Justin Winkel

My creative practice is an exploration of the subconscious—a journey where intuition, emotion, and the rhythms of life converge on canvas. I work without reference photos, allowing each piece to evolve organically from an inner dialogue. My process is intimate—a dance between my thoughts and emotions, guided by personal experience and deeply inspired by humanity’s connection to the natural world. I embrace the unpredictable and fluid nature of creation, letting each brushstroke carry the weight of feeling and instinct.

Every painting is an invitation to connect on an emotional level. My work emerges as a spontaneous response to the world around me, capturing the interplay of light, texture, and movement that speaks to life’s constant evolution. I want viewers to feel something—to find their own emotions reflected in the shifting forms, colors, and energy of each piece. In this way, my art becomes a shared experience, a silent conversation between the seen and the felt, the tangible and the ephemeral.

UMBC- University of Maryland Baltimore County
Bachelors: Business Technology Administration

2021 Solo Exhibition, The Mini Series, BONOBOS, Tysons Galleria, Mcclean, VA

2020 Solo Exhibition, The Mini Series, Baltimore, MD

2019 Solo Exhibition, Free State Justice Annual Jazz Brunch, Baltimore, MD

2018 Solo Exhibition, Winkel Gallery, Baltimore, MD

2017 Solo Exhibition, The Liberty Hotel, Boston, MA

2016 Solo Exhibition, Winkel Gallery, Baltimore, MD

2015 Solo Exhibition, STK Washington, D.C

2015 Opening of, Winkel Gallery, Baltimore, MD

2015 Solo Exhibition, Blushing Gypsy Boutique, Baltimore MD

2014 Solo Exhibition, Four Seasons Resort, Santa Fe

2013 Solo Exhibition, Geppi’s Entertainment Museum, Baltimore MD

2013 Solo Exhibition, Dream Hair Lounge, Towson MD