Bernie is a multidisciplinary artist based in Pittsburgh, known for his abstract work across various media. In addition to his artistic practice, he is also a trained Art Therapist, integrating creativity with emotional and mental well-being.

Elaine works in watercolor and acrylic, using both to express the emotions nature stirs in her. She’s especially inspired by water, rocks, and trees, and loves how God’s creation blends peace with excitement. Her process often starts with a photo, but it’s the feeling of a place that guides her. Exploring semi‑abstraction, she builds each piece with loose sketches, bold color, and layered movement to share the emotions she experiences outdoors.

Ellastaire is a local Pittsburgh gothic fantasy artist. She is a master of fantasy acrylic painting, drawing on classic inspirations to transport viewers into magical realms. Her work invites the imagination to explore themes of horror, mystery, and the timeless struggle between light and darkness.

im a 26 year old mixed media artist. my painting medium is acrylic, and i love making art inspired by my dreams and memories, creating a surreal and ethereal feeling in my pieces. ive been drawing and creating since i was very young and i dont think ill ever stop. painting is something very cathartic for me.

I work across a variety of mediums and am passionate about connecting art with community engagement. In my artwork, I combine realism with whimsical abstract color. My bright, realistic pieces bring energy to a space, while the vibrant colors and playful nature of my work aim to immediately capture the viewer’s eye.

Lelaina Scott is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania based artist dedicating her time and resources to creative expression. After briefly studying at the University of Pittsburgh, she returned home in 2020 and reconnected deeply with traditional art. She earned her degree in Visual Arts and Music Studies from Penn State in 2023 and has since built a strong artistic presence through solo exhibitions, murals, and teaching engagements across Central Pennsylvania. In early 2025, she relocated to Pittsburgh, where she is actively immersing herself in the city’s art scene. As a painter, muralist, instructor, and curator, Scott’s work centers on the human form and spirit, using acrylics and experimental techniques to explore themes of beauty, decay, and connection.

Makayla is a Pittsburgh‑born and raised mother, gun‑violence survivor, and mixed‑media painter. Her work is rooted in resilience, using color, texture, and emotion to communicate perseverance. Through her art, she hopes to offer motivation and a reminder that no matter what someone is facing, there is strength in continuing forward.

Marlana is an artist who has enjoyed creating for as long as she can remember. She loves painting and finds real joy in making something beautiful. Art has always been a meaningful part of her life, and she paints with genuine passion and appreciation for the process.

Rachel is an artist inspired by the absurdity and queerness of nature, often using cephalopods and other creatures as recurring motifs. They work with reused and found materials, drawn to the beauty in salvaged objects and the value of what’s discarded. They’ve done live painting at Art All Night for two years and enjoy creating in community, even if they’re not naturally competitive.

I like vivid wild color combos painting emotion and painting what if's. I like to paint things that could inspire someone to write a folktale.

Suzanne is a Pittsburgh-based artist and educator whose work explores the silly, the sacred, and the sublime. She transforms overlooked materials and uplifts marginalized voices through portraiture and installation. As founder of the Busnegie Museum of Art—a gallery in a bus shelter—she showcases local artists and reimagines public space as a platform for connection and visibility.

I am a figurative painter. My work often begins with memory, but not as a direct story or illustration. I am drawn to images that feel familiar and magical at the same time, like something remembered from childhood, a dream, a performance, or a scene from an old photograph.