Retroreefer

.art

highly influenced

Digital art

who am i

Digital creation is my forte, with a discerning eye for the intricate dance between humanity and cannabis throughout history.

My artistic endeavors span over 15 years, initially grounded in the rich textures of acrlyic paints and watercolors. Recently, I've shifted to the boundless potential of digital media, where I most enjoy reimagining and delving into the historical interplay between humans and cannabis, employing diverse digital techniques to bring this ancient narrative to life in modern forms.

My background

Education

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts, Temple University
  • MFA in Painting, Grayerville University


Work Experience

  • Associate Professor, Trempleway Academy
  • Guest Curator, Grayerville Fine Art Gallery
  • Guest Speaker, Trempleway Art Conference

Exhibits

Solo Shows

  • Splash of Ambiguity, Grayerville Fine Art Gallery, 2023
  • Unknown Corners of Still Life, Eximus Studios, 2023
  • Paint It True, Trempleway Art Conference, 2022


Group Shows

  • Art Maven Picks, Trempleway Art Conference, 2023
  • Trempleway Artists' Forum, Grayerville Fine Art Gallery, 2022

My Featured works

01

Gardens in blue

Gardens on a mountain farmstead ready for harvest.

02

platter #2

various forms of processed cannabis on an old farmstead table.

03

the first meeting

A painting based on a scene in a book

Homestead harvest

At dawn, a weathered homestead overlooks a lush field, illuminated by the soft morning light. Farming tools lie ready on a workbench, evidencing the day’s labor ahead. The cabin and verdant crops speak to the enduring rhythm of rural life, while the distant forest frames this serene tableau of nature’s bounty and the simplicity of pastoral existence.

Dimensions: 24" x 14" (each)

Concept: Homestead Harvest

Year: 2020

Homestead Harvest prints 3 thru 6:

what i do

I'm passionate about creating digital art and using various other mediums to showcase and reimagine the history of humanity's relationship with cannabis. My work delves into the historical, cultural, and social aspects of cannabis use, exploring how it has been perceived and utilized throughout different eras and societies.

Get In Touch

Location

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

WhatsApp

717-680-0285

Email

Justin@retroreefer.art