Vidya Rae’s spiritually rich pastels and oil paintings resonate with a celestial vibration, borne of the artist’s talented eye and her vast universal love.  Vidya’s majestic depictions of saints and spiritual masters are breathtakingly beautiful and truly inspired by a higher source.  Arts That Work is humbled by the talent this artistic soul offers our friends.

Nancy Christy-Moore is an award winning, internationally recognized artist residing in Arizona whose phenomenal renderings of horses and flowers within abstract water-media paintings are simply breathtaking.  Nancy’s hand is guided by an “Inner Painting” process whereby the artist relinquishes control of her movements and allows her subconscious to manifest the beauty within.  The results are unbelievably joyous outpourings of love, fluidity, color and texture that inspire awe.  We are truly graced by this artist’s talents.

This artist finds inspiration from the Colorado Rocky Mountains, where he lives and explores.  Terry’s unique eye for shape and color translate into vibrant pallets in his stunning interpretations of landscapes, seascapes and other natural wonders.  Select from one of the paintings you see or Terry will work with you to create a customized painting.

Andre Ajibade is a spirited and spiritual individual whose lively, colorful depictions of people celebrate the glorious essence of humanity.  Andre’s collection at Arts That Work includes vivid portrayals of legendary moments in sports history and African art that is both poignant and humorous.   Andre creates his oil pastels and watercolors in vivid colors to match the vibrancy he experiences in life.  This prolific artistic soul delights us with his interpretation of the colorful expressions, cultures and life styles of numerous peoples.   Honor yourself by allowing the magic of these creations to enrich your day.

This world relinquished the blessed soul who was Ori Sherman in 1988.  His magnificent artistic creations, however, live on.  We are honored to offer this limited collection of Ori’s powerful work.  We revere the memory of this beautiful man and his equally beautiful masterpieces. 

Diana W. Tripp joins us from the bountiful natural beauty that is Colorado.  This passionate artist has found her creative home in the world of pastels.  Arts That Work is thrilled to offer Diana’s inspired pastel landscapes, still life pastels, (including fruit that looks good enough to eat!) and pastel floral art.  Diana is blessed with a guided hand and offers us exquisite art to calm  the soul.  

If you seek distinctive original paintings of fantastic proportion and vitality, please join us in relishing the mastery of the brush that is Moshe Sherman’s artistry.  This remarkably talented individual contributes some of the most elegantly flowing renderings I have seen.  Startling in their power, these compelling paintings seem alive, as if they are flowing into your very soul.  Please do yourself the honor of spending a moment with this talented artist’s offerings.  Moshe brings us large painted canvases with a vitality that is rare and inspiring.  The positive energy that created these bountiful pieces virtually bursts from the surface in these alive, dynamic Arts That Work!

Gordon Meloeny’s art really is uniquely different from anything I have seen elsewhere.  Gordon is a talented painter and crafts amazing charcoal renderings.  Through Arts That Work Gordon offers his enhanced photography that is digitally painted on canvas for an absolutely watery effect!  His artist’s eye recognizes and manifests the variables within life’s colors and the astounding beauty that surrounds us.  Enjoy! 

This fruitful architect with clay brings us colorful, attractive ceramic artwork to adorn your home or to make the perfect gift.  Irene is a lover of the natural bounty that surrounds us and molds her earthen forms into truly beautiful, useable Arts That Work.  Irene is also an accomplished painter!  Take a moment to reflect on her watercolors and oils as you look for that perfect artistic work.

Israel's art is uniquely different from all the other talented artists on Arts That Work.  The Pre-Columbian American influences in his work are infused  with an urban Xicano art energy that I find irresistible.  I am not supposed to be buying the art from the site, but rather selling it.  One of Israel's paintings is hanging in my house.  It's just too cool! Please take a moment to view the contributions of this gifted artist.

This colorfully Bohemian artist brings us lively hues and whimsical creations that are sure to brighten your universe.  Inspired by her love of the culture and mysticism of India and blessed with  a thorough appreciation of the American sixties' pop art culture, Brittany's contribution to Arts That Work is a youthful energy  that lifts us to a new level of cosmic joy.  Have fun with these Arts That Work!

Please join us in welcoming this gifted fiber artist to our community at Arts That Work.  Julie has manifested a series of magnificent pieces, redirecting discards from our daily lives that compromise the planet's balance into creative wall hangings ,  merging the best of a weaver's skills with a new earth human's sensitivity to environmental challenges.   These are wonderful Arts That Work!

Serene settings and sensuous colors are the hallmark of this accomplished painter’s  watercolor offerings.  Kimberly says she loves the water and making her surroundings more beautiful.  Her renderings of ruggedly natural scenes heighten the viewer’s sensitivity to the artistic beauty that is everywhere.  The world, as glimpsed through the enlightened eye of this talented artist, truly does reflect Kim’s goal of enhancing her surroundings. 

This distinctively talented painter shares facets of his love for animated film by offering the glorious original paintings of Italian scenes similar to those that are part of his upcoming film, “Lo Sguardo Italiano” (The Italian Gaze).  Arts That Work is elated to provide our friends this exceptional artistry, inspired ingredients of Sandro’s masterful project!

This multi-faceted artist offers us inspired sculpture, intricately unique ceramics and sensitive paintings.  Josephine’s work is unplanned genius that springs forth from within her.  The artist trusts that her hand will be spiritually guided to produce the splendid contributions she brings to Arts That Work.

Cindy Rinne is a poet who expresses her creative words three dimensionally in the form of wall art. This fiber verse artist infuses her poetry into her art, literally and figuratively, to create works that are both intellectually and visually inspiring.  Arts That Work is blessed to present the rich, inventive efforts of this remarkable artist.

Dominique Blanchard’s glorious reliefs and masks are a synthesis of both African tribal art and modern abstraction.  Dominique's masterful blending of rich oxidation, reduction glaze and intricate textures are intensified by raku and other low-fired techniques. His greatest source of satisfaction comes from working with the elements of nature: CLAY, WATER, AIR, and FIRE. 

Janice Eickhorst brings us collage art that virtually sings with color, texture and life.  Inspired by her dramatic, spiritual desert surroundings in one series, the magestic sea and its wonders in the next, Janice creates a fanciful world of colored, printed, inked, painted and stamped papers, incorporated onto painted canvas for inspiring three dimensional abstract compositions.  This refreshingly different art will bring a smile to your face and warmth to your heart.

Wawi Amasha’s paintings depict African life in a joyous splendor that virtually leaps off the canvas.  Her obvious empathy for her subjects adds a raw honesty and freshness to her work that bursts with positive energy and emotion.  Please consider both Wawi’s African traditional art and her explosively vibrant abstract paintings as we lovingly welcome this charismatic, lively artist to Arts That Work!

This renowned artist graces us with his imaginative, lifelike creations of just about every imaginable subject.  Winston has been commissioned by studios to render likenesses of celebrities in feature films and television productions.  He has received numerous awards for his work, which is as varied as it is ingenious.  Choose from one of Winston’s displayed works or send a photograph for Winston to recreate on canvas for you. 

We welcome Hadiya Finley’s talent to our artistic collective.  A creator of whimsically unique sculptures, Hadiya’s work transcends mundane definition in her study of the human female form.  Enjoy the positive energy and creativity that manifested in these delightful Arts That Work.

Dellis Frank’s eye visualizes commonly discarded items as potential for lovely artistic creations.  Her unique fiber arts wall hangings are “compilations of like things brought together through color, shapes and patterns. This is a type of Junk Art handed down from Picasso's invention early in the twentieth century; a sculpture of accumulation. “   We revel in the imaginative wonders manifest through the hands of this talented artist. 

Cotty Kilbanks is an accomplished landscape artist whose fame has emanated from her lovely background paintings for the entertainment industry.  Cotty has painted backgrounds for many Warner Brothers animated movies as well as numerous TV specials and commercials while residing in New York.  Her love of landscape paintings has brought her to Arts That Work, where she shares her beautiful oil paintings that reflect an innate softness, enhancing reality with their grandeur. 

Erin Hanson’s paintings are glorious reflections of the majestic scenery around Joshua Tree National Park in California.  Erin’s splendid natural landscapes, venerating her deep understanding of the vibrant splendor in her natural surroundings, are a blessing for all of us. Enjoy Erin’s reverent celebration of Nature’s color and energy in her beautiful art.

Mary Anne Needham’s acrylic floral paintings have been proudly featured in many prestigious homes throughout Southern California.  Infusing each of her incredibly detailed works with the loving energy of a true master, the artist creates glorious arrays of vibrant colors to bring your walls to life.  Mary Anne’s gift is a happy addition to the artistic community at Arts That Work. 

Bill Richardson’s water collage paintings are intended to evoke a moment’s reflection.  Focusing on the grand scenery of Santa Barbara, California and the surrounding coastal area, Bill’s impressionist art is thoughtful and serene.  The ingenious incorporation of rice paper onto watercolor compositions provides a tactile enhancement to Bill’s work that is uniquely inspired.  

Sam Barakat brings us an inspired series of original paintings, an introspective look at man’s condition, our imprisonment within our own life confinements, aptly labeled “Cage in a Cage…”.   Sam’s art is mixed media, sometimes employing acrylics to produce his lush creations and sometimes applying henna for the desired affect.  Each of these poignant Arts That Work is offered from the giving heart of a deeply caring artist. 

Joni Armel presents her fine ink renderings of kitchen art--chefs, waitresses and loads of other fun characters to enliven any mundane wall or restaurant.  This lighthearted art is high quality and springs forth from the gifted hand of a happy soul.  But there is more!  Joni’s etchings of animals are really spectacular.  Arts That Work welcomes this versatile artist to our group.  Enjoy!