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BIXBY BOSS

I have fun with different forms of art. The creation comes with sweetness of dreams and struggles of reality. Through my art I look to connect with people and share experiences. 

CHRISTIN CHASE

My name is Christin Chase, and I am a 22 year-old artist. I love taking on versatile projects and making creative decisions to transform a picture into a masterpiece. My favorite things to draw are nature, animals, and flowers. 

BRANESHA BEE EVOLUTIONARY MULLER

Branesha “Bee Evolutionary” Muller is a New Orleans-based writer and poet who has been dedicated to her craft since childhood. She is the author of the poetry collection “Authentic Vulnerability” and is currently working on a memoir that blends prose, poetry, and essays. Her work is inspired by poets like Maya Angelou and Khalil Gibran, and author Brianna Wiest. Branesha’s dream is to share her passion with the world through her writing.

ZELIE ROSE

My name is Zelie Rose, I use my paintings to express complex emotions and feelings that I work to overcome. You can contact me by email or message me on instagram.

MIA ALBARADO

My name is Mia, I am 19 years old, and I am an artist. I started painting in order to cope with psychosis, I love to paint very colorful and various types of genres such as cartoon characters and flowers. My art piece represents New Orleans and just some of the many things that come along with it.

MEGAN PRESTON

Megan Preston is a local New Orleans crochet artist. She enjoys creating clothes, accessories, blankets, and other unique crochet pieces.

YONNIE G.

My artist name is Yonnie G. I’ve always loved to do arts and crafts since I was little.

Over time as I got older and started experiencing more, I learned that painting and customizing was a coping skill for me. When I’m doing that, I feel like I’m in my own world, like there’s just nothing else to worry about in the moment. I try my best to make my art relatable for people who’ve experienced or are going through things that aren’t easy. I want to offer them the message that they aren’t alone.

IRO DREAMCLAW

For many people like Iro Dreamclaw, art and creativity are powerful, life-strengthening tools. His artwork often includes poetic and positive messages.

His words have been seen across Greater New Orleans by virtue of its inclusion in a set of 2022 CALM transit ads, for which we’ve gotten wonderful feedback. The evocative phrases with a visual punch are compelling and linger in the imagination.