About Me

Weirdos United, Cannot Be Divided.

My name is Eva Salyer. I am a full time artist, social media wizard and music maker, living in Grass Valley, California. I spend most of my time making art, learning new ways to use acrylic paint, or getting grounded enough just to face the world with purpose. I have a studio in my home and I paint community events, festivals and raves many times a year.

My art is a melting pot of styles and I don't like being defined (confined) by a specific school of art. I've been called Picasso on Crack, or Basquiat-ish but let me create my own school. Odd abstracts and surreal heads. Are they all portraits? I am often asked this question. I really like to capture my feelings, not what I see. They need to go somewhere. They tend to stick nicely to canvas ;). Acrylic is my medium of choice.

I am supported by my entire family (and dog, Lucky!). My mom told me from a young age that "art is a real job", and I believed her. I am grateful for this!

I came into my power a little later in life—becoming awake in my late 40's after navigating the storms of childhood trauma, addiction, and deep emotional pain. My path led through some dark places, but I carry those experiences as wisdom now, not weight. I've learned the art of reinvention and how to keep painting through all of it.

Today, in 2025, I am healing, growing, and learning to meet life with intention. With the support of mental health professionals and years of inner work, I’ve turned my story into a space of safety and self-expression—for myself and for others.

I create to stay grounded. I paint for the meditation of it. The absolute curious feeling that sucks you into another dimension. I teach and share to remind others they’re not alone. If you’ve ever felt like giving up, I invite you to make art instead. There is something sacred and transformative about turning pain into beauty.

This is a safe space for the beautifully odd, the wildly creative, and the quietly powerful. Together, we’re healing ourselves—and the world—one brushstroke at a time.