San Diego-born oil painter Annalisa Wheeler draws inspiration from the beauty, movement, and interconnectedness of marine life. Influenced by the Southern California coast, her vibrant paintings capture the energy and serenity of the ocean through schools of fish, whales, shifting light, and luminous color. Beyond celebrating the ocean’s beauty, Wheeler uses her art to advocate for marine conservation, with a special focus on the critically endangered Southern Resident Orcas of the Salish Sea. A portion of her art sales is donated to organizations dedicated to protecting endangered species and marine ecosystems. Through her work, Wheeler invites viewers to feel a deeper connection to the ocean—and to consider our shared responsibility to protect it.

Fawn Larié creates paintings that linger long after the first glance. Inspired by a life seeing all of California’s shifting landscapes and emotional undercurrents; her work transforms memory, emotion, and quiet observation into images that exist somewhere between memory and imagination, where feeling outlives the moment that created it. Every canvas begins as an unknown. Instead of chasing perfection or a predetermined outcome, she allows each piece to reveal itself, embracing instinct as much as intention. Through obscured figures, negative space, and quiet restraint, her artwork reveals itself slowly, inviting curiosity while resisting easy explanation. Her work simply refuses to be forgotten.

ANNLO is a Canadian painter born in Saguenay (Qc). Following her secondary studies in Visual Arts, her college certificate in Arts and Letters (Cinema and Communication), ANNLO was admitted to the BAC- Film Animation at Concordia University (Montreal). During her second year, she was selected to participate in an international exchange in San Diego (California) where she found a passion for the art of painting. At the end of her studies, she won an award and a scholarship for her exceptional work offered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema .

Following her university studies, she gave herself the greatest gift of all: perfecting her art with an exceptional master and one of the most influential artists of his generation in Quebec, her grandfather Claude Grenier, a graduate of the École des Beaux Arts de Québec. Since then, ANNLO applies the precious advice of her grandfather who guides her on her own artistic path.

Tigheyay explores a unique approach to line drawing. Through a technique and signature pattern developed over many years, he challenges viewers to question what they are seeing—transforming a simple line into something dynamic and unexpected.

Working across multiple mediums, including epoxy resin, Tigheyay creates pieces that appear to bend and move, responding to light through natural reflection.

A strong advocate for mental health, Tigheyay refers to his work as “my brain on canvas.” When focused on his line work, he enters a state of calm and presence—his thoughts quiet, his mind clears, and time slows. The process becomes a form of meditation, allowing him to step outside of his head and into the moment.

At its core, Tigheyay’s work is rooted in self-belief and perseverance. As he often says, “Without belief in yourself, there is no point in continuing.”

Michelle Solomon is a Southern California–born artist who began her artistic journey as a ballet dancer with Ballet Pacifica in Laguna Beach. She later earned a Certification of Professional Photography from the New York Institute of Photography and a Bachelorof Science in Psychology from the University of Houston before pursuing art full-time.

Working primarily in oil, her style is often described as Expressionist/Contemporary. For over 25 years she has been active in the Arizona and California art communities, organizing numerous juried pop-up exhibitions and collaborating with artists and galleries. Her work has been featured in several publications and juried shows, and she currently lives in Dana Point, California with her husband.

Born in Russia, I discovered my love for art early in life and graduated from art school as a child. Although my academic path later led me to study economics, creativity has always remained an essential part of who I am. Before moving to the United States in 2017, even while building companies and exploring different paths, art never truly left my life. I've come to believe that when creativity is part of your nature, it always finds its way back to you. No matter how far you move in other directions, you cannot ignore what you genuinely love. 

Over time, I realized that staying true to that inner voice matters most. Painting and creating art became the natural way for me to express ideas, emotions, and stories through color, form, and imagination. 

Today, I focus on my artistic work, creating paintings and developing my online temporary tattoo brand - both rooted in the same passion for art, design, and self-expression.

Nancy Segal is a Chicago-based artist whose career began in graphic design, where she served for many years as an art director in the advertising industry. Her strong foundation in visual communication naturally led her to explore beaded jewelry and sculpture design, through which she exhibited and sold her work in galleries, boutiques, and art shows.

Building on this experience, she expanded her practice into mixed media and tapestry weaving, developing a sophisticated approach to composition, texture, and narrative. Her work is characterized by a whimsical yet intentional sensibility and is often informed by vintage and antique sources, where found objects and historical fragments serve as catalysts for her evolving artistic language.

Mortals, created by an independent art studio, launched in November 2025 on Magic Eden as a 1,300-piece NFT collection on the Ethereum network, featuring entirely hand-drawn digital artworks. In a remarkably short time, the collection has captured global attention and continues to expand its IP footprint worldwide.

While digital art is growing, it still struggles for recognition as fine art. Mortals is here to change that narrative. After pioneering innovative NFT swaps and auctions in Web3, Mortals is stepping into the physical world with its first live exhibition in California, with more global showcases already on the horizon.

Mortals is a community-driven innovative project that encourages its members/holders to bring out their creativity and focus on art. Mortals aims to create a big community both in Web2 and Web3, which will consist of artists, art lovers and collectors. The project started to create a heavily art-focused ecosystem that will include art pieces, digital collectibles, art toys, merchandise and much more. The project will soon expand its presence on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.

More information about Mortals can be found at its official website: https://mortalck.io/ and its X page: https://x.com/MortalCK

A multidisciplinary painter and pianist from Istanbul, Gunes explores perception and human connection in his art. Delving into the mind, relationships, and inner reflection, he uses perception as a core compositional element.

Gunes’ Shadows Collection unveils hidden emotions beneath vibrant surfaces, representing deep sorrows and fears. Emerging as a rising artist over three years, he continues captivating audiences with his reflective work.

Monty Montgomery’s artistic vision is an emotional language shaped by his intuitive understanding of color and object relationships, connecting deeply with viewers. Influenced by his rural Virginia upbringing, his work reflects visceral reactions to both nature and city life. In his teen years, he began blending contrasting elements into harmony, inspired by the collision of urban and natural environments. Through color theory, mathematics, and abstraction, he creates a unique geometric style that shares his personal journey.

A British artist and surface print designer based in Palm Springs, Emeline Tate has sold art for 20 years, inspired by her creative upbringing on England’s south coast. Her passions include baking, sewing, and various crafts, reflected in her artwork.

After art school and a career at Ted Baker, Emeline pursued her art, participating in pop-up shows in London. Since moving to California in 2008, she has showcased her work in Palm Springs.

Eric M. Davis, influenced by the Southern California landscape, brings an eye for composition to his art, capturing natural scenes and vibrant vignettes. His work spans floral paintings to public art, exploring various media such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, graphic design, and photography. Davis’ art has been featured in ARTnews and used in TV shows like Chuck, My Name is Earl, Will & Grace, and Legally Blonde II. He earned a BFA from Fort Lewis College in 1984 and studied at the Rhode Island School of Design in 1983.

Born in Istanbul, Baburhan began his artistic journey at 14 through acting with the state theatre. He studied opera and musical theatre in Istanbul and London, later directing plays in New York, including for the prestigious Stephen Sondheim and Harold Prince Young Playwrights Festival.

Transitioning to painting in the 2000s, Baburhan held exhibitions featuring opera storyboards, offering unique perspectives. His debut art exhibition in Amsterdam combined electronic symphonic music with visual art.

Now, Baburhan continues as a multidisciplinary artist in Europe and Turkey, sharing his expertise as a multi-award-winning director, actor, and lecturer.

My paintings are reflections of my inner world — moments, memories, and emotions that don’t always translate into words. Each piece begins as a release, allowing energy to move through me and take shape on the canvas. Splatters, drips, and layered textures become a visual language of everything I’ve lived — the chaos, the healing, and the beauty that rises from both.

Natalie Gattuso is a Texas-born creative now based in Laguna, inspired by her love of travel, sunsets, and the sea. 🌊 Step into her world of color and feeling.

Narinder Kahlon is a multidisciplinary artist from India whose work focuses on acrylic on canvas, textured surfaces, and mixed media. With more than nine years of dedicated exploration, she approaches art as a sacred act that weaves together emotion, energy, and storytelling through each layer of paint. Trained by mentors in both India and California, Narinder combines a global perspective with subtle Eastern philosophies of healing and presence. Her creative process is deeply meditative and therapeutic, and her pieces often explore themes of emotional resilience, spiritual awakening, and the invisible threads that connect people across time and space.

Ana Boaz Gorham is a local artist born and raised in Pismo Beach, California, whose passion for art began at an early age. She has explored a range of mediums, including canvas, acrylic, watercolor, and ceramics, developing a versatile and expressive practice.

While creativity has always been central to her life, the birth of her first son, Blue, in 2023 marked a turning point—deepening her commitment and inspiring her to elevate her work. Since then, Ana has created hundreds of paintings, continuously refining and evolving her distinctive style.

Inspired by the natural beauty of California’s Central Coast and the vibrant color palettes of her Latin heritage, her work is characterized by bold, uplifting abstract compositions that aim to bring light and energy into everyday spaces.