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Tatjana Smith
In the world of contemporary collage art, Tatjana Smith stands out as a creative force who seamlessly blends personal history, found materials, and vibrant colors into thought-provoking compositions. Born in the USA and now based in Germany, she has cultivated a unique artistic voice rooted in both cultures. Her journey with art has been shaped by life's ups and downs, but since rediscovering her passion in 2000, she has never looked back.
In this interview, Tatjana shares insights into her artistic process, inspirations, and the role of art in her daily life.
In this interview, Tatjana shares insights into her artistic process, inspirations, and the role of art in her daily life.

Bone-Waller
Adam Smith, or by his pseudonym Bone-Waller, is a self-taught painter whose life and work are a testament to the transformative power of creativity. Based in Barnet, Adam’s journey to becoming an artist has been anything but conventional, spanning decades as an actor, clown, poet, and even a painter and decorator.
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Here is full interview:

Michael von Allmen
Exploring the surreal and dreamlike, Michael von Allmen brings imagination to life through the art of collage. A nature-loving creative with a lifelong fascination for Surrealism and Dadaism, he have spent the past twelve years crafting intricate works using old magazines, newspapers, and everyday ephemera.
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Here is full interview:

Peroni Ilario
Peroni Ilario, a 50-year-old Italian artist and self-described dreamer of images, has cultivated a lifelong love for creative expression. From an early fascination with pencils, colors, and comics, his artistic journey expanded to encompass the vast worlds of music, cinema, painting, and sculpture.
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Here is full interview:

Jorin Tiedemann
Jorin Tiedemann, a 34-year-old artist based in Munich, Germany, has transformed a colorful and unconventional life journey into an expressive art form. After years of exploration, personal challenges, and diverse work experiences, Jorin found his passion for art, culminating in formal training at Freie Kunstwerkstatt München.
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Here is full interview:

Steven Tyler Estes
Meet Steven Tyler Estes, a self-taught painter from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, whose journey into art began just four years ago during the pandemic. Balancing a full-time career as a sales manager and newfound passion for painting, he embraced a raw, intuitive approach to his work, blending vibrant colors and bold, abstract forms.
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Here is full interview:

Seoyoung Jo
Seoyoung Jo is a contemporary artist based in Hunter Valley, Australia, where she draws inspiration from the lush landscapes and vibrant life around her. Originally from South Korea, she moved to Australia in 2007 and began exploring painting just before the pandemic, thanks to an oil painting set gifted by her husband. Her journey took off from there, as she discovered a deep passion for art during the lockdown.
Here is full interview with her:
Here is full interview with her:

Esther van der Wegen
Esther, a 60-year-old artist in The Hague, has lived there for 32 years. Originally from Roosendaal, she shares an art-filled house with her boyfriend and their cat, describing it as "a little museum." Besides being an artist, she teaches Dutch and studied Dutch culture in Rotterdam.
An "extravert introvert," Esther enjoys both connecting with people and working independently in her studio.
Here is full interview with her:
An "extravert introvert," Esther enjoys both connecting with people and working independently in her studio.
Here is full interview with her:

Tanner Newman
At just 23 years old, Tanner Newman has already established herself as a talented surrealist artist, drawing inspiration from visionaries like Jim Henson and René Magritte, as well as her personal connection to her older sister and grandmother. Originally from Chicago, with a French background on her grandmother's side, Tanner’s art blends surrealism with a touch of French impressionism, offering a unique, whimsical perspective on the world. In this interview, Tanner shares insights into her creative process, artistic influences, and the message behind her works as she continues to forge her path in the world of contemporary surrealist art.
Here's our short Q&A with her:
Here's our short Q&A with her:

Estelle Cress
We had the privilege of meeting Estelle, whose life feels straight out of a movie, shaped by the transformative power of art. After leading a complex and nomadic existence, Estelle now channels her rich experiences into her artwork during what she calls her more mature years. This talented artist brings her soul to the canvas, and we were fortunate to connect with her for an interview where she shared her inspiring journey and reflections.
Here's our full Q&A with Estelle Cress:
Here's our full Q&A with Estelle Cress:

Annick van Barneveld
Annick van Barneveld is a Dutch artist known for her contemporary artworks that blend elements of surrealism and symbolism. Her work often explores themes of nature, human existence, and the subconscious mind. She uses vibrant colors, intricate details, and symbolic imagery to evoke deep emotional responses and invite viewers to interpret the hidden meanings in her pieces. She is recognized for her unique style that challenges traditional boundaries in art.
Here's our short Q&A with her:
Here's our short Q&A with her:

Olga Tkebuchava
Meet Olga Tkebuchava, a rising star in the world of illustration, where creativity knows no bounds. With a unique blend of vibrant colors, intricate details, and a flair for storytelling, she breathe life into every work. Olga is redefining what it means to be an artist in the modern age. Keep an eye out, this talent is just getting started!
Here's our short Q&A with her:
Here's our short Q&A with her:

Edit Hermkens
Meet Edit Hermkens, a visionary Hungarian artist whose work transcends traditional boundaries, blending creativity and emotion into captivating visual experiences. With a unique style that merges vibrant colors, intricate details, and profound themes, Hermkens creates art that speaks to the soul. Each piece is a testament to their talent, inviting viewers to explore new perspectives and connect with the deeper layers of human experience.
At Squint Magazine, our curatorial team loves to discover new artists by scanning social media. When they discovered Hermkens, our team was impressed by her art and immediately contacted her and did a short Q&A:
At Squint Magazine, our curatorial team loves to discover new artists by scanning social media. When they discovered Hermkens, our team was impressed by her art and immediately contacted her and did a short Q&A:

KEA
She was born in a small town in the northwest of Kazakhstan.
Her art collection consists of over 800 paintings and is constantly being replenished with new works.
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Her art collection consists of over 800 paintings and is constantly being replenished with new works.
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MoRo
She was born and raised and still reside in the San Francisco Bay Area. She run an entire art alter ego under the name MoseenMomade, which translates to Mo has seen it and now Mo is going to make it her own.
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Sia
She's been drawing for many years, ever since she first held a pen. Two years ago, she decided to add color to her life and started painting. She purchased all the necessary supplies without formally learning techniques.
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Athena Motamedi
Iranian artist work in the field of visual arts and her work style is expressionism
Athena creates very impressive works both with the life she lives and her view of art.
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Athena creates very impressive works both with the life she lives and her view of art.
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Alexandra Feusi
She was born in Zurich as the daughter of a Polish and a Swiss. After finishing her Bachelor at the Zurich University of the Arts, She moved to Vienna to study abstract painting at the Academy of Fine Arts.
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Gassan Aqel
Who is Gassan Aqel
Gassan Aqel is a visual artist and a musician. He’s been doing art for the past 12 years and a full time artist for the past 6 years. He joined the NFT space in January 2021. He has a background in production, video games and animation. With this background, he incorporates that in his art, mixing digital painting techniques with digital art methods. The topics he usually explores are love, consumerism, philosophy, psychology, sexuality, depression and the environment.
Gassan Loves arthouse movies that have substance and a message. From recent releases he likes Bergman Island, Triangle Of Sadness and After Yang.
About music. Gassan is a fan of all music genres except the billboard charts. He likes intimate, real and new sounds such as The Smile, Avalanche Kaito, LCD Soundsystem and Fontaines D.C.
Gassan Aqel is a visual artist and a musician. He’s been doing art for the past 12 years and a full time artist for the past 6 years. He joined the NFT space in January 2021. He has a background in production, video games and animation. With this background, he incorporates that in his art, mixing digital painting techniques with digital art methods. The topics he usually explores are love, consumerism, philosophy, psychology, sexuality, depression and the environment.
Gassan Loves arthouse movies that have substance and a message. From recent releases he likes Bergman Island, Triangle Of Sadness and After Yang.
About music. Gassan is a fan of all music genres except the billboard charts. He likes intimate, real and new sounds such as The Smile, Avalanche Kaito, LCD Soundsystem and Fontaines D.C.

Dace Youngblood
Dace Youngblood is a multicultural mixed media artist.
She come from north-eastern Europe, country Latvia, currently living in USA. The culture she come from and the experiences living in a very different culture now have formed her art, finding a way to the depths of the viewers' hearts.
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She come from north-eastern Europe, country Latvia, currently living in USA. The culture she come from and the experiences living in a very different culture now have formed her art, finding a way to the depths of the viewers' hearts.
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Rinarbel
"I am an illustrator, I work mainly in dry technique (ink, pastel, pencil), I love it when my work has a lot of texture and details. Artists such as Gustav Klimpt, Egon Schiele, Andres Zorn, Hugo Simberg, Mikhail Vrubel, Ilya Repin and many others had a great influence on me. I really love it when realism and decorativeness, graphic quality are combined. In my works, I try to convey mystery and mysticism. I like to create characters that are a little fantastical, otherworldly and weird."

Amber Waaaves
Small talk with Amber Waaaves Art
Could you introduce yourself a little?
I'm a poetic inspired mixed media artist just starting out.
What are your personal tastes?
I love all genres of art,music and poetry and that is why I love mixed media art, it captures my aesthetic.
Are there any artists that influence you?
Too many artists to choose from that inspire me but I do remember as a child one particular piece of art stood out and that was Picasso’s demoiselle d’avignon. I grew up in a home that had no art on the walls and it just blew my mind when I saw it in a book.
How would you describe your art?
My art is poetic and emotional. It is mostly contemporary but has abstract elements to it at times. It can be light and dark depending on my mood. I draw inspiration from myth, poetry and use music to pull an emotion out when I am painting.
Could you introduce yourself a little?
I'm a poetic inspired mixed media artist just starting out.
What are your personal tastes?
I love all genres of art,music and poetry and that is why I love mixed media art, it captures my aesthetic.
Are there any artists that influence you?
Too many artists to choose from that inspire me but I do remember as a child one particular piece of art stood out and that was Picasso’s demoiselle d’avignon. I grew up in a home that had no art on the walls and it just blew my mind when I saw it in a book.
How would you describe your art?
My art is poetic and emotional. It is mostly contemporary but has abstract elements to it at times. It can be light and dark depending on my mood. I draw inspiration from myth, poetry and use music to pull an emotion out when I am painting.
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