North Loop: Paul Tardie
Art has been a pastime going back to my earliest memories. As a fan of comics, pen and pencil were my primary mediums until the age of sixteen. As a teenager, a world of color opened up to me in applications of acrylic paint. With informal training I dabbled in movements ranging from abstract art to surrealism, dadaism, and expressionism as a young adult.
By the age of 25 an affection for landscapes and realism came about while living in the Rockies, as seen in my landscapes. This led to the pursuit of a biology degree in which elective courses in printmaking allowed me to develop skills in intaglio, lithograph, linoleum, and wood block print. As a biology student, studies of organisms and ecological relationships became more of a focus in my art.
In contrast to the biophilic subjects, it has been street art, absurdism, satire, and social realism that have been avenues of my appreciation of the human realm. This has been driven by activism, album and flyer art, and a fondness for the silly.
Awards and recognition:
Served a cease and desist letter in 2020 for using the trademarked slogan “Keep Austin Weird” on merch with a lewd drawing.
Austin Chronicle Best of Austin 2022 Arts and Entertainment Wild Card award for the “You’re My Butthole” amendment to the “You’re My Butter Half” mural.
Village: Kylie McDonald, and David Hammerberg
Kylie:
Kylie Kay McDonald is a published illustrator and painter, with interdisciplinary experience across digital and analog media. Kylie’s current focus is large-scale acrylic on canvas. Her interests include feminism, spirituality, and environmentalism. Womanhood and mysticism are central to her work.
In addition to her independent practice, Kylie has completed numerous large commercial projects. She has been commissioned for several murals, and has assisted with dozens more. Kylie has illustrated a deck of cards, which was published through Big Heart Rising. She is also the illustrator of their ongoing comic series.
Kylie is a native Texan, originally from Houston.
Contact-
kyliekaymcdonald@icloud.com
Far West: Sean Sczepanik
About the Artist –
Sean Sczepanik is an Austin,TX based artist who specializes in acrylic monster paintings. He has been painting for the past 25 years and has shown all around town. You can usually find horror, punk and slapstick embedded in Sean’s work. Evil Dead 2, alongside Ren and Stimpy, were major influences as they still hold a special place in his heart. Additionally, throughout the course of his artist career, he has completed several murals, sculptures and portraits. He’s pretty active on his instagram account where you can view his wide range of characters and past commissions. You can catch Sean selling his miniature paintings or “Pocket Pieces” during the fall/winter season around town at markets, diners, and music festivals.
Email- seanpanikstudio@gmail.com
