Light and texture studies. My subject matter is abstracted from the garden and other immediate surroundings, usually but not limited to botanicals.
MARY G. WILKINSON, Painter/Printmaker, prefers abstracting subject matter from her garden and other immediate surroundings, usually but not limited to botanicals. Quite simply, her works are nothing more or less than light studies. She continues to find the playfulness of light and shadow, its revelations and obscurities of various textures and form, both fascinating and engaging. Her palette and its intensity are dictated by the former, her vantage often myopic as she enjoys visually crawling in and around her subject.
Upon obtaining her BFA from the University of North Texas , Mary elected to return to her home in Houston where she currently works, living with her mother and her beloved dog and cat.
Other interests include gardening and learning to play the piano.
Each work of art begins with the glass. When I see a piece of glass, it inspires me to create a certain subject. From that inspiration, I find other glass to compliment it . Once all the pieces are collected, I develop a design, then I really go to work. Each piece of glass is carefully hand cut and the edges are prepared to attach it to the copper. Once the glass is in place the background is decoratively soldered to create a texture that enhances the glass. Then all the metal work is finished in a copper patina.
My passion is and will always be art. I believe everyone should have some form of art in their lives. Whether you create it, collect it or just go out and appreciate it. Â www.debwightstudios.com
Yes, It’s paper! My collage process begins when I paint and texture paper of all kinds to create my “palette.” At any given time I have over 1,000 sheets of painted paper in every hue. Papers will include sheet music, sandwich wrappers, dictionary pages, etc. The paper is torn by hand and placed individually. Take a closer look. You might find a piece of poetry or a technical drawing hiding in plain sight. www.LisaMoralesMixedMedia.com 713-240-1227
Handmade jewelry full of color and shine! I use mixed materials including leather cord, freshwater pearls, chain, wire and beads. There will also be some original digital media artwork, acrylic paintings and ceramics that I create in my spare time. www.peoplelikeshine.com 409-748-0734.
Digital non-photography, bright happy graphic pop art CharlieHardwick.com 713-857-6274
After graduating from a Houston art college in 1992, Charlie had a 15-year career as a package designer in a Houston design company. While working on packaging for Minute Maid, Imperial Sugar and Hi-C, Charlie free-lanced as a rock poster artist on the side. After an illness in 2003 left him legally blind in 2007 and corporate downsizing in 2008 left him without a job, Charlie fell back on his love for creating rock posters as a way to earn a living. Now working out of his home studio, Charlie enjoys the time he dedicates to producing posters and exploring other areas of art including painting and print making.
I would describe my work as representational. I paint the people, creatures and landscape around me and that remind me of my rich Texas history. I enjoy painting in acrylic, oil, watercolor, and mixed media…it depends on my mood! I have more ideas than there are hours in a day so my work is always evolving, changing but will always tell my story. I enjoy discussing particular pieces and sharing the story behind each piece! Be sure to stop by my booth and we can have a chat!
I am a Native Texan, 5th generation Houstonian with a rich family history in the Houston, Heights and Galveston areas. My most recent work is inspired by my life! I paint the animals, gardens and people that I see everyday. I paint out of my studio in Kingwood, Texas. If you would like to visit my studio or discuss commissioning a personal, custom piece of art for your home I would love to talk with you!
Chuck Redick Mixed-media painting and artwork, and fine-art photography My art and photography comes from from deep within. Sometimes that place is a dark,painful and sad place…other times it’s serene and some days optimistic, happy and even just plain bizarre! It comes from a process that is meditative and therapeutic, as much as expressive.
Art is always subjective, but sharing mine with you is sharing my life and heart with you…in hopes I’ll learn more about you in return.
*Note – I send instructions out before each market and those always overrule these!
At First Saturday Arts Market, we like to keep things simple, and with your cooperation, setup/breakdown and getting along with your neighbors will be a breeze.
You come to sell art and make money – I’m here to make sure no obstacles get in your way!
Help me. Read the setup instructions, share them with your help – and follow the rules.
Please note, some of the following is for our safety, agreements we may have with neighbors and to make sure everything runs as smooth as possible.
These are as simple and straight forward as possible. Please play nice!
* At my discretion – breaking any of the following rules may meet with unpleasant consequences.
CONTACT & ASSISTANCE
The ONLY way to reach Mitch Saturday is by phone. 832-273-4798
Call if it’s important, otherwise, text (leave your name too!) *Always let me know if you can’t make it or are running late.
Porters –aka teenagers– they work for tips, couple dollars. Please do not keep them to set up your booth if other artists need them.
Artist Relief  – for short breaks or water. Throughout the day, fellow artists come to assist. They will identify themselves.
Want to volunteer? We’d love to have you!
LOAD-IN
We are in a very tight space – if you can, pack so your tent comes out first, to secure your space, then unload, park your car and then you may setup. *Do not leave your car curbside or in the alley while you setup your booth. Breakdown – reverse! Tear down then bring your car over.
Wednesday before market, an email goes out with instruction reminders and/or news, PLUS a link to our load in time sheet. Pick the time best for you! Â Arrive at the beginning of your time, check-in, unload (porters are waiting) then park before setting up. You have 30 minutes.
Arrive during your assigned setup time.  Please plan to move your vehicle out of the way as quick as possible.
TENT GOES UP
UNLOAD
MOVE VEHICLE
SETUP BOOTH
PARK VEHICLE
If able, it is best to park immediately after unloading.
Free Parking Garage – 427 W 20th St at Nicholson – about 2Â blocks, entrance on 20th
Always lock your car, keep your keys and hide your stuff!. (Esp at setup/breakdown)
*I would request that you not park anywhere else but these assigned lots. Trailers, talk to me.
TENT & BOOTH SPACE
Spaces are assigned by Mitch, 10×10.
You may not have anything setup beyond your 10×10 footprint.
Your tent must be against the neighboring tent. Do block the walkway by placing any items including easels, displays, chairs or signage outside your tent space. Respect your neighbors, they’re going to be there all day. You may need them!
WEIGHTS
Weights are mandatory. Not rocks, or gallon jugs of water – but WEIGHTS.
Weighted canopies will have at least 24 pounds per leg. Bag weights are the easiest and most economical in my opinion. An example is on the market Amazon page. What works, and what doesn’t on this page: More on weights.
ELECTRICITY
Electricity is provided to you at no additional cost. One plug is behind each tent, we only use CF light bulbs or LED. Incandescent or halogen are not allowed.
THE OTHER RULES
Pick up those nails and zip ties at the end of the show, please. My used zip tie collection if FULL.
Do NOT break-down early. Can you really a!ord to miss that customer that DID come back?
FOOD, DRINK, TOILET
Always bring water for yourself.
Toilet:Â Look for a port-a-can in the back.
YogaWorks does not have public restrooms.
EXTRA
Beer – I normally will have beer donated by a local distributor – I or a volunteer will deliver it to you.
All I ask in return is to photograph you proudly holding the beverage!
Snap your own pics and send to me. Tag them on social media with our hash tag: #FSAM or #1stsatartmarket
Bring your own!
You may offer customers alcohol. No money can be exchanged, and don’t flaunt it please. Be responsible.
Weights should be secured in a manner that does not create its own safety hazard
Weights should not cause a tripping hazard Weights should be tethered with lines that are clearly visible Weights should have soft edges to avoid causing cuts and scrapes Weights should be securely attached Weights should be on the ground (NOT above people’s heads) Canopies are used at markets to shield vendors and their product from sun and rain, but unpredictable winds can come up at any moment creating a safety hazard if the canopy is not properly secured.
Sufficiently weighted canopies will have at least 24 pounds per leg. One canopy manufacturer recommends at least 40 pounds on each corner of a 10×10 tent; double that on a 10×20 tent.
Examples of good canopy weights
Filling an empty bucket (2.5 gallon works great) with cement and tying this to each corner of the tent with a rope or bungee. It is NOT sufficient to place the bucket on the feet of the canopy.
Filling buckets/containers with sand/cement that can be anchored or secured with a rope or bungee; these include canvas bags or plastic buckets/containers that have a handle through which a rope or bungee can be secured.
Sandbag weights that are specially made for securing canopies and weigh at least 24 pounds. These sandbag weights are vertical and can be strapped the legs of the canopy.
PVC pipe capped and filled with cement can be hung on the inside of canopy poles as long as it is secured so that it does not collide with customers.
The best weights are strapped to the bottom of each leg, and then tethered via a bungee to the top corner of the canopy, thus lowering the center of gravity of the canopy. In a strong gust of wind, even canopies secured with enough weight, can be broken if the weights are not suspended from the top corners of the canopy.
Examples of Bad Canopy Weights
Gallon water jugs are not heavy enough for large gusts of wind. One gallon of water weights 8 pounds. One gallon of water on each corner would be the equivalent of a 3 year old child trying to hold down a 100 square foot parachute.
Tying tents, canopies or umbrellas to tables, coolers or vehicles provides tripping hazards and frequently does not provide adequate weight. Vendor safety is just as important as customer safety.
Sandbags that cannot be placed upright and securely tied to the tent or canopy should not be used.
In addition to not providing enough grip to prevent a canopy from taking flight in a strong gust of wind, tent stakes are barely visible to shoppers and can cause a serious tripping hazard to an unsuspecting customer.
Never use cement blocks! They are hard, easy to trip over, and are very effective toe and shin breakers.
At all costs, avoid stretched out cords and lines. Customers and their children will get them wrapped around their arms or legs, causing them to trip and fall, and perhaps pull over your displays in the process.
