One of the biggest perks of living around Venice Beach is the amazing local art scene. From pop-art to abstract art, Venice Beach has everything that an art-lover wants to see and more.
One of the best places to find a one of-a-kind piece of art is West of Lincoln. West of Lincoln is an art resource that “gives people access to fun, modern, emerging artists from around the world,” according to CEO Heidi Woolery.
West of Lincoln has something for every art enthusiast and hand-selects pieces based on what you are looking for—whether that be photography, impressionism, high-end graffiti, metal wall sculptures, or something in between.
They recently completed their very first exclusive pop up show in Santa Monica, where about 200 people visited and spoke with the artists themselves. “It was a unique opportunity to bring everyone together and to introduce West of Lincoln's goal to innovate the sale of fun, modern art online,” Woolery said.
Below is a list of 5 of the most talked about LA artists from West of Lincoln!
Erin Hanson: Erin Hanson is a bright young artist who draws inspiration from the earth to create her masterpieces. She spent her childhood mastering her craft, but it wasn’t until a rock-climbing trip in Red Rock Canyon that she was inspired to create the scenic masterpieces that she is best known for. Her paintings are absolutely breathtaking, and you can get one of your very own right here!
Karo Martirosyan: Karo Martirosyan is an artist whose art is influenced by his mother who was an engineer and his father who was an architect. The organization and precision of his work is a direct influence of his mother, while the art, color and vision of his work comes from his father. Martirosyan studied architecture in college, and studied abroad in Florence, Italy where much of his work was inspired. Today he creates stunning wall art filled with beautiful colors and modern edges. To purchase on of his pieces click here!
David Palmer: David Palmer is a modern pop-art artist whose work is colorful and modern. Palmer grew up in New York but currently works in Los Angeles. Over the last 30 years his work has been shown in many solo, two person and group exhibitions. For more information on how you can own your very own David Palmer piece click here!
Steven Michael O'Connor: Steven Michael O'Connor is a Los Angeles based contemporary artist who specializes in a work that falls between neo-expressionistic and fine art graffiti. O’Connor studied Media Arts at the University of Tennessee, and later studied film in New York. He walked away from his career as a television producer to pursue his dream of becoming a visual artist. His outstanding work can be purchased right here!
Mark Andrew Allen: Mark Andrew Allen was hooked on art from a very young age. His dad was an artist who fostered his love of creativity and told him to “study the artists who are making a difference in the art world.” Allen did just that and quickly became mesmerized by the work of artists like Andy Worhol, Willem deKooning, and Jackson Pollock, to name a few. His art is a colorful mixed media inspired by his life experiences and urban America. To get your very own piece of his art click here!