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.
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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.
My medium is a varied mix of tiny shells, scraps of paper, slivers of glass, thick gel mediums, crusted gouache additives, creamy acrylic and globs of oil paints, traces of watercolor and melted wax crayons combined with hardened enamels and carefully chosen 14kt gold flake.
Every piece is original and every creation is an unpredictable surprise! I create with a clear heart, no expectations. The materials combined together create a resist-like reaction and the results are different every time…..each piece is genuinely unique and original!
I’m passionate about living the artful life. I have a great appreciation for nature and animals,20% of all sales goes to S.N.A.P. (Spay and Neuter Assistance Program) for animals. I am also an active advocate for the “Adopt Don’t Shop!” movement which means finding forever homes for our homeless furry friends.
Fatima Khambati, a self-taught artist from Houston, has been captivated by art for as long as she can remember. Over time, her creative journey led her to explore various media, eventually discovering a love for watercolors. “I appreciate the medium’s loose qualities and natural luminosity on white paper,” she says, noting that its unpredictable results make each piece unique. Inspired by nature—especially wildlife and flowers—Fatima strives to capture their essence in her work.
She markets and sells her original artwork on Instagram and Etsy, while also participating in local markets where art lovers can experience her pieces up close. Each of her artworks is one-of-a-kind, and she also offers high-quality Giclee prints, made with archival inks and acid-free papers.
Houston-based artist Sarah Savoie is a painter and graphic designer. She paints by hand on canvas like it’s 1989 and also creates well-crafted digital illustrations like it’s 2024. With introspection and care she creates beasts, beauty, birds, and bar art with an occasional nod toward Texan culture.
After living in five states and three countries, she is happily settled in Houston with her family. This eclectic collage of world experience is expressed in much of her art. Her original artworks and high-quality prints are available to bring a fresh, personal touch to your space. When she’s not exhibiting at art fairs, you’ll find Sarah in her studio, Painting & Pixels, where she continues to experiment, create, and inspire.
Abstract Impressionist Artist
Growing up in The Woodlands area, I am a proud Texan. I find joy in expressing the beauty of nature and creation through my abstract impressionist floral art. My hope is that each brushstroke brings vibrant life to every environment. I’m happily married to my best friend, Jon, and together, we share a beautiful life with our two amazing children and a cherished granddaughter.
My passion for creative arts ignited at the age of 4, and it has remained unwavering over the years. Although my career in visual management took various forms, my heart persistently whispered, ‘It’s time for change. A pivotal moment of growth, healing, and revelation led me to embrace my true calling as an artist. In recent years, I’ve rekindled my love for painting, delighting in transforming blank white canvases into blossoming florals.
BEHIND THE ART
Why do I paint Flowers? I love the natural free spirit of a flower & how it is in nature, their ability to thrive anywhere, under any circumstances, while exuding exquisite beauty. In my paintings, I aim to convey the essence of growth and freedom that they symbolize. My hope is that viewers of my art feel this freedom.
As I create my floral paintings, I draw inspiration from the various stages of a flower’s growth transformation. From the vivid and fresh hues during blossoming to the gradual shift toward deep & rich colors as they gracefully fade. Using acrylic paint as my preferred medium, I layer colors and apply spontaneous brushstrokes to capture the essence of these beautiful moments.
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