Carlos Alves is a Side Arts Certified Visual Artist from Miami, Florida.

Carlos Alves has been serious about art since he was a child. It shows in his passion for making things out of clay, glass, metal, salvaged artifacts, and recycled objects. His mission to make art from anything is encapsulated in his motto, “Chip it, crack it, smash it. Put it back together and give it whole new life.” He draws from his Cuban / Puerto Rican roots and South Florida upbringing, communicating the themes that encompass love, hope, history, culture, politics, nature, and a kinship with the sea.

Education

Carlos graduated with a Masters in Fine Art from Illinois State University, Bachelor of Fine Art from the University of Miami, and scholarship to Scuola Lorenzo Di Medici in Florence, Italy. He started his post-college career with a free-flowing tile installation located on the floor and walls of the Art Center South Florida. The project eventually led to commissions by several public and private clients in the United States, London, and Hong Kong. He is excited by making artwork that is seen in large public art settings such as airports, parks, fountains, courthouses, libraries, restaurants, galleries, and private residences.

Public Art

Recently, Carlos designed and completed a courtyard featuring a sculpture fountain, garden benches, planters, seating rocks, and bamboo railing at a rehabilitation facility in Fort Lauderdale; mosaic sidewalk “Save Our Water” for Miami-Dade Water/Sewer Department; and entrance / ticketing area for the Port Everglades’ Holland America Terminal.

He often enjoys projects with local youth and has accomplished many public artworks working with them including “The River Poetry Project”, “The Miami Children’s Museum”, and a 186-foot mural at the entrance of the new Miami-Dade County Children’s Court House. Carlos works closely with his wife and partner of over twenty years, JC Carroll, in all aspects of public art from concept, design, and manufacturing, to completion.

Private Work

As much as Carlos enjoys the public art arena, he loves creating pieces for private clients, museums, and gallery exhibitions. He is currently working on a series, “Animal Instincts”, creating large, animal shaped clay bodies filled with recycled figurines and glass. The final piece in the series is a globe that will show the animals and sea life of each region and the fragile ecosystems of the world with emphasis on showing the planet’s need for our protection.

See more work, visit carlosalvesmosaics.com

Linda Dubin Garfield is a Side Arts Certified Visual Artist from Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.

Linda Dubin Garfield, an award-winning printmaker and mixed media artist, creates visual memoirs exploring the mystery of memory and the magic of place, using hand-pulled printmaking techniques, photography, collage and digital imaging. Her abstract and dynamic works use multiple layers of ink that waver between background and foreground creating a fusion of surface design and abstract expressionism She also creates installations that include public participatory art, especially when she is exploring themes relating to women in today’s culture.

Experience

In 2005, she founded ARTsisters, a group of professional artists who empower each other and their community through art. In 2007, she started smART business consulting which helps emerging artists reach their goals and their audience; provides consulting and coaching on the business of art through individual, small groups and workshop experiences; and provides opportunities to exhibit work. Today, she serves on several non-profit boards and appreciates her good fortune to be able to make art every chance she gets.

See more of her work at lindadubingarfield.com.

Side Arts represents an exclusive group of international visual artists. Selected through juried review process, this curated roster of featured visual artists represents professionals actively creating and promoting their art practices. Visual artists mediums include painting, photography, mixed media, drawing, glass art, ceramics, printmaking, and more.

Below are a list of featured artists or click here to view all artist profiles.

The Most Active Award is determined by the artist who submits the most number of artworks for promotion through Side Arts.

Ann Dunbar: Calvados, France (Mixed Media, Painting) (Most active award!)

• Carlos Alves: Miami, FL (Ceramics, Glass Art, Mixed Media)
• Robert Deschenes: Quebec, Canada (Painting)
• Audrey Kay Dowling: Westfield, NY (Ceramics, Mixed Media, Painting)
• John Edwe: Philadelphia, PA (Drawing, Painting, Printmaking)
• Linda Fitzgerald: Fort Collins, CO (Mixed Media, Painting, Sculpture)
• Linda Dubin Garfield: Wynnewood, PA (Mixed Media, Painting, Printmaking)
• John Michael Keating: Grass Valley, CA (Painting)
• Marcelle Mansour (Sydney, Australia – Digital Art, Painting, Photography)
• Anne Nye: Florence, AZ (Glass Art, Mixed Media, Painting)
• Richard Resnick: Brooklyn, NY (Photography)
• Roy Wronker: Johns Greek, GA (Mixed Media, Painting, Photography)

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Audrey Kay Dowling is a Side Arts Certified Visual Artist from Westfield, New York.

After a full teaching career, Audrey Kay Dowling is now a full-time artist. She attends workshops in clay, painting, and printmaking, and works in her studios daily.

Being raised in a rural area of 50 acres of woods with three creeks gave Audrey an early childhood start as a nature appreciator and advocate for stewardship of the earth. While in high school she moved to New York City when her parents took new jobs in Brooklyn. During the summer and on vacations, she would ride the subway almost daily to explore the art museums and galleries of the New York City art scene. Inspired to become an artist by both of her formative experiences – rural and urban, she attended art school for college in the Hudson Valley which combined both influences. Audrey received her BS in Art Education at SUNY New Paltz and an MS from SUNY Fredonia.

Audrey has been a gallery owner of Portage Hill Art Gallery in Westfield, New York, for the past 42 years. She is an award and grant winning artist, including an Individual Artist Grant won in 2022 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA).

Throughout her life, Audrey has been both an artist and an activist for keeping our earth healthy. Her work is centered around a deep regard for the natural world. Still an advocate, her work is centered around a deep regard for the natural world in both rural and urban settings.

See more artwork, visit audreykaydowling.com

Robert Deschenes is a Side Arts Certified Visual Artist from St-Hubert-de-Riviere-du-Loup, Quebec, Canada.

A self-taught painter specializing in animal art, Robert Deschenes creates his works using either watercolor or acrylic, choosing his medium based on his mood or the subject at hand. His art, rooted in hyperrealist techniques, demands meticulous attention to detail to faithfully capture the essence of his subjects, including their anatomy, natural habitats, and behaviors.

A significant part of his creative process involves in-depth research, drawing from books, the internet, personal observations in nature, and photographs he takes to ensure every aspect is accurately represented. Each piece begins to take shape in his mind months in advance, inspired by his time spent observing wildlife. Once ready, he strives to translate this mental image onto the canvas with precision. The process always starts with a highly detailed drawing of the subject, followed by careful consideration of composition to bring his vision to life.

See more artwork, visit robertmdeschene.com

Marcelle Mansour is a new Side Arts Certified Visual Artist from Sydney, NSW, Australia.

Marcelle Mansour is a contemporary acclaimed master artist, bilingual writer, poet, Peace Ambassador, and Ambassador of Art. She is an Australian of Palestinian Christian heritage. Marcelle is a thought leader in the art industry whose purpose is to find hope toward advancing humanity and reshaping reality. Through her art, she finds her connection to the world reflecting on universal topics aiming for hope and peace.

Marcelle’s art spans from representational to abstract, light, and digital art in a variety of mediums and styles. Her paintings reflect her soul and represent a vibrant rich tapestry of visual narratives that incorporate tradition with modernity. They are dominated by aesthetics and thoughts that explore the world of knowledge and wisdom of human psychology and perception which speaks to viewers worldwide.

Background

Marcelle holds a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Painting, A Master of Studio Arts, and BA in English Language and English Literature. She has exhibited internationally in Biennales and major art exhibitions. She is a multi-award-winning fine artist including An Award Winner of a Very Influential Artist Juried Competition 2024. She was awarded (OAM) a Medal of the Orser of Australia in the 2017 Queen’s Birthday Honors.

Artist Statement

Marcelle Mansour’s art is a mirror reflecting her soul, passion, and thoughts. It depicts her experiences, memories, and connection to the world as a Universal Western-Eastern Woman who aspires for transformation and positive social change.

Marcelle’s paintings conjure realistic topics that are radiant and significant. They reflect on an important humanistic subject that highlights the power of universal human thoughts. Her artwork is dramatic and rich with vivid colors and the possibility to evoke feelings of curiosity. Through her artwork, she explores knowledge, wisdom, human psychology, and perception. She admires beauty and embraces it to express positive emotions experienced as a source of joy and as a key to a healthy life. Symbolism in her art is significant. Inspired by spirituality, humanity, embroidery, and the power of intense radiant color.

As Ambassador of Art and Ambassador of Peace, Marcelle reflects on supporting humanity towards peace, aiming to celebrate the diversity of civilization to build bridges of social harmony. Her artwork represents a multitude of emotions and feelings: love, passion, respect, rebirth, immortality, hope, and desire for peace.

See more artwork, visit https://marcellemansour.com.au/.

Ann Dunbar is a Side Arts Certified Visual Artist from Calvados, France.

Ann Dunbar, originally from England, was born in Faberstown, Hampshire, in 1953. She currently resides and works as an accomplished painter in France.

With three decades of artistic experience and aesthetic exploration, Ann has honed her skills in the delicate art of watercolour, seamlessly blending the rich tradition of English embroidery onto paper canvases.

Her unique approach involves layering fine threads of cotton and silk alongside paint, imbuing her artworks with an added dimension, creating a captivating interplay of colourful reflections that dance with changing light and the viewer’s gaze.

Experience and Achievements

Ann’s journey through the world of art began with a degree in Education from the University of Southbank in London in 1975. She then pursued her passion further, graduating with honors from the School of Fine Arts at Surrey. Her dedication to the arts extended into the realm of education, as she served as a professor of applied arts in England for an impressive 16 years.

Notably, Ann Dunbar has been recognized and included in the prestigious Larousse directory of artist ratings since 2005. Her professional artistic journey continues to flourish in France, marked by numerous publications and official accolades.

Among her recent achievements, she was awarded the Vermeil Medal by the Academy of Arts, Sciences, and Letters in Paris in 2022. In 2016, her exceptional work earned her the Gold Medal at the International Artcomexpo.com exhibition in Oslo, Norway.

Ann’s masterpieces can be admired at several esteemed galleries across the globe, including the Shoalhaven Gallery in New South Wales, Australia, and the Trevisan International Gallery in Italy.

Her unique fusion of watercolours and embroidery continues to captivate art enthusiasts worldwide, leaving an indelible mark on the world of contemporary art.

See more work, visit anndunbarart.com

Anne Nye is a Side Arts Certified Visual Artist from Florence, Arizona.

Anne Nye studied fine art at the University of Idaho, California College of the Arts, and University of Idaho in the 1970’s, completing course work for a BFA. She worked as a graphic designer for many years. In 1997, she became a full-time artist working primarily in kiln-formed glass, developing her signature painterly style and techniques.

Anne’s work has been featured in several national magazines including Art Connoisseur, Glass Art Magazine, and Western Art Collector. Over fifty galleries and shops throughout the United States and Canada have represented Anne’s work. Currently, she is represented by Artful Home. Numerous pieces are held in private collections across the globe.

Anne has been in high demand as an instructor. She has taught in Denver; Atlanta; Omaha; Tennessee; Phoenix; Winnipeg, British Columbia; and Denmark. She conducts select one-on-one mentoring and teaching workshops in her home studio each year.

Anne continues to paint and recently began collaborating with wood artist, Jerry Hauck. She makes her home in Florence, Arizona, with her dog, Ezra, who makes her smile!

See more work, visit annenye.com.

John Michael Keating is a Side Arts Certified Visual Artist from Grass Valley, California.

John Michael Keating, an oil, acrylic, watercolor, monotype, and digital print artist, is Professor Emeritus of Art and Humanities at Sierra College in Northern California. He has twice been Visiting Artist at Franklin College in Lugano, Switzerland. He has lectured on Art at Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo, California, and at various arts clubs and organizations.

John has lived in Switzerland and Spain and exhibited award-winning oils, watercolors, and prints in the United States and Spain. His works have been purchased by Marriott, Bank of America, San Francisco General Hospital, and the Toyota Motor Corporation. His paintings hang in the Firehouse Restaurant in Sacramento, Napa Valley Museum in Yountville, and Eric Rood Administrative Center in Nevada City, California.

See more work, visit johnmichaelkeating.com

Richard Resnick is a Side Arts Certified Visual Artist from Brooklyn, New York.

Upon retirement from the Metro Transit Authority, Richard Resnick’s interest turned to photography. They took classes in various venues including Kingbird Community College and International Photography Institute. They show their photos at art shows.

See more work, visit facebook.com/richgray51.