msn.com May 12, 2026 (excerpt) Story by Melissa Vera Creativity in 2026 is no longer confined to galleries, studios, or traditional artistic spaces. Today’s artists are shaping global culture through bold storytelling, innovative mediums, and emotionally driven work that resonates across industries and audiences. From contemporary painters and digital creators to mixed media visionaries and installation artists, creative professionals are redefining how art is experienced, shared, and valued...

Forest in Greens and Mauves Oil on canvas, 40 x 40 inches Exhibiting: Sorelle Gallery, Westport, Connecticut $6650 framed To purchase About this oil: Living in Colorado, I'm around trees constantly. In early spring I came across some smaller sprouts with new, green foliage. They were in the company of taller relatives but young trees themselves, all with a bright yellow-green hue. That fresh spring look stayed with me so this oil was begun to capture that first impression. As I often do,...

Radiant Landscape Oil on canvas, 48 x 60 inches Exhibiting: Sorelle Gallery , Westport, Connecticut $9500 unframed To purchase About this oil: This broad view challenged me to create a large painting. The piece developed slowly from a small, uninteresting photograph, one of those images that doesn't tell you much but hints at something worth pursuing. I wanted every part of the space to have a presence, every area to be worthy of attention and not just the obvious focal points. The oil...