Almost Real Things

Almost Real Things
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We are gathered here today to celebrate creative exploration and collaborate with people of a unified pursuit: improvement of life through doing. So do. Make. Create. There is no definition. There are no limits.

In Bold Company Launches New Community for Women of Color

Are you a woman of color seeking a community to connect, grow and explore your identity? You're not alone. Kristina Gonzalez Sander, founder of In Bold...

Emerging Austin Artist Pratiksha Muir Paints Bold, Colorful Portraits

Austin painter Pratiksha Muir was first inspired by her Dad’s entrepreneurial spirit. Two years ago, she quit her corporate job determined to pursue art full-time....

DeLoné Osby Adds Something Extra to Her Paintings

Self-taught Austin artist DeLoné Osby adds a special element to her paintings through pyrography, or wood-burning. We first connected with DeLoné when she designed the...

Genuine Feedback is what Keeps Kendrick Rudolph Painting

After painting for six years, Kendrick Rudolph has made the transition to full-time artist. He actually made the move about a year and a half...

Lauren McPhail Colors Inside and Outside of the Lines

Lauren McPhail’s precise compositions are influenced by architecture. Lauren draws from the experience of standing in a building. The natural lines of perspective she sees...

Connect with Austin’s Skyline through a New Lens with Photographer Toni...

We first came across Austin photographer Toni Toscano when she was featured on our Austin Studio Tour list. Toni has been practicing photography since she...

Psychedelic Pop Group Calliope Musicals Makes Lemonade out of Everything

Local psychedelic pop band Calliope Musicals is on the path to a big year. The pandemic forced the band to slow down, write and create,...

Dream Pop Goddess Lady Heartwing Makes Music for the Multiverse

We can't get the dream pop melodies of Issue 19 Music Spotlight artist Lady Heartwing out of our heads. Artist, producer, and space goddess Lady...

Sarah Hall’s Unique Harp Collaborations Span Genres

Did you ever think you'd hear Toto's "Africa" played on the harp? Well, then you must not have been listening to the talented Sarah Hall,...

Why Aimèe Everett Lets her Paintings Do the Talking

Austin painter Aimèe Everett attempts to reach her audience in a way that words cannot. She communicates through her art. By using highly emotive colors, combining...