Love of nature is the main inspiration for the paintings of Ariane Martine. Born and raised in the countryside of Vancouver Island, Ariane experienced a wealth of natural beauty all around her, and started painting at the age of twelve. With great encouragement from her family and friends, she went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Parsons Paris School of Art and Design. Bringing home more than a degree from her stay in Paris, she also acquired a feeling for design and composition inspired by the spirit of the place itself.
Ariane believes that the purpose of her art is to create a space of peace and calm for the viewer, a moment in which one can transcend thoug...
As a young boy growing up in a small town in Massachusetts, Christopher James would spend much time exploring the ponds and woods that surrounded his home. Here he developed a deep love of nature which can be seen in his paintings of birds, butterflies and foliage. Later he would find himself enjoying the ocean and shoreline along Long Island as well, inspiring for his art of seashells and coastal life.
“Our world is alive with the beauty of nature. If I am able to capture just a hint of this wonderful feeling nature provides, as an artist then I am truly grateful.”
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Known for capturing the essence of romantic living, Angela Staehling seeks inspiration from her deep-rooted family values, her Italian heritage, and her strong sense of tradition. Educated in America and England, she has years of experience in graphic design, illustration, and painting. She can't help but create art that captures the romance of the simple things in life. It's in her heritage, her upbringing, her best memories, her heart.
Driven by a need to create and an eye for simple beauty, she is a down-to-earth artist with a strong work ethic and a contagious spirit. Heavily influenced by her European ancestry and travels, her art triggers the emotion, passion, and ...
