Lamar Jones, (b. 1989) is an American painter, whose work reflects contemporary life from a black American's perspective. Through portraiture and mixed media, Jones depicts energetic celebrations of black existence in leisure. His paintings meet somewhere between realistic depiction and raw abstraction, incorporating text, motifs, and symbols rendered on canvas.
I’m a failed physics professor and fiction writer, turned artist only after trying to fit my love of magic into more traditional boxes. What most compels me about being an artist is the calling for authenticity, championing merit in a disposable world, and digging in the dirt for clues to what holds us together.
M.C. Pratt is a native of Baltimore who works in oils, watercolor, mixed media and occasionally installations and stone. She lives and works in Allegany County, MD with her husband and 2 dogs. With a dual BS in Art and Philosophy, and an MEd in art education, she teaches in a variety of public and private venues while pursuing a life robust with painting, exhibiting and writing. As Director for Art Education for the Evergreen Heritage Center, Mt.
I am a life long artist and Marylander. I draw, sculp and oil paint.
In April 2018, I submitted a community grant to MSAC for 8 benches by 8 artist to be located on 8 business for the public to enjoy in Historic Stevensville. The project was call 'Benches of the Shore' in Queen Anne's County, Maryland.
Aziza Afzal is a queer, multi-racial artist residing in Maryland. She creates art in many mediums, such as performance, adaptation, script-writing, painting (murals), linocut and intaglio printmaking, drawing, jewelry-making, design, collage, and puppetry.
The First Latino Olympic Artist for the USA Jesse Raudales
Artistic Philosophy: For P. Dubroof, art is a profound source of joy. Her approach begins with a blank canvas, leading to a journey where heart and brush harmonize. Each stroke reflects her deep passion, transforming canvases into vibrant, emotive masterpieces.
Community Involvement: A dedicated supporter of the arts in Maryland and the DC Metro area, P. Dubroof stands out as a community artist. Her commitment is evident through her extensive volunteer work and collaborations with non-traditional gallery spaces, making art accessible and integral to the community.
Baltimore Native, I fell in love with art at a young age of 5. I attended the Baltimore School for the Arts class of 1987. Fresh out of high school I started working for Penn Advertising painting billboard where I was able to develope my skills even more. After 14 years I decided to try another form of art in the form of culinary arts.
Artist Bio for Lea Craigie-Marshall Born in Falls Church, Va in 1976, self-taught, contemporary artist Lea showed talent from an early age. An natural creative spirit, she spent time taking private art lessons with her mother at home as well as in the mountains of scenic West Virginia with her grandmother, both artists. These strong female influences helped mold and inspire Lea to be the dynamic, multifaceted, feminist artist she is today.
Courtney Applequist is an interdisciplinary artist working in the greater Washington DC area. Pulling from her education & experience in architectural design, her work explores the intersection between art, architecture & the human psyche. She holds a BFA from Baylor University and has exhibited at various juried shows throughout the area, as well as being a included in private collections throughout the US.