Jamie Roberts
Long story short, life has been an adventure. A roller coaster at times. I’m just thankful to still be a part of this wild world we live in. I am a recovering alcoholic who just celebrated eight years of sobriety. When I first quit drinking I had some trouble getting out of my head. ART SAVED MY LIFE. It has taught me how to deal with life in a positive way. What I produce is a product of my experiences, my emotions, my thoughts, my heart. Sometimes it’s messy, sometimes it’s beautiful, sometimes it’s both. No matter the outcome, it’s the journey for me. The process, the work, the breakthrough. It allows me to get out whatever it is that needs to go. To move forward rather than standing still, paralyzed by fear. My art is my soul on canvas. My freedom.
Maikon Souza
Excitement is my guide for the prospect subjects of my paintings. I borrow shapes, colors and patterns from my surroundings then I apply it into my art. I work in the boundaries of the physical world while painting: gravity brings the inks down in drips; a flat surface gains three dimensionality with the acrylics and a final layer of oil breathes life into an inanimate object. Nothing resonates with me more than the act of producing art. The sensation of something unearthly turning to reality right before my eyes and through my hands, gives me energy to keep on going.
Mr. James
Mr. James is a Los Angeles-based multimedia artist and cosmic raconteur. His vivid stories emerge from unanswered childhood questions which he transforms through painting, video, felt, and fashion into primary color-soaked, mytho-psychological pop fairy tales. Mr. James’ focus on character as brand draws inspiration from pop and folk culture, as well as his time spent working in fashion and apparel in NYC. He considers his work a celebration of life in transformation. His art can be seen at MrJamesWorkshop.com
Grace Elizabeth Diehl
Grace Elizabeth Diehl is a classical realist painter whose work captures the beauty of natural light and color. Whether painting plein air landscapes or crafting still-life compositions in her studio, she uses oil paints to express a deeply personal sense of creativity and escape. Born in Manhattan and raised in New York’s Hudson Valley, her love for art began in childhood and grew through years of independent practice, formal studies, and mentorship from renowned artists. Now based in Southern California, Grace continues to blend her passion for nature and imagination, creating pieces that invite viewers to find their own meaning.
Tyler Mishá
Tyler Mishá is a Los Angeles-based multidisciplinary artist known for her vibrant signature style. With a flair for bright colors and bold shapes, she creates art that i vivid and full of life. Her dynamic approach to art shines through in the unique personality of each piece.
Jamie Jones
Jamie and Thomas Jones are local Fresno artists and the creative minds behind Hellhound Rivet Studios. Their artwork combines acrylic pour painting with figurative art.
Nestor Toro
American artist Nestor Toro (b. 1976) is a professional, independent abstract painter. His internationally collected abstract art can be found in private collections across five continents and over 30 countries. The value of Nestor’s art has doubled in the past year, making him one of the most sought-after contemporary abstract expressionist artists.
His love of nature fuels his unique, expressive, gestural painting style, often compared to Pollock’s technique of painting with the canvas on the studio floor. Nestor’s bold color palette, featuring unexpected choices that organically combine, creates an emotional connection with viewers, often evoking memories.
Nestor’s desire to experience the world has been the most significant influence on both his life and art. Always drawn to travel, he wanted to explore the vastness of the world and experience the adventures he knew existed beyond the small tropical island he called home. At 18, he left the island to attend college on the mainland, pursuing his love of travel. His education and work in the travel industry allowed him to visit over 20 countries, exposing him to diverse cultures and granting him a global perspective that most people do not have.
He has lived in Miami and Los Angeles and has spent extended periods living outside of the United States. This includes a year in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and most recently, six years (2006–2012) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It was during his time in Buenos Aires that his creative inspiration was fully ignited. He was fueled by the vibrant and rich culture juxtaposed with the extremes of wealth, manic chaos, and abject poverty, which coexist side by side. In this unique environment, his first paintings were created and evolved.
Lana Shmulevich
As an immigrant, Lana Shmulevich is constantly on a journey to find a sense of belonging and placement. To enrich this experience, Lana experiments with various mediums, capturing moments that might otherwise be overlooked or dismissed as coincidental. Through her art, she aims to connect with others by offering new perspectives on the world around her, creating a universal language that speaks to all. Living in L.A. has greatly influenced Lana Shmulevich’s growth as an artist, inspiring her to showcase how each person leaves their own mark on the city, for better or worse. She sees herself as a seed breaking through the cracks of cement, a reflection of how the urban landscape shapes both her and her work. What fuels Lana’s passion is the ability to see things for what they represent, while suggesting new meanings and interpretations through her art.
Viviana Stone
Viviana’s journey into the world of art is a testament to the transformative power of creativity and perseverance. Born and raised in Los Angeles, amidst the chaos of a bustling household, work, and family life, she discovered her passion for artistic expression later in life.
Though always drawn to creativity, it wasn’t until adulthood that Viviana truly uncovered her love for art and painting. What began as a solution to a financial dilemma – replicating expensive wallpaper on her kitchen walls – quickly blossomed into a full-fledged passion. Fueled by a desire to beautify her surroundings and a knack for imitation, Viviana delved into the realms of faux finishing and trompe l’oeil painting just as they gained popularity.
Living in proximity to the esteemed Art Center College of Design in Pasadena provided Viviana with a serendipitous opportunity to hone her craft. Over seven years, she eagerly immersed herself in every night class available, relishing the guidance of accomplished artists and the camaraderie of fellow creatives.
Despite her unwavering dedication, the demands of work, responsibilities, and family commitments often relegated Viviana’s artistic aspirations to the sidelines. Yet, after three decades of refining her skills amidst life’s whirlwind, she has finally seized the opportunity to pursue her lifelong dream of painting full-time.
Viviana’s art is a vibrant reflection of her spirit – pulsating with bold colors, dynamic contrasts, and a timeless mid-century aesthetic. While she delights in experimenting with various mediums, her heart belongs to the rich textures and expressive possibilities of oils. Through her art, Viviana not only explores the depths of her imagination but also invites viewers on a journey of joy, wonder, and selfdiscovery. Each stroke of her brush is imbued with passion and purpose, weaving a tapestry of emotions that speaks to the soul. For Viviana, art is more than just a form of expression; it is a profound manifestation of her innermost self, a lifelong pursuit that continues to inspire and uplift all who encounter it.
Werner Luft
Werner Luft’s talent emerged early in his childhood and developed further as a young man while studying art in Stockholm and Amsterdam. He first studied under the Hungarian artist, Endré Fenyö and later, he thrived in Paris in the late 1940s at the renowned Atelier Lhote, under the guidance of André Lhote, a prominent figure in modern cubism who called him the “little Renoir” for his exceptional color harmony and composition. After immigrating to the United States, Luft’s style evolved, his palette became richer and more vibrant, and he moved from portraits and landscapes to abstracts, still lifes, and nudes. His works show a progression from dark, earthen tones and cubist influences to a unique style characterized by bright pastels, pure chroma, and bold color contrasts.
Steven Fader
Steven just wants to make people smile when they see his work. He focuses on using happy bright colors in a medium that conveys emotion and light. Steven’s work has been shown at the Janssen Artspace and has been a part of the California Desert Arts Council. Steven has been accepted into the “The Other Art Fair” in Los Angeles, a distinct honor.
Ron Bravermann
Ron Braveman has been a Los Angeles-based artist for about 25 years.
After studying fine art at the University of Hartford’s Art School, he lived in New York City and Los Angeles, continuing to hone his skills by taking classes at Pratt Institute, the School of Visual Arts, Otis College of Art and Design, Art Center College of Design, and other schools.
He primarily works with watercolor, acrylics, pens, pencils, and gouache on paper and canvas. After being commissioned multiple times in 2018 to create original maps of specific places, he discovered that streets, architecture, and various repeating patterns provide endless inspiration.
Once a work begins, it is an intuitive process for him. He pursues a theme until it resembles his mood, most often painting in a peaceful and calm, meditative state. There is no recipe that is replicated from one work to the next; every piece is unique. He manipulates each work until it seems to breathe on its own.
Chris Granillo
Chris is a California-based fine artist and printmaker with murals, paintings on canvas, and relief prints displayed publicly and in galleries. His desert upbringing has inspired him to build a body of work based on the use of bold palettes of brilliant colors to give his pieces deep contrasts, movement, and depth.
Through the use of these colors and contrasts, he aims to interrogate assumptions of dualities. Juxtaposing the built and natural worlds, overlapping the past with the present, and inverting the role of shadows and light aim to invoke reflection on one’s relationship to nature and to folkloric mythologies.
A Californian artist of Mexican descent, Chris draws great inspiration from Mexican folkloric traditions depicting hummingbirds, native plants, and cultural traditions as a means to link modern day imagery to the past.
Christopher Wray-McCann
Christopher Wray-McCann was born in Detroit and attended high school at The Interlochen Arts Academy in northern Michigan. It was there at the age of 16 that he began studying photography. After graduating, he went on to the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore to continue studying photography, majoring in photojournalism. In the early years of his career, Christopher did a great deal of work within the music industry photographing many album covers, making music videos, and spending months at a time embedded with numerous bands photographing their lives as they toured the world. At the same time, the commercial aspect of his practice continued to grow in the realm of photojournalism for magazines such as Conde Nast Traveler, Rolling Stone, Popular Mechanics, Esquire, and GQ.
Ziva Barrett
Ziva Barrett strives to explore the enigmatic and mysterious realms of the subconscious mind . As a surrealist artist, she is fascinated by the uncanny, the dreamlike, and the inexplicable aspects of human existence. Drawing inspiration from a wide array of sources, including literature, mythology, psychology, and personal experiences, she constructs visual narratives that evoke a sense of intrigue, inviting viewers to interpret and engage with their own subconscious landscapes.
While her work is deeply rooted in the tradition of surrealism, she also draw inspiration from contemporary issues and social dynamics. By addressing themes of identity, power dynamics, and the complexities of the human condition, she aims to provoke a dialogue that transcends the confines of the visual realm. Through her art, she seeks to engage viewers in a thought-provoking journey, encouraging them to reflect upon their own experiences and beliefs.
DOT95
Nicholas Murillo, creator of DOT95, is a local Los Angeles artist. His signature lips and teeth have gotten him in and out of trouble since grade school to present day. For the last four years, Nicholas has been using alcohol markers and his iPad as his main muse, as well as his paint pieces that he does on leather products and canvas. Although his characters have similarities, each one is a different expression of how he felt that day.
Michael Hartstein
Michael Hartstein is inspired by the movement of nature into our everyday lives. His paintings reflect some aspects of nature. Michael paints in an impressionistic style, using bold colors and textures to bring excitement and passion to my paintings. His goal while painting is to stimulate awareness of how nature enriches our lives.
Matt Markum
Matt Markum is a surrealist painter living in Los Angeles, CA. His works are predominantly made using either acrylic or oil paints and generally feature a lot of texture and dream-like imagery. His paintings often depict everyday, common-place elements presented in a strange, exaggerated manner.
Simone Krug
Simone’s paintings are an invitation to step into a world where spontaneity, intuition, and daring exploration reign supreme. With each stroke, color, and revealed layer, she shares a unique glimpse into a kinetic artistic journey that captivates the viewer’s imagination.
Cris Fernandez
Cris Fernandez is an artist originally from sunny Southern California, where he draws inspiration for his unique artistic style. Describing his work as a blend of Pop, Surrealistic, and Low Brow, Cris has always been captivated by the world of horror movies, fantasy, and all things related to popular culture. It is these diverse influences that have greatly shaped his artwork, allowing him to express the intricacies of his vivid imagination. Through his vibrant use of colors, Cris aims to transport viewers into a realm of fantasy, while simultaneously incorporating sinister undertones influenced by his love for horror movies. The remarkable transformation of his childhood fears into positive and inspiring visual representations is a testament to his artistic vision. In each brushstroke, Cris strives to unravel the wild and extraordinary things that reside within the depths of his creative mind.