ART FEED: Michael Brown of UC Studios

by | Feb 8, 2013 | ART

I met Michael Brown at the Richmond Tattoo Convention a few months back and really liked his artwork–so much that I bought 2 prints right there and promised I would write about him on the site.

I met Michael Brown at the Richmond Tattoo Convention a few months back and really liked his artwork–so much that I bought 2 prints right there and promised I would write about him on the site.

Michael is originally from The Plains, a tiny town just off 66 in northern Virginia that is far enough west that it hasn’t been swallowed up by the NoVa suburbs… yet. After a few minutes of conversation, I found that he had a deep history with Richmond, having been part of the GWAR movement in the 80s and early 90s. He knew all the right people making art in that era, and now he is working his wife Lizzy Fink (a really good artist in her own right) to keep UC Studios going.

I wanted to introduce you guys to his work. If you feel so inclined, check out their Etsy and support his endeveors HERE.

R. Anthony Harris

R. Anthony Harris

In 2005, I created RVA Magazine, and I'm still at the helm as its publisher. From day one, it’s been about pushing the “RVA” identity, celebrating the raw creativity and grit of this city. Along the way, we’ve hosted events, published stacks of issues, and, most importantly, connected with a hell of a lot of remarkable people who make this place what it is. Catch me at @majormajor____




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