Collections: Casey Craig

Casey Craig 

Wimberley, Texas

In the words of the artist:

"I moved around a lot as a child, living in Louisiana, California, South Carolina, Florida, and then finally to Texas.  I got my BFA from the University of Texas, and after graduating started working as a graphic designer and freelance illustrator.  As an illustrator, I did work for various clients like the ASPCA, the Discovery Channel, and several national magazines and children's publishers.

I have gradually transitioned from illustration over to mixed media paintings that have a strong sense of design and simplicity that evolved from my graphic background.

Living in the Texas hill country there is no shortage of inspiration for me.  It is a beautiful area, and many of the animals that I paint are all around.  I love being able to observe them in their natural setting and then recreate them in a more stylized and simplified way with an emphasis on pattern and texture.  My work is predominantly done with acrylics because it is such a versatile medium, and then many found, decorative, and fibrous papers are often included.  I mostly paint animals and will never tire of this subject.  It is very rewarding for me when someone says that my work made them smile or laugh."