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Debora Levy

By Renee Phillips 5 Comments

Basket, Oil Painting on Canvas, 23" x 16"

The "Still Life" in Contemporary Realism About Debora Levy:  Debora excels in using a variety of materials -- from gold leaf, acrylic, to oils, cold wax, inks, and dry media. Most recently Debora has been creating gorgeous realistic oil paintings that reflect her masterful painting skills and illuminate everyday objects. She conveys a remarkable sense of balance and harmony … [Read more...]

Romeo Varga Creates Transformative “Relinquish”, “Non-Finito” Portraits

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Paths and Choices, digital fine art

Romeo Varga is a contemporary artist who is making an indelible mark on art history. He has taken giant steps forward with innovative artistic vision. His art conveys profound insight into humanity and resonates on an individual and universal level. The art shown here is from Romeo’s new and growing “Relinquish”, “non-finito” (“not finished”) portrait series. The … [Read more...]

Romeo Varga Creates An Awe-Inspiring Series “The Mystics of Montenegro”

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The Forgotten Women of the Nikšić Ruins Paintings, 63" x 39..4" by Romeo Varga

It is an honor to have been asked by Romeo Varga to write an Art Review about his series “The Mystics of Montenegro”. He is an extraordinary contemporary artist who creates art with skillful Old Master art techniques using a digital artistic process. Romeo Varga is a European-Australian artist who has created an awe-inspiring series titled “The Mystics of Montenegro”. In … [Read more...]

Gwen Roberts Received A Special Recognition Art Award

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"Hoax 19" drawing of woman by Gwen Roberts

Gwen Roberts received a Special Recognition Art Award in "The Healing Power of ART: Resilience" 2022 Exhibition for her exceptional ability to impact the viewer on a visceral level. She is a master in the use of pencil and her painstaking, detailed process is captivating and rare to find today in our digital age. Her technical proficiency is matched by her profound sensitivity … [Read more...]

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