Growing up in the country was blissful for Hope Smith. Surrounded by gentle rolling hills and the peace and quiet of nature gave the young artist time to reflect and absorb the beauty that surrounded her. Her artistic talent was nurtured by her family who encouraged her to pursue a career in the Arts. Leaving her quiet life behind, Hope exchanged her country life for the excitement of the City.
It was this blending of city and country living that became the catalyst for Hope's artistic direction. While attending Art School in Eastern Canada, she developed her signature style combining her love of traditional with contemporary elements of design. By enriching contemporary com...
Vicki Dvorak is an artist and photographer from Seattle, Washington. Her Father was a forest ranger and instilled in her a keen sense of wonder and an appreciation for beauty. As a child she entertained herself endlessly with drawing, painting and creativity.
Years later Vicki was diagnosed with a serious illness and it became difficult for her to hold a full time job. She started a color consulting business and started a blog as a way to promote her work. While observing all of the great images on the internet, she decided to pick up a camera and try her hand at photography. After uploading her images to...
Chiu Tak Hak is a self-taught artist from China whose work has received recognition at art shows and galleries in Germany, Paris and Hong Kong. In 1972, he moved to Paris and was attracted to the city’s historic shops and cafes; places that are still and quite like a stage waiting for players to arrive. The moodiness and mystery of these buildings evoke a feeling of solitude, which Chiu sought to translate onto canvas.
His style combines realism and elements of impressionism and abstractionism. He builds around a realistic central image, and then adds collage and other elements to add depth.
