Kyle Brooks
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Kyle Brooks, whose art you know as BlackCatTips, has deep roots in Atlanta. The self-taught folk artist uses found materials, house paint, and bright colors. Companies like Coca-Cola, the Weather Channel, and MailChimp use his paintings. In addition to his studio and mural work, Brooks creates street poems and whimsical roadside art installations. His happy signs are all over the city, brightening our days. He has lived in East Atlanta for 10 years.

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Win art by Atlanta artists HENSE and Kyle Brooks, plus event tickets! (1) Article

Friday October 7, 2011 02:51 PM EDT 10/07/2011 2:51 PM

Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in a fun activity, win free art and support Atlanta’s Beltline! | more...

Omnivore - Doggy Dogg hot dog stand to open in Decatur Article

Tuesday May 26, 2015 10:30 AM EDT 05/26/2015 10:30 AM

Owner announces plans for a brick-and-mortar location | more...

NEWS BRIEF: English Avenue project attracting local artists Article

Tuesday July 26, 2022 02:00 AM EDT 07/26/2022 2:00 AM

Camping in the city | more...

A little Southern love Article

Wednesday August 10, 2016 06:30 PM EDT 08/10/2016 6:30 PM

Kyle Brooks finds inspiration in his grandpa’s weather journals | more...

Yoyo Ferro At Broad Street Mural 10 5 16 Photo By Kristin Ferro.57f65f1bb4592

Atlanta according to Yoyo Ferro Article

Monday June 1, 2015 04:00 AM EDT 06/01/2015 4:00 AM

Meet the artist behind the Atlanta City Guide map | more...

Paper Ghost honors Atlanta with ‘Home’ show Article

Tuesday September 22, 2015 10:03 AM EDT 09/22/2015 10:03 AM

A handful of illustrators use ATL as their muse | more...

Artist Collaboration Inky Mixtape brings a huge lovefest to the walls of Edgar Allan Article

Wednesday February 10, 2016 02:07 PM EST 02/10/2016 2:07 PM

For Inky Mixtape, four Atlanta artists collaborate on over 40 prints to be shown at Edgar Allan in the Goat Farm Arts Center. | more...

JORTSFEST wants to make Atlanta more accessible — and fashionable Article

Saturday May 14, 2016 09:35 AM EDT 05/14/2016 9:35 AM

It’s time to start scoping out thrift store jeans for that perfect pair of summer jorts. | more...

Celebrate CL’s 40th and Best of Atlanta tonight with Arrested Development, Adron, and more Article

Wednesday September 19, 2012 10:31 AM EDT 09/19/2012 10:31 AM

The party kicks off at the Goat Farm tonight at 7 p.m. | more...

Art from Hense, Kyle Brooks part of Scavenger Hunt prize pack Article

Wednesday October 12, 2011 04:23 PM EDT 10/12/2011 4:23 PM

You already know that the prize for winning the CL + Art on the Beltline Scavenger Hunt is pretty sweet — tickets to Bodies: The Exhibition, The High Museum of Art: Picasso to Warhol, the Georgia Aquarium and Netherwold Haunted House.

But Hense and Kyle Brooks of Black Cat Tips have generously donated artwork for the First Place prize!

Their work is featured in the Art on the Beltline...

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Get your Art on the Beltline Scavenger Hunt clue card and location here! Article

Saturday October 15, 2011 09:00 AM EDT 10/15/2011 9:00 AM

It’s game time!

The starting point for the CL + Art on the Beltline Scavenger Hunt is at Memorial Drive and Bill Kennedy Way, west of H. Harper Station, 904 Memorial Drive SE, 30316.

Walk-ups are welcome, and need to arrive by 9:45 a.m. The hunt starts at 10. Price to play is $10. All proceeds benefit the Beltline.

The First Place team will win original artwork by Hense and Kyle...