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