The Cotton Candy Machine
The Cotton Candy Machine is a fine art archival print publisher for select contemporary artists, founded by Tara McPherson and Sean Leonard in 2011.
04/22/2026
We are also incredibly excited that our very own Sean Leonard has been invited to host the official Art Panels at Collected Con!
Sean will be leading deep dive conversations with some of the industry’s most influential artists and creators. If you’ve ever wanted a “behind the curtain” look at the process of toy design, the evolution of pop surrealism, or the business of independent art, these panels are can’t miss sessions.
Panel Schedule 🥳
We are so excited to have Artist Panels this year for CollectedCon LA ☀️ April 25th & 26th
We know all the artists will be in great hands with Sean of as our Host!
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Saturday:
Gallery Work
Character Design
Resin & 3D Printing
lostlings
Sunday:
Sofubi
Toy Production
Sticker Movie
03/26/2026
It’s Bunny Season! Well… it’s always bunny season around here! The sun is staying out longer, Easter is creeping up on the calendar, and we have the perfect piece to match the energy of the season. Introducing a new limited edition print of ‘Bunny Girl’ by Tara McPherson. Originally a standout oil painting from her legendary Bunny In The Moon exhibition, this print is a joyful celebration of a girl and her bunnies. It’s an image that captures pure playful affection and reminds us to find our joy and hold it tight.
03/24/2026
THE WATER NEBULA DRAWING by Tara McPherson
There is a unique magic found in the final graphite lines before they are translated into oils. Today, we are thrilled to offer a very small, curated selection of original drawings that served as the definitive blueprints for some of Tara McPherson’s most recognizable paintings.
Graphite on Bristol
Image: 10 x 12 inches
Framed: 22 x 25 inches
In this mesmerizing study, Tara explores the intersection of myth and the deep sea. The drawing features a serene female protagonist emerging from bioluminescent waters, flanked by two Umi Bōzu mysterious sea creatures from Japanese folklore known for appearing in calm waters before a storm. The composition captures a moment of supernatural connection, where the boundary between the figure and the glowing, starlit tide begins to dissolve.
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02/28/2026
The original sketch for ’s painting Ghosts Of Love
Colored Pencil Sketch
Acid Free Paper
2.5” x 3.5”
Signed
Tara McPherson
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692 Washington Road
Pittsburgh, PA
15228