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, […]
Meet the Ultra Super Plus Artists Featured in Issue 23
Sometimes when it comes to art, there is more than meets the eye. For Issue 23‘s Artist Spotlight, we highlighted artists that make bold, powerful and impactful work. Our chosen contributors shared their interpretations of the “ULTRA SUPER PLUS” theme and how their art stands out. Read ahead to discover the amazing artists featured in […]
Can you Discover the Hidden Images in Clare Wuellner’s Photographs?
Clare Wuellner sees what no one else can. Luckily, she reveals her discoveries in her entirely original digital art. It’s a hybrid of photography and digital manipulation, meant to show what images she finds in trees. Read more about Clare below and view her work in print in Issue 22 “Something New.” As far as […]
Laura Malischke’s Whimsical Approach to Traditional Photography
Photographer Laura Malischke can make your creative fantasy come true. Three years ago Laura started Creative Fantasy Images, because she wanted to approach portraiture in an entirely new way. The finished product won’t have you posing in front of a solid backdrop. Instead, Laura builds a world around the subject in post production to reflect […]
Artists to Watch: 10 Fantastic Artists from All Over the World
No matter where we live, art has the power to connect all of us. For this edition of Artists to Watch, we’re featuring the amazing artists that live outside of Austin. In fact, they create all over the world. During our Call for ART, we asked contributors to explain why they create and whether they […]
Natassia Wilde’s Photographs are So Emotional (baby)
Photographer Natassia Wilde focuses on light and composition when creating her colorful pieces. She’s fascinated with how light can transform a space, and how a subtle shift of angle and framing can completely change a photograph. Natassia shared her photography in Issue 21’s Artist Spotlight. Read more about her process and upcoming projects below. Art […]
Austin’s New Collective POV Studio Builds Community through Creativity
POV Studio wants to help you express your creativity. Javi Gonzalez and Loria Mendoza combined their many talents to form the collective with a purpose of helping people amplify their authentic voice. Through events and workshops, they aim to create a space to nurture the complexities of individual experience and community. Javi and Loria shared […]
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 […]
SJ Salazar Aponte’s Visual Poetry is Stunning
SJ Salazar Aponte combines photography and poetry to create a whole new art form: phoetry. Their art starts with an original photo, which is then run through a typewriter to imprint a poem or word on top. This adds another layer of meaning and juxtaposition for the viewer to interpret in their own way. We […]
Darryl Demps’ Portraits on Wood are Mesmerizing
You could say Darryl Demps represents the Combo theme perfectly. He paints, photographs, sculpts and professionally skates while also working as an art assistant for sculptor Gil Bruvel. We featured Darryl’s paintings in Issue 20, where he combines woodworking with portraiture. You can read more about his process below and right after, check out his […]