Our campus has open studios every 2nd Saturday and on one of those Saturdays  Hans wondered into my studio and we said hello, later,  in our art/studio ritual we have a group after party of several artists on of the decks downstairs.  At my friends studio, Hans was there and we got to visit and talk more about his work ... Read More

Zachary J Williams is a painter currently based in Houston via Sacramento and Chicago. He works in traditional methods, but completely contemporary concepts and narratives.    His paintings are themes of complex and sophisticated subjects including gun violence among children and the loss of innocence.  Zachary has been included in many group and solo exhibits within  wonderful galleries and ... Read More

I am a lucky girl , today I get to talk to Nicola Parente.  Nicola has a long list of accomplishments, shows and other accolades  including being the recipient of Houston Luxury Magazine’s  ” Best of the City” Artists to watch,  a solo show at Museo de Guadalupe, in Mexico, multiple community art projects including ‘Poet Trees’ in collaboration with ... Read More

April Murphy makes what she calls “feel good art” , vibrant colors, story filled compositions, and lots of sweet cats, dogs, penguins, and more! April and I had a great conversation on this podcast, she talks about the evolution she went through to become a full time professional artist.   April has a studio at Winter Street Studios in the ... Read More

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Emily Dingmann and Elena Soterakis met in college in New York  at the School of Visual Arts.  They were also room mates and shared the experience of walking in Gramercy Park which requires a key, they had one,  and seeing the likes of Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman and Chole Sevigny among others,  this, made for a very unique college life ... Read More

Hagit Barkai is my guest on this episode. Hagit  is an artist and professor from Israel. Hagit has called Houston home once before, and recently returned. Her work is more than narrative, it is philosophical questions we ask ourselves, mirrors of understanding or lack of, when we are seeking. Our conversation was very interesting as Hagit tells me a little ... Read More

Silvia has been a professional artist for her whole life!! Her colorful paintings reflect her travels and love of painting.  I sat down with her to have a beautiful conversation about her upcoming show and association with Archway Gallery at 2305 Dunlavy.  Visit her website for more info and see her paintings at Archway Gallery. www.sps-art.com www.archwaygallery.com June 2, 2018 ... Read More

Andy Dearwater received his BFA in painting in 1982 and has worked in graphic design, and illustration for 23 years. He has his own company, Dearwater Design where he continues to build an impressive portfolio, but he has turned his attention to painting again, for himself.   He has a studio at Winter Street Studios upstairs in Studio 7.   ... Read More

Monica Melgar is a self taught artist that has been making marks her whole life; getting serious with a studio practice has elevated her work and she’s very happy to share it with you.  A very animated and fun personality, we had a lovely conversation about getting started in art, the commitment of a ... Read More

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Chris Silkwood is  resident artist at the Winter Street Studios located within the Sawyer Yards Arts District, she opens her (garage) door every 2nd Saturday 12-5 inviting guests to peruse her beautiful mosaic art pieces.  Chris studied with master mosaic artists in Australia, and has tried to remain true to the ancient origins of the genre but with a modern ... Read More