Maki Horanai, 1977 | Magic realism painter

Born in Japan, Maki Horanai 洞内麻希 moved to Australia from Japan in 2005 and has had 18 solo exhibitions in various cities throughout Australia.

She grew up in small seaside villages in Hokkaido, northern Japan, where she often sat or played along the beach.

Maki's early influences were the ocean, the shore, the birds and islands she saw both in reality and in her imagination.

She began painting in high school and continued through college and graduate school where she was strongly influenced by the colors and themes of western and eastern art.

Hayley Lever | Impressionist painter

Richard Hayley Lever (1876-1958) was an Australian-American painter, etcher, lecturer and art teacher.

His work was part of the art competitions at the 1928 Summer Olympics and the 1932 Summer Olympics.

Richard Hayley Lever was born and brought up in Adelaide, Australia.

He trained as an artist there under the guidance of James Ashton, an English born seascape artist whose son he was later to befriend in St Ives. In 1894 he set sail to Europe to finish his art studies.

Whilst in Paris he studied the human figure under Rene-Francois-Xavier Prinet but showed a natural inclination for open-air subjects and marine pictures.

Andrew Tischler, 1983 | Realist painter

Australian painter Andrew Tischler enjoys a thriving art career in his chosen field of realism painting, capturing the magnificence of some of the world’s most harsh, beautiful and imposing landscapes such as the Kimberley, Pilbara, Murray River Region, Great Ocean Rd, Flinders Ranges and the USA.

Emanuel Phillips Fox (1865-1915)

Emanuel Phillips Fox was an Australian impressionist painter.

After studying at the National Gallery of Victoria Art School in Melbourne, Fox travelled to Paris to study in 1886 and enrolled at the Académie Julian, where he gained first prize in his year for design, and École des Beaux-Arts (1887-90), where his masters included William-Adolphe Bouguereau and Jean-Léon Gérôme, both among the most famous artists of the time.

Janet Knight | Figurative painter

Janet Knight is an professional award winning Melbourne artist.

With painting experience of over 25 years, Janet graduated from Ballarat University majoring in graphic design.

Janet’s current works are an indication of her dedication to her passion and her field.

With her connection to nature and the environment Janet’s unique personal skills and interpretation she always manages to finish a piece with a unique style all of her own.

Anelia Pavlova, 1956

Anelia Pavlova / Анелия Павлова, also known as Annael, is a Bulgarian-born Australian artist.

She was born in Sofia, Bulgaria in 1956, and in 1993 moved to Adelaide, South Australia.

Her best known image is the Semillon label for the Semillon wine in the Peter Lehmann Wines "Art Series" range.

Warwick Fuller, 1948 | Plein air painter

Warwick Fuller: "I want my pictures to sing the songs I sang when I painted them. My hope is that if I can paint with the joy of that moment, something of my emotional responses to the moment will shine through".

Warwick Fuller is a renowned proponent of plein air impressionist painting who has been painting professionally in Australia for over 40 years.

Fuller lives on the fringe of the Blue Mountains, in a remote location deep within the Kanimbla Valley.

Perched high on a hillside and with breathtaking views of stunning local scenery, he doesn't need to travel far for inspiration.

Isabella Karolewicz | Romantic painter

Isabella Karolewicz is an Australian, Melbourne based artist who is passionate about the many beauties life has to offer.

She has a raw, natural talent and has chosen Artist mentoring over formal art education, always staying true to her vision and direction.

She is currently completing her degree in Bussiness at RMIT University to expand her knowledge.

Isabella began her artistic journey focusing on the traditional styles using oils which are her favorite medium to work with.