Artwork / 2026

commissioned portrait of a beautiful grey-haired woman Howling Basset Books portrait of a basset hound sitting on an open book, painted by Lambertville artist Gwenn Seemel ladybug meeting on a daisy, artwork by New Jersey painter Gwenn Seemel portrait of the Abraham Lincoln, president of the United States with Rainbow American flag, art by Lambertville artist Gwenn Seemel portrait of an American bison, art by Lambertville artist Gwenn Seemel two bald eagles, tondo painting by Lambertville artist Gwenn Seemel swirling design revealing a rainbow Pride heart painted by queer artist Gwenn Seemel protest poster for NO KINGS showing a sleeping Donald Trump with text that reads “NO KINGZZZ” by New Jersey artist Gwenn Seemel rainbow portrait of the Statue of Liberty by New Jersey artist Gwenn Seemel bald eagle with a rainbow of fish swimming through the sky, American Revolution Lambertville ShadFest Poster by Gwenn Seemel

So far in 2026, my art’s focus is tending towards rainbow hues even more than usual—with a nod to the US’s 250th anniversary in a preponderance of presidential portraits along with art representing national symbols.

Also, I received a 2026 Fellowship from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts! I give a behind-the-scenes look at the application process in this post and talk about some of my favorite discoveries among this year’s fellows here.