This issue showcases and interviews nine distinctive contemporary artists—including John Walker, Troy Brooks, Tino Rodriguez, Virgo Paraiso, Scott Radke, Lara Kluczynski, Kelley Sutphin, and Caroline Dewison, each bringing their unique vision and voice to the current art landscape. Beyond the studio visits, we tackle the realities of today’s art market with essential features on navigating visibility challenges, building collector relationships, and sustaining creative careers in an evolving landscape. Matthew White shares his collecting philosophy in our Collectors Corner, while “12 Tips to Get Your Art Into Galleries” offers concrete strategies for artists seeking representation. We also honor artistic lineage through historical spotlights on John Bingley Garland’s mid-19th century work and Hieronymus Bosch’s enduring influence on contemporary artists, revealing how past masters continue inspiring today’s image-makers. From the economic pressures artists face to the transformative power of authentic creative practice, this issue explores what it means to make meaningful art in 2025 and why the best work comes from artists who are very much alive. PAGES: 111 INTRO/CONCLUSION 00 Contents 02 Editor’s Note 103 Thank You CONTEMPORARY VOICES 03 John Walker 13 Collectors Corner — Matthew White 14 Troy Brooks 25 Tino Rodriguez 35 Virgo Paraiso 51 Scott Radke 67 Lara Kluczynski 81 Kelley Sutphin 93 Caroline Dewison COMMUNITY & FEATURES 19 Why Selling Art Is Tougher Than Ever 22 Adapting in a Changing Market 79 The Hidden Cost of Staying Visible 89 12 Tips to Get Your Art Into Galleries 101 The Best Art Comes from Artists Who Aren’t Dead HISTORICAL FEATURES 43 John Bingley Garland (ca. 1850–60) 61 Hieronymus Bosch (c. 1450-1516) Cover Artist: John Walker