Wrapped in You, 2022
by Narelle Zeller
22.4 × 22.4 in
Oil on linen

Narelle Zeller is an Australian representational portrait and figurative oil painter. Her refined oil paintings explore the beauty of the human condition and our environment, drawing inspiration from the people around her and her own personal life experiences. She aims to capture an honest and authentic representation of her subject and stir the viewer to question and connect to the personal and individual story behind each painting. Her paintings are found in the permanent collection of the Art Renewal Center as well as private collections. She recently exhibited in Figurativas at the European Museum of Modern Art.

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Richard Boyer: Richard Boyer, who began his artistic journey in high school and ​developed his skills under the mentorship of​ portrait and figurative painter Alvin Gittins at the University of Utah, will be showcasing new oil paintings at Cole Gallery in Edmonds, Washington. The exhibition will run from March 20 to April 29, 2025.​ Some of Boyer’s latest works capture intimate moments of humanity in ​familiar social settings such as hotel bars and sidewalk cafes.

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Cole Gallery 
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Bonnie Zahn Griffith: Bonnie Griffith’s “Simply Aglow” captivates with its warm, harmonious tones and impressionistic style. Inspired by the beauty of the western landscape, Griffith renders her vision in oils and pastels, inviting viewers to step into the scene and craft their own story. Her work showcases the timeless allure of nature through her mastery of light and texture. Griffith works both en plein air and in studio and has work represented in several galleries across the west

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Heather Arenas says: “Paved Roads” is a 40″x30″ oil painting on cradled birch that draws viewers into a dynamic scene within an art museum. It captures a shared experience of art appreciation, featuring an audience focused on a ‘Dot’ who is acting as docent. The gallery walls display two works honoring influential female artists: Mary Cassatt and Elizabeth Norse.

This work is part of the ongoing Museum Series, which explores the interactions and connections formed within art spaces. The artist’s unique approach to the series lies in the inclusion of the ‘Dot’ character, who serves as a conduit between the observed art and the observer, weaving a personal narrative through the lens of historical inspirations. This piece celebrates the pioneering spirit of female artists who have paved the way in a traditionally male-dominated field, offering a vibrant tapestry of art history and appreciation.

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Chelsie Nicole Murfee’s pastel portraits are intimate and emotional, capturing the essence of her subjects with remarkable detail. Blending realism with subtle character, her work goes beyond a journalistic approach, creating powerful, personal connections with the viewer.

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Karen Ann Hitt’s “Hopes Thundering” began in the keys of Florida on location where Karen Ann went to give their 45′ RV a test run. Painting abruptly ended on the account of severe weather. Next, “Hopes Thundering” became the demo on Paint School Live with Eric Rhoades 3500 miles away in the Eastern Sierras. It withstood a construction zone during the demo, has traveled cross country and was finally able to be completed, surviving more severe weather. Its next journey was traveling from the Eastern Sierras back home in SW Florida. One of the more traveled paintings, its next stop is WOAW 55th Annual National Juried Exhibition.

Available through artist.

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Angela Powers: In my art, no matter the subject, I am interested in capturing fleeting moments with an impressionistic, painterly touch, transforming everyday scenes into vibrant expressions of light, color and emotion.
Pet portraits by commission.

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Eric Tardif: Eric Tardif was born in northern Quebec, in the French-speaking part of Canada. He studied applied ecology before turning to sculpture. It was during his sculpture courses that he came up with the idea of linking the dimensions of movement and space in the single material of wood.

His wood sculptures capture the elegant and graceful movements of birds through abstract expressions, but unlike most abstract art, Tardif’s designs draw from a
lifetime of close observation.

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Emma Kalff
Perennial Adolescent, 2024
Oil on panel
45 × 48 in | 114.3 × 121.9 cm

Kalff’s figures are often set against expansive, twilight-toned landscapes. Her paintings explore the liminal beauty of dusk, where light softens and reality takes on a surreal edge. She uses soft, moody tones to create a sense of stillness, inviting viewers to pause and reflect on the impermanence of time and memory.

In 2022, Kalff was featured in Southwest Art magazine’s “21 Under 31: Young Artists to Collect Now”. Her work has also been shown in American Art Collector magazine, Aesthetica magazine, and Studio Visit magazine. In 2023 she was listed as an “Artist to Watch” by Plein Air Magazine. Kalff’s paintings are in private and public collections, and have been shown at the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art.

Kalff studied at the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts. She is currently based in Colorado, U.S.A.

Carole Belliveau: I paint plein air, studio landscapes and figures. Currently I am working on a collection featuring the children of Santa Fe, NM celebrating their Spanish Heritage during Fiesta. This collection along with landscapes of New Mexico will be offered in a solo show at Underwood Gallery, 225 Canyon Road, Santa Fe from September 6-27, 2025. Contact Raquel Underwood at 505-795-2295 for landscapes and figures.

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Underwood Gallery, Santa NM