2D Artists

Based in Pittsburgh, PA strawberryluna is a design, illustration and printmaking studio with a focus on creating artwork and home goods that add joy to everyday life. From hand screenprinted rock posters and art prints, to stationery and textiles strawberryluna believes everyone should be surrounded by beautiful and useful art and objects to brighten each day.

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Rather than documentation, I strive to create something entirely new. By responding to the scene in front of me with all of my senses, an image can be created that is beyond representation. In a sense I am co-creating with my surroundings, noticing not only the visual, but sounds, smells, air, light and energy. Traces of memory come into consciousness and I am led by pure intuition. The camera becomes an extension of my mind and heart. With focus on being a present and mindful observer, I attempt to extract the essence of the experience. The movement with my camera is intentional; my shutter is open to move and change when light changes. Because living is a multi-layered experience, in order to create an image that represents what can be felt and seen at a specific moment, sometimes several layers are necessary to create the final image. The intention is not to record, but to translate and create anew. After experiencing intuitive choices while using the camera, instinctive choices are the guide during post-production. I surrender to the process and the flow of the creation, which most often is not a linear process. By being completely liberated from the traditional rigid rules of image-making, I can freely express new ways to experience my surroundings. Reality is revealed to me as it is experienced and felt. Art is not in the mechanics of the camera, but in being aware of the motion and energy of the world.

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Moving through life, holding space for creativity by practicing it and teaching it, creates sustainable reserves that allow one to close the loop between inner design and the outer reflection that affirms it. In a world receding in resources, the preservation of this aspect of human experience is vital.

My art is about keeping this aspect in me alive, encouraging others to do the same, and seeking to portray and preserve what inspires me, so that others may see it, feel it – consider the path in their reflection of it. When an artist holds space for a budding artist to explore a world within, to attune to, connect with and bring forth the inner design of one’s expression – when an artist reflects in this world, where within one’s being creative freedom can be found – they are contributing to the continuation of a lineage actively engaged in the vital preservation of the arts. Artwork by Anne Erlewine      

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“As a dedicated artist, I create unique abstract mixed-media paintings inspired by the vibrant spectrum of color. Each artwork aims to evoke harmony and tranquility through the skillful integration of color, shapes, perspective, and depth. My process begins with a thoughtful selection of a color palette, setting the emotional tone and shaping the composition. The background comes alive with paste, gold leaf, and collage, preparing for layers of meticulously applied acrylic paint. Using brushes, I blend colors for depth. The final touch involves a palette knife delicately highlighting shapes with a blend of paint, modeling paste, and metallic accents, resulting in works that possess dimension and equilibrium. Each creation focuses on providing unity between the painting and its surroundings, inviting observers on a captivating ‘Journey Through Color.’ My work is an exploration of color and form, offering a visual experience that transcends the canvas, enriching the spaces it inhabits.”

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www.carolinagarzon.com  

                   

David Wadsworth is an emerging local artist who grew up in Pittsburgh’s South Hills. His paintings feature cityscapes and landscapes, many of which are scenes from his surrounding community of Pittsburgh. Taking advantage of the flexibility of oil paints, Wadsworth uses palette knives as often as brushes in the application to the canvas. Using quick, thick brushstrokes he seeks to make his paintings alive with light, color and energy. Following an impressionistic approach, he brings attention to the qualities of light and mood that first drew him to the subject. While his subjects are not limited to Pittsburgh scenes, Wadsworth describes his approach as “following the light” around his home city of Pittsburgh. The area’s diversity of people, architecture and landscapes guarantees an endless source of inspiration. In addition to being inspired by his city and other artists, Wadsworth’s art is influenced by his occupation assisting those seeking recovery from addiction and homelessness. The courage and creativity witnessed in this community continually informs and inspires his own creative outlets. Wadsworth has participated in local art workshops and enjoys the challenge of commissions. His work has been part of local exhibitions and can be seen in area businesses.

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https://www.davidwadsworthartwork.com                            

My paintings are made with a combination of watercolor (pencils, sticks, and watercolors in pans) and acrylic (acrylic paint markers and acrylic in pans). They are made on panel and are hand cradled.

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I was born and raised in Russia, and studied Museology, including History and Culture of Art, in Moscow. For 14 years I worked with archaeology researchers, creating technical illustrations for publication. Following a move to the US I began artistic oil painting in 1999. My art is a way to communicate. I use color, energy, and movement to connect emotionally to the viewer. I often paint with a sense of nostalgia, both personally and more broadly. I primarily paint with oils on canvas because it allows changes during the creative process. At times, I’ll see a different, better image while I paint. I like to use a palette knife in addition to traditional brushes. I also work with acrylics on canvas and paper, and drawings on paper using ink, charcoal, and chalky artist crayons. I would describe my style as semi-abstract. My subjects remain recognizable, but I bend perspective and distance to add energy and motion.

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Galina Herndon Art  

Hilary Schenker is a landscape oil painter based in DC. Her background is in illustration and graphic design. She’s the illustrator of the book Same Sun Here, published by Random House, and the founder of Green Comma Media. In 2017 she was selected as a Flight School Fellow through Pittsburgh Center for the Arts/Pittsburgh Filmmakers, and she is a current member of multiple East Coast juried art associations. She is represented by Foundry Gallery and PxP Contemporary. In 2025 she was awarded Honorable Mention at the Hill Center DC Galleries Regional Exhibition. Learn more about Hilary at the link below.

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Hilary Schenker      

Hiromi Katayama, a native of Ibarki, Japan, is a professional artist currently working from her private studio in Houston, Pennsylvania.  Hiromi's love for creative art was founded in the studio of her mentor, Renjoin Sensei, from the age of nine years old.  Before she came to the United States, Hiromi received her BFA in Japanese Traditional Painting from Joshibi University of Art and Design, Tokyo, Japan, in the spring of 2008.  In the summer of 2008, Hiromi traveled to Pennsylvania, where she studied for her MFA in the painting program at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, graduating in May of 2012. At the close of her personal academic journey, Hiromi gained representation and found success as her galleries’ clientele received her art. Hiromi continues to create work using traditional Japanese pigments and techniques; through traditional methods and materials, and her belief in cultural foundations in nature, she hopes to share her culture and a little bit of herself with her audience. Through international exhibition and public displays of her work, Hiromi strives to influence, inspire, and educate. This vision has resulted in the permanent exhibition of Hiromi’s work in museums, corporations, and esteemed private collections.

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www.hiromikatayama.com            

John Maurer’s oil and acrylic paintings are primarily landscapes from the US and abroad where he has traveled over the past 20+ years. Traveling with a portable easel, he paints intriguing scenes using palette knives, brushes and towels. These “studies” are used as reference for larger, studio pieces. He also works from photos, sketches, memories and a combination thereof. More recently, he has been working in mixed media abstraction. Exhibitions include juried fine art shows in the United States such as the LaQuinta Art Festival in LaQuinta, CA, Old Town Art Fair in Chicago, IL, Plaza Art Fair in Kansas City, MO, Winter Park Art Show in Winter Park, FL, Coconut Grove Arts Festival in Miami, FL, the Armonk Outdoor Art Show in Armonk, NY, and Art on the Square in Belleville, IL. His works are in numerous private collections in the United States and abroad. He was born in Denver, CO in 1965.

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johnmaurer-art.com      

   

Juyeoun Kim is a versatile visual artist whose creative journey spans continents and mediums. Born and raised in South Korea, she developed a deep appreciation for art at an early age. Juyeoun holds a degree in visual arts, where her passion for drawing flourished, particularly with pencil, which remains a cornerstone of her artistic expression.

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 L.I.L  (Lines I Love)      

         

I am an acrylic painter that reinvents an image by expressing through loose mark making and bold colors. I juxtapose lines, color and shapes in order to convey personal meaning and perspective.

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Loc Tran Art        

Paintings that reflect my perspective of the American landscape in a style that involves creating a complicated background of hundreds of grids of varying colors. When done the background will loosely look the intended composition, From there I concentrate on adding detail to segments of the painting. Paintings are created using professional grade acrylic paint, brushes and squeeze bottles on surfaces that include canvas, paper and glass.

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Micah Mullen

         

My work is a never-ending quest to find the beauty and truth that lies in the simplicity of rural America. Growing up, my parents took me to many Civil War battlefields. Even at a young age, the barns and wide open well-manicured fields made a huge impression on me. They seemed to be frozen in time and there was something sacred woven into those places. I started painting landscapes because I didn’t know how to express my love for them in any other form. It is my hope that my work freezes a way of life that is passing, beckoning all viewers to reflect on some distant memory.

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www.michaelmillerfineart.net        

www.mikeschiavone.wixsite.com/schiavone-studios      

I take inspiration from my Indian heritage’s love for rich colors and patterns. I explore people, places and other subject matters by trying to tell the story. My sincerest hope when creating art, is that anyone who views it can relate to the feeling of finding strength, beauty, and light.

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Art by Lakshmi  

I use Traditional Black and White Film Photography, a Wet Dark Room, and prints are Limited Edition of 100.

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Rhonda Peterson, whose business name is R K Peterson Art, is a landscape and floral oil painter originally from Texas who is now based in Pennsylvania. Her work focuses on the transient, quiet beauty of nature, capturing warm open fields, skies, and floral scenes.

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Classically trained oil painter from Buffalo, NY, bringing a little weird but classy to the art world. I love breaking the rules by blending classical realism with a bold pop art punch. Think old-school skill meets vibrant, whimsical vibes.

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