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Artists Describing Their Art:

Joanna Glazer - The inner images and bold colours Joanna Ewa Glazer incorporates in her work convey a sense of abundance, total immersion into life and optimism. In her paintings, she creates a space of beauty and paradise in the way that shows resilience and strength regardless of circumstances. Each painting is like a poem , a life affirming experience." All her work is also about sense of identity, search for it and hints as to where to find it She finds her sources in fashion magazines, newspapers, books, art reviews, and advertising. Even a simple image in everyday newspapers may awaken emotion. Joanna Ewa Glazer has travelled and lived for long periods in numerous countries: Poland, France, Italy, Japan, USA, Belgium and UK. She was born in Gdansk (Poland).. ...

Armineh Bakhtanians - I hold degrees in commercial art, design, and interior design from UCLA, Rio Hondo College and Mount. San Antonio college. Although my profession has been in the field of inerior design for many years, creating works of art in watercolor has been my passion. The world is full of colors, shapes, designs, and beauty, if we choose to see it. It keeps on moving to the rhythms of many sorts. As one observer of nature,and creator of art and beauty I am commited to telling stories in forms of shapes and images that have come to me through my herritage of centuries to the PRESENT MOMENT. My father was a great inspiration for me as a child, and led me to the wonderous world of art, and as an artist I am committed to the growth and change in my work just as it is innate in nature. Armineh...

Erin Emily Robinson - Art is such a beautiful thing, it allows us to express ourselves and to enjoy life. It is such a great gift to see the world through an artistic perspective. I just express the beauty I see in everyday life. There is such amazing art I see everyday, so different but all of it so touching and inspiring. I just hope to discover more about myself through though my paintings. Anyways, I hope you all enjoy my paintings, feel free to drop me a line with any comments or questions. Thanks!...

Dana Zivanovits - Dana Zivanovits was born in 1958 in Columbus, Ohio and received his art training from the Columbus College of Art and Design (1978 to 1982). After art school, he went abroad for a year and studied the art of the old masters in London, Paris, Madrid, Rome and Venice. Returning to his studio in Columbus to develop these influences into a new body of work, he then traveled to Mexico and studied the sculpture and painting of that country for an extended period. The unique and vivid colors of Palenque and Vera Cruz intensified his palette. After a period in Ohio, he then moved to Venice Beach, California where the brilliant light of the region reinforced his desire to capture effects of sunlight and atmosphere. Returning to Ohio in 1995, he has continued to paint themes deriving inspiration form sources such as world mythology, classic and B-grade cinema, literature and dreams. However his primary inspiration is direct observation from nature, versus an approach based in art theories or cultural critique. Dana has been widely represented by galleries and exhibition projects including Julie Rico and Mega Boom in Los Angeles, the Venice Art Detour, Around the Coyote Festival in Chicago ...

Dana Zivanovits - Justin Yanke - Inspired by photographs, I paint portraits of myself, close friends, and a variety of foods in which I consume on a daily basis. These elements are convenient for me to access, but I feel that what is closest to you can define who you are. There is a sense of isolation felt within each piece, which helps to showcase the subject in it's purest form, without any distractions. To help further enforce a strong presence, I choose to work larger than life and include a vast array of detail. It is very important that the image is able to speak for itself, all alone. My initial intention is to document the subject matter, but my abilities as a realist painter are a crucial element within the overall experience of my work as well. The photo process allows me to set the proper lighting and placement, but instead of simply copying the photographic itself, I strive to locate elements of the subject that may have been flattened by the camera and extenuate the overall depth of the form. The ability to paint from a photograph and somehow enrich the visual experience of the image is the challenge I live for. ...

Eduardo Diaz - Statement My name is Eduardo DIaz and Iim a Mexican artist residing in the Bay Area since 2001. In my work I express different elements of Mexican culture, while emphasizing its Native American heritage. I incorporate native themes and images, both extant and prehispanic, into my works and combine them with personal feelings, experiences or fears. Although cultural elements are the essence of my art, through them I also like to express political and social opinions. As a Mexican, I feel in touch with the problems at the Mexican-American border, as well as with the issues facing Mexican immigrants. I also like to express the tension between the indigenous and the industrialized worlds, and to analyze the different elements that make up Mexican identity, especially when confronted with life in a different country. My favorite medium is oil painting. I use vivid and deep colors, with which I reflect the light of the Mexican sun. Some of my compositions are figurative, and oscillate between realistic scenes and more elaborated images, with affinity to surrealism. My most recent productions are less figurative and combine the same vivid colors into expressive abstract constructions. Biography My name is Eduardo D...

Jacqueline Weegels Burns - My whole life I have always been involved in arts and crafts. Now, having two children, my art seems more eclectic than ever, because I am influenced by them and THEIR art. In turn it is wonderful to see how I inspire them with my stories and art. We have created art together, ranging from home made cards, watercolor pictures, multi-media images, 3-D objects and much more. My art will always be varied as I enjoy switching between small detailed pictures and larger abstract works....

David Herold - Welcome to my portfolio! My name is David Herold and I live in historic El Paso, Texas. I recently got back into art after a brief 30 year absence while pursuing a hectic career in Insurance and Financial Planning. One morning I woke up and decided that I didn't want to do that anymore! I graduated from New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, New Mexico in l972 with a double major in Art, History, and a minor in business. I studied art under world renowned oil painter, Elmer Schooley, and water color artist Ray Drew. I grew to love water color and was drawn to Native American faces and figures. The Native American history is sad and overlooked by many. The culture, traditions and customs facinate me. To be able to hang on to your culture in this day and time is truly remarkable. I learned that you can tell a lot about people in my former career. I met with literally thousands of differnt people in that 30 year time frame. I learned that you can tell alot from their eyes. You can detect joy, happiness, sadness, horrow, truthfulness, and yes lies. Believe me when I say,"...