I’ve done many jobs, all related to using my hands, my eyes, intellect and imagination. I snapped pictures with my Kodak box camera, called in the cows before dawn, cleaned cars, sorted and welded automobile parts, designed cutting tools, treated children with smallpox in Nigeria, entire families in Zimbabwe, (photographing everything around), researched damage of […]
Nicolas Alfaro is a transgender artist who works with a variety of materials, including paint, charcoal, and digital work. He grew up in La Mirada but moved to Long Beach after high school, inspired by the art scene. Throughout his transition, Nicolas creates works expressing how it feels to live as his true self, to […]
Digital Illustration Stampmaking Acrylic and Watercolor painting
My creative practice is a holistic investigation of how we humans connect to nature, finding intimate dimensions of our psyche that are spiritual, experiential and individuated. I gather inspiration from investigating specificity of environments that produce unique forms. My research involves studying and documenting plants and animals, deconstructing humans’ perception of nature, and connecting biological, […]
The Galactivators provide a multicultural/multi-faith healing experience where people can tap into the energy of nature and mother earth through music and dance. We create a unique music experience for all kinds of events, from small private events to large scale festivals. Our music is created with the intent of activating the audiences self-healing abilities […]
My entire life, all I ever wanted to be was an artist. The pandemic blessed me with losing my job and finally gave me the push I needed to create everyday.
I’m a full time creative artist. I do abstract painting on canvas and wall art. Decor accent walls. Audio engineer. Produce beats, Rap/sing fully inspired by the lb culture. Perform, event setup, sip and paints. Being apart of this establishment can really help my elevation. I was born and raised in Long Beach ca. it’s […]
I’m POETUH. I express myself through a variety of art styles.. I use my experiences/emotions to create authentic pieces that speak to those that gravitate towards the energy the pieces exude. I avoid putting labels on my pieces or giving them descriptions so that the admirer can interpret the art within THEIR experience in THAT moment. […]
Kadie DiCarlo fuses linear abstraction with heavy atmosphere to create stark mental landscapes. Drawing from life experience, she nods to chaotic calm and aims to destroy familiarity in the schematic realm. By creating said mental landscapes, she attempts to untangle her neurobiological malaise.
I make watercolor paintings 😀
I love to express myself in various mediums, paint, wood, wire, design, pretty much anything i can find.
Nathan Asplund is a visual artist and educator based in Long Beach, California. Originally from Santa Clarita, he received his BA in Art with an emphasis on painting and illustration from CSU Channel Islands. Working with a variety of mediums such as painting, drawing, animation, and collage, Nathan draws influence from suburban sprawls, punk and […]