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Julia Kulish creates large-scale floral oil paintings inspired by childhood gardens, flowing botanicals, and a lifelong belief in the importance of beauty. Raised by artist parents, her creative journey began painting murals on her children's bedroom walls before evolving into immersive contemporary floral paintings filled with movement, colour, and hope. Influenced by Dutch still-life painting and William Morris, Julia fills her canvases with twisting vines, bold blossoms, and expressive compositions that invite viewers into the joyful abundance of nature. Rather than painting flowers as decoration, she uses them to explore memory,…
Learn what galleries truly look for before offering representation. Discover five practical ways to strengthen your artistic practice, build trust, and become the kind of artist galleries want to invest in.
Looking for the best art magazines to read? Discover five must-read publications, Juxtapoz, Hi-Fructose, Arts to Hearts Magazine, ArtReview, and Musée Magazine, that offer inspiring artist interviews, contemporary art features, exhibition coverage, and creative insights for every art lover.
Alexa Kleinbard creates vibrant oil paintings that celebrate forests, wetlands, wildlife, native flowers, and the intricate relationships that sustain healthy ecosystems. For more than four decades, she has explored biodiversity through richly layered compositions where birds, insects, trees, mammals, and waterways exist as interconnected communities rather than isolated subjects. Inspired by childhood experiences surrounded by gardens, beehives, and migrating birds, Alexa combines careful research, field observation, and environmental advocacy to create immersive paintings that encourage viewers to see nature as a living network. Working primarily in luminous greens, teals, blues, and…
Discover three international open calls for women artists with August 2026 deadlines. From exhibitions to publications, these opportunities offer a chance to gain exposure, connect with global audiences, and take the next step in your creative career.
For thousands of years, artists have turned to gold to express beauty, spirituality, power, and emotion. Explore the fascinating history of gold in art, discover iconic masterpieces, and learn why contemporary artists continue to use this timeless material in creative ways.
Stay up to date with the biggest art world stories from this week. Discover major exhibition openings, gallery expansions, museum highlights, opportunities for artists, and the latest developments shaping the global creative community this week.
At Women in Arts Network, Flora and Fauna reminded us that nature doesn’t always announce itself with grand landscapes or dramatic views. Sometimes it appears in a passing reflection, shifting light, or the quiet atmosphere of an ordinary day. Alisa Eykilis is one of the selected artists whose photography is built around noticing those moments before they disappear. Interestingly, photography wasn’t something Alisa originally set out to pursue as an artistic practice. She first picked up a camera simply to keep family members connected across long distances, sharing photographs of her…
Discover four international virtual exhibitions offering women artists the opportunity to gain global exposure, connect with creative communities, and showcase their work online. From juried competitions to themed exhibitions, explore the best opportunities to apply for in 2026.
Discover five unforgettable films that celebrate the beauty of art, creativity, and visual storytelling. From painterly masterpieces to inspiring artist biopics, these films offer fresh perspectives on the creative process and deserve a place on every artist's and art lover's watchlist.