A Charlotte native artist and author, Thelathia creates unique and captivating art. Her acrylic on canvas pieces are a blend of mixed media, color, lines, and texture, using recycled materials to produce one-of-a-kind works. Thelathia's subjects often feature Afro American women with textured hair, full lips, and elongated necks, celebrating their diverse beauty.

A homegrown artist from North Carolina, Daniel doesn’t fit neatly into a single lane nor has he ever tried. A dad and husband first, his world spans from sports to woodworking, deer stands to studio floors. Driven by the beauty found in craftsmanship, competition, and culture, there’s nothing he loves more than bringing an idea to fruition. His work reflects a layered life where interests are scattered and subjects are many, but energy, movement, and emotion always lead the way.

You can hear the stories behind his work and follow along on the journey below!

Website: www.charcoalish.art 
Instagram: charcoalish.art

Krystal Gardner is a rare gem amidst Charlotte’s thriving creative scene. She is a local artist with roots in Charlotte and Winston-Salem, North Carolina with creativity flowing from both sides of her family.  "Art is another way that I free myself of emotion".   Krystal

Her Legacy - An artistic one, filled with various forms of artistic expression lived out loud. You may have seen her on stage as Rena in August Wilson’s: Jitney or as Sephronia in Nina Simone: Four Women. She was one half of a community focused show called The DeuxLuxe Podcast with co-hostess with the mostest, The Luxe Lisbon. Their platform gave light to interesting topics in a fun way as well as access to resources. In January of 2020 Krystal and Lo'Vonia Parks curated a 40ft w x 9ft h mural for the Children's Visitation Center, located inside The Valerie C. Woodard Center off of Freedom Drive. 

"One of my jobs as an artist is to live BOLDLY as I can in a variety of artistic spaces, learn from them and then create art from that place."  Love & Legacy is a real chapter in my life, it's this moment that I'm living in right now and I Thank you for allowing me to live it out loud. 

Mariah Thompson is a 24-year-old Graphic Designer and Photographer from Lincolnton, North Carolina. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design with a minor in Film and Animation from Elizabeth City State University and later earned her Master’s degree in Media Design from Full Sail University.

Her work spans digital art, branding, visual identity, and creative concept development, often blending photography and design to create bold, intentional storytelling. Mariah’s visual style is rooted in inspiration-driven compositions that emphasize emotion, clarity, and connection—inviting viewers to engage beyond the surface.

Driven by both passion and purpose, Mariah aspires to be an influential voice within the creative community. Her creativity is not merely a skill, but a calling—guided by authenticity, vision, and a deep desire to inspire others through art that empowers, uplifts, and resonates.

Kamari is an abstract and mixed-media artist who paints from an intuitive place, drawing inspiration from everyday objects, experimentation, and time spent outdoors. Her work explores color in a playful, curious way, often incorporating collage and a mix of materials to create vibrant, uplifting pieces on canvas and wood.

Kamari believes art should be accessible and fun—both to make and to experience—and she approaches her practice with openness, joy, and a sense of humor, never taking herself too seriously. 

Alongside commissions, Kamari hosts creative workshops and art experiences that encourage play, exploration, and creative confidence.

Her work can be found online so be sure to check it out!

Website: 983studio.com 
Instagram: kamariimanart

Since discovering his love of art at the age of 5, Ramon has worked to master his craft. His steady hands as a barber also work to his benefit as an artist. His artwork starts in pencil, then he layers on other forms of medium. He specializes in acrylic, oil, and pastels. His subjects are mostly contemporary and feature still life, abstracts, floral, and nature. His work is primarily done on canvas.