Featured Artists: The Art Of Being Unmistakable
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When Your Style Becomes Your Brand - Featured Artists
Every artist has a style. Often, it reveals itself naturally. We creative types gravitate toward “our making” with a certain aesthetic, but not every artist takes the time to build that aesthetic into a brand. The difference? One is how you execute your art or design. The other is how people remember that aesthetic.
This month, we are shining a light on creators who are building something bigger than their work as they build their brands. From the streets of Philadelphia to the walls of Las Vegas, these artists didn’t wait for the world to define them. They spoke up first.
That’s the art of being unmistakable.
Stay inspired,
Jenn Hart
Here are a few featured artists from my hometown, Las Vegas, and my new home in the greater Philadelphia area that my team and I are currently crushing on.
Philadelphia Creatives
@nosego - Philly fine artist whose signature blend of psychedelic geometry, vibrant animal characters, and comic-book storytelling is so consistently recognizable it's earned him solo shows in Rome and a devoted global following.
@ghostbongo - South Philly's cult-favorite designer who turned one iconic graphic into a full merch brand.
@sydweiler - Philadelphia-based illustrator and Adobe Creative Resident whose "Trash Doves" character went globally viral overnight.
Las Vegas Creatives
@melaningirlculture - Las Vegas-based illustrator whose brand name is the mission statement. "Melanin Girl Culture" doubles as an identity, a community ethos, and a visual world all at once.
@gemjaxxart - Las Vegas multimedia artist and gallery owner bridging pop culture and history through digital-meets-traditional mixed media.
@black57tcb - Las Vegas fine artist and muralist whose "Black Sheep" moniker does exactly what a brand should, it builds identity with total confidence.
Credits
Editor: Hannah Heine (More About Me)
Associate Editor: Sarah Dawoud
Art: Sharon Bakas
Author: Jenn Hart
Jenn Hart was born and raised in Las Vegas and now calls the greater Philadelphia area home. An avid traveler and admirer of art and other creators, she brings with her an accomplished background in branding, graphic, and web design. Her passion, ease of communication, and concept-driven philosophy have delivered award-winning work for 15+ years.
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