Stacey Manela
Handmade jewelry in 14K and sterling silver with fine gemstones and vintage findings. One-of-a-kind designs. Facebook 713-689-4690
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Adriane R. Wiltse
Engineering: the action of working to artfully bring something about (Oxford Dictionaries)
Ten years ago I began a career as an engineer and as such developed a close relationship with metals, plastics and other materials. Eventually this love of materials, together with a long dream of self-expression led me to a path in jewelry making.
Today I design jewelry inspired by the rural Kansas plains of my past and the city skyline of my present. I utilize the contrast between the curvilinear forms from my childhood and the geometry from my urban surroundings to craft timeless jewelry pieces.
Thanks to my engineering background I am able to apply a meticulous construction process to my work which imposes each piece with a sense of quality. Simultaneously my long held love for art and expression, present in my drawings, sculpture and photography, help me convey a soft and organic aesthetic giving my work a one-of-a-kind feel.
My jewelry is a reflection of the juxtaposition of my formal education and my joy for art and self-expression and aims to not only please the wearer but to defy expectations.
Contact her at Adriane at www.adrianerwiltse.com
Brandon Fincher
Since a very young age, I’ve always believed in self-expression through art. It all started when I was 9. I had a video camera and a vivid imagination. Through the lens I was able to capture life around me and I just ran with it. Throughout high school and even into college I produced films alongside my friends showcasing our sometimes twisted visions on screen. We won awards and some competitions and had a great time doing it but still I thirsted for more. Studying architecture at the University of Houston I began learning about the elements of structure and design. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to complete my degree but what I did take away was a great deal of knowledge which lead me to my next artistic venture, painting.
I began painting in 2007. It started out with small abstract pieces exploring the concept of shapes and their relation with one another. Eventually I began experimenting with different techniques involving unconventional items such as kitchen utensils and construction equipment to create a unique vision on canvas. With influences from artists like Wassily Kandinsky, Mark Rothko and Brian Elston I began to explore different concepts such as point of view and composition. Life was good. I was being creative. But still, I thirsted for more. Then I returned to the lens.
In 2009, I picked up a basic point and shoot camera and began taking macro photos of different inanimate objects in interesting settings. I’d put a Coke can in a toilet bowl or a half-eaten sandwich on a park bench and fire off different shots form different angles. I was having fun. It was entertaining. It was art. I decided to put down the paintbrush and spatula to focus all of my attention on taking pictures. The more pictures I took the less paintings I did and in time I discovered my true passion, the thing I’d been thirsting for all along, photography. I picked up a Canon DSLR and the rest is history. My goal has always been to have fun, plain and simple, and in the process of having fun provide my audience with something they can enjoy, something that inspires them. www.fincherart.com
Tonya Engel
Tonya Engel is a self-taught artist born in Texas and has established studios in New York, Paris, Miami, Austin and
Houston. Heavily influenced by folk artists of the Deep South and Masters like Mark Chagall, Frida Kahlo, and Romare
Beardon, her contemporary style engages figurative form mixed with emotion & expressionistic boldness.
I approach each piece intuitively. Like a dance, I engage the canvas with movement and strokes and scrumbles and washes. I then step back from the easel and take in the random swoops and drips. A bend of an elbow, a hint of an eye or the slope of an organic shape that occurs after turning the canvas another direction can dictate what will happen next. From beginning to end I’m able to allow each painting to arrive at its completion through intuition. I use Oil, and mixed media and sometimes include collage or text to convey a message.
My art, for me, has become an opportunity to share how I see life, humor & the human spirit. My stories celebrate the
joyful and deeply emotional moments as well as the mundane and unremarkable making us human.
Exquisite Stained Glass Texas
by Linda Hicks
Custom designed and handcrafted stained glass.
We have been designing and custom building stained glass art since 1999. We are Texans and our “Texana” line is what makes us different from most stained glass artisans; especially our fireplace screens. Also, we use a completely different technique in framing; which is in copper. We build in all aspects of stained glass, lead, renaissance copper foil, faceted glass and mosaics. Facebook Page (830) 625-3640
Michelle Heinesen
Gathering inspiration from explorations of daily life, the environment, history and travel – this is the basis for all that I create. My personal influences are diverse, ranging from early childhood exposure to Faroese folk art and Peranakan textiles & ceramics to modern artists such as Jun Kaneko and Dale Chihuly . Mediums of choice vary based on concept and practical use – ceramics, paint, textiles, upcycling, salvaged materials, collage & assemblage . Pure, simple and beautiful is my endeavor – Hansdottir is the resulting amalgamation.
Limestone Art & Glass
Pam Johnson
Specializing in custom fused glass jewelry, and unique fused glass functional and recycled glass. Whether you are looking for a special piece for your home, as a gift, or a unique and one of a kind piece of jewelry, you’ll find it at Limestone Art & Glass.
Vi Le
Art is very personal to me. I put a lot of myself in my art. Whether it’s a painting, a collage, or random crafts, everything I do is very personal and an expression of how I feel at that moment in time. Through my art, I can obsess over different interests and express how I feel about the world. One of my favorite things about art is that I can edit the world the way I want to see it. There are no limits. I do a lot of watercolor and acrylic paintings. However, I also make hand-bound art journals, painted boxes, handmade bags and purses, and dread extensions. I do all sorts of arts and crafts. Personally, What makes my art different is my love for women. I try to bring out the beauty in everyone I paint and inspire women to love themselves. Sometimes a little reminder telling you’re beautiful or that everything will be okay is all you need. Facebook Page
Katy Hayes
I’m a quad amputee that teaches painting classes. I love landscapes, florals and abstract expressionist work. I’ve sold hundreds of paintings and I love people! katypaintsnow.com
Cory Cannella
Cory Cannella is a traditionally trained photographer who earned his degree in Commercial Photography from Randolph Community College in Asheboro, N.C. in 1991. Cory is currently focusing on travel and landscape photography from around the globe. However, Cory is also adept in the studio and on location photographing commercial products, model portfolios and special projects. corycannellaphotography.com
