Jessica Burke, who goes by J.B., is an award-winning artist and Associate Professor of Art based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her labor-intensive colored-pencil drawings use magical realism to explore memory, personal narratives, and the darker sides of human nature. JB’s work has been exhibited internationally, published in top art journals, and is held in private, public, and corporate collections. In this feature, learn more about her approach, inspirations, and the meticulous process behind her vibrant, thought-provoking art.

Based in Decatur, Texas, Anna Mikhaela Reyes creates intricate charcoal and colored pencil drawings that intertwine human anatomy with botanical elements. Through themes of psychology, trauma, nature, and human connection, Reyes explores the complexities of personal and collective experiences through her detailed figurative works.