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Enrique Toledo: The Art of Building other Worlds
In this issue, we are privileged to present Enrique Toledo, an artist whose painting moves between tradition and imagination to create a visual universe filled with characters, symbols, architecture, nature, and mystery.
The work of Enrique Toledo establishes a constant dialogue with art history, particularly with the visual richness of the Renaissance and Baroque, while approaching these traditions from a deeply personal perspective. Rather than simply looking to the past, Enrique Toledo reinterprets it, transforming familiar artistic languages into something distinctly his own.
Benito García: The Art Behind the Cover
In the work of Benito García, architecture becomes more than structure: it becomes a way of thinking, feeling, and constructing images. Trained as an architect and working as an artist, García explores the relationship between space, geometry, and perception through a practice that moves fluidly between painting, drawing, and ceramics.
Magazine Cover Featuring Arthur Gain
Discover an artist’s journey from creative direction to figurative oil painting, exploring meditation, discipline, artistic growth, and the power of observation.
When Art Finds Its Way Home
A heartfelt tribute to the artists featured on our covers and the special moments they share with us when their art becomes part of our magazine.
Magazine Cover Featuring Alba Domènech
In the work of Alba Domènech, art becomes a meeting point between the visible and the invisible. Influenced by surrealism, Japanese aesthetics, nature, and the subconscious, her paintings invite us into an intimate world where symbolism and emotion speak beyond what is immediately seen.
Marcos Lozano Merchán
Marcos Lozano (Madrid, 1990) situates his practice within a renewed tradition of European figurative painting, approaching the language of the Old Masters through the intellectual and existential concerns of the present.
Magazine Cover Featuring Hiroshi Hayakawa
Born in Japan in 1962, Hayakawa’s path toward art was unconventional. He studied French Literature at Keio University in Tokyo before working as a computer systems engineer. Realizing that his true direction lay elsewhere, he left his career behind and moved to the United States in 1991 to dedicate himself fully to art.
No Likes Required
Has social media changed the way we experience art? Discover why art deserves time, attention, and a life beyond likes, trends, and algorithms.
Magazine Cover Featuring Dorielle Caimi
Based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Dorielle Caimi has developed a distinctive figurative practice that combines vivid color, unexpected juxtapositions, humor, and psychological depth.
The Art of Summer: A Journey Through The Guide Artists Magazine Covers
Discover The Guide Artists Magazine’s Summer 2026 covers, featuring exceptional contemporary artists, Issue 100 with Thierry Carrier, and the beginning of our autumn season.
Interview with Carlos Cárdenas
With Issue 104, The Guide Artists Magazine proudly presents one of the most compelling editions of the year, featuring the remarkable Mexican artist Carlos Cárdenas on the cover.
Interview with Autumn Skye
For our special August issue, we are honored to introduce the world of Canadian artist Autumn Skye, whose relationship with art is rooted in intuition, wonder, and a profound sense of connection. For Autumn Skye, art is both deeply personal and profoundly universal—a way of looking inward while remaining fully present to the world around us.
Celebrating Issue 100 with Thierry Carrier
In this exclusive cover interview for our 100th issue, French painter Thierry Carrier reflects on a lifetime devoted to figurative painting, sharing the experiences, doubts, and discoveries that continue to shape his artistic practice.
Magazine Cover Featuring Kazuya Ushioda
Born in Tochigi, Japan, in 1983, Kazuya Ushioda has established an international reputation as one of the leading voices in contemporary figurative painting.
Interview with Alexandrea Nicholas-Jennings
Alexandrea Nicholas-Jennings is a Classically Trained Portrait and Imaginative Artist from Niagara, living and working in Toronto, Canada.
Marcos Rey: A Book That Reveals the World Behind His Paintings
Marcos Rey is a Spanish painter born in 1978. A self-taught artist, he has devoted more than fifteen years exclusively to painting, developing a distinctive visual language through constant practice, experimentation, and disciplined study. Working primarily from his studio in Arequipa, Peru, he has continuously refined both his technique and artistic vision, building a body of work that reflects an unwavering commitment to artistic excellence.
Interview with Greg Rutkowski
Grzegorz (Greg) Rutkowski was born on June 26, 1988, in Zgorzelec, Poland. His passion for art began at a very young age. As a child, he spent countless hours creating simple drawings and comics inspired by pirates, superheroes, and the limitless worlds of his imagination.
Jara Marzulli
Jara Marzulli was born in Bari, Italy, in 1977. From an early age, she was fascinated by the human figure and began exploring portraiture through pencil drawing and watercolor. She graduated from the Liceo Artistico di Bari and later completed her studies the Academy of Fine Arts of Bari with highest honors.
Interview with Anikó Boda
This month’s issue is dedicated to Anikó Boda, an artist whose practice establishes a compelling dialogue between classical tradition, technical rigor, and contemporary visual inquiry.
Brett Andrus
Brett Andrus is a Colorado-born figurative painter whose career has been shaped by discipline, resilience, and a deep commitment to the emotional power of painting. His work explores the human figure as a space for memory, vulnerability, transformation, and psychological tension.