
John Quellin – Featured Artist Issue 41
Surfing inspired my affinity with the ocean and my motivation to paint it. I first surfed in Whangamatā, and it has always been a special place for me, so its world-class waves are a pleasure to paint.

Surfing inspired my affinity with the ocean and my motivation to paint it. I first surfed in Whangamatā, and it has always been a special place for me, so its world-class waves are a pleasure to paint.

Saskia Riemersma’s journey is a testament to the power of creativity and following one’s passion. From a young age, Saskia knew she wanted to create…

My name is Laurie Spera Mango. I grew up in Avignon, France, where I studied Applied Arts and Packaging Design.

What a journey it is, with so much to learn. I’ve always loved painting and drawing; in high school, it was my main focus.

My childhood laid the groundwork for where I’m at as an artist, as I often found myself either drawing, reading or constructing something while dealing with an on again/off again disability.

Surfing inspired my affinity with the ocean and my motivation to paint it. I first surfed in Whangamatā, and it has always been a special place for me, so its world-class waves are a pleasure to paint.

Saskia Riemersma’s journey is a testament to the power of creativity and following one’s passion. From a young age, Saskia knew she wanted to create…

My name is Laurie Spera Mango. I grew up in Avignon, France, where I studied Applied Arts and Packaging Design.

What a journey it is, with so much to learn. I’ve always loved painting and drawing; in high school, it was my main focus.

My childhood laid the groundwork for where I’m at as an artist, as I often found myself either drawing, reading or constructing something while dealing with an on again/off again disability.