Sheela Becton’s work is a deeply personal and spiritual exploration of renewal, resilience, and interconnectedness. Drawing inspiration from her Indian heritage and her journey through cancer, her art celebrates feminine strength and the bond between humanity and nature. Through bold symbolism and vibrant colors, Sheela invites viewers into a space of reflection, healing, and remembrance—reminding us that we are all part of a greater whole.

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.

Laura Cannon’s paintings invite viewers to slow down and reconnect with the natural world. Inspired by mountains, oceans, and the smallest wildflowers, her work balances intimate details with expansive landscapes. Based in Washington, D.C., Laura creates vibrant watercolors and acrylics that celebrate the beauty in everyday nature, encouraging reflection, presence, and appreciation for the environment.

Ali Hall’s atmospheric landscapes blend abstract realism with emotional storytelling, capturing the energy and calm of California’s coast. Through fluid brushstrokes and intuitive mark-making, her work invites viewers to pause, reflect, and reconnect with both their inner landscapes and the natural world. Featured in national art fairs and publications, Ali’s paintings offer a meditative space for presence and renewal.

Emily Cate Sabree (b. 1981) is a contemporary realist oil painter whose work transforms everyday disposable items into thought-provoking reflections on consumer culture. Her paintings explore the tension between form and function, use and waste, inviting viewers to reconsider their relationship with modern life. With awards from the Art Students League of New York and the Salmagundi Club, Emily’s work has been featured in galleries, private collections, and residencies across the U.S., offering moments of reflection on the environmental and societal impacts of our habits.

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.

Margot Dermody’s multidisciplinary practice bridges painting and sculpture to explore the fluid connection between the natural world and human emotion. Working intuitively with materials like paint, marble, and glass, her process captures transformation and the search for beauty within darkness. Through her luminous and layered compositions, Dermody invites viewers into quiet spaces of reflection and discovery—where energy, memory, and light converge.

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.

Winibey Lopez transforms everyday emotions and complex femininity into striking, saturated portraits. Using acrylic and oil on paper or canvas, her intuitive approach blends fashion, vintage photography, and pop culture influences into expressive, theatrical compositions. Her work invites viewers to pause, reflect, and celebrate individuality with unapologetic authenticity.

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.

Margaret Lipsey’s work invites viewers to inhabit the full spectrum of emotion—rage, joy, sadness, and love—through mixed-media paintings that are both visceral and meditative. In this interview, she shares how her process, curiosity, and reverence for other artists shape her practice and inspire self-reflection.

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.

Through emotionally charged portraiture and symbolic storytelling, Caribbean American artist Kali Karose creates powerful visual narratives that center the experience of women. Drawing from her dual roles as a nurse and artist, she explores vulnerability, faith, and resilience with the mission of making women feel seen, validated, and empowered.

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.

Mikaela Perry is a classically trained oil painter whose work celebrates feminine identity, ancestral knowledge, and the sacred bond between humans and the land. Drawing inspiration from Old Master techniques and her background in farming, Perry paints powerful images of women, animals, and nature, infusing each piece with mythic depth and emotional resonance. Through her thoughtful process and community-centered mission, she creates art that connects, empowers, and preserves the beauty of our world.