Artist Bios

We believe that exceptional coffee deserves an equally compelling visual identity. As a nod to the creative energy that fuels our work, we feature great artwork on our labels. Each bag is adorned with a unique image—a masterful piece that reflects the artistry, complexity, and depth found within our six-bean dark roast. This choice ensures that every time you reach for our coffee, you are connecting with a distinct piece of visual genius, elevating your daily ritual into an experience of high art.

Robin Wethe Altman

Robin Wethe Altman is a Laguna Beach–based artist celebrated for her vibrant, expressive watercolor paintings that capture the spirit of California life. A graduate of Principia College in Illinois with a B.A. in Studio Art, she also studied at the Laguna Beach School of Art and Design and trained under renowned artists including Scott Moore, Carolyn Lord, and Jeff Horn. Her work has been featured in major exhibitions such as the Laguna Beach Festival of Arts, Sawdust Festival, Art-A-Fair, and shows across California and Arizona. Altman’s paintings are part of permanent collections at the California State Senate, South Coast Medical Center, IBM, and the Irvine Company. She has received multiple “Best of Show” awards and her art has appeared on posters, greeting cards, book covers, puzzles, and wine labels. Currently represented by the Laguna Watercolor Gallery, Altman continues to share her joyful, color-rich interpretations of coastal and everyday life.

Emilio Escamilla

E. The Artist — Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, E. The Artist has been creating since the graffiti era of 1984. His work bridges fine art, street culture, and fashion, telling stories rooted in hip-hop history and urban expression. As the founder of Collectors Only LLC, E. continues to blend creativity and culture—turning every canvas, wall, and even cup of coffee into a piece of art that represents legacy, resilience, and Brooklyn pride.

E. mixes the styles and spirits of legendary artists like Basquiat, Warhol, Picasso, Dalí, and Frida Kahlo into his work, keeping their names alive so the world will always remember what real, dope art feels like. www.collectorsonlyllc.com

IG: @eartworld and @collectorsonlyllc

Carol Levin

Carol Levin has a graphic design background and uses her graphics and her love of photography to create “photographicart”. Through the process of photographing various single images, and fusing them together graphically, she captures and creates art that can be described as abstract, urban, or pop, just to name a few. Her inspiration and challenge come from constantly observing and photographing objects, people and places, reconstructing what she has seen to create unique pieces of art for others to enjoy. You can view her vast and varied styles by going to: levinphotographicart.com

Judy Salinsky

Inspired by over 40 years of diving and studying the ocean, my art blends marine biology with fine art to capture the beauty, movement, and magic of the sea. From playful sea lions to powerful stingrays, my bronze sculptures and vibrant oil paintings are designed to make you feel the ocean—so much so that people often say, “I can feel the movement in your work.” Whether through a whimsical piece like Peek-a-Boo or my award-winning sculpture Fever, selected for the First California National Sculpture Society Show in New York City, each creation celebrates marine life and invites you to help protect it through the power of art. Inspired by over 40 years of diving and marine study, my art captures the beauty and movement of ocean life. Each piece—from playful sea lions to graceful stingrays—is created to make you feel the energy of the sea and inspire marine conservation through art.

https://www.instagram.com/judysalinskyart/?hl=en

https://judysalinsky.com/

Marianne Van Der Veer

Marianne van der Veer was born in the Netherlands. She began her Art Training at the age of sixteen at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy, Amsterdam. There she was taught everything from Fine Art painting, Graphics and interior design. In the United States, she attended Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles and received instruction in illustration. As a portrait artist and muralist, she spent six years in the Emirates, four
Years in France and now lives and works in Laguna Beach, California. Marianne’s work has been shown in locations around the world including Switzerland, France, the Middle East and throughout the United States.

Artists Submission

Fill out the form below and share your work with us! We welcome artists of all mediums and styles. If selected, your art will be displayed on our coffee bags for one month, along with a short bio and a link to your website or portfolio.

Want Your Art Featured On A Bag?

Fill out the form below and share your work with us! We welcome artists of all mediums and styles. If selected, your art will be displayed on our coffee bags for one month, along with a short bio and a link to your website or portfolio.

Terms and Conditions Criteria For Submissions

Artists of all backgrounds, experience levels, and styles are welcome to submit. You must be 18 or older and own the full rights to the artwork you submit.

• Art must be original and high-resolution (suitable for printing).

• We accept most visual styles: illustration, painting, digital art, collage, photography, etc.

• Submissions must not include copyrighted material you do not own or license.

Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis. We select artists based on creativity, originality, and how well the artwork fits with The Art of Coffee brand and packaging design. Selected artists will be contacted via email.

• Your artwork featured on one of our monthly coffee bag designs.

• A short artist bio and link to your website or portfolio on our packaging and marketing materials.

• Promotion across our social media and email newsletter.

• A complimentary supply of your featured coffee bag as a keepsake.
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