Carly Weaver

Carly Weaver is a multidisciplinary full time artist in Austin, TX most known for her grackle oil paintings on wood. Her work is found nationally and her grackle design is featured on merchandise for the renowned Central Austin Public Library. She also maintains a practice in mixed media painting, large scale drawing and sculpture and has exhibited over 6 solo shows. She has lived in Austin since 2005 and happily paints in her backyard East Austin studio. Weaver received a BFA in painting from James Madison University and attended graduate school at Texas Tech University to become certified as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist (teaching blind people how to use a cane). She taught blind cane skills for over 10 years before transitioning to full time artist in 2018.