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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 bring their creations to life. Contributors from all over the world share the inspirations behind their work and express their […]
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 […]
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 combines realistic and abstract components to make brightly colored surreal landscapes. “Creating surreal art is a channel for me […]
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, Texas and contributor in Issue 14: VIVID. She currently works out of the ContraCommon studios in Bee Cave. “I paint […]
In Between Art and Music with Jeremy Earhart
Mixed media artist and sculptor Jeremy Earhart creates ornamentally detailed pieces that appeal to your childhood nostalgia. We met Jeremy at SXSW 2014, shortly after moving to Austin. Natalie noticed they share the same surname and promptly approached him to be friends. He was extremely helpful and provided us with a wealth of knowledge in our fledgling […]
Robots Who Feel with Lauren Briere
Robot lover and illustrator Lauren Briere has figured out how to give emotion to machines. Inside her studio, Lauren has discovered the secret to breathing life into quirky and whimsical bots with a few magical strokes of her brush. Fortunately these now sentient beings aren’t concerned with an uprising and instead seem more pensive—interested in astronomy, wildlife, rowboats […]