“My whole life I have been inspired by iconic musicians and entertainers and the designers that dress them,” says Jacob Olds. “Art is supposed to make you feel something, and whether someone likes my art or not, I want for them to feel an essence of joy and whimsy when they see it. I love bringing levity to a situation, and my art is no different. I try not to take myself too seriously, but take the work very seriously.”
Jacob’s art consists of pen and ink on watercolor paper mounted on birch, with watercolor or acrylic accents. His subjects are whimsical and contemporary portrayals of iconic entertainers.
The love of creating. I grew up in a family where the arts were encouraged so I naturally gravitated toward them. It was in the form of music for a long time, and visual art was my 2020 pivot.
Being in the entertainment industry myself, I'm heavily influenced by pop culture. I also love bold colors.
"The Boss" -- the painting is of Naomi Campbell with her hair in pop can rollers on the phone. It melds femininity and power.
