Meet Maxine Thirteen, a self-taught figurative painter focused on oil portraiture, blending vintage and macabre elements to explore themes like femininity and social satire. She is the Art Director of 31Art Gallery and a full-time creator. Maxine emphasize the importance of in-person support for art and believes in maintaining a balanced life while expanding, refining your skills.

Meet Justin King, a designer and restaurant entrepreneur turned visual artist creating 3-D sculptures using unconventional materials like recycled cardboard, chess pieces, Legos and vibrant colors. Overcoming fears of pursuing his art, King navigated a way to make a creative practice work with his growing family with support from his spouse.