The Art & Evolution of Adam Benet Shaw
Meet Adam Benet Shaw
Meet Adam Benet Shaw, an award-winning painter, illustrator, and comic creator with deep roots in both Springdale, Arkansas and Memphis, Tennessee. A classically trained artist, Adam holds a BFA in Painting from the Cleveland Institute of Art and studied abroad at the Edinburgh College of Art. He continues to refine his craft through advanced workshops, weekly figure drawing sessions, and online training via SmArt School.
A Traveling Portfolio: Exhibitions & Collections
Adam’s work has been featured in more than fifty solo and group exhibitions across the U.S. and internationally. From Abend Gallery in Denver to Nude Nite in Tampa and Orlando, his art has appeared in galleries, festivals, and curated events that celebrate both classical technique and contemporary vision.
His paintings and illustrations are part of private and corporate collections nationwide, including cities like Los Angeles, Boston, Portland, Palm Springs, New York, London, and his home cities of Memphis and Springdale. Collectors include companies like Alabama Power & Light and FedEx Corporation.
Versatility in Medium & Industry
Adam works in airbrush, oil, acrylic, charcoal, ink, and digital formats, often blending traditional figurative art with mythological, mystical, and emotional themes. His creative reach includes:
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Book and magazine illustrations for publishers like Airship 27, Pro Se Productions, Moonstone, and Image Comics
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Graphic novels and cover work for Bloodstream, Harpe, The Spirit in the Stone, Brother Bones, and more
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Murals for institutions like the Delta Gateway Museum and Holy Spirit Church
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Concept art, storyboarding, and set design for film and opera, including work with Paramount Pictures and the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
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Appearances in publications like Southwest Art Magazine, New American Painting, Infected by Art, and Oxford American
Awards and Recognition
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Mid-South Science Fiction Writers Award (2005)
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Selected “Most Promising Young American Artist” by a panel of European gallery owners (2003)
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Recipient of the Agnes Gund Memorial Scholarship for travel (1995)
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President’s Merit Scholarship, Cleveland Institute of Art (1991)
Adam’s commitment to continuous growth has also led him to study at the Watts Atelier and mentor under leading illustrators through programs like SmArt School.
A New Chapter: Pop Brush Art
After years of connecting with fans and collectors on Etsy, Adam made the decision to launch Pop Brush Art—a space where he could directly control the presentation, storytelling, and customer experience surrounding his work. With the help of his partner Penny, Pop Brush Art was created to serve as both a storefront and a creative studio, providing access to original wearable works of art, focused around creators that inspire.
Whether you’re a longtime fan of Adam’s illustration work or discovering his paintings for the first time, Pop Brush Art is your gateway into celebrating Pop Art at its finest.
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