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Christopher Nyasafo of Ghana designs this unique decorative box with a sculpture of a rooster on the lid. Handcrafted from sese wood, the box and sculpture are covered with clay, painted, then given a rustic finish. The box's exterior is painted in a black and white checkerboard motif, with a solid black interior. The rooster is black with a red comb and wattle, yellow beak, legs and feet, and white and yellow accented feathers. Both practical and artistic, this decorative box with statuette will make a wonderful conversation piece for your kitchen or living room.

"Guatemala is a beautiful place to get inspired. In every little corner, there is a wonderful landscape," thinks artist Hugo Pichiya while finishing his latest composition in honor of the beauty of his homeland. Working with oil on canvas, the artisan creates this impressionist painting of a stunning lake with a mountain in the distance. Titled Comalapense de Visita in Spanish, the artwork comes signed and stretched.

Guatemalan artist Hugo Pichiya depicts a corner of the town of Zunil located in his homeland using oil paints on a canvas and the classic Impressionist style. The wonderful composition features numerous small houses that dominate the foreground with the town's church visible in the background. The trees and small fuchsia-colored flowers add a unique touch to the artwork, creating a pleasant and lively atmosphere.

Titled Comunidad Zunil in Spanish.

Guatemalan artist Hugo Pichiya portrays a beautiful landscape where sheep graze peacefully near the dwellings. In the background, the highlands reign supreme while nature and its bright colors surround three small and picturesque houses. Pichiya's artwork is inspired by the small places of his homeland, where he says “distinct colors and magic can be appreciated in every corner of this incomparable land.” This oil on canvas landscape painting showcases Pichiya's skillful use of color and composition to create a serene and idyllic scene that transports the viewer to a tranquil rural setting.

Titled Ovejas Pastando in Spanish.

Cobblestone pathways wind through this captivating oil painting where Antigua Guatemala's historic charm unfolds during sunset and beneath the watchful gaze of the majestic Volcano of Water. Each brushstroke from Guatemalan artist Boni (Bonifacio Maxia Cutzal) breathes life into traditional houses that line the street, their weathered facades telling stories of centuries past. Vibrant trees and flowers burst from every corner of the canvas while the iconic St. Francis Church stands as a steadfast landmark within this perfectly balanced composition—a tangible slice of Guatemala's cultural heritage captured in oils.

Titled Atardecer en Antigua Guatemala in Spanish.

Vahagn Ghazaryan’s surrealist acrylic painting draws us into a scene where two elongated, mask-like faces quietly watch with a sense of calm and introspection. The earthy palette, enriched with turquoise and burnt sienna, wraps the figures in a subtle dreamscape that feels both timeless and deeply symbolic. These faces, inspired by Armenian storytelling and theatrical masks, reflect the dual nature of roles, carrying a whisper of ancient traditions into a modern, ethereal space. With soft blues and muted oranges blending into the background, this composition invites the eye to linger as though catching a glimpse of a sacred, unspoken moment.

"A painter has a very abstract option of beauty to describe achieving peace. Beauty is infinite in this world full of peace with love for God, family, and the environment. By respecting others and caring for each other, this world will become beautiful and peaceful. If not us, who else can begin to create peace?" says Nyoman Tomblos.

"Starting in nature, peace finds its way to every corner of the globe, to every human and every animal." The Balinese artist creates an expressionist composition within the realm of the pointillist style. Every detail is created with vibrant colors. This painting suggests that all peace on Earth originates from the three main Hindu gods of Bali.

Titled "Khayangan Tiga Temple," which means "The Three Main Temples."