Artists Describing Their Art:
Michael Auger - I dream in vivid color and an assortment of animals with diverse and animated personalities are continuously filling up the inside of my head. I paint them into existence using unapologetically bold color and a thick, chunky acrylic that begs to be touched. My art obviously appeals to kids but it also appeals to adults who want to express their offbeat side. The characters I create have wild eyes and a slightly-off quality to them. I believe that the true test of art is if it succeeds in evoking emotion from the viewer. My paintings usually make people smile and sometimes even laugh. ThataEURtms a wonderful vindication which motivates me to create more. I also enjoy experimenting with alternative techniques. Many of my paintings reveal additional colors and effects when viewed in ultraviolet light. I am inspired by the supernatural and unusual that hide behind the veil of reality and believe that the world is better off with a bit more silliness and magic. ...
Tony Maez - All of my artwork reflects my love for the outdoor and my great respect for all of the wonderful creatures in it . I was born and raised in Colorado around hunting and fishing and i now reside in Alaska the Mecca of the outdoors which is a great inspiration for my artwork. ...
Varvara Vitkovska - I live in Riga Latvia, a friendly city that is open to everything new. After graduating from the St. Petersburg higher art school, I chose the pastel technique because I wanted to constantly improve my drawing skills. Then I started to paint with acrylics. After many years, I decided to return to the study of academic drawing and the canons of antique sculpture, mythology and the history of Ancient Greece. I am driven by attempts to comprehend the laws of beauty, perfection and harmony, although I know that this process is endless... Im obsessed with body proportions and when Im wrong with proportions, it makes me desperate and unhappy. My works are in private collections in Latvia, Russia and Italy....