Guy Nelson’s acrylic paintings delve into the intricate relationships between humans and the environment, focusing on themes of self-preservation, community, and the beauty of natural spaces. In his work for the "Land and Longing" exhibition, Nelson captures the atmospheric glow and mystery of forests and outdoor settings, inviting viewers to slow down and engage with the layers of meaning within each piece.

In the Land and Longing exhibition, New York-based artist Cary Hulbert presents fantastical worlds where flora and fauna blur, spirit animals roam, and imagination takes root. Her layered paintings—rich with color, transparency, and meaning—invite viewers to linger and uncover the subtle, shape-shifting beauty that dwells within her dreamlike terrains.

Painter Lindsay Mueller transforms her encounters with nature into sculptural works that blend material, memory, and emotion. With surfaces built from plaster and paint, her landscapes reference parks, roadsides, and the layered history of shared spaces. Now featured in Create! Magazine’s Land and Longing virtual exhibition, Mueller’s work asks: how real is this space—and where does it rupture?

Dana Oldfather’s paintings radiate with vulnerability, tension, and dreamy psychedelia. Known for her expressive, emotionally charged landscapes, Oldfather brings a deeply personal lens to the natural world, using it as a portal to explore fear, impermanence, and wonder. Featured in Create! Magazine’s Land and Longing exhibition, her work invites viewers into a space where the inner and outer worlds collide in vibrant, unsettling beauty.

Canadian painter Nicki Ault creates luminous, heartfelt landscapes that express her deep connection to the natural world and her own emotional experience of it. Ault, whose work is featured in the exhibition Land and Longing, shares how discovering her identity as a Highly Sensitive Person and Empath helped her understand the profound love and belonging she finds in nature—and how this understanding fuels her practice. Through rich, light-filled brushwork, she crafts visual love letters to the boreal forests, prairie skies, and northern lakes of Saskatchewan.

Tracy Kerdman is a Las Vegas-based painter whose work explores femininity, the body, and the symbolic weight of still life. Merging vintage influences with contemporary insight, her detailed oil paintings capture quiet moments rich with emotional depth and narrative possibility. Featured in New American Paintings and a recipient of the 2018 Spring Hopper Prize, Kerdman continues to refine a style that is both evocative and precise.

Mallory Tolcher is an interdisciplinary artist redefining the visual language of sport. In her series Post Up, she transforms basketball nets into handcrafted lace sculptures—blending strength, softness, and symbolism. Drawing from both athletic and domestic traditions, her work questions the gendered boundaries of athleticism and artistic labor. Through this unique lens, Tolcher invites us to reconsider how femininity and sport intersect.

Richmond-based artist Elizabeth Coffey brings together oil painting, domestic textiles, and stenciled text to explore the complexities of female identity. Her work, deeply influenced by a background in graphic design and early experiences with sewing, challenges the divide between fine art and craft. In this powerful artist statement, Coffey shares how lace curtains, typography, and portraiture become layered symbols of the seen and unseen.

Discover the powerful artistic journey of Michael E. Johnson, a Dallas-based artist whose work blends Pop Art, graphic design, and history. Through his acclaimed series "The Chronicles," Johnson celebrates Black culture, creating time capsules of influential moments that educate, engage, and visually captivate. With a passion for intellectual dialogue, his paintings offer a profound look at the legacy of Black trendsetters in American history.

Keerthana S Kumar, a contemporary figurative artist based in Bangalore, India, creates stunning works inspired by pop culture, fauvism, and symbolism. With her vibrant, color-rich portraits of women, Keerthana challenges conventional beauty standards and explores personal empowerment, all while reflecting on her own experiences with colorism and gender biases. Through her dynamic use of patterns, textures, and bold colors, she invites viewers to reconsider traditional representations of femininity and beauty.

Canadian artist Adam Strange combines traditional collage and film techniques with modern digital tools to create thought-provoking works. His latest collection, The Essentia, examines how corruption and societal decay manifest through art, offering unsettling yet captivating depictions of modern life. Strange's works reflect the undercurrent of global issues, from capitalism to violence, inviting viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about humanity's impact on the world.

Steve Moors, a British/American artist based in New York, blends photography, painting, and graphic design in his work. His hand-drawn large-format digital prints evoke a sense of organic artistry while addressing complex, contemporary themes. Drawing on his diverse career, Moors seeks to create images that provoke thought and stimulate the viewer's sense of self, presenting them with visual sutras for contemplation.

Step into the captivating world of Jack LaRoux, where stained glass and shattered glass converge to form a psychedelic, cubist vision. With a focus on light and its interplay with transparent surfaces, LaRoux's artwork weaves urban, surreal, and abstract elements. His enigmatic creations invite viewers to embark on a continuous journey of discovery, finding new interpretations with each glance. Explore the layered compositions and heartwarming subjects that make his work so mesmerizing.

Discover the work of Kestin Cornwall, a Toronto-based artist whose art examines the complexities of race, beauty, and society. With a blend of classical techniques and modern digital art, Cornwall challenges societal norms and explores the impact of culture, media, and entertainment on public perception.

Sofia Saleh's art delves deep into the traces left behind by human presence, capturing the forgotten remnants that speak volumes about our identity and experiences. Through her innovative use of discarded gum, Saleh connects personal loss, collective memory, and global humanitarian issues. Her work invites viewers to reflect on the fragility of life and the lasting impact of even the smallest actions. Explore her journey from personal grief to a powerful social commentary in our latest feature.

Sena Shah, a former health and social care leader turned full-time artist, uses felt fabric and reflective materials to create dynamic abstract art that evolves as you move. With a unique lenticular effect, his work invites viewers to interact and find positive emotions in the transformation of each piece. From sell-out shows at major art fairs to unique, limited-edition series, Sena’s art encourages a new way of experiencing visual art.

Vivi Niya Gao's interdisciplinary art delves into the impermanence of "home" and the fluidity of identity, shaped by human interaction and memory. Her sculptures blend architectural elements with performative aspects, inviting transformation and engagement. Read more about how her experiences as a migrant inform her artistic exploration of freedom, adaptability, and resilience in both physical and emotional spaces.

Philadelphia-based artist Brian Jerome transforms personal experiences into powerful abstract works that explore memory, trauma, and resilience. Through painting and mixed media, he creates diaristic compositions that serve as both personal therapy and a broader invitation for discussion. His work, exhibited internationally, challenges viewers to engage with the complexities of human emotion and vulnerability.

Zahra Nazari’s paintings and mixed-media works navigate the intersections of architecture, abstraction, and emotional resonance. Drawing from her experiences in the U.S. and Iran, her art explores interior spaces—both physical and psychological—through layers of form, movement, and color. With exhibitions at The Bronx Museum of the Arts, MANA Contemporary, and international galleries, her work continues to push boundaries between representation and abstraction.

Kakinuma Koetsu, a New York-based artist originally from Tochigi, Japan, crafts stunningly detailed paintings and drawings that invite viewers into a world of precision and beauty. A graduate of Musashino Art University, Koetsu’s work has been exhibited in galleries and art fairs, earning recognition for his meticulous approach. Explore his artistic journey and the inspirations behind his captivating compositions.