Our Collective's Work — Big Easel Collective

Our Collective’s Work

Our artists bring a diverse range of skills to our Collective. We’ve sourced the best and brightest from every corner of the city to be able to contribute their ideas to projects.

We capture the dazzling energy from Mardi Gras floats and St. Claude murals into our community offerings. We have an open door for artists to get involved and are constantly wowed by their capabilities and drive. They dream big, and we strive to create opportunities that empower them to do their biggest and best work.

Our artists jump at the chance to work with businesses, and we aim to make the design process as seamless as possible. Artists benefit from developing professional portfolio work, financial compensation, as well as relationships and resources from our Big Easel community.

Get to know more about our artists below:

With more than….

30 painters, 16 sculptors, 9 metal workers, 7 filmmakers, 19 installation artists, 10 woodworkers, 8 LED artists, & 3 live plant artists

…the possibilities are endless

After Life, Under Glass by Kristin M. Frank

Blue Tropical Mural by Marianne Angeli Rodriguez

Mandala Mural at Mondo Restaurant by Marianne Angeli Rodriguez

Fortress for Meribo Restaurant by Marianne Angeli Rodriguez

Foyer Mural

This vaulted ceiling was an incredibly energizing project. We couldn’t wait to get on the ladder and deliver this show-stopping installation. Anna Koeferl’s mastery of color theory and abstraction amplified this private residence to the next level.

Photos captured by Connor Alston

“Right from the start, I knew I could put a lot of trust in the Big Easel Collective directing this mural installation. From Sally’s professionalism and care taken into each detail of the project to her willingness to work with my requests and offer any creative feedback, it is clear she has an understanding for both the business and creative sides to large-scale art projects. Looking forward to seeing what else comes out of this collective!”

- Anna Koeferl, Muralist

Murals at Nolé Restaurant

Big Easel Collective hand picked two local artists to create two stunning installations for the restaurant’s space.

Marianne Angeli Rodriguez and Marcus Akinlana brought their Latin American influences to projects spearheaded for Nolé Restaurant.

“How auspicious it was to live paint under the night sky to the boom of the DJs bap. Straight off the stand of the Big Easel Collective while surrounded by the great food and fine drinks of Nolé Restaurant. While we were painting I felt like my soul sprouted wings and flew free high above the fray..... I left my wings on the wall at Nolé for the good of all.”

- Marcus Akinlana, Muralist

Plant Installation at Online Optimism

Big Easel Collective artists, Claire Beauchamp, Kellyann “Naomi” Bates and Karina Stanton, bought their talents together to create a dazzling installation for Online Optimism’s office space.

Photos captured by Isabella Goldman

“Our agency reached out to Big Easel Collective when moving into a new office space, for something that would make an impact on our staff's mood every day, and showcase to clients and visitors alike that we are a creative force to be reckoned with. They exceeded our expectations and then some. Their team presented a wide variety of ideas, and once we picked the winner, set forth with a clear schedule for building it out in our space. Sally and their team were extremely helpful and cordial in staying out of our staff's way as the construction continued, working at nights and on weekends. Each morning during the build our Optimists were excited to walk into the space to see what got added overnight. When visitors come in, it's nearly always the first thing they ask about, and despite the fact that it's literally a 25-foot installation seemingly barely hanging from our ceiling (which honestly scared the bejeezus out of me logistically when we chose it,) it's required absolutely no maintenance beyond plant watering, and looks as good as the day it was installed. Whenever we decide for more large-form permanent art, or change offices, we're excited to bring their team back in to work their magic.”

- Flynn Zaiger, Online Optimism CEO

“When Big Easel Collective reached out about sending in a proposal for a site-specific installation, I was excited to shake up my process and allow the space to lead. The aesthetic considerations of Organic Reach quickly flowed into familiar material choices- I often use fabric and branches/living plant elements in my other work. Online Optimism also made space for Naomi and I to work collaboratively in a way that I think resulted in a more dynamic, interesting end result and I think helped fuel both of us creatively.”