Jess's goal in her artwork is to employ the 5 C's: combination, contrast, color, correct drawing, and composition. She believes that no medium stacks up to watercolor because of its ability to be abstract and fluid to subtly describe features and objects, or sharp and controlled to accurately render intricate details.

I believe there is no medium that compares to watercolor. It can be abstract and fluid to subtly describe features and objects, or sharp and controlled to accurately render intricate details. I believe that it is the combination of these two elements that makes watercolor paintings interesting.

My goal is to employ the “5 C’s” in all of my paintings - combination (see above), contrast, color, correct drawing, and composition.

Combine these 5 C’s with an expressive subject and magic happens every time.

Diana says she's "dreaming on canvas". She specializes in watercolor, mixed-media and oil painting. She also does art and music collaborations.

I'm so excited to paint for you guys! Woot!

Dan teaches art and music to adults with disabilities. He has been drawing since he was two and has been playing drums for 21 years. His art ideas come from childhood memories, inspiration from various decades, and culture.

Be weird.

CasSa is a portrait and seascapes painter who captures the emotion of a gaze and the mood of a memory. Acrylics and charcoal are his preferred mediums but he also enjoys oil pastels, ink/watercolors, soft pastels, graphite, markers. His biggest influences are Dali, Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Caravaggio, and Bravo

I am a portrait and seascapes painter who captures the emotion of a gaze and the mood of a memory. Known for powerful paintings that convey human emotion; the crush of a first love or the feeling of awe while contemplating waves on the sea

Deanna is a professional 3-d artist with more than 10 years of experience in the gaming industry. She is currently providing fulltime co-development services for a new Unreal 5 game project.

The arts, music, food, dance, community, family and unity, are Donte's happy places. He feels blessed to be able to have provided his talents to places such as Winefest, a children's hospital, Minneapolis schools and many more. He believes that throwing paint reaches a wide and diverse audiences while also creating a common bond.

Let’s THROW some PAiNT

Dana learned to paint all by herself. She pushed herself hard to paint everything she could. Since she started, she has sold over 500 paintings. She does portraits, cartoons, hyperrealism, sculpting and live painting on Facebook.

You have to keep pushing yourself, even on the days you don't think you can. Paint everything. Practice . You can do anything if you keep trying.

Ron is an Afro futuristic, comic illustrator and painter.

I am a afro futuristic Comic illustrator and painter

Christopheaaron’s work contextualizes the building of creative social capital in humanity to illuminate the journey of benevolence. He is considered a mid-career artist and seasoned educator here in the Twin Cities, working on public art projects with the city of Minneapolis, and Hennepin county facility services to empower and engage the community.

So excited to share an opportunity to paint in front of hungry creative minds and crush the competition in the meantime having fun!

Shivani, age 17, says her art is very versatile and diverse. She has a background in traditional art but has also been exploring other fields of art. Shivani's art is playful, colorful, vibrant, and interesting to look at. Her skillset includes drawing, painting, and digital media.

Hey guys! My name is Shivani, im 17 years old and I've loved art for the longest time so I'm very excited to go to the next level and get my art out there! I also brought my best friend here and Im so grateful for her coming to see me! Thanks everyone!!!

Jon's art is considered suburban with an urban influence. Jon can go anywhere from realism to abstract from very technical to loose and more feeling. He is most comfortable with pen and ink or pencil but has worked with any media available.

I like making art, drawing mostly but any sort of creating will do. My style depends on my mood and can go from macabre to fantasy to realism.

Juanita is a mixed media artist that creates through play, experimentation, and the right amount of chaos. She uses acrylic paints, watercolors, inks, pens, pencils and markers. She believes “anything can be an art supply”.

I’m excited to paint for you all again!