Charles Conner aka The Original Spur has been an artist since the age of four. He first learned to draw Ninja Turtles from his siblings and was hooked ever since. Years would pass and he would continue his love of art all the way up into college, but life has a way taking your so called plans and flipping them on its head. Joining the military at the age of 17, he would eventually be called into active duty forcing him to drop out of college. After a tour in Iraq, he attempted to get back to what he had known all his life but, discovered quickly that it was easier said than done. PTSD formed a mental block between his creativity and himself which hindered him for over a decade from producing even the simplest of art forms. After a lengthy struggle, he now uses his creativity and imagination to create one of a kind abstract pieces filled with vibrant colors and a semi realistic interpretation of his surroundings from the Black man's perspective. Creativity, Positivity, and Individuality. Welcome to the journey of The Original Spur!

Trenise Williams better known as ‘Tree’ has become a multi-faceted artist and community educator. This Memphis native has a background in fine, digital and mural art.

I've spent years of my life devoted to the craft, using a variety of mediums and specializing in portrait art of people as well as their pets. I am grateful to be able to share my art and hopefully it brings people joy.

A Seattle-based painter inspired by his daily interactions throughout the city. He has always had a passion for art and music. It wasn’t until 2015, after deciding to leave a career in music, that he started focusing more on painting. He chooses not to identify with one style over another but instead pursues that personal connection between you and his pieces. It is his hope that you see yourself in his work and that themes such as daily life, icons, and self-love found throughout his paintings create space for you to connect to the world at large in a meaningful way.

MonieLove, a self-taught artist, represents the Pacific Northwest through and through. Born and raised in the vibrant city of Portland, she now calls Seattle her home. From a tender age, she wielded a pencil, sketching portraits with an undeniable flair. But her journey didn't stop there. MonieLove's artistic path evolved, leading her to the realm of personalized expression. With a brush in hand, she paints individualized portraits that burst with an explosion of colors and textures. As a proud and resilient gay, black woman, MonieLove has experienced firsthand the challenges imposed by society, affecting both her mind and spirit. Yet, she has found solace and liberation within her art—an outlet for healing that beautifully showcases her love and gratitude for the diverse tapestry of the black community.

My name is Andrew Holloway and I was born and raised in the Great North West, Tacoma, Washington to be specific. I am a very proud Black-American Artist with a unique background in Architectural and Mechanical Drafting. Bates Technical College is where I earned my technical degree. I started my art career as a comic book artist in the early 90s. This is time period is where I developed my own personal style with the pencil, where I combined my love for perspective, portraits, and comic-book panel work. My love for this medium is simply because it's classical, and when done right it's elegant and timeless.

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Vincent Keele is an American artist – His work uses bold colorful and rhythmic movements to create abstract expressionist artworks and symbolic figurative works. He uses various fields from traditional to contemporary to portray his visual narratives. Keele’s work has been showcased in numerous countries around the world.

Seattle born visual artist, Myron Curry's art seamlessly blends technical precision with a profound understanding of the human spirit. Immerse yourself in the vivid symphony of colors that grace Myron Curry's canvases. From breathtaking landscapes that evoke a sense of wanderlust to ethereal abstract compositions that stir the depths of your imagination, each artwork pulsates with a kaleidoscope of hues carefully chosen to evoke emotions and ignite the senses

Award wining sports and entertainment artist T.R Miles is known as a "pixel painter". His style "Broken Glass Art" captures the spirit and essence of it's subject matter with an explosive blend of abstraction and realism. Abstraction in the micro, and realism in the macro , "Broken Glass" is the style that many haven't seen yet. It conjures mythical characterizations and pushes the boundaries of contemporary art and optical illusion.

A pencil and charcoal artist who likes to share his experiences, portraits, figure and surreal drawings. I have been drawing since I was eleven years old and now I had the opportunity to show case my work at galleries, restaurants and other places as well. I am fortunate and blessed to have this happen to me and now I am focused on dedicating my self to perfecting my craft.

Yolanda Galery is a self-disciplined artist based in Seattle. Yolanda works in acrylic and digital mediums. Born in Colorado, her family relocated to Eastern Washington where she spent her childhood. From a young age Yolanda has had a deep appreciation for art. As a child she would create portraits of friends and family. Throughout the years, Yolanda has pursued a career in Laboratory Science but her true calling has always been creating art. She now practices art full-time and strives to add a little more color to our everyday field of vision.

My name is Charde' Brown and I am based out of Auburn Washington. I am an emerging self-taught artist who works primarily with acrylic paint, mixed media, and soft pastels to explore inhibitions and explore the depths of emotions, ideations, and reflections of one's past.

The AmazonArtist, local Seattle Artist who specializes in capturing African American forms.

Stephanie is a Seattle born and based artist. Creating art from a young age, she returned to her passion through acrylic and pencil mediums seven years ago. Travels throughout the US and Europe, and Africa influence her work, much of which is focused on femininity, thought, self reflection and beauty. Her multicultural background, education in social justice and varied life experiences contribute greatly to the subject of her personal work. For her art is more than a visual stimulation. She sees art as a way to create connection, a method of provoking self reflection, and a tool for building community. She often uses symbolism to convey a message, but also leave room for the viewer to interpret that message for themselves. Stylistically, she uses bold bright colors and layering paint in ways that create depth and motion.

Shina’s Gallery is an Multimedia Afrocentric art gallery and non profit organization. Shina uses art to challenge societal norms and advocate for equality, justice, and the empowerment of marginalized voices. Her art is a testament to the power of representation and the celebration of black women and cultural heritage.

Jonarra Swanson is an artist who brings mindfulness to her work. She created her art business NARR LLC to empower her community and reaffirm the truth that you really can achieve whatever you set your mind to, no matter the obstacle. Not just an artist, Jonarra is an active member of the community hosting, participating in and attending community centered fundraisers and events that center around unity, spark creativity and bring awareness to the underprivileged and overlooked. As someone who has overcome so much herself, she hopes to continue to plant seeds of hope and love to everyone

Keegan's incredibly intricate pencil drawings are often mistaken for photographs, and each one can take up to seven months to complete. But his story is even more remarkable. From growing up in poverty in a small trailer park to creating artwork for some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment including Michael Jordan, President Barack Obama, Dave Grohl, Eddie Vedder, Kelly Slater, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and many more, Keegan’s journey back to art following the unexpected passing of his mother has as been covered extensively in the media including features on NBC’s Today Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and many other outlets, which caused the demand for his art to skyrocket. Most importantly, giving back to his community has always been the driving force behind Keegan’s work. He regularly speaks to students with his inspiring message about following your dreams through hard work, passion and perseverance, and his art has raised over $650,000 for various charities.

Self taught artist in multiple mediums Aspiring tattoo artist

Both a sneaker-head and child at heart, Soli is a Kirkland-based artist who specializes in anthropomorphizing sneakers into people. She has always had a passion for creating and loves to live kookily outside of the box. She enjoys adding small details within her art to keep the discovery process continual and compounding. The longer you look the more you see. Soli is passionate about being able to make people smile and bring joy to life. This is the greatest joy she draws from her art and children's books. Coming Soon: "Sneaker Friends". "Sneakers and friends more alike than you think. The souls that support you, also can stink!" -Soli-

Disclaimer from the artist - “A percentage of all art and books sold, will be used to help provide shoes for underprivileged children in the local community”

Miriam English is an emerging self-taught artist based in the Tacoma Washington area whose use of acrylics and mix media has created some of the most breathtaking portraits of realism. Miriam's works of art can be seen throughout the Tacoma and Seattle area from the countless projects she's been involved in to various events she has been apart of such as "The Art Battle" to having her works of art being featured in galleries like "Base Camp" in Seattle as well as TrapxArt Magazine.

I was born in former Yugoslavia eventually torn apart by war. As a child I always gravitated towards drawing and soon after, that became my focus. I'd draw portraits and trees, and train myself in understanding perspective. It was all Realism that I became skilled in. In my teenage years I found admiration for our late Impressionists; the masters of the late 1800s. After graduating from Industrial Design I started my art career and a few years later moved to the US where I found more inspiration to continue my tumultuous art journey. Within that period I also accepted the challenge to explore abstract and modern styles of painting. Although I stay loyal to Impressionism I do create paintings of other genres when my expression and interests require it.

Vision Graceful is a musician and contemporary artist expressing a broad variety of artworks as Vision Graceful. Born and raised in Seattle in a pre-gentrified Central District era, art has always been a pillar of the community and the family he stems from. His family’s deep Midwest and Southern heritage played a pivotal role in his love and expressions of art in the forms of abstract pieces during his childhood. He credits his grandmother's love for New Orleans eccentric art that graced her homes, sports themes exacerbating dramatic color schemes utilizing textures to bring forth emotions from periods of time within his life, and his fathers deep love of sports in the 70's, 80's, and 90's as the genesis of his visual artistry.