ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Based in Baltimore, Courtney Bindl is a contemporary impressionist painter known for vibrant color palettes and bold, expressive brushwork. A lifelong artist, Courtney paused her practice to raise two children (alongside three equally needy cats), and has since returned to the canvas with renewed perspective and passion.

Her work captures the energy of everyday moments through dynamic strokes and optical blending, inviting viewers into a world that is both familiar and vividly reimagined.

Julia graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design and has a background in textile print design and branding and packaging design. Her print designs for womenswear have appeared in stores such as Anthropologie, Bebe, and Chico’s, and her in-house brands and graphics have been featured on packaging at TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods stores.

Julia’s illustrations have appeared in JazzTimes magazine, on the music streaming platform TIDAL, and in a boxed set from the jazz record label Blue Note. Recently, she began a new career as a children’s librarian, leading storytimes and art-focused initiatives. Julia likes pizza, patterns, and plants.

Gia is a self-taught artist, born and raised in Mount Airy in a musical home where creativity was encouraged. Art and music have always been her passion and she loves to express herself through song and paintbrush. Her artwork is deeply inspired by the people and experiences in her life.

When she’s not working as a geriatric occupational therapy assistant, she is painting at her sunny kitchen table where she dreams of one day creating full-time and sharing more of her art with others. Gia’s signature style involves pairing watercolor with ink. She hopes to illustrate children’s stories, and aspires to create joy in others with her painting. You can see more of her work on Instagram at JustGiaDesigns.

Kevin is a contemporary realism portrait artist recognized for capturing the emotion, character, and humanity of his subjects. Working primarily in oil, he creates detailed portraits that emphasize natural light, accurate skin tones, and expressive storytelling. Inspired by modern realists such as Chuck Close, Kevin blends traditional techniques with contemporary perspective, often focusing on historical figures who have influenced his life and artistic vision.

Kevin studied visual communication at the Maryland College of Art and Design and Cornell University, and has exhibited in galleries throughout the Mid-Atlantic. His commissioned portraits are held in museums and private collections in the U.S. and Europe. Locally, his work is on display at the Harriet Tubman Museum and the Justice Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center.