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.

Khrystyna Kozyuk is an internationally recognized painter and gallerist known for her large-scale abstract oil paintings. With a BA in design from Ukrainian National Forestry University, she began her professional art career in 2012. Her emotionally driven work has been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions globally, including prestigious venues like the Luxembourg Art Fair and the Polish Museum of America. In 2020, she founded the Kozyuk Gallery and public studio, with aspirations to launch an artist-in-residence program. Her success stems from dedication, discipline, and a passion for self-improvement. She has earned over 20 art prizes and supports various charities, especially those aiding children in Ukraine.

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.

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.

Keli is a photographer driven by a deep appreciation for life’s fleeting moments. Her work captures the interplay of light, texture, and emotion, transforming everyday scenes into timeless stories. Inspired by nature, travel, and personal experiences, she seeks to preserve the beauty found in both grand landscapes and quiet details. Through her lens, Keli invites viewers to pause, reflect, and connect with the world around them.

Find more of her work on Instagram: @darkhorsegoods

Matt Vaughan is a professional ocean artist since 2018 who began painting at the age of five. He specializes in acrylic and spray paint to create vivid ocean-inspired artwork. With a lifelong connection to the sea through fishing and surfing, Matt expresses his deep passion for marine life—like sea turtles, sharks, and coral reefs—through vibrant, textured paintings. For him, creating art is not just a career but a heartfelt tribute to the beauty and magic of the ocean.

Melissa Stone Mangham has lived in Los Angeles for over 20 years, drawing inspiration from the beauty of her backyard and the charm of her magical studio. Originally from Pittsburgh and New York, she began painting as a meditative practice to ease the pressures of a decades-long career as a TV marketing executive. Her work reflects a journey of serenity and joy, offering collectors a sense of calm and connection that mirrors the creative process behind each piece.

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.

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.

Kathleen is a contemporary impressionist painter inspired by the beauty of the California coast. Born in Los Angeles, she studied Fine Arts and American Studies at Cal State Fullerton and began her career in the graphic arts industry before returning to painting. After discovering plein air painting in Laguna Beach, she embraced working outdoors, using quick sketches to inspire larger studio works.

Her landscapes and seascapes celebrate light, atmosphere, and the timeless legacy of impressionism. An award-winning artist, Kathleen has exhibited widely in juried shows and art festivals, and has been a featured artist at Studio 7 Gallery in Laguna Beach for over 23 years.

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.

Jocelyn Ulevicus (1979) is an intuitive artist, writer, and poet whose work blends vibrant floral arrangements with themes of womanhood, loss, and trauma. Grounded in body-awareness, her paintings—often featuring flowers—reflect her emotional life and the passage of time. Her joyful, exploratory art invites personal reflection while expressing a deep connection to nature. Ulevicus' writing has appeared in Laurel Review, SWWIM Every Day, and The Free State Review. She has received multiple accolades, including a Certificate of Artistic Achievement from the Pinacothèque museum in Luxembourg. She currently lives in Amsterdam.