenge conventional perceptions of reality, offering a quiet refuge amid the chaos of modern life. Discover her journey as an artist and the powerful messages woven through her paintings.

Meet Gabrielle Newman, a digital artist who weaves together fantasy and realism in her breathtaking portraits. Specializing in character-based art, particularly from the Harry Potter universe, Gabrielle’s journey from self-taught artist to celebrated creator is a testament to perseverance and passion. Featured in AQ Volume IV, her work invites viewers into the fantastical realms she creates, offering a unique blend of emotion and storytelling through digital tools.

Marisa Bazan, an artist featured in AQ Volume 4, combines analog collage art and film photography to explore themes of femininity, beauty, and personal expression. Her work, which blends seemingly unrelated images into cohesive, thought-provoking stories, captures the complexities of being a woman. Dive into her creative process, inspirations, and how she uses collage as a visual diary to articulate her feelings and experiences. Discover how Marisa’s unique approach to art-making offers a fresh perspective on the female experience.

Britt Michaelian’s distinctive artistic approach blends the healing practices of Reiki with the raw materials of nature, such as soil from energy vortexes and powdered minerals. Featured in AQ Volume 4, her meditative abstract works are not only visual expressions but transmissions of energy intended to heal people, pets, plants, and places. Discover how her unique fusion of art and healing rituals shapes a profound connection with the viewer, offering both aesthetic pleasure and spiritual nourishment.

Christina's journey as an artist spans a wide range of mediums, from painting and drawing to glass design. Featured in AQ Volume 4, her abstract works are inspired by the colors of the Sonoran Desert and the improvisational nature of jazz, resulting in compositions that layer, erase, and expose emotions. With a BFA in Fine Arts and decades of experience, Christina invites viewers to connect with the enduring power of abstract art and the beauty of spontaneous creativity.

Anika Geldner, an artist featured in AQ Volume 4, creates intricate abstract works that reflect her deep connection to colors, shapes, and emotions. Inspired by masters like Paul Klee and Wassily Kandinsky, as well as her own travels and personal interactions, Anika’s work bridges inner emotion and external reality. Read more about her creative process and artistic journey.

Natalie Armstrong, a mixed media collage artist from Louisiana, creates vibrant, female-centric works that reimagine classic pin-up aesthetics with a playful, maximalist twist. Her joyful obsession with hunting and manipulating images shines through her unique art, featured in Create! Magazine AQ Volume 4. Explore her artistic journey and the stories behind her captivating pieces.

Erin Starr, an award-winning artist from Rhode Island, combines abstract beauty with environmental commentary in her award-winning paintings. In AQ Volume 4, she explores the delicate balance of nature and the pressing issue of climate change. Through layered textures and vivid landscapes, Starr creates a visual and emotional experience, inviting viewers to reflect on our planet's fragility and the need for environmental stewardship. Explore how her dynamic works bridge art with the urgent conversation around our planet’s future.

Aubrey Maurer, a sculptor and painter from Lancaster, PA, brings nature to life through her unique blend of organic forms and abstract elements. In AQ Volume 4, she shares her journey of capturing the beauty of impermanence, inspired by the natural world. Maurer's work invites viewers to reflect on the transient beauty around us, inviting a deeper emotional connection to both her art and the environment.

Charlotte Szynskie, a Denver-based sculptor, transitioned from a 33-year career in electrical engineering to pursue her passion for figurative bronze sculpture. Her work, which captures gravity-defying moments and lifelike forms, has been showcased in over 20 juried exhibitions, earning accolades like the Best in Show award at the Loveland Library Galleria. Featured in AQ Volume IV, her story celebrates the transformative power of art and relentless dedication.

Misha René Gundersen, a Nashville-based artist, merges surrealism, cubism, and expressionism to create emotionally evocative paintings and ceramics. Featured in AQ Volume 4, her work explores the intimate connections between the surreal and the mundane, influenced by a cowboy upbringing and vivid nightmares. Gundersen's practice challenges the boundaries of reality and abstraction, offering a raw and personal look at life through her bold, expressive style.

Jane Palmer, featured in AQ Volume IV, uses analog collage to explore themes of solitude, family, and nature. Her meticulous hand-cut creations invite viewers to reconsider the connections between imagery, emotion, and identity. By blending vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and subtle narratives, Palmer’s works evoke both mystery and clarity. Learn more about her unique approach to the art of collage and the meditative process that shapes each piece.