Featured Artist – John McCabe

I am an artist and musician based in Southern, California. The art that I make is directly tied to what music I am recording at the time. Over the last several years I have written, recorded and released 2 EP’s; in the early phases of the recording process for my first record, I realized that one of the magical things that I used to love about buying music was the art work. It was a way to jointly study the music and what paintings, drawings, photographs, lyrics and liner notes accompanied the physical songs.

Featured Artist

John McCabe – Laguna Niguel, CA
Instagram

In the digital domain, my EPs and albums get released and ‘pushed out’ to a cold, vast sea of platforms, playlists, blogs, etc., typically, with one tiny picture (cover art) associated with the artist’s eight or 10 songs. So, I tried to recreate the past experience and release my music with 1 painting per song; that way, the listener could explore the cover art work – as well as the individual song pieces.

In between music recording projects, I continue to make art. They are usually made when I am going through the song writing process and home studio demo recording for new material for the next album. The four that I have selected for this submission fall into that wedge. In between. All are acrylic and ink pen on canvas or canvas board.

What About (Window Panes) Medium Acrylic on Canvas Size 20"x16" — What About (Window Panes)
Medium
Acrylic on Canvas
Size
20″x16″

Giraffe & Ten Gallon Medium Acrylic, Pen on Canvas Board Size 16"x20" — Giraffe & Ten Gallon
Medium
Acrylic, Pen on Canvas Board
Size
16″x20″

Purple Lamp Shades (Black Flag T-Shirt) Medium Acrylic, Pen on Canvas Board Size 16"x20" — Purple Lamp Shades (Black Flag T-Shirt)
Medium
Acrylic, Pen on Canvas Board
Size
16″x20″

Hank & Polka Dot Pig Medium Acrylic, Pen on Canvas Board Size 16"x20" — Hank & Polka Dot Pig
Medium
Acrylic, Pen on Canvas Board
Size
16″x20″

Featured Artist – Jim Kopp

Self taught artist who has been painting for 20 years. Most paintings consist of found objects on wood assemblages. The materials that I use are found pieces that I discover through the city where I live. I have shown in art museums and galleries throughout my career and have artwork scattered throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and Europe.

Featured Artist

Jim Kopp – Casper, WY
Instagram

New Day Rising (Woman with Dog) Medium House paint on wood assemblage. Size 24 x 48 inches — **New Day Rising (Woman with Dog)**
House paint on wood assemblage
24 x 48 inches

One Flower Medium House paint and collage on cabinet door. Size 18 x 22 inches — **One Flower**
House paint and collage on cabinet door
18 x 22 inches

Three Figures with Wings Medium Housepaint on wood assemblage Size 22.5 x 24 inches — **Three Figures with Wings**
House paint on wood assemblage
22.5 x 24 inches

The Funambulist. Medium House paint and collage on cabinet door. Size 18 x 22 inches — **The Funambulist**
House paint and collage on cabinet door
18 x 22 inches

Featured Artist – Amy O’Hearn

I’m Amy O’Hearn, a New Orleans artist who works from home. Art has saved my soul. For years, I felt I had no inspiration, I was restrained by a rigid job and completely drained every day. Until I started painting. Through a meditative and intuitive approach, I have ignited my passion and unleashed my creativity. I thrive on the risk and spontaneity of not having a plan before I start to paint, I clear my mind and let the colors and the brush take me away. I find it very fulfilling when other people interpret my art, noticing things I haven’t. When possible, I like to name my paintings after the visions others see.

Featured Artist

Amy O’Hearn – New Orleans, LA
Instagram

Artist Bio:

Artist statement:

My artwork is the culmination of tiny triumphs and mistakes that make it beautiful. I choose different colors and add new layers each time I work on a painting. Each session inspires the choices for the next. I might dislike the shapes or colors one day, but I will keep them in and continue to build until it transforms into something I love. I use a variety of brushes, artist tools and multiple layers that provide texture in my pieces. I especially like to use detail brushes for smooth natural edges, spotting (dots) and subtle combinations of color. When painting subject matter, I like to incorporate the same intuitive approach. The object is the inspiration and my painting is not constrained to the rules of reality. I accomplish this through color choices, not-to-scale sketching, experimenting with the background and the use of bold outlines.

Soul Elevator Medium Oil on Canvas Size 14 in X 11 in — *Soul Elevator*
Oil on Canvas
14 in X 11 in

Rosettes Medium Oil on Wood board Size 26 in X 17 in — *Rosettes*
Oil on Wood board
26 in X 17 in

Lady of the Forest Medium Oil on Canvas Size 14 in X 11 in — *Lady of the Forest*
Oil on Canvas
14 in X 11 in

Wind and Waves Medium Acrylic on Canvas Size 12 in X 12 in — *Wind and Waves*
Acrylic on Canvas
12 in X 12 in

Featured Artist – Anindita Dasgupta

Featured Artist

Anindita Dasgupta – Dallas, TX
Instagram

A self-taught artist, I make abstract, intuitive and impressionistic floral art, occasionally foraying into landscapes. Use of colors is very vivid in all my pieces. They are mostly acrylics on both canvas and paper, a few are mixed media (mostly acrylic and soft pastels) and watercolor too. I have also started with Digital Art form, and there are a couple of those pieces that you will find in my shop.

Art has been my passion from the time I was a little girl, however, I had to navigate through life’s very arduous challenges for over two decades. During this time of severity, when I had a formidable task of just surviving with dignity, my art was all forgotten. Though I always wanted to paint but I kept losing touch and more importantly I started losing my confidence and I felt my brushes would not be in my control, my colors would not look beautiful enough on canvas. But as fate and my undying desire for creating art would have had it, fast forward 2016, one fine day I just walked up to ‘Michael’s’, and bought a bunch of art supplies and that day, it was after after 23 years that I picked up my paint brush once again and I haven’t stopped even for a day ever since.

I am in awe of great artists like Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Gustav Klimt- whose use of gold in his art fascinates me. Among more contemporary artists, I truly admire the works of Karen Silve, Erin Gregory, Flora Bowley and I am also thoroughly inspired by them.

My long lost love and gratification- ART- is my absolute full time engagement now. Learning, painting, experimenting, creating, experiencing the euphoria and marveling at destiny, the opportunity this country has given me and at God’s ways to reward! I have finally started my Etsy shop a little over a month ago. I also direct sell my original art pieces for now. I hope to spread vibes n vibrancy of colors through my work. I also hope that my art will delight people and bring positive energy for all who see and own them!

Spring flora Medium Acrylic on paper Size 8x8 inches — **Spring Flora**
Acrylic on paper
8×8 inches

Summer Medium Acrylic on paper Size 8x10 inches — **Summer**
Acrylic on paper
8×10 inches

Italia Medium Acrylic on Canvas Size 11x14 inches — **Italia**
Acrylic on Canvas
11×14 inches

For Spring Medium Acrylic on paper Size 5x7 inches — **For Spring**
Acrylic on paper
5×7 inches

Featured Artist – Robert Frankel

I LIKE TO NOTICE THINGS: patterns of cracks on the street, colors of sprinkles scattered across the white icing on a doughnut, the texture of peeling bark. I try to use my brush to capture the tension between patterns, colors, and textures. If I am successful, those who view my work will feel the same joy I feel when creating it.