Obray Cowan is a multidimensional creative visionary, cultural architect, and the Founder of ArtbyO® and Dermal Designz Tattoo & Piercing Inc., two groundbreaking brands at the intersection of art, identity, and innovation.
As the former CEO and design lead of Dermal Designz Tattoo & Piercing, Inc., Obray left an indelible mark, literally and figuratively on the cultural landscape of Lake Norman and beyond. Recognized as a top-ranking gallery and creative destination, the brand became a vessel for transformation, design, and storytelling.
In 2018, Obray expanded his creative universe with the launch of ArtbyO® (www.artbyo.gallery), a platform dedicated to high-frequency, purpose-driven art. Guided by the mantra “Let Your Light Shine,” ArtbyO became both a personal brand and a cultural beacon, merging hand-drawn works, digital innovation, and soul-aligned storytelling.
From best-selling publications like Coloring With ArtbyO and The Adventures of Benny the Bee to tech-integrated creations like the ArtbyO VR Gallery, Obray continues to break new ground. His work spans books, fashion, immersive art, and AI-generated design, pushing the edge of what's possible across both physical and digital realms.
Featured in Forbes, Bloomberg, and other major platforms, Obray is not just an artist or founder, he is a movement. His work embodies what it means to be both spiritually grounded and creatively limitless. With over 300 original works, 10+ publications, and a global audience, he is actively shaping what’s next in art, culture, and frequency-based creation.
Now entering a new era of legacy building, Obray Cowan is focused on high-level creative partnerships, visionary leadership roles, and opportunities that mirror his magnitude, values, and soul mission.
