Pieces Gallery
Multi-faceted environment for creators to expand their creativity and share it with the community through various channels of resources.
Woody Olsen
My paintings are fresh, experimental, abstract expressionist, mixed media, primarily bright neon colors, overlapping, floating colorations, informally balanced shapes, sizes with a positive center of interest. My paintings change in the shifting light by using iridescent enamel and metallic paint to create depth and highlights. My work has been critiqued with references to Jackson Pollock.
Peter Mera
Kat Heitzman
Kat is a self-taught artist inspired by fantasy, nature, and her inner spirituality. She is passionate about teaching others and bringing people together with her painting events. In addition, not only is she an avid painter, but she is also skilled in pyrography, drawing, sewing, quilting, and mixed media arts.
Celeste Rub
Printmaking: linoleum block printing on multimedia; Collage: mixing all types of media into one cohesive piece; Cosplay: recreating high-skill looks from video games, movies, and TV shows; Jewelry making: creating wearable art from shrinky dinks, wire, beads, and charms; Button making: both digital and physical drawn artwork made into wearable buttons; Drawing: charcoal, graphite, colored […]
Christina Gierut
317 Art Collaborative
We have an onsite gift shop called Weirdo Art Collectibles , which features artist designed and made, small batch, prints, art toys, sculptures, books, apparel, jewelry and plushies. Our inventory is a haven for collectors and fans of fringe, low brow and pop surreal art. Our inventory cannot be found anywhere else in town!
Ana Ramirez Castaneda
Valentina Fedoseeva
Painting: acrylic paints Mixed media: acrylic paints, oils, modeling paste, gold leaf, silver leaf Drawing: soft pastels, inkI specialize in vibrant floral paintings using acrylics, nature-inspired mixed media pieces incorporating acrylics, oils, modeling paste, gold and silver leaf, and delicate drawings with soft pastels and ink. My work celebrates nature with themes like botanical, mushroom, […]
Laura Gomel
Painter, working in acrylic, watercolor ink, and alcohol ink. Drawings in graphite, colored pencil, ink and pastel.I I am known for my portraits and my use of color. I am inspired by cultures, both popular and ancient. I am most drawn to creating art that sparks conversation. My influences are pop surrealism, Francis Bacon and […]
Maya Simmons
Expertise in portrait painting, most media’s of painting, mixed media, drawing, and face painting. School of Art Institute, SAIC Chicago Fine Arts Scholarship, Winner of “Student of the Arts Award” by Rockford Area Arts Council, the artwork featured in Seventeen Magazine and Rockford Register Star.
Signature ink and beauty
A tattoo/ spa all-in-one shop with artists that paint as well as art throughout the building
David Van Delinder
Christina Tobler
I can make anything from quilts to awesome Halloween costumes I prefer acrylic paint but I will use any media but oils I love to crochet anything. From little cuties to clothing
Sinclaire Casarotto
Painting: watercolor, acrylic, oil Printmaking: relief & screenprint
Brian Hierstein
Alize Carpenter
Obviously Art Specialize in acrylic painting, as well as digital works including but not limited to, logos, murals, pet portraits, live painting, and commissions
SPX Multimedia Company
Justin Oefelein I am a graphic designer and artist with 21 years of experience. I enjoy design visually compelling books and marketing designs. I illustrate and draw my own graphics.
Angeles Meyers
Im not an expert. I feel like a haven’t quite figured out myexpertise, but dabble in many skills instead of mastering one. However, I love making abstract paintings and sneaking eyes into them. that you can then flip and get a different feeling or mood while using bright colors . I create/build live plant terrariums
Molly Carter
Kenzie Knabe
Many moons ago, I worked as a jeweler for a couple of custom jewelry stores in Rockford. I switched gears from one end of the spectrum to another and now work as a nurse and will be starting grad school soon (age is just a number!). I started drawing colorful, symmetrical patterns, which served two […]
Tom Holoubek
Veronica Soria-Martinez
Tempest Bianca Jones
Art by Tempest I have participated in a variety of events in the community by coordinating, vending/showing artwork, and live painting. Some examples include spring/fall Art Scene, Love your Mental, and multiple events in collaboration with RKFD/CO. I love art in all forms- visual, music, dance, poetry and beyond. I create paintings, epoxy resin creations […]
Daniel Bovell
Visual artist: Working primarily with graphite and colored pencils, I create beautifully realistic drawings of wildlife.
360 Grace Woodworks
Aaron Carlin is a woodworker who loves to be involved in woodworking projects big and small, such as large live edge dining room tables, outdoor furniture such as Adirondack chairs and smaller, more personal art. He also love exploring laser engraving and laser cutting to make fascinating new art.
Olivia Gaumond
I am a mixed media artist concentrating in colorful acrylic painting on collage depicting pets, wildlife and mythical creatures. I am also a PADI certified professional mermaid, I love sharing my passion by bringing people all ages magic and whimsy. Besides aquatic performance, I read oracle shells, sing songs and play mergames. I specialize in […]
Hannah Sleger
Drawing: graphite, colored pencil, pastels, charcoal, and chalk concentrating in portraiture and surrealism but has covered many subjects; Painting/Scenic Painting: Acrylic, water color, and water based Scenic paint from small scale to large scale (wall murals, Theatrical backdrops), tackling a wide range of subjects and paint treatments; Theatre: performer, director, work in properties and costuming, […]
Arin Whitmore
My areas of expertise include drawing in minute detail, scientific illustration, dreamscapes, intaglio and woodblock printing, as well as photography.Drawing is a never ending process of capturing the magic of life. I’ll always be interested in the process of translating thoughts into lines, documenting my life through time and space.
Paul Pinzarrone
Digital photography, variety of visual 2D software, airbrush. High resolution images printed on metallic paper & bonded to the back side of clear plex [2023]. Models posed to be photographed high resolution, then manipulated and layered with fractal patterns for a ‘wrapped’ appearance. Imagery touches on Italian Renaissance painters, Greek mythology and science fiction. Sub […]
Drew Eurek
Oil painting on canvas and charcoal drawing Canvas stretching and repair
Brandy Smith
Brandy’s approach to art is deeply introspective, often using her work as a means of self-expression and a window into their emotions and experiences. Her willingness to push artistic boundaries and experiment with different techniques and materials showcases a fearless and innovative spirit in their work. Brandy’s art invites viewers to engage with it on […]
Anna Gosci
I just go where the art tells me to go, I don’t know if I have much control in that. Right now it’s taking me to a medieval style with traditional primary colors. Lots of animal and human figures morphed into one. I have an ongoing series of god-viewed houses, which look like blueprints of […]
Rilei R
Rilei is an LGBTQ+ artist from Illinois that specializes in digital illustrations. Their main inspiration comes from western cartoons from the early 2000s.
Quest H
Ryan Stukone Lape
Bryce Erickson
I have been working on graphic design since I was 15. I started making Youtube videos when I was younger creating thumbnails. I then started an apparel company called Vigilant Apparel. I am currently going to college for graphic design at RVC.
Olivia Stieg
I took AP Art in highschool. I was always interested in art and wanted to pursue it as a career. I experimented with a wide variety of mediums including oil and soft pastels, acrylic painting, charcoal, conte, and graphite as my traditional media. I went to school for graphic design and received my degree in […]
Lissette Tellado
My areas of expertise is in traditional drawing although I do dabble in graphic design and photography. Mediums I’ve worked with have been acrylic paint, charcoal, dry pastel, clay, water color, gauche, color pencil, and more. When it comes to my art I enjoy taking a more realistic approach, however throughout the past few years […]
Quade H
Quintin H
I enjoy creating and making crafts. I love Hip Hop, lyrical and Musical Theater. Qtastrophe
Zack Shereck
Tattooing since 2011
Liz Wolf
BFA PainingMFA Book & Paper ArtsLetterpress greeting card company Wolf & Wren Wolf & Wren Press
Nicholas Dycha
I am a professional award winning custom tattoo artist with over 20 years of experience. Specializing in all forms of tattooing from American Traditional, Neo traditional, New School, Japanese, Color & Black and Grey, Realism
Wesley Perkins
I am a young artist from the Rockford area and have been inspired by the work of local artists my whole life! I am good at public speaking and love to volunteer
Payton Mohr
A graphic designer by day and a studio artist by night. Printmaking: Linoleum block printing on paper, Drawing: figure/illustration work using ink on paper and graphite on paper, Graphic Design: Adobe software
Lexi Garcia
Drawing and color art, dance
Michaela Tyson
Graphic Designer. Visual Artist. Digital Illustration. Motion Design and Animation.
Chris Geebus Artwork
Comic book publishing: from start to finish including writing, drawing, printing, and distribution; Drawing: graphite, pen and ink, marker; Illustration: character creation, cartooning, colorist, novel art, cover art; Painting: realism, airbrush, acrylic, spray paint; Sculpture: paper mache, stage props, puppet crafting; Graphic Design: digital art, procreate, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
Kayo Martinez
Graphic designer, painter and muralist for 13+ years. Started learning to 3d sculpt for past year creating designer toys and props.Majority of artwork I do are logo designs and graphic illustrations. I’ve screen printed as well creating shirt designs and prints.
Alexis Wagner
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James Sexton
I’ve worked for MTV Animation, Natural History Museums, and Nice Restaurants. I enjoy sketching, photography, and cartoons. And Cooking.
Sya Ryn
Artist that works with abstract, cartoon, realism, and surrealism
Shawn White
I draw a lot of skulls. Like, a lot. So many. Like maybe an unhealthy amount of skulls. My primary work is digital, with a healthy serving of ink and watercolor.Motorcycle enthusiast. Punk rock fan.
China Cat 663
Chinacat is an artist who works predominantly with linoleum blocks, acrylics, color pencils and watercolors. She studied Illustration for two years at the Fashion Institution of Technology in NYC and later moved to Rockford, Illinois. In 2010, Chinacat attended Rockford University and discovered her passions for printmaking. Her works showcase a combination of “Cute” characters […]
Aida Rosemore
I have a BS in Chemistry and laboratory experience in the formulation of water based paints. I am a trans lesbian artist who focuses on the structure of animals (non-human and otherwise) and plants. I love to do large scale works as well as anatomical studies and I have started to enjoy live painting outside […]
