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In his characteristic bold style, Aricadia in Bali paints this original composition of Ella. His model looks forward, chin raised, a faint smile on her face. "Ella from Russia is an optimistic woman," says the artist of his subject. "Always looking up with confidence. All the negativity in her will be thrown away."

With a defiant look in her eyes, a nude woman crouches, gazing at something unseen. Balinese artist Aricadia paints the nude in his characteristic style, with bold splashes of primary colors filling the canvas. "The world is like a theatre," says Aricadia. "Many roles and masks we have been through and wear. How far we can go is dependent on how we play along."

The spreading branches of the Tree of Life are covered with verdant foliage. Leading villagers in its veneration, Krishna with his blue "cloud complexion" sings. Exploring the co-existence of living creatures with their environment, Devendra Kumar Jha paints the joyous scene in bold, jewel colors. He works with natural dyes on handmade paper to create a beautiful Madhubani folk art painting.

As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured.

This striking and intricate painting of mother and child is presented by Indian artisan Vidushini. The artisan honors the tradition of Madhubani painting, a style originating in the Bihar region of India and in Nepal. A style dominated by women, Madhubani features elaborate geometric patterns and depicts themes relating to birth, marriage, and religious festivals. The woman and child painted here are adorned with ornate jewelry and traditional clothing. The use of simple red, black, and white colors suggest the fundamental bond between a mother and her child, while the bold and calm expression on the faces of both figures invites the viewer to join in an otherwise intimate family moment.

He flexes his muscles to demonstrate his strength as she watches him. Harman depicts a couple in bright color closures. His Cubist style create the effect of a dream in this bold painting. "Man and woman are different human beings that have their own advantages such as a man with his strength and a woman with her feelings. A couple supporting each other is essential. And nature depends on them," he says.

Working in acrylic and textural medium on canvas, artist Joel Mangundirjo from Java creates this original abstract painting. Simple forms and bold primary colors make for an intriguing composition. Of the painting's title, the artist says, "Anticipation is needed before something happens".

Unafraid, even challenging in her expression, a nude woman gazes at the viewer. Aricadia in Bali paints the original acrylic and oil composition, depicting her in his characteristic bold splashes of color. "She was a delicate woman, even though she follows the emancipation movement," says the artist of his subject.