Artists To Watch That We Love

In a world craving truth and beauty, art remains a language that transcends division—and in 2025, these six artists are defining that language with elegance, emotional depth, and mastery of form.

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1. Paul Kenton (London / Paris)

Medium: Palette knife + mixed metals

Style: Urban impressionism

Paul Kenton captures the pulse of cities through movement, light, and steel. His metallic cityscapes—created with dynamic brushwork and architectural sensitivity—convey the elegance and chaos of places like London, New York, and Paris. His work is collected worldwide and exhibited through elite galleries including Art Angels.

• Website: paulkenton.com

• Instagram: @paulkentonart

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2. Mijares (Miami, Global)

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

Style: Abstract, vibrant, spiritual

Mijares is a master of modern color. His signature style blends radiant abstraction with soulful symbolism, creating bold, textured canvases collected by celebrities, athletes, and royals alike. His work feels alive—powerful yet joyful—and is deeply influenced by his Latin American roots.

• Website: mijares.com

• Instagram: @mijaresart

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3. Pascal Taurua (French Polynesia)

Medium: Oil on canvas

Style: Figurative realism

Pascal Taurua is known for his serene, reverent portraits of Polynesian women. His pieces blend softness and strength, grace and stillness—creating timeless, contemplative beauty. A former fashion designer, his paintings reflect elegance in every detail.

• Instagram: @pascaltauruaart

• Exhibiting in: Tahiti, Europe, Australia

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4. James McQueen (Los Angeles)

Medium: Textured mixed media

Style: Floral expressionism

James McQueen’s large-scale floral works mix delicate beauty with moody emotion. His use of sculptural paint, shadow, and color creates depth and drama. Each piece feels like it’s breathing—soft, bold, unforgettable.

• Website: jamesmcqueenart.com

• Instagram: @jamesmcqueenart

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5. David Uessem (Germany)

Medium: Oil on panel

Style: Photorealistic portraiture

David Uessem paints people with cinematic clarity. His hyperrealistic portraits—often masked, hidden, or fragmented—explore identity, perception, and vulnerability. He’s one of the most technically gifted painters working today, with a style that evokes quiet power.

• Website: daviduessem.de

• Instagram: @david_uessem

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6. Benjamin Shine (UK / International)

Medium: Tulle + sculptural textile

Style: Fabric portraiture, spiritual abstraction

Benjamin Shine creates breathtaking portraits and forms using single pieces of tulle—folded, pressed, and sculpted into visual poetry. His work bridges art, fashion, and meditation. Collected by institutions like the Met and featured in couture fashion, his technique is truly one of a kind.

• Website: benjaminshine.com

• Instagram: @benjaminshine

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