@demarcusmcg

With more than 20 years of experience, Demarcus McGaughey is a skilled creative director, graphic designer and artist. His design expertise ranges from print design to corporate identity to interactive media development and beyond. A 10-year resident of Brooklyn, New York, Mr. McGaughey hails from Dallas, Texas, where he launched In House Media Group, a full-service design agency specializing in brand development and the parent company of In House Magazine, a now defunct lifestyle publication, which Mr. McGaughey oversaw as creative director. During its height in the early 2000s, In House Magazine served as one of the go-to publications for local advertisers looking to target young professionals in the Dallas area. Eager to expand his reach and skill set, Mr. McGaughey in 2006 closed the magazine and relocated In House Media Group’s offices to Brooklyn, where he continues to grow his portfolio. Having worked with such organizations and brands as Beyoncé Knowles’ Survivor Foundation, T.D. Jakes’ Potter House Church, and beverage giant Dr Pepper, Mr. McGaughey was spotlighted in Adweek magazine and has seen his artwork featured in several New York galleries. When not designing, Mr. McGaughey, who holds an advertising art degree from Prairie View A&M University, spends his time teaching art, giving motivational speeches and traveling the world.

Featured Work:

This Woman's Work (2021) | Mixed media | $2,880

This painting is centered around mental health and created during the pandemic. It came out of the need for connection during a time of isolation. It's about the things women go through and overcoming those things. It's about the stories they narrate to themselves and about their life experiences. This painting is intended to create power and healing from with in. The flowers represent nature and the healing that nature can bring.The gaze of the eyes are meant for you to connect with the subject.

View in a Room Background I Called Him Uncle, The Streets Called Him Candyman (2021) | Acrylic | $3,200

Created during the pandemic and the Black Lives Matter Protest. This acrylic painting is inspired by my Uncle who passed away in 2021. Exploring vintage family photos ,I wanted to know more stories about my Family. I wanted to investigate who they were in the world before I was born.

Ambassador of Harlem (2021) | Mixed media | $5,350

Inspired by my Harlem Series, created during my artist in residency on Governors Island, this is a depiction of a cool influential Black Man having a drink on the streets of Harlem. He is well known in the Harlem community. He migrated to Harlem for an opportunity to create a better life in becoming an entrepreneur and to impact his community.