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Karen paints a neon-framed dreamscape of universal symbols. Through straight lines and a playful palette, this piece re...
06/03/2026

Karen paints a neon-framed dreamscape of universal symbols. Through straight lines and a playful palette, this piece recharges the soul with the fresh, electric energy of the divine.

“Heart’s in Repair— The Divine Intervention”
12x12
Mixed media painting


We’re glad to welcome Karen Graffeo to Artful 2026! 🥳 Karen Graffeo is an Atlanta based multi-media artist working with...
06/03/2026

We’re glad to welcome Karen Graffeo to Artful 2026! 🥳 Karen Graffeo is an Atlanta based multi-media artist working within photography, performance, and installation. She is Professor Emeritus at the University of Montevallo where she directed the photography concentration within the Department of Art. She was honored as the University Scholar for long-term photo-documentary work in Roma communities and refugee encampments. She received the Southeastern College Art Fellowship in 2019 for the project “Witness”: intimate portraits of trans-gender Cubans”. In 2013, she received the Tanne Foundation award for humanitarian projects within her art practice. In 2013 she received the Fulbright Senior Scholar appointment in Romania.
Atlanta has provided the opportunity to serve a multicultural arts community inspiring international art collaboration. From 2014- current she has documented Afro-Cuban religious pilgrimage and trans-gender Cubans. These topics have sparked collaborations uniting Atlanta based artists with artists in Cuba.
Guest artist appointments have included Duke University, the National Library of Havana Cuba, The School of the Visual Arts in Manhattan, the Museum of African History Havana, the Academy of Art and Design in Cluj Napoca Romania, and the Belfast Art Academy in Northern Ireland. Notable publications include Aperture Magazine, Volume 115; “Connections, collaborations” Huntsville Museum of Art exhibition catalogue and the monograph by Bell Hooks, Ema Amos and Antoinette Norman titled “Upsouth” for the Civil Rights Institute in Birmingham.

“In my art I wish to have the spirit of sacred rebellion and passion like the child who takes the blue crayon and scribbles in the book of common prayer at Sunday church.”

Toni’s work is a masterclass in organic texture and mystical tranquility. This serene oil portrait blends seamlessly in...
06/01/2026

Toni’s work is a masterclass in organic texture and mystical tranquility. This serene oil portrait blends seamlessly into its live-edge wood canvas, beautifully framed by copper, delicate feathers, preserved moss, and beadwork—creating a soulful dialogue between the human heart and the Mother Nature.

‘Empress’
19” x 29”
Oil paint on live edge wood slice with preserved moss, copper wire, feathers and beadwork.

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We’re stoked to welcome Toni Taylor to Artful ATL 2026!🥳”I’ve been an artist since I could hold a crayon and it’s been ...
06/01/2026

We’re stoked to welcome Toni Taylor to Artful ATL 2026!🥳
”I’ve been an artist since I could hold a crayon and it’s been my passion ever since. I prefer using the term ‘Life taught’ vs self taught, as life.. the people I encounter, the creativity I’m exposed to, inspiration from those I’ve admired along with so many different experiences continues to teach me everyday. I’m especially interested in esoteric/metaphysical teachings and am a lover of nature, fantasy, visionary and science fiction subject matter. I have a 40+ year history of commercial illustration, fine art, scenic painting for places like Disney and Universal Studios, teaching workshops and private coaching. It is my desire to continue creating work that inspires others, brings joy and serves to elevate the planet in some way as I feel we’d be lost as a species without art.”


Shanneil Clarke .clarke renders a gripping moment where innocence meets the deep. Suspended in blue, this powerful portr...
06/01/2026

Shanneil Clarke .clarke renders a gripping moment where innocence meets the deep. Suspended in blue, this powerful portrait centers an unforgettable gaze at water level. Look into those eyes.

“Untitled” | Overboard Series
11x14
Mix media on 140lb water colour sheet


We’re pleased to welcome Shanneil Clarke .clarke to Artful ATL! 🥳Shanneil Clarke is a Jamaican-born figurative artist wh...
05/31/2026

We’re pleased to welcome Shanneil Clarke .clarke to Artful ATL! 🥳
Shanneil Clarke is a Jamaican-born figurative artist whose bold, introspective work explores themes of self-expression, strength, and everyday life. Inspired by history, natural motifs, and the energy of urban spaces, his oil-based paintings invite viewers to form their own interpretations. Now based in Atlanta, Shanneil’s mission is to create art that uplifts, inspires, and leaves a lasting impression.


Makala Fields creates a breathtaking meditation of the sovereign and the surreal. Against boundless blue, an elegant wo...
05/30/2026

Makala Fields creates a breathtaking meditation of the sovereign and the surreal. Against boundless blue, an elegant woman stands poised, adorned with gleaming jewels, as the wind carries her flowing skirt into a majestic, gravity-defying silhouette.

‘Leaping’
8.5” x10”
mixed-media collage

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We’re excited to welcome back Makala Fields to Artful ATL 2026! 🥳Makala Fields is an Atlanta-based mixed-media artist a...
05/30/2026

We’re excited to welcome back Makala Fields to Artful ATL 2026! 🥳
Makala Fields is an Atlanta-based mixed-media artist and educator whose work explores storytelling, Black womanhood, identity, and emotional healing. Through collage, texture, and found imagery, she creates layered visual narratives that reflect cultural memory, resilience, and personal transformation. Her intuitive process blends paper, paint, fabric, and symbolic elements to honor both individual and collective experiences. As both an artist and educator, Fields views art-making as a form of self-care and community connection, inviting viewers to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with their own stories.


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