5 Women Painters Who Are Making A Name For Themselves In The Art World
In the Art World overflowing with noise and visuals, painting still holds a powerful, timeless place. It’s a quiet but bold act of expression. And while the art world often shines brightest on big names and established figures, it’s the emerging voices that remind us just how alive and ever-evolving this space really is.
At Arts to Hearts Project, we believe that the most exciting stories in art are often found in their early chapters, in the rawness, experimentation, and vulnerability that come when an artist is just beginning to find their voice. That’s why we’re passionate about shining a light on painters who may not be household names yet, but whose work speaks with undeniable energy, emotion, and purpose in the Art World.
In this feature, we’re proud to introduce five painters from different corners of the Art World, each one unique in their perspective, their process, and their path. From delicate portraits layered with meaning to bold, textural explorations of memory and place, these artists are building something real and resonant through their practice.
Their styles vary, but what unites them is a shared commitment to storytelling through paint, to making visible what they feel, question, or remember. As a platform that exists to support and amplify creative voices, we’re honored to share a glimpse into their work.
Let’s dive in and meet the artists shaping the next wave of contemporary painting.
- Annamond (@annamond)
Annamond is a painter whose work invites viewers into a playful, surreal Art World filled with strange creatures, spirited animals, and dreamlike landscapes. With a style that blends humor, curiosity, and emotion, Annamond’s paintings often feel like a glimpse into a storybook for grown-ups, one that’s both magical and just a little bit uncanny.
Using expressive brushstrokes, rich textures, and vibrant color palettes, Annamond brings these imagined beings and environments to life. Her work draws inspiration from fairy tales, nature, childhood cartoons, and fleeting moments, especially the awkward, funny, or beautifully odd ones that often go unnoticed. There’s a distinct charm in her subjects, and a sense of storytelling that unfolds without the need for words.
Each piece holds space for emotion, sometimes lighthearted, sometimes haunting, and always invites the viewer to feel something: a laugh, a pause, or a quiet flicker of recognition. Through her art, Annamond explores the beauty in the unexpected, and the power of imagination to connect us with the mysterious and the familiar.
- Marcelina Gonzales (@marcelinagonzalesart)
Marcelina Gonzales is a painter and mixed media artist based in Brownsville, Texas, whose work is filled with color, memory, and cultural storytelling. Using materials like oil-tinted resin, wood, and found textures, Marcelina creates playful, layered works that reflect on everyday life, personal identity, and the vibrant aesthetics of her Mexican-American roots.
From nostalgic candy wrappers and neighborhood window bars to handmade ornaments and bright characters, her art celebrates the small but powerful details of growing up in South Texas. Each piece feels like a memory made physical, sweet, bold, and a little sentimental. Her resin collage ornaments, for example, are not just decorations, but mini narratives that carry history, emotion, and a deep love for handmade traditions.
Marcelina’s practice is both joyful and thoughtful. It’s about capturing the things we might overlook, the textures of home, the energy of local culture, and the beauty of imperfection. Every work she makes, no matter how small, is infused with care, humor, and a deep sense of place.
- Maria Rosati (@mariarosatii)
Maria Rosati is a painter and designer currently based in Edmonton, AB, with roots in Kjipuktuk (Halifax), where she completed her BFA in Fine Arts from NSCAD University. Her practice blends personal storytelling with the technical beauty of printmaking, particularly silkscreen and intaglio, using layering, distortion, and texture to explore identity, memory, and the body.
Maria’s work often begins with photographic imagery, whether from family photo archives or fragments of pop culture like movies and old magazine covers. She then reinterprets these visuals through a mix of hand-drawn elements and print techniques, creating pieces that feel both deeply personal and broadly relatable. Much of her recent work reflects on her lived experiences as a fat woman, examining the impacts of fatphobia and beauty culture with honesty and boldness.
With a love for experimentation and process, Maria uses printmaking not just as a tool, but as a language, one that lets her dig into ideas around visibility, representation, and what it means to take up space. Her art feels like a conversation, layered, vulnerable, and unafraid to challenge.
- Tran Nguyen (@mynameistran)
Tran Nguyen is a painter and illustrator known for her emotionally charged portraits that blend fine detail with dreamlike textures. Working primarily in graphite and acrylic on paper, Tran’s work explores themes of introspection, identity, and healing. Her painting “Idle” is a stunning example, a serene, soulful portrait wrapped in layers of intricate, abstract embellishment that feels both otherworldly and deeply human.
Tran’s practice is rooted in storytelling. Each figure she paints feels like it holds a quiet history, eyes full of emotion, faces soft yet strong. She often pairs this realism with surreal patterns and gilded textures, creating a push and pull between the inner and outer self. The gold and violet accents in “Idle” give the piece an alchemical, almost celestial quality, as if the subject is caught between thought and transformation.
Tran describes her work as a way to navigate psychological and emotional spaces, often drawing on ideas of self-awareness and personal evolution. With a background in illustration and fine arts, she bridges the two worlds seamlessly, resulting in pieces that feel timeless, intimate, and full of quiet power.
- Jessie Hale (@jessiehale.art)
Based in Bathurst, Australia, Jessie Hale is a painter whose work captures the rugged beauty and emotional power of the natural Art World. With bold textures, earthy tones, and a palette that feels rooted in the land, Jessie creates expressive landscapes that blur the line between abstraction and environment.
Her paintings often reflect the Australian landscape, its rich colours, rocky forms, and raw edges, but they go beyond simple representation. Jessie’s work is about feeling: the feeling of standing in front of something ancient, the way light hits a cliff face, or the silence in wide open spaces. Her brushwork is thick, textured, and full of movement, giving each piece a strong physical presence.
Jessie works in both retail and wholesale formats, with collectors drawn to the grounded, tactile nature of her art. Whether hung in a gallery, home, or modern space, her paintings bring with them a sense of connection to land, to color, and to quiet moments of reflection.
A Celebration of Creative Beginnings in Art World
These five painters each offer something truly special, not just through their techniques or styles, but through the stories they choose to tell and the emotions they’re willing to explore. Their work reminds us that art doesn’t need to be loud to leave a lasting impact; sometimes it’s in the quiet details, the honest brushstrokes, or the unexpected subject that we find the most powerful connections.
At Arts to Hearts Project, we’re proud to be a platform that uplifts emerging voices and honors the creative journeys of artists at every stage. We hope discovering these painters has inspired you to look a little closer, feel a little deeper, and perhaps even see the Art World through a different lens.
Art is a conversation in Art World, and these artists are speaking loud and clear.
Until next time, keep celebrating the Art World that moves you.
