A man wearing a black cap, apron, and gloves is painting an abstract artwork on a canvas with splashes of black, yellow, red, and blue paint.

MY JOURNEY

Who is the guy next door? He’s had his pieces up in Davidson Davie Community College in the early 2010’s.

A large mural of a tiger's face painted with bold colors and black stripes, and a black-and-white photograph of a smiling young man wearing a white T-shirt.

A young man standing next to a framed oil painting of a winter landscape with snow, trees, and a barn, in an indoor exhibition space.

A wall decorated with various framed paintings, including a woman lying on a yellow sofa, an abstract red rose, and several landscapes.

A snowy winter landscape with farmhouse and barn, snow-covered trees, a wooden fence, and a purple sky with a glowing sun.

Collage of various images including paintings of nature scenes, a group photo of people, a black and white sketch of a man jumping, a sunset with crosses, a painting of a rural house, socks with galaxy patterns, a bright sun with clouds, colorful abstract light trails, a football stadium, and a bridge at sunset.

A young man standing in front of a painted mural of a large tree on a wall. The tree has a brown trunk, green leaves, and various cartoon animals and insects on and around it.

CV

Silhouette of palm trees on a rocky coastline at sunset with an orange and yellow sky.

MURALS

Aaron Adkins, a contemporary abstract painter from Raleigh, North Carolina, is renowned for his abstract expressionism, acrylic pours, and animal drawings. His work is distinguished by its exploration of artistic narratives and critiques of stereotypes he finds problematic. Adkins continues to develop his unique artistic voice through these themes.

A decorated interior space featuring a colorful welcome sign for Cypress Cottage with Pokémon-themed decorations, a large painting of a bug Pokémon on a wall, a window with a mural of a sunset or sunrise landscape, and a room with a Christmas tree and holiday decorations.

Two smiling men in black shirts, one wearing a beige apron and the other a gray beanie, standing in front of a colorful art display. The artwork includes paintings of animals, abstract designs, and a sunset landscape, with some paintings being held by the men and others hanging on the wall.

The artist employs brushes, knives, stamps, and their hands to create marks on canvas and vinyl. They use acrylic paint and LINERS, an innovative 3D acrylic paint, along with water and acrylic solvents or mixing mediums to produce distinctive color blends and textures.

Collage of various artworks and a person at an art gallery. The person is smiling, wearing a white shirt with a red bow tie and a leopard print mask. Behind him are colorful abstract paintings, including a large rainbow-hued landscape, a portrait of a woman with a yellow background, a Grinch figure with a Santa hat, and a cat's face. There are also smaller art pieces, a television screen displaying a cosmic scene, a sculpture of a cow, and some yellow cups on a counter.

Cartoon giraffe with blue spiky hair and closed eyes, speaking in a speech bubble.

I create art as a form of personal healing and to explore unsettling ideas, striving for versatility in my work—whether it tells a story, stands on its own aesthetically, makes an impact, or serves as a meditative practice. I aim to sell enough artwork to live comfortably and engage in discussions about art, design, colors, and culture while experimenting with innovative techniques on canvas using acrylic paint. I also seek to test new theories and ideas, hoping that financial success will enable me to continue expanding these artistic boundaries.

A collage of multiple artwork pieces, including paintings and illustrations, displayed on walls and a gallery setting. The artworks feature a variety of styles and subjects including portraits, animals, abstract designs, and scenic views.

A collage of images including abstract paintings on walls, a cozy living room with pillows, a smiling elderly woman, a young man in front of colorful artwork, a floral wreath on a door, a desktop with art supplies, and a classroom or gallery setting with various paintings displayed.

TESTIMONY

“Aaron’s work contains a range of artistic subjects from abstract to realism. Though I’m partial to the textures and colors of his more abstract pieces, I admire his entire body of work because he puts passion to palette and curiosity to canvas.”

— William P.

ORIGINAL PAINTINGS

Abstract Painting 'Rainsong' 39x39in

$325.00

The gray in the painting was pushed onto the canvas with force to cover-up an issue of the overall piece that I felt was not working. The blue specs or streaks of blue are symbolic of some of the blues I felt while making this. The orange was one of the last elements attached to the piece, and solidified the abstraction of a landscape with the orange representing a distorted vision of the sun.

Original painting on a stretched 39in x 39in canvas

Energetic Drip Abstract Art - 40in x 40in

$200.00

Transform your space with an explosion of color and movement with our Original Abstract Painting, featuring captivating drip strokes on a vibrant yellow background.

Vibrant color palette of yellow, blue, white, and black adds boldness and depth to any space.
Unique drip stroke technique creates a dynamic and modern visual experience.
Crafted with high-quality materials for long-lasting brilliance.

Imagine infusing your space with an energetic vibe and a touch of modern sophistication. This artwork speaks to those who appreciate the intersection of color and motion.

Full size with hand-crafted, hand-painted white frame + Art = 40in width x 40in height

Fluid Art - 'Sky is the Limit' - 24 x 30 in

$125.00

Fluid Art created in 2021 when the artist was learning the acrylic pour technique and secrets of the trend. 24in x 30in x .75in

Acrylic Pour 'Bearclaw' 20x20in

$90.00

Title: Bearclaw

Dimensions: 20in (50.8cm) x 20in (50.8cm) x 1.5in

Gallery Wrapped Canvas - 1.5” depth (each side)
Medium: Mixed Media: Acrylic Pour, Acrylic, Pen, Sharpie Marker

Shop All

AARON ADKINS

###

AARON ADKINS ###

Artist displaying abstract paintings and portraits at an art exhibition, with colorful artwork behind him and art pieces placed in front.