The Beginning
Some people find their way into creative work.
Austin always knew.
He studied at Pratt Institute, building the foundation for what would become a lifelong practice. Years later, he and his wife made the move from New York City to Philadelphia—drawn by the balance it offered. More space. More affordability. And the ability to build a life that could hold both family and work.
It ended up being exactly the right fit.
What He Makes
Austin is a visual artist working with both private clients and galleries, locally and internationally.
Much of his work is commission-based, which means every piece starts with something personal. A memory. A place. A feeling someone wants to hold onto.
That’s what drives him.
When a client sees the finished piece and connects to it immediately—when it feels like theirs—that’s the moment that matters most.
There’s a quiet confidence in the way he works. He trusts his instinct. He doesn’t second guess a mark.
A Standout Moment
One of those moments came when former Phillies center fielder Harrison Bader collected several of Austin’s large-scale paintings—six-foot works that now live far beyond the studio where they were created.
The Studio
The setup is simple.
Paint on the walls. Large canvases leaning. Music playing in the background.
What matters most is having a space to work—a space that’s his. Preferably one his kids can’t get into.
It doesn’t need to be perfect. Just his own.
The Feel of It
If there were one song always playing when he walked into a room, it would be What I Got by Sublime.
Easy. Familiar. A little nostalgic.
That same feeling carries into his work. Showing up, trusting the process, and letting each piece take shape in its own time.
The City
Philadelphia plays a big role in that rhythm.
For inspiration, Austin often turns to the Barnes Foundation—a place that continues to influence both his work and his perspective. But beyond that, it’s the city itself.
The museums. The galleries. The graffiti.
Art isn’t confined to one place here. It’s layered into everyday life.
Local Favorites
When he’s not in the studio, you’ll likely find Austin at Gaul & Company Malt House in Port Richmond.
Great wings. A game of skee-ball. Maybe a round of Space Invaders.
The kind of place that feels easy. Local. Familiar.
What’s Next
Right now, his work is reaching even further.
He currently has a gallery showing in Australia, with another scheduled in Boston this summer. And in between, there’s always a steady flow of commissions—new stories, new pieces, new connections.
Because at the core of it, that’s what Austin does.
He creates work that doesn’t just live on a wall.
It lives with the person who asked for it.
