Painter William Paul Thomas questions what it might look like if internal conflict and trauma showed clearly on our skin. Would it invite people to be kinder to each other? William’s Cyanosis series represents everyday people of color through this lens - showing adversity in their complexion through the color blue. Follow his journey as William creates a commissioned portrait for filmmaker Seneca Modest that fuses the narrative of an upcoming film with William’s powerful style.
Up Next in Season 2
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A Fusion in Floral
Acrylic painter and full-time art teacher Monique Cleveland embraces the idea of being courageous in her work, and draws inspiration from her close-knit family and students. Known for her focus on femininity and form, Monique’s art celebrates the positive representation of African American women,...
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What Lies Beneath
Mixed media resin artist Amanda Moody describes her work as colorful and fluid. Her special technique of adding materials between layers of resin coating creates floating shapes and a three-dimensional effect that, to many observers, feels like cloud-watching or meditation. For her latest commiss...
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Roshambo’s Skeleton Crew
Muralist J Massullo is known for a graphic style that could grace the covers of heavy metal albums, but is built on years of developing his masterful spray painting technique. His first mural for Roshambo Beverage Co. draws so much interest that owner Jimmy is ready to add a second work inspired ...
