North Loop: Nick Fritz
Village: Jordan Willis
Artist bio/statement:
My current photographic work explores an experimental documentation of the world.This work is entirely shot in-camera with minimal editing in post. The kaleidoscopic effect is achieved with a lens attachment called the Camerascope by Kaleidovisions.
All works hanging are for sale, and prints/zines can be found on my website.
Far West: Candy Ellard
About the Artist –
Although I fell in love at an early age with drawing, painting, and creating art using a wide range of simple materials, my college education (Masters in Curriculum and Instruction, Education Major, Mathematics Minor) did not align with my passion for art. For long periods of time, I put my art to the side. Over the past two decades, I have devoted more and more time to what ‘tickles my brain’ ~ drawing and painting and creating collages with found objects.
Beginning with a deep dive into painting with pastels, I became a member of the Austin Pastel Society where I received First Place and Honorable Mention in their juried shows. My art displayed at local venues and the positive feedback (people bought my art!) encouraged me to explore different mediums and techniques. After painting with various mediums (oils, pen and ink, gouache), I moved to acrylics which is the primary medium I use now.
My art does not fall into any one specific category or style, but there is a commonality between each piece. I am interested in the suggestive power of color and the use of color combinations to evoke a mood or feeling.
I travel and the memories and photos taken in places I’ve visited are often inspiration for a painting. Flowers and patterns or shapes created by nature are a starting point as well.
Candy Bob Ellard
