I am a professionally trained artist having earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Houston. Since then I have continued practicing my craft exploring various styles, materials and techniques creating highly detailed pieces. While my work is diverse both in choice of medium and subject matter, it centers around nature and organic forms.
When Ranger isn’t working or volunteering at events like White Linen Night, she helps out at her friends farm.Her favorite cause: www.HoustonAudubon.org
The Montie Beach Community Center Summer Enrichment Program
These awesome young folks were the porters to all the artists. Insuring the artists got unloaded quickly so we could clear the street for patrons. They were a tremendous help!
Many thanks also to Recreation Supervisor, Steve Mesa, for organizing this awesome army of volunteers! Thank you all!
(upper l to r: Robert Soto, Gabriel Flores, Anthony Flores, Mark Gutierrez, Xavier Flores) (lower l to r: Beatriz Barron, Santos Flores) (not pictured: Meagan Flores, Joe Flores)
Darlene Besier is a jeweler and crafts art from tin and “upcycles” materials into all kinds of cool things. Then one day she was given a camera, and she’s been escaping from her booth ever since, snapping all her artist colleagues at shows whenever she can. We don’t mind! Darlene captured the scenes and happenings on 19th that most of us missed while we were in our booths. Thanks Darlene! Visit her page and catch her at upcoming First Saturday Arts Markets and we’ve spied her at Discovery Green Flea too. Click here.
Artist Sergio Santos with a customer. Click to view more photos by Darlene Besier.
Portraits, weddings, events or you name it this awesome couple is up to the task! Both have attended the arts market as vendors and stepped and volunteered their combined talent to photograph the most popular event we do! Thank you Monica & Mauro! Facebook Page
Dirk Strangely is a naturally-gifted Renaissance man; his eccentric personality and beautiful work has the ability to draw you into his mystical and whimsical world. Creator of The Wonderland Journals, Strangely is known for his graphic novel Dirk Strangely’s Graveyard Girl and his children’s book Myrtle’s Broken Turtle, as well as for his contribution to Jim Henson’s Legends of the Dark Crystal. Strangely also has pieces in the galleries at Downtown Disney and has been published in mainstream magazines and newspapers across the United States. More than just a visual artist, he is involved in several projects through film, digital art, sculptures, and writing, in addition to being a classically trained jazz and blues musician.
I make pieces that have a unique story behind them, each piece is a function piece of art. The highest quality woods are sourced locally and combined with modern techniques to ensure that they will stand the test of time. Each piece carries a message, and is sure to turn heads, and make its home a memorable space.
My art is a reflection of my roots and culture. I use bold and bright colors to tackle themes that range from dark and serious to lighthearted and fun. I like recycling materials because why not. Therefore my paintings are mixed media. www.lizbethortiz.com