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Artists create works that are fresh, thoughtful, spontaneous, and insightful using a variety of mediums ranging from paint and leather to ceramics and three-dimensional creations through repurposed, found, and donated objects. Proceeds from all artworks sold go directly to the artists, supporting their vision, voice, and passion for creative development.
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 Photo of Ricky Douglas
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Charles Baunach.
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Nakia Jones.
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James Holmes.
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Angela Gee.
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Priscilla Feeler.
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Steven McGee. |
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Artist Steven McGee graduated from Roosevelt High School in 2014. Prior to joining our studio, he enjoyed drawing at home. Steven prefers creating original characters from his mind. “I like drawing black characters and ethnic people. I also like making Halloween characters. I like bright colors in my work.”
Aside from art, Steven enjoys playing both video games and board games. He also makes it a point to stay aware of the daily events by watching the news. “I like knowing what is happening, especially with crime. I like to know what is happening around the world.” “I like being at Artists First. I get to do lots of fun art and spend my day drawing. That’s exciting to do and makes me feel good.” |
Jujuanna Goodrich.
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Jujuanna Goodrich is a multimedia artist. She creates pieces using colored pencils, acrylic paint, and markers. Her repertoire also includes collaging, jewelry, and sewing.
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Danny Speck.
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Danny has earned a reputation in the outsider art community for his unique portraits. Danny enjoys making portraits for people because “it makes them feel good.” For Danny creating art makes him “feel happy.” Danny’s sense of humor often times comes through his art.
Art, Identity and Love over Disabilities and Fear - St. Louisan: http://stlouisan.com/2016/02/art-identity-and-love-over-disabilities-and-fear/ |
Paul Stanton.
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Paul was born and raised in the city of Saint Louis. Paul’s experience living in Saint Louis often influences his artwork. Paul explains that he had a “tough time coming up…living in poverty…seeing crime all around.” Despite Paul’s difficult experiences he always maintains a sunny disposition and is able to see the best in situations. Paul started off as a self-taught artist; today he has mastered a unique figurative technique. Paul receives joy through sharing his artwork with others.
Painter Paul Stanton's All About the Music - St. Louis Magazine: http://www.stlmag.com/arts/visual-arts/the-art-of-sound-artist-paul-stanton/ |
Brandon Harris.
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Luke Allison.
David Fishman. |
“I like drawing and using watercolors at Artists First,” says Luke Allison, who has been an artist at the A1 studio since 2012. Luke’s detailed watercolor paintings and other drawings often are based on pictures he sees in books, then paints or draws with his own flair. A graduate of Parkway South High School, Luke began making art in high school and has continued. “It makes me feel calm to be here,” Luke says about making art and being at the studio.
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After exploring a variety of mediums at Artists First, David found his niche with water color paints. He uses his impressionistic style to pay homage to the Masters. He enjoys working with the staff to discuss his work as it develops.
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Julie Hart.
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Tanner Milner.
Tanner's determination and concentration are evident in each intricate piece of art he creates. The master of crosshatching, each line and dot has a purpose and contributes to the overall finished composition. For Tanner, art is a form of happiness and personal accomplishment.
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Dakota Thomas.
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Dakota, a multi media artist creates fictional characters using pens, markers, and acrylic paints. Dakota's art also includes 3 dimensional pieces; he enjoys the challenge of turning everyday objects like a bike helmet or guitar into art. Dakota's art is inspired by music, especially punk music like Green Day. He also enjoys writing his own ballads to express his feelings.
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Alehra Evans. Alehra holding an acrylic painting with a bright orange background of Nelson Mandela.
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Alehra Evans is a multi media artist. She enjoys creating art through painting, drawing, crochet, knitting, and quilting. She says,“Artists First helped in bringing out hidden art that I never knew I could do.” Alehra hopes to encourage others through her art with the message that “if I can do it, they sure can too.” She believes that “everybody and everything is art”.
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Lindsay Haupert.
Lindsay Haupert has always been a creative person. When she was about five, she started creating paper art in the form of life-sized paper people. To this day, she still creates amazing 3D art.
After exploring many different media types, Lindsay still cannot decide on a favorite. “Sometimes things just inspire me. When I see a story in the news or a really beautiful thing, I just have to put it into my art.” “I think Artists First is a great opportunity for me to move forward in the art industry.” |
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Billy Drope. Billy wearing a red Cardinals t-shirt holding a leather rendering of the team.
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Shelly Radinsky.
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Chaquetta Nichols.
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Pastels and paint are Chaquetta “Cha Cha” Nichols’ favorite artistic mediums. Cha Cha never shy’s away from a challenge. She has explored many different mediums in her times as an A1 artist, including: crocheting, sewing and, drawing human bodies, creating with chalk, cartooning, beading and jewelry-making to name a few.
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Melelanie Perry |
Freddie Baker.
In Loving Memory
August 5, 1954 - April 30, 2017 |
Melelani Perry is an artist ready to create anywhere, out of anything at anytime. She’s been an artist forever, and doesn’t remember even a single time in life where she stopped creating. She's been in more art shows and sold more pieces of work than she can count. She creates colorful collages, paints, and sews her own dresses.
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