Meet the Artists of Issue 24 and Find Out Why They Think it’s Worth It
There is value in all art. Supporting art on a local level is an essential part of preserving the culture of a city, especially one like Austin that is growing and changing so rapidly. For Issue 24’s Artist Spotlight, our chosen contributors shared their experiences as working artists. They spoke to the sacrifices they’ve made, […]
Elaine Alonzo’s Star Crypts Unlocks Your Empowered Alter-Ego
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 in unique spaces all over […]
Juliet Whitsett Dissects the Color Palettes of Texas’ Endangered Species
Have you ever looked closely at the colors in a Texas Whooping Crane? Austin artist Juliet Whitsett has. In fact, she’s gone the extra mile to turn these color palettes into digital art, calling attention to endangered species in Texas in a whole new way. Read more about Juliet below and view their work in […]
David Wehmeyer Designs Inspirational Scenes of Space
David Wehmeyer ditched his degree in Computer Science to pursue something he enjoys much more–art. David’s graphic posters depict scenes of space and otherworldliness. He pairs these dreamy digital illustrations with quotes from people that influence him and reflect his personal thoughts. We featured David’s art in Issue 21 “Be Cause,” and explored his creative […]
Get Lost in Leslie Kell’s Surreal Digital Landscapes
Austin digital artist Leslie Kell fuses photography with digital composition to create surreal landscapes. After beginning her artistic journey as an airbrush painter and illustrator, she transitioned to a career as a graphic artist and now has operated her own freelance design business for over 25 years. She began exploring the medium of digital art […]
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 Combo. During our Call for ART, we asked contributors to list the various materials, influences and genres they combine […]
There is Magic in Rhea Pirani’s Digital Art
Digital artist Rhea Pirani fuses spirituality, the five elements and her personal experiences to create her unique illustrations. For the past 8 years, she has been designing and creating in Austin. She’s a staple on the art market scene, so if you’re lucky enough to be in town, you’ll see her work and meet this […]
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 that keep them working. We couldn’t keep all of it to ourselves, so we’re sharing it with you! Read ahead […]
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 boundaries. When did you first get into art making? One of my favorite photos is of me wearing one of my […]
Leslie Kell
Issue 17 contributor Leslie Kell has developed a meticulous process to create her photographic compositions. What is your artistic process like? I’ve developed an original technique synthesizing the artistry of design and photography. Rather than paint, I use the colors, textures and patterns of my photographs in graphic compositions to create surreal environments. These pieces […]