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David James Strain
My drawings and paintings explore construction and deconstruction, where organization and disorganization are somehow working together. Building up and tearing down is seen everywhere in the world and expands out within the vastness of our universe. The imagery is reminiscent of worldly themes and materials, where urban infrastructure and natural landscapes are in opposition, but working together to create destruction and harmony.
All of the paintings are created using acrylic paint on hand constructed wooden supports. Each piece is completely crafted using precision, patience and craftsmanship. The backside is finished using the same quality as the front and is signed and titled. Each title is designed as a way of summarizing the work using visually similar elements as the front.
Artist Interviews
In my weely column Art Valet in THE LEADER, I write about the market artists as often as l can! More to come ~ Mitch
February 1, 2025 artist interviews. *Note that some content may be out of date.
Craig Butterworth Art by Butter
Eva Konopka KOLORIZED by eva konopka
Lindsey Johnson Geophilia Studio
Ron Martel The Yankee Woodturner
M Kelly Olsen
Enjoying the creative moment: Not knowing where my head or hands are going – is the pure essence of why you see – what you see in my images.
“The Abstract”, the non-representational is my true passion.
100% analog: Hand-held tools/methods with pencils, pens, acrylic ink.
My paintings are Acrylic Ink, not paint.
My goal for the audience: A visual curiosity that provides a pleasant distraction.
Bissi Cruz
I’m a US-based artist best recognized for my surrealism, uplifting acrylic paintings. Animals and chess pieces are alive in my paintings. Mylar balloons are used by the characters to travel and live their lives; everything that would typically occur on the ground occurs while they are in the air. They travel through portals, and there are clocks of all sizes and forms everywhere, encircled by clouds of all hues.
Situations in my daily life and how I respond to them have an impact on me. All of the unsaid sensations and emotions that my subconscious contains are released through my paintings. There are elements of melancholy, joy, support, remembering, and attentiveness in every detail of my paintings.
In this fast-paced, hectic environment. I want my paintings to make people smile, pique their interest, and give them time to stop and appreciate my work. In conclusion, I want to improve people’s lives, one painting at a time.
Xandra Homes Art
Xandra Homes is an artist celebrated for her vibrant, high-contrast murals and portraits, where eyes are particularly vivid. Trained by her grandfather and inspired by her teachers, she combines whimsy with bold colors in her landscapes, especially water scenes. She holds a degree from the University of Houston and teaches at Painting with a Twist, welcoming commissions to explore new techniques.
Featured on Great Day Houston!
Featured on Great Day Houston!
First Saturday Arts Market was featured on Great Day Houston! Hostess Deborah Duncan talked with artists Lauren Luna, Julie Mahler, Lilli Lehtonen and Mitch Cohen!
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May 3, 2025 | 11 AM–6 PM
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Bella’s Flowers
My name is Isabella, and I love art. My mother told me she knew art would be my passion when I was in kindergarten. I would always color inside the lines and was very meticulous in what I drew and how I colored it. She said I was always striving for my art to be perfect. She was right. I love how art makes me feel, but what I really love is seeing how my art makes others feel. I especially love painting flowers because to me they are the prettiest to paint. I know as I grow as an artist my art will grow too. I’m looking forward to taking this first step in making art my career.
