Discover the evocative oil paintings of Meghna Sharma, a talented portrait artist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Through her detailed and emotional portraits, Meghna explores universal themes like love, longing, and connection, creating intimate stories that invite viewers to reflect on their own experiences. With work displayed in both local and international exhibitions, Meghna continues to capture the quiet beauty of everyday life, infusing her subjects with depth and emotion. Read more about her process, influences, and the personal stories behind her powerful artwork.

Graham Franciose's artwork invites viewers to explore the emotional weight we all carry through the lens of surreal, dream-like landscapes. In his latest work, he captures both the heaviness of life's struggles and the potential for regrowth. Working primarily with watercolor and gouache, Franciose’s pieces balance the melancholy of large, looming boulders with bursts of life and hope. His "Morning Coffee Paintings" have become a daily ritual, fueling the creation of works that are both organic and deeply introspective. Explore how Franciose combines personal experiences with the universal human condition in his striking, emotive artwork.

In his latest body of work, Paul Tambellini masterfully captures the interplay of light and shadow, creating dynamic landscapes that reflect the constant motion of the world around us. Influenced by artists like Hopper and Diebenkorn, Tambellini’s oil paintings explore the emotional resonance of color while portraying the awe and isolation felt when observing vast landscapes and architectural environments. Discover more about Tambellini’s process and the inspiration behind his expressive works in Issue 46 of Create! Magazine.

Jennifer Huang (HFYJ), a high school senior from Southern California, blends her experiences as a Chinese immigrant with her exploration of socially relevant issues in her art. Using traditional oil painting techniques, she addresses themes like Asian stereotypes, the role of women in Chinese society, and the resilience of revolutionary forces. Discover how Jennifer uses vibrant colors and symbolic imagery to provoke reflection and inspire change in her work, featured in Issue 46 of Create! Magazine.

Brennan Harris, a Southern California artist, draws inspiration from the philosophies and aesthetics of Classical Greece and Rome to create meticulously crafted paintings that bridge the ancient and the modern. Combining the stoic elegance of marble sculptures with invigorating colors and abstract forms, Harris celebrates timeless beauty through a contemporary lens. Discover how his journey with dyslexia and commitment to fitness have shaped his artistic practice and influenced his unique approach to painting.

Emily Parsons is a Brooklyn-based artist blending her background in art direction with a passion for capturing the beauty in ordinary moments. Her work explores themes of modernity, time, and place through glowing lighting, thoughtful expressions, and impressionist brushstrokes. Parsons invites viewers to find art in the world around them, from sunsets to subtle textures, celebrating the charm hidden in everyday life.

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.

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.

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.

From the bustling streets of New York to the architectural details found in Taipei, Francine Hsu Davis’s work explores the complexities of memory, place, and identity. Through her rich layers of oil paint, Davis recreates the urban landscapes she encounters, using color and texture to evoke a sense of nostalgia and familiarity. Read more about how her cultural roots and personal experiences shape her artistic process in Issue 46 of Create! Magazine.

In her latest works, Poonam Khanna captures the blurred beauty of rainy landscapes viewed through glass, using soft edges and vibrant color grounds. Inspired by the intensifying storms of climate change, her paintings explore themes of resilience, adventure, and the unexpected beauty found in dreary weather. Through her unique approach, Khanna invites viewers to reconsider how rain reshapes our everyday scenes.

Painter Emeline Agnew crafts still lifes that delve into themes of life, death, and the uncanny. Drawing from Victorian symbolism, Pre-Raphaelite art, and the eerie stasis of 80s horror, her works explore the tension between the mundane and the monstrous. By incorporating human forms and everyday objects, Agnew invites viewers into a realm of haunting beauty and ambiguity. Learn more about her process and inspirations in our latest blog post.

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.

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.

Painter and sketch artist Alex Wissenbach shares her artistic evolution in AQ Volume 4. From her intricate lightbulb designs born during lockdown to her recent sea-inspired watercolors influenced by a move to Australia, Alex's work captures moments of creativity, self-discovery, and joy. This issue marks her first public showcase beyond personal platforms, offering a glimpse into her vibrant artistic world.

Super Future Kid's work offers a visual playground where vibrant colors and dynamic avatars capture the essence of life’s fleeting nature. Through her digital art, she explores themes of childhood wonder, self-awareness, and existential reflection. From Berlin to Brooklyn, her art has become a global statement, inviting viewers to engage with their inner child while contemplating the delicate balance between creation and destruction. Get to know more about this celebrated artist and her journey into the intersection of reality and fantasy.

Explore the powerful and intimate paintings of Melanie Farrenkopf, a German artist whose vibrant oil works examine the intersections of personal space and contemporary issues. Known for her bathroom series, Farrenkopf invites viewers to confront themes of vulnerability, self-expression, and societal reflection, all framed within the glow of evocative lighting. Learn more about her creative process, inspirations, and the unique approach that makes her work both polarizing and captivating.

Keren Toledano's art invites viewers into a world of chaos, patterns, and hidden meaning. With a background in creative writing, Toledano blends abstract collage, vivid stains, and bold geometry to create a visual language that resonates with our understanding of the world. Her work captures the inescapable uncertainty of life, offering a unique exploration of how we perceive and interpret the world around us. Discover the process and philosophy behind her striking, layered creations.