For many of you, even if you aren’t an artist, the consumption of media and all other forms of art make you an art critic in your own world because you know what you like and don’t like. Along with your tastes, social media, articles, and the people you hang around with probably help shape your view of art because art has found its way into your life in some way.
With that in mind, the importance of art should be kept in the forefront when the government creates a budget, when someone chooses a hobby, or even in hard times such as the ones we are facing right now. We are in times where a lot of people can’t work. Those who can telecommute for work are lucky and the rest “non essential” workers are left to their own devices to fend for themselves and still pay their bills on time. Artists fall under the non essential, unfortunately, but I believe they are so necessary for the world. I’ve decided to create this page because I believe everyone I’ve listed here is deserving of more recognition for their passion and to be comfortable in their finances considering the uncertainty we’re facing in the world right now.
I recommend at least following each and every one of these artists (all information will be in green, clickable links). Having a footprint on social media is so valuable for artists of today. Maybe they can light up your social media feeds the way they have with mine and, who knows, their work may end up on your wall, as a gift to a loved one, at the top of your website, or even playing on your headphones while you exercise.
Thank you so much artists.
Update (3/29): I have put the artists in alphabetical order and believe this format will work for the time being. Thank you
Amanda Harlow
Painter, Photographer
Taking commissions, starting at $75.
Email: harlowamsue@gmail.com
Instagram: amandaharlowart
Amanda Laing
Digital Sketching, Drawing
Taking commissions through Instagram DM – accepts PayPal
Instagram: meoyani
Ashleigh Denise Argyle
Digital illustrator, Writer
Taking commissions through DM, price upon request. Shop open as well.
Instagram: sauft
Twitter: adargyle
Twitter: sauftsketches
Shop: Redbubble
Writing: Medium
Dalton Shaul
Web designer, Graphic Designer, Printmaker
Working independently, taking work through his website.
Website: Lotux.design
Shop: Redbubble
Diana Poulter
Photographer
Will be taking clients towards the end of April due to current COVID-19 guidelines.
Instagram: visualizedbydiana
Website: Weebly
Diego Tello
Sketching, Illustration, Music
Taking commissions through Instagram DM.
Instagram: daogedraws
Jade Duplessis
Graphic Designer
Accepting freelance work through email.
Email: jadedupe@gmail.com
Instagram: jade_duplessis
Laura Garner – Up Canyon Apparel
Clothing Brand
Currently selling through Etsy.
Instagram: upcanyon_apparel
Shop: Etsy
Licoon
Digital Illustrator, Digital artist
Not currently taking commissions. When they open, they will be free.
Instagram: licoonsenpai
Youtube: Licoon Senpai
Leslie Bunce
Photographer
Taking clients for future dates. Unable to photograph right now due to COVID-19 guidelines
Email: leslienbunce@gmail.com
Instagram: bunce.photography
Website: Bunce Photography
Poetry Lofi
Poet
Not taking commissions, though the calming mix of her reciting the poetry and occasional music is worth a follow.
Instagram: poetrylofi
Rhett Backstrom
Digital illustrator, Graphic designer
Taking commissions, details on website.
Instagram: rhett.backstrom
Website: Rhett Backstrom
Tessa Cates
Graphic Designer, Illustrator
Taking graphic design commissions through Instagram DM. Shop open as well.
Instagram: heavymetalhppie
Shop: Teespring
Tino Cruze
Hip-hop Artist, Youtuber
Based in Arizona, he’s constantly working on new music found through the website link.
Instagram: tinocruze
Website: United Masters
Youtube: TinoCruze
Trevor Williams
Photographer, Podcast Host, Actor, Musician
Ongoing podcast called Twin Film Face Off through SoundCloud. Photographer of the Seattle music scene.
Audition spot for improv troupe available through this link: Fools Play Improv
Podcast: Soundcloud
Music page: Facebook
Photography: Instagram
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