MEET THE LOTUS EATERS

Killamari

Killamari is an Atlanta based artist, that never sleeps and draws goofy characters all over the city. His artwork is cute but sinister; and can be seen around town on bar walls, gallery walls, cafe walls, and brick walls. This guy loves pizza, and is a sucker for sticker art. Killamari collaborates with a lot of local artists and galleries to produce rad art, usually featuring junk food and booze. He also works as a professional illustrator and designer for ad agencies, gaming studios, and animation studios.

PAM PEACOCK

Pam Peacock is an artist and designer with over 14 years experience working in graphic design. As a full time designer by day, she finds balance by spending her own time on illustration and painting, as well as creating linocuts, cut-paper dioramas, collages, and painting murals. Her colorful, whimsical artwork is inspired by her love for nature, science fiction, outer space, and comics. Pam's work is an expression of her introspective and philosophical nature, examining our connections with one another and the world around us.
@thevoyagerpeacock

Pam Peacock

Pam Peacock is an artist and designer with over 15 years experience working in graphic design. As a full time designer by day, she finds balance by spending her own time on illustration and painting, as well as creating linocuts, cut-paper dioramas, collages, and painting murals. Her work is shaped by lifelong interests in science fiction, outer space, comics, and many long road trips across the United States. Her art explores themes relating to introspection, connectedness, evolution, and the effects of technology on both us and our world.

Chris Alvarez

Originally from Madrid, Spain, Chris now calls Atlanta his home, where he works as a 2D Animator and Illustrator. His work can be seen in shows such as Archer, Chozen, Squidbillies, The Awesomes and many more.

"I am awesome and so are you. - Alvarez"

alvarezanimates.com  |  @pitoto.alvarez

HELEN CHOI

Helen always had a fascination with understanding human nature and the way we connect. At an early age, she was drawing and painting, prompting an interest in the fine arts in high school and college. Her work is inspired by her strong interest in both visual art and life science, portraying life and growth.

Helen Choi

Helen always had a fascination with understanding human nature and the way we connect. At an early age, she was drawing and painting, prompting an interest in the fine arts in high school and college. Her work is inspired by her strong interest in both visual art and life science, portraying life and growth.

Courtney Hicks

Courtney Hicks is an Atlanta character designer, illustrator, and muralist with a great love for cartoons, comic books, and junkfood. Her work often focuses on limited color palettes, energetic linework, and illustrative characters.

DoItDoItLeague!

The Atlanta artist known as DoitDoitLeague! is a mysterious and elusive man. He roams the streets of Atlanta offering up funny and subversive art. Whether it's a wheat paste, mural, canvas painting or woodcut. This guy does it all.

Maybe you've taken a stroll on the Beltline and spotted a satirical green squid boy (Cthulu Brown) pasted on a wall or a crazed ginger barbarian ranting about gender equality (ManMan) above a bridge. Yep that's a DoitDoitleague! Oh yeah, he's an Atlanta native, too. 

DO IT DO IT LEAGUE

The Atlanta artist known as DoitDoitLeague! is a mysterious and elusive man. He roams the streets of Atlanta offering up funny and subversive art. Whether it's a wheat paste, mural, canvas painting or woodcut. This guy does it all.

Maybe you've taken a stroll on the Beltline and spotted a satirical green squid boy (Cthulu Brown) pasted on a wall or a crazed ginger barbarian ranting about gender equality (ManMan) above a bridge. Yep that's a DoitDoitleague! Oh yeah, he's an Atlanta native too. 

Pierre Cerrato

Born and raised in the county Dade, Pierre Cerrato is a Producer, Video Editor, Artist, husband, music lover, pug enthusiast, beer staffing head banger, pun purveyor, student of animation and disciple of Point Break. His favorite color at the moment is Pink, but as long as it's hot.

RYSHU aka Ryan Shuckhart

RYSHU is a Graphic Designer, Illustrator, and Painter living in Atlanta, GA. He has been active in the local art scene for over 15 years and his work has been enjoyed in galleries, boutiques, bars, coffee shops and various public spaces across the greater metropolitan area. During that period he’s been involved in countless art shows, including several solo exhibitions. He has also produced a number of public art pieces, many that can still be viewed today in Decatur and Atlanta. 

RYSHU explores a variety of themes that are fueled by his personal interest in pop culture, nostalgia, ancient archaeology, consciousness, and nature. He samples bits of techniques from varying sources like Tattoo Art, Comic Book Illustration, and Street Art - then synthesizes them into a cohesive style with a musical flow that is all his own.

RYSHU AKA RYAN SHUCKHART

RYSHU is a Graphic Designer, Illustrator, and Painter living in Atlanta, GA. He has been active in the local art scene for over 15 years and his work has been enjoyed in galleries, boutiques, bars, coffee shops and various public spaces across the greater metropolitan area. During that period he’s been involved in countless art shows, including several solo exhibitions. He has also produced a number of public art pieces, many that can still be viewed today in Decatur and Atlanta. 

RYSHU explores a variety of themes that are fueled by his personal interest in pop culture, nostalgia, ancient archaeology, consciousness, and nature. He samples bits of techniques from varying sources like Tattoo Art, Comic Book Illustration, and Street Art - then synthesizes them into a cohesive style with a musical flow that is all his own.

Kelton Hamm

Kelton is an Atlanta based artist, born and raised in the South. He has used his passion for creativity to cultivate skills as an artist, and musician. Beginning his career in the animation industry, he quickly became a versatile asset, taking on various roles ranging from character, and background design, to art direction. Now working in the video game industry, Kelton continues to contribute to the creation of immersive, and engaging gaming experiences; proving that boundless passion can indeed open doors to a world of creative possibilities.

Nicole Merizalde or "ZaldePaints"

Nicole Merizalde, or "ZaldePaints", is a Muralist based in Atlanta, Georgia. Born to a Colombian father and Greek-American mother, her culturally diverse upbringing heavily influences her work. Sculptural figures, Colombian flora and fauna, myths, and regional expressions can be found interlaced in her dream-like pieces. She aims to represent the ever-growing population of "hyphenated Americans" and the beauty in being culturally and ethnically multifaceted.

Nicole Merizalde or "ZaldePaints"

Nicole Merizalde, or "ZaldePaints", is a Muralist based in Atlanta, Georgia. Born to a Colombian father and Greek-American mother, her culturally diverse upbringing heavily influences her work. Sculptural figures, Colombian flora and fauna, myths, and regional expressions can be found interlaced in her dream-like pieces. She aims to represent the ever-growing population of "hyphenated Americans" and the beauty in being culturally and ethnically multifaceted.

Smeesh

Smeesh is an artist/muralist based out of Atlanta,GA. Originally from Florida, she gathers inspiration from the bright and sunny colors of her hometown in Islamorada, FL. She loves to blend both her graphic and realistic style to create a world of silly cartoon characters, badass chicks, and cheeky comics. 

Drew Borders

Drew Borders (she/her) is an African American muralist, illustrator, and 2D animator. She currently resides in Atlanta, GA working as a freelancer. Drew's work is driven by a desire for representation amongst people of color. She received her formal training at the Savannah College of Art and Design where she graduated with a B.F.A. in Animation. Her work utilizes the combination of paint and spray paint. Drew has worked with a variety of companies, public art organizations, and galleries throughout Atlanta, Charlotte, NC, Oklahoma, NYC, and Miami. She continues to use bright colors to bring a sense of vibrancy, excitement, and life to her portraits of Black and Brown women to combat stigmas and stereotypes such marginalized groups experience. The history of her people is incredibly important. Drew as she explores the joy, wonder, and magic of Black culture over time as it evolves instead of centering on the trauma and pain.

Drew Borders

Drew Borders (she/her) is an African American muralist, illustrator, and 2D animator. She currently resides in Atlanta, GA working as a freelancer. Drew's work is driven by a desire for representation amongst people of color. She received her formal training at the Savannah College of Art and Design where she graduated with a B.F.A. in Animation. Her work utilizes the combination of paint and spray paint. Drew has worked with a variety of companies, public art organizations, and galleries throughout Atlanta, Charlotte, NC, Oklahoma, NYC, and Miami. She continues to use bright colors to bring a sense of vibrancy, excitement, and life to her portraits of Black and Brown women to combat stigmas and stereotypes such marginalized groups experience. The history of her people is incredibly important. Drew as she explores the joy, wonder, and magic of Black culture over time as it evolves instead of centering on the trauma and pain.