Hi I'm Drew McDonald, an oil painter residing in my hometown of Austin, Texas. I graduated from Texas State University in 2023 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, majoring in Studio Art with a concentration in painting. Since completing my studies, I have enthusiastically participated in numerous exhibitions across Austin, San Antonio, and neighboring regions. I utilizes pink and monochromatic color palettes to express my female perspective through her art. I finds joy in applying her academic background, artistic passion, and personal life experiences to my creative endeavors.
My works delve into the interplay between obsession and identity. In a society where possessions often define us, my art explores the nuanced relationship between what we own and who we are. Combining themes of identity, mortality, and the pervasive influence of pop culture, each piece tells its own story while encompassing the dichotomy of a hypercute aesthetic and subversive visual elements. This creates a dialogue that resonates with contemporary sensibilities. Drawing inspiration from diverse sources, including iconic figures like Hello Kitty and revered artists such as Vincent Van Gogh and Pablo Picasso, I aim to bridge the gap between past and present. Hello Kitty holds a prominent place in my mind, evoking nostalgia and symbolizing femininity. Through my art, I capture the human experience, blending notions of romanticism with elements of obscenity. Ultimately, my paintings serve as reflections of the complexities of growing up in the contemporary world, allowing me to assert her own identity.
Education
2018 - 2023 B.A., Texas State University, Studio Art; Painting, San Marcos, TX
Employment
2022 - 2023 Studio Manager, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
2022- Present Assistant Manager, The Art Garage, Austin, TX
Performances
2021 Hallway show, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
2022 Looking Through the Mirror, Not For You Gallery, San Antonio, TX
2022 Derivative, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
2022 We Wear the Pants, Studio San Martian, San Marcos, TX
2023 Dance Like a Rodeo Tornado, Fort Worth Community Arts Center, Fort Worth, TX
2023 Student Juried Exhibition, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
2023 RE/FLEX V, Contracommon, Bee Cave, TX
2024 I am an Artist, Downtowner Galler, Round Rock, TX
2024 Imagine, Avery Building Gallery, Texas State University, Round Rock Campus, TX
2024 Smol Show, Highland Gallery, Austin, TX
I would love to paint something for you! I do commissons and wall murals! I can paint anything!