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.

Luke Watson’s art is an exploration of the changing landscapes of the American West. Through vibrant, hyper-saturated paintings and delicate paper sculptures, Watson interprets his deep connection to nature and its complex cycles of life, decay, and regeneration. In his current body of work, he blends traditional representational techniques with sculptural elements to raise questions about our relationship with the land and its fragility. Discover the inspirations and processes that drive his unique artistic vision.

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.

In Issue 46 of Create! Magazine, we feature Zhanna Tsytsyn, an artist whose work merges her passion for Ecosomatics, nature, and the mystical forces that shape our inner worlds. Using raw pigments, oil paint, and materials like sand and collected earth, Tsytsyn creates textured, abstract landscapes that explore humanity’s connection to the land and the environment. Through her art, she invites viewers into a surreal world where human figures and nature are inseparable, reflecting the cycles of life and our shared ecological existence.

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.

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.