About
Kanary Barnes
Eric Dixon (Kanary Barnes) is a professional artist based out of Raleigh, NC. He has gallery exhibitions, live paintings and publications under his belt since 2012. Eric’s art focuses on vibrant colors, bold lines and dope compositions. Which have been influenced by cartoons, comics books, graffiti, tattoos and graphic design.
Artist Statement – Eric Dixon
I am a multidisciplinary artist working across acrylic painting, drawing, digital illustration, and mixed media. My work blends bold visuals with a distinct personal style, shaped by a lifelong love of comics, cartoons, graffiti, tattoos, anime, and graphic design.
I’m drawn to subjects that excite me—animals, imaginary characters, skulls, and anything that sparks my imagination. Each piece starts from a place of instinct and curiosity. I create what I think looks cool and let my ideas flow from my own perspective, rather than following trends or rules.
At the core of my work is a desire to challenge conventional thinking and encourage creative freedom. I want people to look at my art and feel inspired to see the world differently—to realize they don’t have to color inside the lines. My art is about opening minds and reminding others that their vision is valid, however unusual or outside-the-box it may be.
Here’s a list of Galleries, showings, magazine articles that Eric has done over the years.
2011 •Spark con - Raleigh,NC / 2012 •Beehive Studio - Raleigh, NC / 2012 •RawArtist - Raleigh, NC /2012 •Raleigh Art Festival - Raleigh, NC
2012 •Beehive Studio - Raleigh, NC / 2012 •Spark con - Raleigh, NC / 2012 •2 Quarts podcast / 2012 •RawArtist Finalist - Raleigh, NC
2012 •Mass Appeal vol. 3 Live painting - Raleigh, NC / 2012 •Carolina Style Magazine / 2012 •Aucurant Magazine / 2013 •Band Together Live painting - Cary, NC
2013 •Aucurant Magazine Gallery - Raleigh, NC / 2013 •Royalty( Royal James) Live painting - Raleigh, NC/ 2013 •Royalty( Royal James) Live painting - Raleigh, NC
2013 •Royalty( Royal James) Live painting - Raleigh, NC/ 2013 •Royalty( Royal James) Live painting - Raleigh, NC / 2013 •Design Box Mural - Raleigh, NC
2013 •Estate Gallery - Raleigh, NC/ 2013 •RawArtist - Los Angeles, CA / 2013 •Mass Appeal vol. 7 - Raleigh, NC / 2013 •Spinsters Ball - Raleigh, NC
2014 •Band Together- Live painting Raleigh, NC / 2014 •Red Gallery - Rolesville, NC / 2014 •Red Gallery - Rolesville, NC / 2014 •Art Dynamite - Durham,NC
2014 •Beehive Studio Raleigh, NC / 2014 •Hopescotch - Raleigh, NC / 2014 •Oak City Hustle magazine / 2014 •Women For success - Raleigh, NC
2014 •Battle Chasers - Raleigh, NC / 2014 •Indy News paper / 2015 •Oak City Hustle Magazine Article / 2015 •Band Together - Raleigh, NC
2015 •Midnight Anchor - Raleigh, NC / 2015 •Summer in the City - Raleigh, NC / 2015 •Dopecausewesaid.com / 2015 •Oak City Coloring Book
2015 •Oak City Hustle magazine COVER / 2015 •The Annual Space - Charlotte, NC / 2015 •Nyla Elise t-shirt designs / 2016 •Band Together - Raleigh, NC
2016 •Monster Drawing Rally - NC Art Museum / 2016 •Americas Most Violet Tee - Los Angeles / 2017 •Bugg Elementary - Raleigh, NC
2017 •Band Together - Raleigh, NC / 2017 •Spark con (trophy) - Raleigh, NC / 2017 •Monster Drawing Rally - NC Art Museum
2018 •Band Together - Raleigh, NC / 2018 •Spark con (trophy) -Raleigh, NC / 2019 •Band Together - Raleigh, NC / 2019 • Munjomunjo Pizza Box - Raleigh, NC
2019 •KoKyu mural - Durham, NC / 2019 •Imurj Graffix - Raleigh, NC / 2019 •Grapffix Forum Panel - Raleigh, NC / 2019 •Spark con (trophy) - Raleigh, NC
2019 •Dopecausewesaid podcast / 2020 •Chapel Hill Elementary - Chapel Hill / 2021 •Band Together - Raleigh, NC / 2022 •Band Together - Raleigh, NC
2022 •Canvas Rebel Article / 2022 •Creative Mornings Anniv - Raleigh,NC / 2023 •Skate Raleigh - Raleigh,NC / 2023 •Band Together- Raleigh, NC
2023 •Voyage Raleigh Article / 2024 •Voyage Raleigh Article / 2024 •Artspace sk8 deck painting- Raleigh,NC / 2024 •Band Together
2025 • Mass Appeal - Raleigh, NC / 2025 • Shamrock Flyer-Trophy - Raleigh, NC / 2025 • Shamrock Flyer - Raleigh, NC
ericdixon@kanarybarnes.com