Nationally published photographer who captures nature’s small but wondrous subjects in gorgeous, natural light! I mainly photograph flowers, beautiful insects, dew drops, and occasionally Grizzly Bears. ledbythelightme.com 713.247.9388
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I’ve been enjoying nature photography for about 15 years. I have ventured twice to Alaska to photograph Grizzly Bears, but I’m most comfortable capturing the small beauty in nature via macro photography. I photograph my subjects such as flowers, beautiful insects, and dew in gorgeous, natural light!
I make small objects with metal, some wearable and some not. My sterling silver jewelry line contains flowing designs that mimic fabric, ribbons, or leaves. My holloware collection is made from a variety of metals, primarily pewter, copper, and brass, and includes both functional and decorative pieces. terryfromm.com 832-275-2168
I make small objects out of metals, some sculptural, some wearable. Using silver, copper, pewter, and bronze, I design pieces that mimic the look and characteristics of other materials. When I began working with metals, I was surprised to find that metals act in many of the same ways that fabrics do. What I had always experienced as a rigid medium could actually be worked into forms with soft, flowing contours that resemble fabrics and that the construction concepts are essentially the same, only the tools and processes differ.
My work builds on this discovery by designing metal objects with fluid forms and an unexpected illusion of softness. This shift in materials creates a shift in meaning. A quilt square made from metal retains the same design quality, but is not experienced as warm and comforting. An apron made from bronze resembles a suit of armor more than feminine domestic apparel. I want others to experience the unexpected qualities that a shift in materials inspires.
Teresa L. Staley is a Multidisciplinary is a Houston based artist, she was born in Australia and grew up in the West Houston area.
Teresa has a degree from The Art Institute of Houston, graduating with honors with a degree in Visual Communications. She has many years of experience as a fine artist, faux finisher and muralist. She has had her decorative painting company for over 20 years and has worked for many of Houston’s elite.
The genre/style of Teresa Staley’s fine art could be described as eclectic; merging romantic fantasy and realism. She mainly works in acrylic, oil, digital and mixed media. Her favorite subject matter includes exotic and powerful women from different cultures, pop art and mixed media abstracts.
“My art is continually evolving found through life’s experiences, observations, and experimentation with many different mediums. My greatest joy is to paint, draw, design and create in many different forms without limits. My life’s work has been in the arts; this is what I know and love best.
I’m an old hippie whose jewelry making began 20 years ago when on a dare my wife signed me up for a beginner beading class at a local bead shop. I was hooked pretty quickly and began making women’s jewelry using silver, stone and crystal beads and constantly learning techniques to make better pieces. While beading is still a passion, most of my work now is with chain and wire wrap.
Five years ago on yet another dare, I began making rings from old silver coins. I don’t cut or solder the coins. One coin makes one ring and the detail from both sides of the coin is preserved and visible. I fell in love with working metal, and am constantly learning new techniques and exploring the boundaries of turning old coins into cool jewelry. Taking something like a 100-year-old coin and turning it into something it was never intended to be has been an unbelievably rewarding journey, and I love that the possibilities are endless.
All natural exquisite henna tattoos painted on skin freehand by myself, a third-generation Henna Artist, it will surely leave you mesmerized. Also, you will see a beautiful display of unique and intricate painting done with Henna and acrylic on canvas, glass, and gourds with vibrant colors. www.hennacompany.com
My artistic style could be considered bold and colorful with playful color tones. It’s influenced by my growing up in two very different places with different customs. My works include paintings in various styles. WEBSITE 832-335-3392
“I am Roberto Tapia, Mexican by birth and American by choice, I live in Houston Texas and appreciate its diverse cultures. My artistic style could be considered bold and colorful with playful color tones. It’s influenced by my growing up in two very different places with different customs. My works include paintings in various styles. I hope you enjoy my work.”
I make handcrafted furniture, sculptures, lamps and art creatively designed with an industrial bent using all my skills learned over a lifetime of wood and metalworking. Most of all, I enjoy sourcing the reclaimed materials and the inspiration that comes from finding new ways to use existing items. My furniture makes use of a variety of elements : steel, copper, iron, and the entire spectrum of hardwoods: oak, pecan, birch and maple. I get great satisfaction from making something that works perfectly for a customer’s environment, something custom and unique that can’t be purchased at any retail store. www.carpendeum.com 713-315-7150
Paul Kopecky, founder of Carpendeum™, is a custom furniture, wood and metal craftsman based in the Houston Heights. He works with reclaimed and virgin materials.
When I paint, I watch how color interacts and speaks with other colors as I lay them down on the canvas. The relationship that the colors have with each other fuels my paintings and is the emphasis of my composition. I look to Georgia O’Keeffe’s paintings and appreciate her soft lines and vivid elements. I often think of a painting and have the image and title in my mind for weeks before it is put to canvas. It reminds me of Van Gogh’s quote “I dream my painting and I paint my dream.” I have created many series over ten years and feel that it will be hard to limit my style and subject matter moving forward. Van Gogh is noted saying” Love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is done well.” My subject matter is broad, for I find beauty in many things. My paintings are bold, with texture being an element that I use without boundaries.
I create fused glass in my studio; beginning with sheets of glass, I cut, stack, and shape pieces and then fuse them together to create original functional art. Most are sandblasted and fire polished to give a matte finish to add an extra dimension to the art piece.
Peculiar Sentiments boasts of completely unique, handcrafted leather cuffs, bib necklaces, and a variety of jewelry and accessories made from repurposed and found items. Though some of our jewelry features unique new pieces, our love is for vintage jewelry, antique buttons, repurposed hardware, pocket watch parts, clock pieces or any other re-loved and re-discovered treasures, clustered together for a vintage look. Each piece carries its own delightful story. Every cuff is unique, featuring focal pieces carefully selected and clustered into an exquisite work of wearable art. www.PeculiarSentiments.cominstagram.com/peculiarsentiments 936-870-6993
An artisan, photographer and entrepreneur, Natalie has been creating unique designs since she was 13 years old. Repurposing anything and everything from jewelry, furniture, clothing, and even recipes, Natalie’s driving passion is to turn something old and loved into something new and beautiful, while preserving the heart and soul of the original piece.
In October 2012, Natalie launched her business, Peculiar Sentiments. Creatively combining her only available resources: her courage and creativity, a stock of remnant leather, and vintage jewelry from her late grandmother she began creating unique handcrafted cuff bracelets. Encouraged by her family, friends, and customers, Natalie began expanding her repertoire beyond cuff bracelets, to include bib necklaces, earrings, hats, and much more.
