featured Artists
Rebecca Carr
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Rebecca Carr is an accomplished artist based in Enterprise, Alabama. After a successful career in aircraft maintenance, Rebecca transitioned to full-time artistry in 2021, dedicating herself to her passion for capturing realism. Specializing in portraiture and wildlife, Rebecca skillfully uses various mediums, including acrylics, pastels, and graphite. Her distinct approach features the use of a micron airbrush, allowing her to achieve an extraordinary photorealistic quality in her work, with an emphasis on the depth and expression of her subjects.
Rebecca's talent has been recognized in numerous juried art exhibits, earning her several awards. In 2023, her painting "Delta Cascades" won Best in Show at the SAC's Gallery Waterfront Show, while her work "Just a Peck on the Cheek" secured 1st Place in acrylics at the Montgomery Art Guild's 57th Annual Regions Bank Show.
What makes her a heARTist?
Driven by her passion for realism, Rebecca’s art uniquely highlights the eyes—capturing the emotion and essence of her subjects, as she believes the eyes are truly the window to the heart and soul.
Abigail Brewer
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Abi Brewer is a mixed-media painter based in Tuscaloosa, AL. From the age of 10, Abi trained as a classical ballet dancer and was able to dance professionally with the Alabama Ballet in Birmingham Alabama for a while after high school. This experience as a ballet dancer is a large source of inspiration for Abi’s figurative work.
After stopping her ballet career, Abi was gifted a set of oil paints by her father and began painting her interests. At this moment, Abi was also beginning her college studies, studying International Studies, Studio Art, and Chinese. Abi found that with each of her interests came a new depth to her work. She especially became interested in exploring her Chinese-American heritage through her studies of Chinese history. She still highly values a multidisciplinary approach to her work and is pursuing a Master’s in Business.
In 2022, Abi Brewer Fine Art was established. Abi began by creating and selling her works around the community and at small markets. Today, she participates in numerous exhibitions and fine art festivals as well as hosting watercolor workshops in Tuscaloosa and Birmingham. Abi also received a grant from the Tuscaloosa Arts Council to support her 2024 workshop project, a project bringing free workshops to underserved parts of the community. In August 2024, Abi also became a studio artist with the Kentuck Art Center in Northport where she holds open studio hours by appointment. She hopes to continue creating work for her collectors and art lovers as well as making art more accessible to the community of West Alabama and beyond.
What makes her a heARTist?
Reflection is at the core of Abi’s paintings. Many of her concepts revolve around memories from childhood, past experiences as a ballet dancer, and influences from their Chinese-American heritage. By exploring how these different facets of her life combine and interact, she attempts to resolve through paint what was once thought to be unconnected. Her ultimate goal through art is to honestly and vulnerably express the intricacies of her individual perspective and experiences, while also inviting others in the community to reflect on how their own personal experiences combine and, perhaps, connect in surprising ways to form beautiful and complex tapestries that define all identities.
Lekan Amosu
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Amosu Ridwan Olamilekan (b. 1999, Lagos, Nigeria), is a visual artist whose drawings tilt towards realism. With emotions being a major catalyst, he works primarily with pencil and oil paint to create works which expresses how he feels about the situation of things in his environment and world at large.
Olamilekan is an indigene of Ogun State, with a BSC of Arts Education from The Univeristy of Nigeria in Affiliation with Yaba College of Technology.
He got into art while searching for a form of escape. From an early age, he had always been in love with cartoons, but as he grew up and faced various life challenges, the need for a refuge led him to art. It became his way to block out the noise and distractions. Art saved him.
What makes him a heARTist?
What he loves most about creating, is the process, the experience, and outcome. The way it consumes his attention. He enjoys the thoughts and challenges from it. Just the process in his head of how he’s going to combine this and that to get a final result. He loves the way creation charges him up.
Danielle Lang
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Danielle Lang is a visual artist based in Birmingham, Alabama, known for her versatility in drawing and painting—ranging from hyper-realistic portraits to abstract floral compositions. Danielle studied Fine Art at Samford University, graduating in 2019. After spending several years in unfulfilling careers, she made the bold decision to pursue art full-time, a choice she considers one of her best yet.
Her recent work has focused on the captivating beauty of Cahaba Lilies, a motif that became central to her art after she moved to Helena, Alabama. Inspired by the elegance of these rare flowers, Danielle uses her art to celebrate their uniqueness and share their story with a broader audience.
What makes her a heARTist?
Danielle Lang has been a lifelong artist, drawn to the deep sense of contentment that creating art brings. Whether working on a realistic rendering or a more abstract piece, she finds joy in the ongoing learning and introspection that the creative process offers. When a client connects with her work or commissions a piece that resonates with their personal story, Danielle feels that her art gains a greater purpose, extending its impact beyond her own studio.
She believes her work is larger than herself, influenced by artists of the past and present, current events, personal insights, and the hope that it will continue to resonate with people long after she’s gone. A quote by Philip Guston deeply resonates with her: "When you're in the studio painting, there are a lot of people in there with you—your teachers, friends, painters from history, critics... and one by one if you're really painting, they walk out. And if you're really painting, YOU walk out." This sentiment reflects her own experience of immersing herself fully in her work, allowing the art to speak beyond any single influence.
Jenny Cash
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Jenny Cash is an artist, culinary enthusiast, and admirer of humanity. Residing in Hoover, Alabama, both her home and studio serve as the backdrop for vibrant creations that emanate from the heart and soul. With over 20 years of painting experience, She strives to infuse each piece with positive emotions and energy, hoping to resonate deeply with her audience.
What makes her a heARTist?
Jenny’s drive to create comes from a deep place within her soul. In 2013, she went through an especially challenging period, one that left her heart broken. During her healing journey, art and prayer became essential parts of her life. Painting turned into a daily ritual, and with each brushstroke, she began to rediscover joy. That sense of pure happiness is what fuels her passion for creating, and she hopes her art evokes those same emotions in all who view it. She finds great fulfillment in sharing her inspirations with others—that is her purpose in creating: to spread joy. What makes Jenny's art bigger than herself is knowing how God allowed her to experience joy, growth, and creativity in a truly profound way.
Jourdan Truth McGowan
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An Enterprise, Alabama native with a deep passion for both sports and art, Jourdan’s journey has been one of transformation and courage. Growing up in a sports-focused environment, he eventually found himself drawn to a deeper calling—the world of art. This realization led him to change his major to art while attending Stillman College, eventually completing his degree at The University of Alabama.
In 2018, driven by a leap of faith and an unwavering belief in his creative vision, Jourdan founded Art Of Truth LLC in Birmingham, Alabama, marking the start of his journey as a diverse artist dedicated to breaking boundaries and telling stories through his work. Today, Jourdan has come full circle, bringing his passion back to his hometown by opening an art gallery—a dream to share a piece of his vision with the community that shaped him. On November 15th, 2024, a date made even more special by sharing a birthday with his mother, The heART Gallery opened its doors, symbolizing both personal and artistic growth, and the desire to inspire others close to home.
What makes him a heARTist?
What makes Jourdan a true heARTist is his unwavering desire to create art that goes beyond personal ambition. As he’s grown into a man of faith and family, Jourdan has come to understand the power of sacrifice—both for his loved ones and for his greater purpose. This understanding fuels his work, where each piece serves as a testament to the spirit of perseverance and resilience.
Jourdan brings his own experiences and cultural heritage into every brushstroke, telling stories that are both inspirational and deeply human. His art speaks to people of all backgrounds, transcending barriers to connect on a universal level. He’s driven by the belief that his God-given talents are meant for something larger—to inspire the world, one creation at a time. With every work, Jourdan isn’t just making art; he’s sparking hope, encouraging growth, and uplifting those who see his heart in every piece.