Growing up in Chicago, Derek Shaw was inspired at a young age by the sights and sounds the Windy City had to offer. He loved to dip his creativity in many different media of art, finally finding his niche in hand paintings. His curiosity and love of discovery are his best assets as an artist, giving him the edge and inspiration to create unique pieces of art. Derek continues to live in Chicago and breathes in the inspiration the city might blow his way.

A native of Southern California, landscape painter Lori Marie grew up immersed in nature, frequently camping, traveling to national parks and sketching the peaceful scenery. She draws inspiration from Mother Nature, working with watercolor, oil and acrylic. Originally painted on postcard-sized canvas with a small brush, this piece is scanned and resized to highlight the intricate detailing, then printed on a maple panel for added dimension from the wood grain. Handmade in Austin, Texas.

Artist Dan Hobday finds inspiration in the coastal landscapes of his hometown of Devon, England, crafting this muted abstract take on a sloping countryside scene. Handmade in Austin, Texas.

A former teacher and graphic designer, Boise-based artist Brittney Schulz experiments with tone to evoke emotion, aiming to express feeling over perfection in her soft, atmospheric works. Finished within a decorative Brimfield black frame of naturally distressed painted pine. Handmade in Austin, TX.

Having grown up in the rural south, painter Chelsea Fly’s works are inspired by the region’s landscapes and skies. Experimental in her methods and mediums, the Tennessean uses art to examine the connection to “place.” Handmade in Austin, Texas.

A native of Southern California, landscape painter Lori Marie grew up immersed in nature, frequently camping, traveling to national parks, and sketching the peaceful scenery. She draws inspiration from mother nature, working with watercolor, oil, and acrylic. Originally painted on a postcard-sized canvas with a small brush, this piece is scanned and resized to highlight the intricate detailing.