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Monique J. Dufour

By Renee Phillips 3 Comments

Chasing the Horizon, acrylic on canvas, 28” x 32”

“Essence of Raw - 2025" About Monique J. Dufour: Monique J. Dufour is an expressive abstract painter known for creating "Healing Art". She has received several honors and accolades for her art and her collectors span the globe. Monique paints intuitively with unbridled spontaneity from the heart and enjoys creating customized paintings for her clients that provide … [Read more...]

Maureen McCabe

By Renee Phillips

Burst, acrylic on panel, 30" x 24"

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Steevie Jane Parks Unites the Healing Dynamics of Colors and Forms

By Renee Phillips 2 Comments

Creativity by Steevie Jane Parks

Steevie Jane Parks creates awe-inspiring, multi-layered abstract paintings. She is highly proficient in applying the dynamics of color theory and integrates a range of hues with organic and curvilinear elements. Her art combines her many artistic skills with intuition and engages viewers visually and viscerally. The artist’s background in Clinical Psychology contributes to … [Read more...]

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