The Cotton Candy Machine

The Cotton Candy Machine

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The Cotton Candy Machine is a fine art archival print publisher for select contemporary artists, founded by Tara McPherson and Sean Leonard in 2011.

Photos from The Cotton Candy Machine's post 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!
✔️
Saturday:
Gallery Work





Character Design




Resin & 3D Printing
lostlings



Sunday:
Sofubi




Toy Production






Sticker Movie

Photos from The Cotton Candy Machine's post 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.

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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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Photos from The Cotton Candy Machine's post 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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