Cannabis and art go together like paint on a canvas. When they meet, visual masterpieces are born that make your brain dance, stir the pot of philosophy, and get your eyes drooling.
The following artists cover the topic of cannabis in vibrant paint. They unpack everything from simple subjects like growing
cannabis seeds to complex ones like the role of women in traditional masculine 420 spaces.
Read on for six of the best artists who create masterpieces inspired by Mary Jane.
1. Pierre Schmidt
This digital collage artist turned Picasso when he began creating psychedelic pieces and adding elements of beauty to vintage photographs. He makes a form of stoner surrealism that splendidly blends the physical and
spiritual elements of cannabis.
Also known as Drømsjel, this German-born artist lives and works in Berlin. His pieces are thought-provoking, and he depicts weed as something that adds beauty to your mind.
His marijuana art brings forth the extravagance of the relationship between Mary Jane and her followers. It paints weed as a part of nature where consuming it opens up beguiling hallways of the psyche.
For anyone who enjoys cannabis, Schmidt’s work will resound with positive experiences. It displays men and women with butterflies, flowers, and other gifts from nature pouring out of their heads.
It’s reminiscent of the vibrations that bring color to your mind after a few puffs of your favorite strain.
2. Fred Tomaselli
Have you ever seen cannabis art that looks good enough to smoke? Fred Tomaselli creates masterpieces set on wooden panels that showcase the complexities of marijuana.
In his work, you’ll find many unorthodox materials like hemp leaves, sticky resin, and hallucinogenic powders. The artist says he draws inspiration from
1980s New York.
One of his most significant achievements in the world of pot-inspired art is Super Plant. In this stunning yet simple piece, the intricacies of weed dance before your eyes.
Tomasellis’ weed artwork shines a light on every part of the marijuana plant set in the outline of the tree of life. The hints of Islamic and Persian visuals paired with the simplicity of folk art tell a story of the roles of cannabis in multiple ancient cultures.
3. Bentley Meeker
Why see the world through rose-colored glasses when you can see it through Bongoliers? This Harlem-based creator doesn’t create pothead drawings; he specializes in highlighting the way light affects perception.
One of his famous cannabis-inspired pieces is the Bongoliers, chandeliers constructed from repurchased glass bongs. Colorful pieces of paraphernalia are strung from a magnificent light.
As you peer through the glass pieces, it’s like looking through a trippy kaleidoscope. It sheds light on the negative perceptions of cannabis and how they can be changed just by people looking through a different lens and seeing the true beauty of the herb.
Weed World was another one of his
beautiful marijuana artworks, but this one wasn’t as mysterious as Bongoliers. It was a light show that captivated the beauty of a night sky, only instead of stars; there were luminescent weed leaves.
4. Ricardo Cortés
This artist is known for his views on cannabis. He’s illustrated and written many pieces, including It’s Just a Plant. The children’s book aims to change negative stereotypes around marijuana and inspire a future free of the stigma.
In the book, a little girl smells cannabis smoke wafting through the air from her parent’s room. She wonders about the mysterious aroma and meets a doctor, police officer, and farmer who tell her more about marijuana.
Cortés was voted the #1 New York Times best-selling illustrator for his incredible work. Some of his pieces made it to:
● Vanity Fair
● The New York Times
● Fox News
● New York Magazine
● The Late Show with David Letterman
He specializes in kids’ books for adults, like his famous title Go the F*ck to Sleep. However, It’s Just a Plant was written with children in mind. It opens the door for parents to have healthy discussions with their kin about marijuana and break any misconceptions.
5. Alexandra Caprice
Fresh and trendy vibes only; Caprice is the cool kid in the 420 art realm. She started sharing her work on Instagram producing vibrant pieces with a powerful feminist undertone.
Her stoner paintings are relatable and have a sense of realism in how all the characters are doing everyday activities. Check out her work if you want to see women puffing on joints in the tub or hitting bongs while making avocado toast.
Her modern aesthetic, created with dreamy palates, strong lining, and pink bongs, redefines the role of women in cannabis spaces which are typically filled with masculine pieces.
Caprice’s work appeals to younger audiences as it has an animated, cute, yet edgy style. It can be an essential tool in breaking stereotypes around women smoking weed and may serve as a talking point for discussing the female side of cannabis use, which often goes unnoticed.
6. Vincent Gordon
Do you want to see Bart Simpson smoking a blunt or the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles melting like hot cheese on a pizza? Gordon’s modern masterpieces will have you tripping hard. His work is a must-have if you want to
grow your digital art collection.
Gordon is an artist and weed cultivator who uses his gift to promote cannabis by creating pro-legalization posters with famous pop icons toking up.
His weed illustrations are eye-catching, animated, funny, and oh-so trippy. It’s slap-in-your-face psychedelic art with melty characters, bloodshot eyes, and incredibly vivid colors.
Some of his blotter prints got him featured in High Times, not to mention his 25K following on Instagram. His art is modern, edgy, and intricate, centering on the psychedelic view of the world.
