Camelback Gallery

Artist of the Month January 2026 Artist locale: UK | Title of work: Matriarch | Medium: Colored Pencil As a wildlife artist, one of my artistic passions has always been big cats. I love capturing and portraying the beauty and elegance of these magnificent animals through my art…the creative process involved with this lioness was truly rewarding. Helen

Artist of the Month January 2026 Artist locale: USA | Title of work: A Moment on the Filbert Steps | Medium: Acrylic In my travels to San Francisco, I have had the privilege of doing a lot of sightseeing. Far and away my favorite thing to do is simply walk the Filbert Steps. By this point featured in my painting it is nice to take a pause and soak in the scenery. J Vincent

Artist of the Month January 2026 Artist locale: USA | Title of work: Voyage Beneath a Painted Sky | Medium: Soft Pastel There are moments in nature that feel almost otherworldly—when the sky puts on a show and the world seems to pause in quiet awe. This was inspired by a peaceful evening on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Jim

Artist of the Month January 2026 Artist locale: USA | Title of work: Scottsdale Garden | Medium: Oil Beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona, scenery featuring a large, blooming Argentine Giant cactus nestled among other desert plants inspired this oil painting. Judith

Artist of the Month January 2026 Artist locale: USA | Title of work: Wilfred | Medium: Soft Pastel I created this artwork of Wilfred, a standard poodle, using soft pastel pencils. It was a pleasure to capture Wilfred's soulful eyes and his soft, poodle curls. Lindsey

Artist of the Month January 2026 Artist locale: Canada | Title of work: Avant la tempête | Medium: Acrylic and Gold Leaf This portrait embodies strength and freedom in motion. The dark, flowing mane and touches of gold evoke resilience, instinct, and untamed spirit — a quiet force emerging from shadow, guided by inner fire. Patricia

Artist of the Month January 2026 Artist locale: Poland | Title of work: Transformation | Medium: Acrylic The painting depicts the process of shaping the architecture of the soul, transforming experiences into the layers that build our identity. The characters are a metaphor for the internal dialogue between mind and intuition, our past and future selves. Paula

Artist of the Month January 2026 Artist locale: USA | Title of work: Eleven | Medium: Mixed Media “Eleven” created with Snow, Watercolor, Oils, Pastels, Thread, Acrylic, Hair and Fur, is a personal journey of self-discovery through shedding and renewal. Deer changing coats. Melting snow deposits earth. Hormonal stages of the human body. Emotional, physical, and spiritual change - it all still has value...right? Valerie

Artist of the Month November 2025 Artist locale: Austria | Title of work: Frog on Egg | Medium: Oil

Artist of the Month November 2025 Artist locale: France | Title of work: Flemish fisherman | Medium: Intaglio etching on zinc The strength and determination of this hardworking fisherman gives him inside beauty that contrasts with his outside appearance. The salt of the North Sea has digged deep trenches in this courageous worker. Karel

Artist of the Month November 2025 Artist locale: USA | Title of work: Cardoon No. 2 | Colored Pencil I am drawn to the round shape of the subject, which contrasts with the square frame, the vibrant color palette, and the depth of field. Lael

Artist of the Month November 2025 Artist locale: UK | Title of work: Nosy | Medium: Oil This realistic painting presents a striking profile of a curious penguin, rendering its black and white plumage. The soft, blurred background of cool blues and grays creates a sense of depth, drawing the viewer's eye to the penguin's elegant form. Marvin

Artist of the Month November 2025 Artist locale: UK | Title of work: Inside Out | Medium: Acrylic Being alive through nature. Coverings wounds with beauty of nature seeing world differently. We are both part of and shaped by nature, emotion, and environment. The act of seeing both oneself and the world in layers. Sarah

Artist of the Month November 2025 Artist locale: Japan | Title of work: Return to Stardust | Medium: Digital Photography A wave breaking into pure light, scattering like drifting cosmic dust. In this brief moment, the ocean seemed to remember its origin — returning to stardust before dissolving back into the sea. Shingo

Artist of the Month October 2025 Artist locale: USA | Title of work: Pistachio | Persian Green Onyx The movement of the stone highlights the unique nature of the stone. Fred

Artist of the Month October 2025 Artist locale: USA | Title of work: Broken | Digital Art I'm an intuitive artist. I begin artistic explorations with anticipation and enthusiasm, creating spontaneously without plans or expectations, following an inner muse as I invite mystery, surprise and delight to my artwork. Gabriele

Artist of the Month October 2025 Artist locale: USA | Title of work: Jake, an Old Dog | Medium: Pastel Jake, my sister’s aging dog, was battling cancer, arthritis, and dementia. I felt inspired to portray Jake’s vulnerability as well as his unconditional love—the kind of love dogs always have for their humans, even as time and illness take their toll. Kathleen

Artist of the Month October 2025 Artist locale: USA | Title of work: The Bird Will Carry Me | Medium: Acrylic The human–animal spirit relationship explores the deep and ancient bond between people and animals — a connection that goes beyond the physical world! Mahsa

Artist of the Month October 2025 Artist locale: USA | Title of work: Wings of Wonder | Medium: Photography I aim to encapsulate the incredible speed and agility of these tiny creatures as they flap their wings. Each movement is a dance of life, a reminder of the beauty in nature’s smallest details. it symbolizes joy, inspiring me to find beauty everyday. Venue

Artist of the Month October 2025 Artist locale: USA | Title of work: The Leap | Medium: Mixed Materials This work explores instinct within built space, the cat’s leap set against arches, tiles, and water. By placing animal motion within structured geometry, it shows how design and environment shape our sense of tension and beauty. Francine