My entire adulthood, I’ve considered myself an activist. I’ve worn multiple hats in non-violent direct action endeavors, taught others how to do so, and in the last few years have focused my energies on the visual components of social justice campaigns. …

Chalk art and I found each other on a St. Louis sidewalk in 2013, and it was complete love at first draw. Until then, I had been painting mainly interior murals that were always catered to clients’ visions of landscapes and trompe l’oeil windows. To feed my creativity, I was…

Hey, sommeliers! How’s the hangover today? Nothing a La Croix and a burrito can’t fix, I’m sure. Do you have lots of tastings to do today, lots of self-administered quizzes to prep for? I know the feeling. But no matter how stressed you are, we gotta talk. …

The art hustle is rough, man. When I moved in March from St. Louis to Napa, I was so afraid of not having art work that I hit the ground running harder and faster than I have ever done in my life. Granted, the results were worth it, as I…

Art has the power to influence social change. I fully agree that we should encourage our comrades to express themselves creatively and collectively in the name of justice. I also believe in calling out leading organizations when they do something that affects our art world and our movement in a…

At this moment, I want you to acknowledge your passion — the activity that grants you more purpose than anything else in the world. What is it? What if someone wandered into your life tomorrow, and offered you a gigantic check to pursue that passion full-time? This magical person has…