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Kennedi Branigan is a ceramic artist who has come a long way in her artistic journey. When Kennedi was seven she was dia...
05/29/2026

Kennedi Branigan is a ceramic artist who has come a long way in her artistic journey. When Kennedi was seven she was diagnosed with Lyme Disease. It was extremely aggressive, and actively taking over her body. Due to this she has lost the majority of the vision in her right eye and lost some sensation in her fingers and toes. Through it all she continued to play high level volleyball in college. She persevered through these complections until realizing all the lingering issues were too much on her body.

That’s when she turned to pottery to mute all of the chaos she was experiencing. “My love for pottery is definitely not a straight path. It was very frustrating when I wanted to succeed so badly but having the blockage of not seeing what I’m doing all the way and not having the full feeling of my fingers to really feel the clay was a huge setback mentally,” Kennedi said.

Just like every obstacle Kennedi faced before, this didn’t stop her. “I really had to teach myself it’s okay if your art isn’t perfect and that’s when pottery really became my comfort. Learning that your work is valuable because it’s not perfect was a huge breakthrough for me mentally,” she said. 🎨🏺

Kennedi learned that you just have to do it. She said, “waiting until you have the time, money, equipment - or in my case, waiting until you can feel your fingers, is just an excuse to make you feel content with not starting.”

Kennedi is a passionate person who tests boundaries. Whether that’s the boundaries of her art, or her body. “It’s a privilege to own a body that’s capable of having limits to test. What a better way to capture life’s ups and downs than putting your own personal growth into an art form that never expires,” she said.

Kennedi wants her studio space to be a place where people can come together to create memories. Whether that’s for date nights, hangouts, or for a creative outlet, her space provides that. To see more of Kennedi’s work, and to check out her studio, go to her Instagram page and sign up for her next class!

Know an artist who deserves more of the spotlight? It’s FREE to apply to be featured on our page via the link in our bio! 🥦

05/28/2026

Our next artist spotlight, from the third open mic we hosted with 13th Street Coffee & Tea last spring, is the incredible Ewan Smith and his talented band! 🤘

Be on the lookout for our next featured artist, as we continue to share a piece of each performance from our previous mics, on a weekly basis.

Thank you broccstars for your continued support of this series! We’re working on some exciting new ideas, for the return of our open mic, that we’re hoping to share with you all very soon. 🥦👀

Looking forward to showing off more of the amazing performances captured at last year’s events in the meantime!

Thank you Simon Clark and Alayna Kustka for putting these videos together! 🫡

Khao Kros is a LBGTQ+ creative artist who practices art in mostly charcoal and figure drawing but also creates work with...
05/22/2026

Khao Kros is a LBGTQ+ creative artist who practices art in mostly charcoal and figure drawing but also creates work with paint, woodburning, graphic design and fashion design. 🎨🙂‍↕️

Khao recently left the corporate world to follow their passion and pursue art as a full time career. “I am currently building my online presence, searching for opportunities to display my art in physical spaces and build a clientele for commissioned work,” said Khao.

Khao originally used their art as a coping mechanism. “Art has always been my language when words fell flat – a way to untangle what’s going on inside and make sense of the world outside,” Khao said. Khao sharpened their skills to create contrasted forms with bold compositions, texture and movement.

Emotion is still a large part of their work. “My goal is simple but not small – I want to make you feel something. I want beauty that exists purely because it can. At the end of the day, my art is me – raw, honest, and not confined to a certain style. If it stirs something in you, then I’ve done exactly what I set out to do,” Khao said.

If you’re interested in seeing more of Khao’s work or commissioning a piece of your own check out their instagram or visit their website www.artbykhao.com.

Are you our next featured artist? It’s FREE to submit your creative work for a feature! Click the link in our bio to fill out a form. 🥦

05/21/2026

Our next featured artist, from the third open mic we hosted with 13th Street Coffee & Tea last spring, is the talented Sophie Clark! 🙂‍↕️☕️

Accompanied by: Simon Clark on drums and Cole Hopkins on guitar. 🤘

Keep an eye out for our next artist spotlight, as we continue to share a moment from each of the performances at our previous mics, on a regular basis.

Thank you broccstars for your continued support of this series! We’re working on some exciting new ideas, for the return of our open mic, that we’re hoping to share with you all very soon. 🥦👀

Looking forward to sharing more of the incredible content captured at last year’s events in the meantime!

Thank you Simon Clark and Alayna Kustka for putting these videos together! 🤝

Kathleen Brandle-Davis | North | is a digital artist who loves to draw kawaii animals and creatures. While North doesn’t...
05/15/2026

Kathleen Brandle-Davis | North | is a digital artist who loves to draw kawaii animals and creatures. While North doesn’t have one specific style, her work has become easily recognizable! ✨💫

“I think my style is fun in the sense that I can draw something super cute and kawaii then do a more serious and detailed piece,” North said. North is utilizing her skills through a few different kinds of projects, one of which is creating a Webtoon in the future.

North draws inspiration from media like pokemon and warrior cats in her art, but wants to expand her work into other things like photography and whatever else inspires her. She is often inspired by story telling and has a passion for creating a variety of digital characters.

If you think her work is as cute as we do, go check out her Instagram page .stuidos to inquire about commissioning a piece of your very own!

Do you want to be our next featured artist? Fill out the submission form in our bio for FREE! 🥦

05/14/2026

Next up, from the third open mic we hosted with 13th Street Coffee & Tea last spring, is the amazing Owen Justice! 👏☕️

Keep an eye out for our next artist spotlight, as we continue to share a moment from each of the performances at our previous mics, on a regular basis.

Thank you broccstars for your continued support of this series! We’re working on some exciting new ideas, for the return of our open mic, that we’re hoping to share with you all soon. 🥦👀

Looking forward to sharing more of the incredible content captured at last year’s events in the meantime!

Thank you Simon Clark and Alayna Kustka for putting these videos together! 🤝

Kamirah Nelson | Kam Abstract is an abstract artist based out of Austin, Texas. Kam approaches her work with a feelings ...
05/11/2026

Kamirah Nelson | Kam Abstract is an abstract artist based out of Austin, Texas. Kam approaches her work with a feelings first kind of mindset. She lets the brush and palette guide her hand to reveal the painting. “Each piece begins without a plan, only a pull – towards softness, memory, motion or resistance,” said Kam. 🎨

Kam’s paintings highlight the freedom of expression using color and movement. “My work lives in the in-between – where emotion becomes color, and intuition leads the way. Abstract art gives me freedom to release, to ask, to reveal,” Kam said.

Emotion is a leading factor in the creation of this work, which is then translated by the viewer, to have their own emotional response. “Through layers, texture, and tone, I try to make space for what’s hard to name but deeply known. My process is messy, spiritual, and rooted in presence – an ever-evolving language of healing, self-trust, and becoming,” Kam said.

Kam’s goal is to become an established artist who continues to have work displayed in galleries and homes. “The aspect I really enjoy about being an abstract painter is that there are no rules. You can be who you truly are while expressing it through color and movement,” Kam said.

To see more inside of her deeply emotional creations, visit her instagram and see what speaks to you!

Have a new project you’d like to share on our platform? It’s FREE! Click the link in our bio and fill out the form to have a chance at being our next feature! 🥦🙂‍↕️

Loving these behind the scenes photos, from the latest episode of our show, The Green Room. 📸🥦In this episode, we sit do...
05/08/2026

Loving these behind the scenes photos, from the latest episode of our show, The Green Room. 📸🥦

In this episode, we sit down with Santa Fe based artist Grayson Fair, to explore the intricate process behind his action-oriented ceramic work.

We’re always so grateful for the opportunity to connect with and discover so many talented artists through our platform and through this series. 😌

Thank you as always to our own Simon Clark for directing, filming and editing this episode, Alayna Kustka for operating the second camera, Joseph Feldhacker for capturing audio and Parker Harrell for the on set photography. This series would not be possible without you all!

A huge thank you as well to you Broccstars, for your continued support in our mission of providing visibility, connections and support to artists like you via this platform. 🎨

Click the link below, to check out the full episode and to subscribe to the Broccoli YouTube channel, so that you don’t miss other the great artists we have lined up for this season and the future plans we have for The Green Room!

https://youtu.be/4abA8_LFRhU?si=X3afSETBppSp1jV2

Gail Sarasohn is a painter who uses abstract shapes, vibrant color combinations and interesting vertical lines and forms...
04/30/2026

Gail Sarasohn is a painter who uses abstract shapes, vibrant color combinations and interesting vertical lines and forms, creating distinct textures and palettes. Gail conveyed how much joy it brings her to be able to express herself through her work using these abstract concepts. 🎨

Gail wasn’t always a painter, she spent many years working in the garment center as a Textile Designer and Fashion Designer. After she left that career path she returned to her love of painting and drawing using inspiration from her previous experiences. “I want to continue to grow as an artist and to get my work shown more to the public,” Gail said.

To view more of Gail’s vibrant artwork, visit her instagram to dive into her world of abstraction.

Know an artist who deserves more of the spotlight? It’s FREE to apply to be featured on our page via the link in our bio! 🥦

02/10/2026

Next up, from the open mic series we hosted with 13th Street Coffee & Tea last winter, is the one & only Kota! 🤘

Check back for our next artist spotlight, as we continue to share a moment from each of the performances at our previous mics, on a regular basis.

Thank you broccstars for your continued support of this series & keep an eye out for the return of our open mic later this winter. 🥦👀

We’re looking forward to sharing more of the incredible performances from last year’s events in the meantime!

Thank you Simon Clark & Alayna Kustka for putting these videos together! 🙂‍↕️

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