peace rings

Through the wondrous sound produced only by the venerable violin, butterflies rise above to call for world peace. In harmony with the lively tempo played in the violin's treble clef, a delighted musician raises her posture to each note, with her luxurious dress and voluminous hair flowing in the rhythm and flowers fully immersed in listening. Balinese artist Ida Ratna Ningrum utilizes to the power of musical expression to bring life to the canvas in 'Peace of Symphony'. Painting in a realist style, Ida experiments with symbolic, yet unrealistic components such as the butterflies that emerge from song. Casting the entire musical scene with red light to symbolize love and passion, Ida suggests that the path to peace requires a harmonious symphony.

Steep volcanoes surround the deep waters of Lake Atitlan, all blue beneath an azure sky. Bobbing at anchor, fishing canoes tie up along a wooden dock. All is peace and beautiful in this painting of the Guatemalan highlands. Victor Mayor works in oil on canvas to create this work of art.

A modern woman flaunts her beauty wearing a patterned headscarf, a nose ring, and a chic pair of sunglasses. Indian artist Preeti Gupta uses peach, orange, and black acrylic to execute the portrait painting, paying special attention to the decorative leaf motif on the woman's headscarf.

With a diversity of instruments in an impromptu band, five women perform a concert in the blue Javanese night. Deep color creates the effect of a dream in this beautiful portrait. A guitar, violin and sultry sax keep to the beat of lively drums as a vocalist mesmerizes listeners. "Human life is like a rhythm," Harman says. "It needs harmony just like a music concert so that humans can have peace and a happy life."

For Guatemalan artist Carolina Cabrera, to adore your inner nature is to claim a triumph. Transporting you to a fantasy world where spring has conquered Earth, Carolina creates this expressionist composition, merging luminous oil hues and gold foil for a breathtaking illusion. Myriad sunflowers surround a little child's smile, sending a message of happiness and self-love. Petite golden accents complete the painting, imitating the sun's divine shine.

The artwork arrives signed and stretched.