Presented by Create! Magazine and Visionary Art Collective, Of Land & Longing is a curated virtual exhibition showcasing contemporary artists from around the world who explore landscape as muse and metaphor. Through traditional and abstract interpretations, this show reflects on themes of place, identity, and our connection to the natural world. Featuring a digital catalog and global visibility, the exhibition honors the power of nature and memory in contemporary art.

Discover the finalists and special mentions for Of Land & Longing, a global virtual exhibition celebrating contemporary landscape art, curated by Create! Magazine and Visionary Art Collective.

Painter Claire Elliott reflects on her deep connection to gardens, the concept of plant blindness, and the tension between nature and control. In this interview, she shares the evolution of her practice, the inspiration behind her striking botanical paintings, and how she captures the wild, overlooked, and mysterious life of plants.

Discover how Sacramento-based artist Jennifer Peart blends nature, mid-century design, and sci-fi influences into her visionary landscapes. In this Art & Cocktails podcast episode, she shares her creative journey, inspirations, and tips for artists looking to find their voice and visual language.

Jennifer Peart’s work bridges the worlds of nature and science fiction, blending mid-century architecture, landscape painting history, and imaginative world-building. Through unconventional colors, textures, and spatial inversions, her paintings serve as portals to alternative realities, inviting viewers to rethink our relationship with the environment and the future of our planet.

Discover how Emily Jeffords, an abstract impressionist painter, built a thriving art career outside traditional galleries. Learn her tips on pricing, marketing, eco-friendly art practices, and creating a fulfilling creative process in this inspiring Art & Cocktails podcast episode.