_OF COLOR is solidifying their legacy in Austin through their dedication to authenticity, community and transparency. Since 2018, they have devoted themselves to uplifting the work of BIPOC artists and cultivating a community of creatives and launching inclusive spaces for artists of color to showcase their craft and talents. Photo...
The Star Crypts NFT Project is a super collaboration of photography, painting, storytelling and digital art. Born from the mind of Elaine Alonzo, the Star Crypts NFT Project is all about bringing forth an identity of your own creation. Jay Ybarra shot some of the first photographs, capturing these alter-egos...
Issue 24 cover artist Catie Lewis is discovering herself in her paintings. We first met Catie in 2018, right after she moved to Austin. Catie submitted her digital portraits to Issue 15 and sold her signature continuous line products at our release party. Now, three years later, her art is...
Tammie Rubin will make you see familiar objects in a completely new way. Through her art, she transforms the ordinary into the fantastical. What you might initially recognize as a fishing net becomes a map or a web. It’s up to you to decipher what her art means to you,...
Asia Renée‘s ambitious portrait project has been in the works since 2016. Her colorful portraits and bold journey from med school to fulltime artist made her the perfect cover artist for Issue 23 “ULTRA SUPER PLUS.” We were so excited to talk to Asia as she was in the process...
Sequoyah Johnson chose art on a whim. During her college orientation actually. With no prior experience, she told me that she felt set up to fail. She also told me that she thrives in that environment. The Coy Collection began in a similar fashion, first as jewelry for friends before...
Jonah Dillon has found a way to make art with an unexpected material. After losing the ability to use his hands, his wheelchair took the place of a paintbrush. What has resulted is colorful, powerful work both in appearance and message. Rainbow Range Read more about Jonah below and view...
Felipe Gomez brings animals to life through his intricate woodcut scultpures. Over the past two years, he’s been on the path to pursuing art full time. Since then he has built an art studio, quit his corporate job and continued perfecting his beautifully crafted sculptures. Sable Read more about Felipe...
Shannon Purcell studied the techniques of the old masters to perfect his painting. His recent series focuses on narrative portraiture and classical techniques combined with a contemporary approach. Self Portrait as Lana Turner in Johnny Eager Read more about Shannon below and view his work in print in Issue 22...
