Highlighted Work

The Odds

The Odds is comic about problem gambling among neurodivergent teens and young adults. Created by Pen and his friend, Connie, the goal was to raise awareness about problem gambling among young people on the autism spectrum through a visually engaging, social media-based comic campaign.

2025 Hartford Pride promo

Pen created the 30-second promo for the Yard Goats Pride Night on June 12, 2025.
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2023 Out Film CT LGBTQ+ Film Festival trailer

Pen created the 30-second trailer for the 2023 Out Film CT Film Festival, the oldest film festival in the state of Connecticut. The trailer was premiered at the Hartford Yard Goats minor-league baseball game on Friday, September 8th.
Haring (mural)   /   2023
This mural was done for a patron who is a die-hard fan of Keith Haring's work. Also an admirer of Haring, Pen put his own spin on the artist's well-known creations.
Firenze (mural)   /   2023



​Pen completed this door for a patron in early 2023. ​The homeowner was particularly impressed by the hidden doorbell.
Alice (acrylic on canvas)   /   2021 - SOLD
​Alice was commissioned by a client with an admiration for the works of Margaret Keane and her subjects' signature big eyes.

This work is a play off of Alice in Wonderland.
Pen's goal was to deviate from Alice's traditional appearance of having long, blond hair. By giving Alice shorter, darker hair, it opens it up so that any girl could see herself as Alice.
Sail (acrylic on canvas)   /   2020 - SOLD
ARTIST STATEMENT
As an artist with a diverse background in painting, murals, graphic design, website design, photography, and media arts, I am passionate about making art accessible to all. My experience includes internships with organizations such as the The Narnia Festival (Narni, Italy), the CT Old State House, SelinsgroveSTART, and the Office of the Connecticut Secretary of State, and I very much enjoying doing work where art and graphic design are main components.

Currently, I am pursuing a Bachelor's degree, double majoring in Italian Studies and minoring in Studio Arts at Trinity College. I also actively volunteer with organizations such as The Bushnell and Out Film CT. I am also a proud member of the Cleo of Alpha Chi co-ed fraternity/literary society.

I believe art should be inclusive, accessible, and educational. I am currently working on The Odds, a comic about problem gambling among neurodivergent teens and young adults. I am also inspired by Hartford's thriving art scene—where public art enriches the community—I strive to create work that engages people.

One project I’m particularly proud of is The Southern Ocean mural (2021), which incorporates Morse code to encourage children to explore and learn about aquatic life, blending art and education in an interactive way.

If you’d like to discuss potential collaborations or share ideas, feel free to email me at [email protected].

I look forward to connecting!

​Pen Baxter (pen bxtr)
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