Skottie O'Mahony

As a multidisciplinary artist, I derive inspiration from my empathy for humanity and an insatiable desire to explore the world's beauty and cultural complexity. I was born in 1963 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Penn State, where I took classes ranging from abnormal psychology to existentialism in order to broaden my creative mind. My extensive travels have enriched my perspective and significantly influenced my work.

With my husband, Jeff, I have designed and built Tanglewild Gardens, a renowned botanical garden that doubles as our home and sanctuary in Austin, Texas. My career has spanned various fields including fine art, design, publishing, fashion, and technology, where I have had the privilege of leading global creative teams. My artwork, which has received international recognition, has been featured in prestigious publications and exhibitions and is collected by individuals worldwide.

My art is a deeply personal and evocative blend of traditional and digital methods, incorporating AI as a collaborative tool. It delves into themes such as cultural diversity, injustice, and surrealism. As a gay man who has faced discrimination and lost many friends to AIDS, my work is imbued with profound empathy and a unive...

Penn State University,
Fine Art, Psychology, Landscape Architecture and Graphic Design

Circle Quarterly Art Review Magazine by Circle Foundation for the Arts, CFA Press
⁃ December 2023: Recognized with an Artistic Excellence Award. Participated among over 450 artists in the magazine contest.

Gallerium Art Exhibitions & The Book of Arts Publication
⁃ Still Life (2023): Selected for showcase in Still Life international online group exhibition and also featured in publication.
⁃ Femina [Woman] (2022): Showcased for International Women's Day, March 08, 2022. Published in The Book of Arts: Femina, Spring 2022.

Slackers Brewing Co., Solo Show, Austin, Texas
⁃ Returning Featured Artist (June 2023): LGBTQIA+ Pride Art Show, 13 works shown.
⁃ Featured Artist (February 2022): 40 works shown.

Dark Contact - Cover Art Commission
⁃ January 2022: Commissioned for the cover art of "Dark Contact | The Alliance" and "Dark Contact | The Dragons of Earth" by Mark Wojcik.

Biafarin International Online Exhibition
⁃ Nov-Dec 2021: Invited to Biafarin International smart online group exhibition. Published in The Book of Arts: Biafarin Awards 2021.

Light, Space, and Time Online Gallery
⁃ July 2021: 8th Place in “555 Special” Art Exhibition, June Summer 2021.
⁃ June 2021: Finalist in 18th “Solo Art Series” Art Competition, Artis...