Karina Tsehelnyk is a Ukrainian abstract artist based in Texas, whose vibrant works capture emotion, rhythm, and a deep connection to nature. Through her dynamic use of colors, layers, and textures, she creates pieces that pulse with energy and life. Each artwork tells a unique story, balancing chaos and harmony to reflect the beauty she finds in both. “My art is a heartfelt expression, bringing warmth and inspiration to those who experience it,” Karina shares.
Dot Alford is a nurse and a photographer from Texas. Dot focuses her photography on landscapes, travel, adventure, and wildlife. She is fueled by discovering new places and immersing herself in unfamiliar places and cultures. Traveling has become such a huge part of Dot’s life over the last few years and by capturing her adventures she hopes to inspire others to get outside and create their own adventures.
Fierce, Majestic Buck, Silent Stretch & Fire in the Sky
“Fierce” is an award-winning image. It captures the intense gaze of an Osprey that will frighten anyone in its path.
“Majestic Buck” stands tall against a backdrop of serene woods. Its antlers, gracefully branching upward, symbolize strength and maturity. The deer’s fur is a rich, earthy brown with a pristine white underbelly. Its alert eyes capture a sense of wild intelligence, and a certain calmness radiates from the poised stance. This image encapsulates the beauty and grace of this iconic creature in its natural habitat.
“Silent Stretch” captures a tranquil moment at dawn where a solitary pier extends gracefully over calm waters, embodying peace and solitude. The gentle light of early morning casts soft shadows, and the sky is awash with pastel shades of blue, lavender, and rose. The pier stretches into the stillness, evoking a sense of quiet reflection as it reaches toward the endless horizon. This image invites viewers to pause, breathe, and experience the profound silence that only a dawn over the water can offer.
“Fire in the Sky” is an award-winning image. The world is still, the air crisp with the promise of a new day. As the first light kisses the horizon, the sky ignites in a breathtaking blaze of fiery oranges, deep reds, and soft pinks, reflecting off the calm waters of Sylvan Beach. In this fleeting moment, time stands still—a reminder that even the most powerful transformations begin in silence.
This photograph is more than an image; it’s a feeling, a moment of peace before the world stirs awake. It takes me back to quiet mornings spent watching the sunrise, where the sky seemed to paint stories that can be clearly heard or imagined. It’s that serenity, that connection to something greater, that I hope to share with you.
Jennifer Guajardo creates immersive 3D blacklight fine art that transforms with each viewing experience. The black light and 3D viewable art that started as an innovative art lesson to elevate elementary art, soon became inspired by deeply personal moments, including her daughter’s innocent wonder, her rainbow babies, the ones she won’t get to hold, and the memory of her identical twin sister who passed away shortly after birth.
A Visual Communications graduate from American Intercontinental University and former 12-year elementary art teacher, Jennifer uses bold neon colors to channel pure joy and emotional healing. Her multilayered art draws from the wonderment of joy by overcoming obstacles.
Her unique pieces incorporate specialized techniques like color shifting elements, LED lighting, and genuine leafing embellishments. Drawing from experiences of loss and resilience, she invites viewers into an interactive artistic journey that transcends traditional visual boundaries.
