Amanda Zappler’s Whimsical Art Will Make You Smile
Scuba diving dogs, caterpillars in hats, capybaras sipping coffee. They all exist in Amanda Zappler's world. That's precisely why she was the perfect fit for our Surreal // So Real issue.
We featured Austin artist...
JR Rapier’s Surreal Paintings Straddle Fantasy & Reality
Austin painter JR Rapier tells stories of her very own. Her surreal paintings walk the tightrope between fantasy and reality, but still express a connection to the unique experience of being human.
Austin artist JR...
Step into Art Island, Austin’s Creative Oasis
Founders of Art Island Maria Gotay & Ryan Padgett talk about creating a creative oasis of inclusion, collaboration & exploration in Maria’s backyard.
Art Island, the community powered art party and collective, has a very...
On the Cover: Surreal Artwork from Rosemary Allen & Juan Villegas
The Surreal // So Real issue would not be complete without including two of our favorite artists: Juan Villegas and Rosemary Allen.
Both Juan and Rosemary paint from the soul, integrating elements, both mystical and...
Dave McClinton’s Powerful Digital Collages Illustrate Black Life in America
Dave McClinton's striking digital collages are full of layers, both in materials and meaning. We talked with him to learn more about his process and get advice for fellow artists wanting to push the...
Bendy Lyndi Shares the Truth about Pole Dancing
Lyndi Cochran, aka Bendy Lyndi, started pole dancing at 16 years old. After 8 years of competitive dancing, it was her Mom who convinced her to try it out.
She instantly fell in love with...
Evan Narcisse
Each year STAPLE! brings over 200 artists and creators under one roof for the celebration of independent media.
It is one of the few long-standing events in Austin that highlights independently produced comics, zines, art,...
Monica Gallagher
Each year STAPLE! brings over 200 artists and creators under one roof for the celebration of independent media.
It is one of the few long-standing events in Austin that highlights independently produced comics, zines, art,...
Let’s Follow a Trend! Intermittent Fasting
This quarter's trend: Intermittent Fasting!
with Adam Brunell
What is intermittent fasting?
Well it's pretty simple, it's a period of time occurring at intervals in which no food or calories are consumed. You're essentially switching between times...
