Miami-based artist Mandee Nicole creates meditative paintings that celebrate the interconnection of all living things. Through continuous line drawings and subtle touches of gold, her work encourages viewers to pause, reflect, and reconnect with themselves and the natural world. Mandee is also the founder of the INNERSCAPES Artist Residency and host of the Just Earthly Podcast, guiding others toward creative and nature-based self-healing.

Erin Askew’s edgy, dynamic paintings push boundaries both conceptually and visually. Through vibrant colors, flowing paint, and symbolic materials like barbed wire, she explores themes of struggle, triumph, and empowerment. Her work invites viewers to connect emotionally, sparking reflection, conversation, and creative inspiration.

Bec Bookwalter creates art that speaks to the heart, weaving together abstract expression, figurative elements, and nature-inspired forms. Her work invites viewers to pause, reflect, and connect with moments of stillness, transformation, and resilience. Through painting and photography, Bec explores the universal threads of memory, emotion, and the natural world, offering a deeply personal and evocative visual experience.

Charlene Will’s landscapes are rooted in her love and connection to California’s wilderness. Her paintings, grounded in the places she hikes yet infused with imagination, invite viewers to pause and reflect on the interplay of land, water, sky, and light. Recognized as the Pence Gallery’s Emerging Artist of 2026, Charlene’s work captures both the awe and intimacy of nature, offering a visual conversation between perception, memory, and the natural world.

Kathleen Steegmans (b. 1975, Belgium) is a figurative artist based in Antwerp whose work highlights strength, vulnerability, and personal growth. Combining color, glitter, and resin, her layered paintings invite viewers to connect with their inner resilience. Beyond painting, Kathleen shares her expertise through workshops, online courses, and her podcast De Kunstacademie 2.0, inspiring artists to build sustainable and fulfilling creative careers.

Stacy M. Early’s art invites viewers to pause and appreciate the beauty and patterns of the natural world. Using environmentally friendly materials and repurposed objects, her work blends watercolor, digital art, and tactile mixed media to inspire reflection, laughter, and thoughtful engagement with environmental and animal-centered themes.

Pittsburgh-based expressionist painter Joann Renner creates art that explores the overlooked beauty and hidden energy of the natural world. Through vivid color, rhythm, and intuition, her work invites viewers to slow down and rediscover their bond with nature. A published artist and author, Renner’s practice is deeply rooted in environmental awareness and the belief that creativity can inspire compassion, stewardship, and renewal.

Julia Paige is a multidisciplinary artist whose expressionist portraits and mixed media works celebrate the interconnectedness of humanity and the divine feminine. Drawing from her own life experiences—from New York and Miami to her current home studio—Paige’s work blends realism with abstraction to evoke emotional resonance and reflection. Her art, rich in color and symbolism, invites viewers to connect, contemplate, and celebrate the strength and beauty found in everyday life.

New Jersey-based artist Chanelle René creates luminous figurative works that merge storytelling, emotion, and cultural reflection. Known for her Grant Street Beach series celebrating Cape May’s historic Black beach, her practice explores themes of identity, belonging, and the freedom of self-expression. Through her use of vivid color and intuitive composition, René invites viewers to connect deeply with their own stories and the shared humanity that art can reveal.

Eleftheria Easley’s mixed media collages transform everyday materials into layered stories of identity, culture, and connection. Drawing from her global experiences and resourceful approach, Eleftheria invites viewers to discover the beauty in unexpected combinations and reflect on the shared human experience.

Tina Rawson paints to capture fleeting moments and emotions, using bold colors and swirling patterns to convey joy, reflection, and connection. Her work spans portraits, landscapes, and archetypal imagery, often infused with Swedish Folk Art traditions. Through her art, Tina invites viewers to linger, reflect, and rediscover what’s truly important—nature, love, family, and heritage.

Ava Bock’s art transforms personal experience and resilience into abstract, meditative compositions. Using bio-resin and ink, she creates luminous works that explore memory, impermanence, and the delicate balance between vulnerability and strength. Her pieces invite quiet reflection, offering a contemplative space where the beauty in life’s fragility can be fully appreciated.

Tatyana Grechina (aka Taty) is a painter, writer, and creative entrepreneur whose work transforms personal and collective experiences into vivid, immersive paintings. Using collaboration, costume, and mixed-media techniques, she creates scenes that celebrate community, memory, and the playfulness of life. Her upcoming tarot deck Kickstarter continues her mission to merge art and interaction.

Toni Federico is a food illustrator, surface designer, and podcaster based in Wichita, KS. Her playful, detailed artwork celebrates overlooked rituals like eating, drinking, and gathering. Through her illustrations, Toni explores emotions, memory, and human connection, inviting viewers to pause, savor, and smile.

Miami-based artist Frankie Hsu creates immersive mixed-media works that explore the relationship between the natural world and the cosmos. Through fluid abstraction and intricate textures, she invites viewers to pause and reflect, offering a sanctuary of stillness and emotional connection. Discover how her process is shaped by nature’s rhythms and her mission to evoke tranquility through art.

Miami-based artist Nicolle Cure transforms personal experiences with hearing loss into vivid, contemplative abstract paintings. Her mixed-media work bridges emotion, sound, and visual form, inviting viewers into a quiet space of introspection and connection.

Caribbean American artist Malaika Ross creates paintings inspired by soil microbes, native flora, and her personal healing journey. Drawing from her background in microbiology and her experience as a breast cancer survivor, Ross weaves scientific detail with emotional depth. Her ongoing projects, The Visibility Project and Novel Bodies, Novel Landscapes, center Black women in both real and imagined spaces—offering a powerful redefinition of identity through organic form.

Gabriela Sepúlveda Ortíz is a San Juan–based multidisciplinary artist whose bold visual storytelling spans over 30 public murals, multiple illustrated books, and collaborative creative projects. From her roots in Pop Surrealism and indie comics to her leadership in the Kayfam Community and Power to the Panel, Gabriela’s work reflects deep emotional nuance and a strong connection to community. Discover how she transforms found inspiration into layered narratives that uplift and inspire.

Aggie Armstrong is a multimedia artist whose bold, textural works explore themes of identity, belonging, and the female experience through the lens of her Third Culture upbringing. Drawing from figures like Pacita Abad and Frida Kahlo, her practice weaves together painting and hand-stitched embroidery to tell layered, deeply personal stories. Learn how Aggie builds community through her art and her creative leadership at ARTWRK Co.

Jo Gamel’s monumental oil still lifes are immersive portals into the mythic depths of the feminine spirit. Drawing inspiration from water goddesses, marine artifacts, and the vanitas painting tradition, Gamél transforms personal ocean experiences into vivid, symbolic narratives that celebrate identity, memory, and transformation.