Two words can sum up mixed media artist Jason Ice. Very cool. Jason works and lives in a very hip Deep Ellum loft with a balcony overlooking downtown Dallas and a soaring brick wall where he displays some of his amazing artwork.

I spent an afternoon with Jason Thursday getting to know him better and watching him work. His infectious laugh and passion for the local art community left a smile on my face for the rest of the day.

Jason will be participating in this year’s Art Conspiracy 5 Saturday and I, for one, can’t wait to see what he creates.

Click here to view the rest of the Art&Seek Studio Tour, which has recent additions from Frank Campagna, The Tim and Judy Show, Jason Janik and Alan Harris