Artist Selection | Art Contest Awards

Art Gallery Pure is collaborating with artists who use contemporary mediums with impactful messaging, creating fine art which engages creative discussions.  The gallery represents artists who create through positive energy, which extends to the canvas, ultimately benefiting the art collector and those who are exposed to the artwork.

 “I cannot imagine life without art. It is sight, sound, and space of our very existence. Art is healing and inspiration, the initiation of communication and catalyst for the progress of humanity.  Without women, where would art be ? ”

- Art Gallery Pure Curator and Director, Julia Ross

President of Redwood Media Group, Eric Smith  produces events, conferences, digital media and magazines for Art Galleries, Publishers, Artists and Collectors, including ArtExpo NY, Red Dot and Spectrum Miami, Art Santa Fe, Art San Diego.  As Regional Director of Martin Lawrence Galleries, Eric Smith managed over 100 employees at 20 retail art galleries from Colorado to Hawaii.  30-years of Art World experience including Gallery Management, Publishing, Auctions, Artist Management, Trade Shows and Publications, current projects also include  an online initiative to promote fine artists via Redwood Art Group. 

Signature Member of National Watercolor Society, Southwestern Watercolor Society, & Texas Watercolor Society with nationally award-winning paintings.  Featured Artist

Jan Witten Sewall has been showcased by many galleries and contributed to the art community through  workshop instruction, locally and regionally.

Jan Witten Sewall serves on the Artist Selection Committee for Art Gallery Inc and participates in judging of art contests for Art Gallery Pure and Art Gallery Inc 2020 -2022 Awards.

 Abstract Artist Janell Oakes is captivated by art that conveys the hand of the artist at work and the creative process in motion. In comments on her process, Janell comments  "I grab my biggest brushes, turn up the music and flow! I create chaos and energy with interesting shapes, color variations and dense layers of collage, pastel, and acrylic. Finally, I take a few steps back, slow things down, and unify the competing elements until I reach a harmonious conclusion."  See more at JanellOakes.com.

Janell Oakes serves on the artist selection committee and is a judge for Art Gallery Inc Art Contests in 2020- 2022