Artists to Watch

Discover new artists by browsing through our recommendations for Artists to Watch. This section is comprised of visual submissions we’ve received from all over the globe.

Artists to Watch: Discover 10 Amazing Artists to Support

Damn there are so many amazing artists in Austin. This shouldn't be a surprise, considering we've featured over 800 creators but still, the talent here should not go unnoticed. For our 20th issue the theme was...

Artists to Watch: 10 Talented Artists to Follow

We are always impressed by the submissions we get during our Call for ART. In this month's Artists to Watch, we're featuring 10 talented artists that use a range of materials, techniques and motivations to...

Artists to Watch: 10 Inspiring Texas Artists to Follow

We were overwhelmed by the talent that flooded our inbox during our Issue 19 Call for ART. Contributors from all over shared intimate details about their process–the inspiration that drives their concepts, the secret motivators...

8 More Artists to See During the Austin Studio Tour

It's the last weekend of the Austin Studio Tour! What stops are you going to see? This weekend is your last chance to catch all of the live streams, workshops, virtual galleries and outdoor installations...

20 Amazing Artists to See During the Austin Studio Tour

The Austin Studio Tour is here! Do you know which artists you're going to see? Every year Big Medium releases their tour line-up I immediately feel excited, then slowly my anxiety creeps in. With 420+...

Top 10 Artists to Watch: Surreal Pt 2

I told you before, we love the Surreal // So Real! Want us to prove it? Here are 10 more surreal artists to watch and support. Jess Lin Austin painter and Issue 17 contributor Jess Lin...

Top 10 Artists to Watch: Surreal Pt 1

We can't get enough of Surreal // So Real! And we know you can't either. So, here are 10 more surreal artists to watch and support! Aria Brownell Aria Brownell is a painter living in Austin,...

Top 10 Artists to Watch: August 2019

We're back back back back back again (I've been binge watching Ru Paul's Drag Race) with another Top 10 Artists to Watch! In celebration of the summer sun, we're featuring visual artists that push the...

Top 10 Artists to Watch: VIVID Edition

Issue 14: VIVID is out and it's bolder than ever! It's not bigger though, still the same pocket size, so we could only fit a select few contributors in our Artist Spotlight. Therefore we've featured...

Top 10 Artists to Watch: April 2019

After taking a brief break to revamp almostrealthings.com and order the next issue, we’re finally back with 10 new Artists to Watch! In our Call for Art for Issue 14: VIVID, we received more submissions...