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Your Artists in San Antonio (cont'd)

Justin McHenry

Carmen Cartiness Johnson

Carmen Cartiness Johnson

Justin McHenry was born in New Bern, North Carolina in 1975. At the age of three, his parents moved to the Northwest where his father, Timothy McHenry, started a picture frame shop in Stayton, Oregon. It was there that Justin was exposed to the fine arts and introduced to many local artists such as Michael Bartlett and Susan Bardeut, a wa

Justin McHenry was born in New Bern, North Carolina in 1975. At the age of three, his parents moved to the Northwest where his father, Timothy McHenry, started a picture frame shop in Stayton, Oregon. It was there that Justin was exposed to the fine arts and introduced to many local artists such as Michael Bartlett and Susan Bardeut, a watercolorist. McHenry has continued his journey of art through his life and seeks to achieve the level of detail seen in Old Masters works. Although oils may be his first choice as a medium, he has also worked in pencil, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, sculpture, wood carving, pen and ink, and digital media such as Photoshop for animation.  

Carmen Cartiness Johnson

Carmen Cartiness Johnson

Carmen Cartiness Johnson

Carmen Cartiness Johnson is a self-taught artist. Her narrative art takes a snapshot of people interacting in social situations. The faceless images she creates allow viewers to cross racial lines, placing themselves in the situation on canvas. The inspiration for her vivid paintings comes from poems, songs, novels, and media. In addition

Carmen Cartiness Johnson is a self-taught artist. Her narrative art takes a snapshot of people interacting in social situations. The faceless images she creates allow viewers to cross racial lines, placing themselves in the situation on canvas. The inspiration for her vivid paintings comes from poems, songs, novels, and media. In addition to her figurative work, she creates large abstract work on canvas and paper using various papers, newsprint type, and photographs.

Robert Garza

Carmen Cartiness Johnson

Robert Garza

Robert Garza places more emphasis on compositional beauty than on hidden symbolism and prefers to allow design, color, and figure to tell the story of his paintings. The focus of his paintings is on the eyes that invite us to enter and experience our common humanity. Garza is a modern master who evocatively combines the classic and the co

Robert Garza places more emphasis on compositional beauty than on hidden symbolism and prefers to allow design, color, and figure to tell the story of his paintings. The focus of his paintings is on the eyes that invite us to enter and experience our common humanity. Garza is a modern master who evocatively combines the classic and the contemporary. He says, “We are all one people... the sharp sense gives the artist the ability to observe and highlight the beauty of what we see.” Garza's artistic efforts allow him to appreciate human differences, his generosity, and his desire to understand others.

Susan C. Abelman

Jose Antonio Ayala

Jose Antonio Ayala

Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, Susan C. Abelman graduated from the University of Texas in Austin and received her degree in Fashion Merchandising and Design. Her work as a makeup artist helped her transition from painting on faces to painting on canvas. She has been painting for six years. Bright, radiant colors and a joyous, happy spirit

Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, Susan C. Abelman graduated from the University of Texas in Austin and received her degree in Fashion Merchandising and Design. Her work as a makeup artist helped her transition from painting on faces to painting on canvas. She has been painting for six years. Bright, radiant colors and a joyous, happy spirit are captured in her work. Abelman's interest in travel, fashion, and nature influence the themes of her paintings. 

Jose Antonio Ayala

Jose Antonio Ayala

Jose Antonio Ayala

Jose Antonio Ayala was born in Mexico and raised in San Antonio; he received a formal education in photography, graphic art, and fine art. Ayala has been an architectural freelance illustrator since 1983, and most recently, a full-time fine artist. A contemporary artist, he enjoys depicting the many striking patterns of wildlife such as z

Jose Antonio Ayala was born in Mexico and raised in San Antonio; he received a formal education in photography, graphic art, and fine art. Ayala has been an architectural freelance illustrator since 1983, and most recently, a full-time fine artist. A contemporary artist, he enjoys depicting the many striking patterns of wildlife such as zebras, tigers, jaguars, etc., as well as whimsical outtakes of their everyday life, always considering the fact that many are becoming extinct.

Drita Harris

Jose Antonio Ayala

Drita Harris

For Drita Harris, it is important for her to not only create, but to continuously evolve and creatively express her feelings through art. "I have created art all my life in one medium or another. Whether I'm working in my studio painting or creating with glass, my art is a piece of me that I put out into the world. My large abstract paint

For Drita Harris, it is important for her to not only create, but to continuously evolve and creatively express her feelings through art. "I have created art all my life in one medium or another. Whether I'm working in my studio painting or creating with glass, my art is a piece of me that I put out into the world. My large abstract paintings express the emotions of music, life, and color. My abstracts in glass are a flow of colors that captures the movement of glass."

JD Morera

Liliana Quinones

Rodney Pray

Born in Madrid, Spain, JD Morera became interested in art at an early age nurtured by a rigorous education under the tutelage of Catholic nuns. He came to the US to study art. After receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Art, Morera opened a studio where he specialized in large-format abstract paintings developed in collaboration with architect

Born in Madrid, Spain, JD Morera became interested in art at an early age nurtured by a rigorous education under the tutelage of Catholic nuns. He came to the US to study art. After receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Art, Morera opened a studio where he specialized in large-format abstract paintings developed in collaboration with architects and designers such as Pepe Cabrera, Bruno Raymond, and Michael Keller in the US. He describes his early artistic life as nomadic, having exhibited extensively in Italy, Spain, France, and Mexico as well as in various galleries in California, New Mexico, Texas and Florida where his paintings are found in numerous private and commercial collections.

Rodney Pray

Liliana Quinones

Rodney Pray

Rodney Pray's inspirations have been primarily rooted in modern and abstract art with a love for color and fluidity. He has worked with a variety of media including charcoal, acrylics, and resin and is self-taught in each. Working with resin has allowed him to expand on his creativity, adding a depth and vibrancy that he believes would be

Rodney Pray's inspirations have been primarily rooted in modern and abstract art with a love for color and fluidity. He has worked with a variety of media including charcoal, acrylics, and resin and is self-taught in each. Working with resin has allowed him to expand on his creativity, adding a depth and vibrancy that he believes would be unable to attain through traditional methods. "As a child of parents who were artists, I was blessed from a young age to be exposed to art in many of its forms. I credit my childhood with helping me develop my own love and appreciation of art and to the artists who bring their visions forth."

Liliana Quinones

Liliana Quinones

Liliana Quinones

Liliana “Lily” Quinones is a Mexican born contemporary artist currently showcasing her creative vision in San Antonio. Since the start of her artistic pursuits in 2011, Quinones has developed a balanced and controlled hand in abstract art, allowing her to explore various media and techniques for her professional works.

Juanita G. Garza

Juanita G. Garza

Juanita G. Garza

Born in Del Rio, Texas, Juanita G. Garza had her first art classes in high school under artist, Jan Brieschke. She also studied under art historian, Eloise Stoker, potter, Nancy Powell, and Peruvian sculptor, Luis Guzman. In 1976. Garza graduated with honors from UT Austin in  All-Level Art Education then taught middle school for 10 years

Born in Del Rio, Texas, Juanita G. Garza had her first art classes in high school under artist, Jan Brieschke. She also studied under art historian, Eloise Stoker, potter, Nancy Powell, and Peruvian sculptor, Luis Guzman. In 1976. Garza graduated with honors from UT Austin in  All-Level Art Education then taught middle school for 10 years in San Antonio. Following her time in teaching, she spent over 25 years in cosmetics and abandoned painting for over two decades. After surviving cancer in 1998, she started teaching painting to adults as recovery therapy for herself beginning in 1999. She has now been consistently painting since 2005. Her work includes commissioned work, pet portraits, and florals and reflects her love of life, nature, family, faith, and culture. "My passion, love, and dedication in life is art." She is also the founder of the Con Mis Manos art group.

Richard Castle

Juanita G. Garza

Juanita G. Garza

Richard Castle is an artist based in San Antonio. His most recent works explore the topics of environmental change, evolution, mythology, and the cultural history of animals. 

Ray B. Price

Juanita G. Garza

Ray B. Price

Ray B. Price attended Texas State University, or 'party central' as he calls it, where he became acquainted with commercial art, journalism, and even food fights. In his favorite form of expression, transparent watercolor, which he learned through much trial and error, his only expectation is to bring the viewer to a place of peace and ha

Ray B. Price attended Texas State University, or 'party central' as he calls it, where he became acquainted with commercial art, journalism, and even food fights. In his favorite form of expression, transparent watercolor, which he learned through much trial and error, his only expectation is to bring the viewer to a place of peace and have some fun along the way. Price has shown at La Villita, Artisans Alley, Turner-Chapman Gallery, Mary Rose Gallery, A.R.T. Gallery, Viva Gallery, and River Art Group Gallery. He is married to a fantastic woman and is the father of four wonderful children; he has lived in San Antonio since 1984. He has been painting seriously since 1995 and is still learning constantly about the nuances of watercolor and life.

Carlton Eddy

Gustav Rodmartin

Gustav Rodmartin

 Carlton Eddy, a resident of Helotes, Texas, has been an artist member of the Coast Guard Art Program since 1988 and paints aviation subjects for the military and private buyers. His work is on display at the US Naval Academy, the National Museum of Naval Aviation, and the National Museum of the Pacific War as well as several military bas

 Carlton Eddy, a resident of Helotes, Texas, has been an artist member of the Coast Guard Art Program since 1988 and paints aviation subjects for the military and private buyers. His work is on display at the US Naval Academy, the National Museum of Naval Aviation, and the National Museum of the Pacific War as well as several military bases and private collections. His work has been featured on Texas Country Reporter. Since retirement from the medical field, his painting subjects have expanded to include portraiture, wildlife, marine, western, and numismatic themes. 

Gustav Rodmartin

Gustav Rodmartin

Gustav Rodmartin

Gustav Rodmartin is a self-taught contemporary abstract artist and also specializes in portraits; he works mainly with acrylics and oils. He is from El Paso, Texas and moved to San Antonio. His inspiration comes from nature and everyday life experiences. The main focus of his work is to express emotion and feelings through color.

Visage

Gustav Rodmartin

Visage

 

Born in San Antonio, Dunn-Harr found her artistic expression slowly, yet deliberately, and continues to explore the many possibilities in the arts. She derived much of her early experience from traditional school and continues to embrace formalism. Her works are organic forms rooted in architectural elements. The forms are sensuous and p

 

Born in San Antonio, Dunn-Harr found her artistic expression slowly, yet deliberately, and continues to explore the many possibilities in the arts. She derived much of her early experience from traditional school and continues to embrace formalism. Her works are organic forms rooted in architectural elements. The forms are sensuous and portray the force and fragility of nature. Dunn-Harr considers herself a contemporary realist; she travels and exhibits internationally.


The “Visage” works in this gallery are also painted by Vie and considered studies, working under her mother’s family name as a tribute to a mother who supported her artistic path and believed in the importance of art not becoming insipid. One must always explore...The “Visage” works in this gallery are also painted by Vie and considered Studies. Working under her mother’s family name, as a tribute to a mother who supported her artistic path and who believed in the importance of art not becoming insipid.  One must always explore……

Alexandra Nelipa

Cabana Boy Productions

Alexandra Nelipa

Alexandra Nelipa is an international artist born in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea located on the northern coast of the Black Sea in Eastern Europe. She has lived in San Antonio since 2008. Currently, she works as a scenic artist at SRO Associates Inc. where she fabricates sculptures and murals for various theme parks and museums for d

Alexandra Nelipa is an international artist born in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea located on the northern coast of the Black Sea in Eastern Europe. She has lived in San Antonio since 2008. Currently, she works as a scenic artist at SRO Associates Inc. where she fabricates sculptures and murals for various theme parks and museums for different US locations. She has also created other commissions on the side that range from residential to commercial. Nelipa has exhibited her work in several local galleries including, but not limited to, San Antonio Art League and Museum, Bihl House Arts, High Wire Arts, Centro Cultural Aztlan, Fotoseptiembre USA 2017, and St. Mary’s University. Her main areas of creative research are inspired by everyday occurrences and memories of various experiences. She is not focused on following a particular direction in art; on the contrary, she is diverse in her choice of materials, techniques, and subject matter. Her range of artistic media includes oil, acrylic, wood remnants, and other materials that can be used for creative purposes.


Academically, Nelipa has earned a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art and Commercial Art from The Art institute named after N. Samokish, at Simferopol, Crimea. She also holds a degree in Multimedia Design from San Antonio College.  

Linda Chalberg

Cabana Boy Productions

Alexandra Nelipa

On a Colorado creek in 1997, Linda Chalberg plunged into the world of watercolor and fell in love with working en plein air. Moving from teacher, librarian, soccer coach, volunteer, and stay-at-home mom, Chalberg learned from over two dozen instructors and has attained Signature Status in the Texas Watercolor Society. In her studio, en pl

On a Colorado creek in 1997, Linda Chalberg plunged into the world of watercolor and fell in love with working en plein air. Moving from teacher, librarian, soccer coach, volunteer, and stay-at-home mom, Chalberg learned from over two dozen instructors and has attained Signature Status in the Texas Watercolor Society. In her studio, en plein air sketches from her travels around the world are transformed into paintings of simplified shapes and enhanced colors. The magic of pigment swimming in water and flowing into the paper continually captures her mind and heart. 

Cabana Boy Productions

Cabana Boy Productions

Cabana Boy Productions

With bluntness, intelligence, and a sly sense of humor, Myriam Lanau, the artist behind Cabana Boy Productions, likes to explore dreams, fantasies, and mythology. Often Lanau's work, which ranges from black and white photography to collage art, requires you to come in for a closer look. “I try to capture what’s hidden and really push cert

With bluntness, intelligence, and a sly sense of humor, Myriam Lanau, the artist behind Cabana Boy Productions, likes to explore dreams, fantasies, and mythology. Often Lanau's work, which ranges from black and white photography to collage art, requires you to come in for a closer look. “I try to capture what’s hidden and really push certain limits.” She has shown work throughout Texas and has work in private collections worldwide. She received her BFA in Photography from UTSA after bouncing around from Kansas City Art Institute, San Antonio Art Institute, and San Antonio College.

Diana Hentges

Veronica C. Guerrero

Diana Hentges

A native of Phoenix, Arizona, Diana Hentges was raised there along with her three sisters and three brothers. She was inspired and encouraged to pursue her love of art by her father, Odell Countryman, who was an artist himself. She attended various colleges in Arizona, specializing in fine arts and studying many different techniques and m

A native of Phoenix, Arizona, Diana Hentges was raised there along with her three sisters and three brothers. She was inspired and encouraged to pursue her love of art by her father, Odell Countryman, who was an artist himself. She attended various colleges in Arizona, specializing in fine arts and studying many different techniques and mediums including still life, life drawing, and fine arts in oil painting. All of these driving forces shaped her throughout her early college years and even throughout her years of raising a family.  Never once did her passion for art and her inner creative voice leave her. 

Billy Dietz

Veronica C. Guerrero

Diana Hentges

Billy Dietz is an artist who works primarily in painting and drawing. His work meditates on the ways the body yearns for, resists, and struggles for connection. In 2016, he received his BFA in Visual Arts from the University of North Dakota and earned his MFA in Studio Arts at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Dietz has been part of

Billy Dietz is an artist who works primarily in painting and drawing. His work meditates on the ways the body yearns for, resists, and struggles for connection. In 2016, he received his BFA in Visual Arts from the University of North Dakota and earned his MFA in Studio Arts at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Dietz has been part of various group exhibitions: the North Dakota Museum of Art, The Ewing Gallery at the University of Tennessee, Sugar Gallery in Arkansas, Bascom Center for the Arts in North Carolina, Foley Gallery in New York, and ZG gallery in Chicago. 

Veronica C. Guerrero

Veronica C. Guerrero

Veronica C. Guerrero

Born and raised on the Southside of​ San Antonio, Veronica C. Guerrero started dabbling​ in fiber art and fine arts at the age of six. She taught herself how to crochet, draw, paint, and sew. Guerrero attended Our Lady of the Lake University where she received her BA in Art and English and her M.Ed. in Education and English. Guerrero taug

Born and raised on the Southside of​ San Antonio, Veronica C. Guerrero started dabbling​ in fiber art and fine arts at the age of six. She taught herself how to crochet, draw, paint, and sew. Guerrero attended Our Lady of the Lake University where she received her BA in Art and English and her M.Ed. in Education and English. Guerrero taught high school art for several years. She left teaching to become a stay-at-home parent. She currently works on creating her art, patterns, and projects.   

Cindy Joeris Moses

Cindy Joeris Moses

Cindy Joeris Moses

Cindy Joeris Moses is a native of San Antonio and healing artist with the Salud-Arte: Art of Healing at University Hospital. She was chosen by San Antonio's Blue Star Brewing Company as their September 2021 Artist of the Month. "I have been told my creations bring happiness, healing, and love to my collectors' lives. I love to use vivid c

Cindy Joeris Moses is a native of San Antonio and healing artist with the Salud-Arte: Art of Healing at University Hospital. She was chosen by San Antonio's Blue Star Brewing Company as their September 2021 Artist of the Month. "I have been told my creations bring happiness, healing, and love to my collectors' lives. I love to use vivid colors, unusual textures, and different tools to create abstract, contemporary, and realist paintings. I love to use architectural and organic shapes inspired by nature. Being outside in the daylight while listening to beautiful music inspires my passion to paint!" 

Katrina Gorman

Cindy Joeris Moses

Cindy Joeris Moses

Katrina Gorman was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She began drawing at an early age to accompany her short stories. At the age of nine, she found a new love while watching her Mother sew, making her own school wardrobe in 6th grade. After attending Northrop High School where she received art awards and an art scholarship, she decided to att

Katrina Gorman was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She began drawing at an early age to accompany her short stories. At the age of nine, she found a new love while watching her Mother sew, making her own school wardrobe in 6th grade. After attending Northrop High School where she received art awards and an art scholarship, she decided to attend college where she obtained a degree in Child Development and taught Early Childhood Education. Later, after working in insurance for ten years, a tragic house fire gave her the inspiration to pursue what she had always loved - art. Gorman's art can best be described as stories told in fabric where a moment is captured alongside nature's beauty. She is also well versed in multiple mediums and creates original art for private collectors. She has also taken part in juried art shows across Texas, Illinois, and Spain and accepts commissions for charcoal portraits.

Jacqueline Reynoso

Cindy Joeris Moses

Jacqueline Reynoso

Jacqueline Reynoso, born in Arizona and bringing the heat to San Antonio. She is a custom artist, specializing in painting your loved ones, pets, and other commissions for your home. She is a self taught, Realist artist who has recently branched out into the realm of Abstraction and mixing it with Cubism, bringing styles together to creat

Jacqueline Reynoso, born in Arizona and bringing the heat to San Antonio. She is a custom artist, specializing in painting your loved ones, pets, and other commissions for your home. She is a self taught, Realist artist who has recently branched out into the realm of Abstraction and mixing it with Cubism, bringing styles together to create unique pieces. Body painting, digital art, murals and interior design are other art forms she practices. 

Pamela Reed

Miosotis Saldana

Miosotis Saldana

Pamela Reed is an artist, painter, and writer. She moved to Belize in 1990 and lived there for over two decades to pursue her art; while there, she painted in natural spaces that are slowly being extinguished by the climate crisis. Her greatest achievements so far have been empowering women in art and creating art education in schools whe

Pamela Reed is an artist, painter, and writer. She moved to Belize in 1990 and lived there for over two decades to pursue her art; while there, she painted in natural spaces that are slowly being extinguished by the climate crisis. Her greatest achievements so far have been empowering women in art and creating art education in schools where there was none. Because of the increase in violence in Central America, she moved back to San Antonio, her birthplace, and hopes to find a place where she can reestablish herself to make contributions to her community through art.

Miosotis Saldana

Miosotis Saldana

Miosotis Saldana

Miosotis Saldana was born in Panama City, Panama. She has participated in numerous art exhibitions including two that she organized for the Universidad Tecnologica de Panama (1991-1992). She was a member of Killeen Civic Art Guild in Killeen, Texas. In 1997, she won the Best of Show award at the 8th Annual Festival of Flags Spring Art Competition with her painting, "El Diablico Sucio".  

Rene Cantu

Miosotis Saldana

Rene Cantu

Rene Cantu was born in Corpus Christi, Texas. He is a 1974 graduate of King High School and a Vietnam Era Veteran. Cantu served in the US Army from 1974 to 1977. After an honorable discharge, he attended Del Mar College in Corpus Christi. He is retired from the US Postal Service after 37 years of service and is now a full-time artist. Eve

Rene Cantu was born in Corpus Christi, Texas. He is a 1974 graduate of King High School and a Vietnam Era Veteran. Cantu served in the US Army from 1974 to 1977. After an honorable discharge, he attended Del Mar College in Corpus Christi. He is retired from the US Postal Service after 37 years of service and is now a full-time artist. Ever since he was young, he enjoyed drawing. Cantu has always enjoyed creating images that depict his surroundings and culture. He likes to paint still lifes, and once he has reproduced the values, lighting, and details, his paintings look incredibly realistic and highly detailed.

Fleurette Estes

Fleurette Estes

Fleurette Estes

Fleurette Farley Estes is a Diné (Navajo) artist from the Navajo reservation. She earned her degree in art from Harding University in 1998, and after moving to San Antonio in 2017, she left an 18 year career in retail to pursue art and photography full-time. Her inspiration comes from traveling, culture, landscapes, and experimentation wi

Fleurette Farley Estes is a Diné (Navajo) artist from the Navajo reservation. She earned her degree in art from Harding University in 1998, and after moving to San Antonio in 2017, she left an 18 year career in retail to pursue art and photography full-time. Her inspiration comes from traveling, culture, landscapes, and experimentation with acrylic paints. She loves when people are drawn to her work because of their own travels and the mutual connection travel creates between her and her patrons.

Sonja Quarles

Fleurette Estes

Fleurette Estes

Sonja Quarles is a Texas artist and a versatile painter. She paints landscapes, florals, figurative, wildlife, and architectural scenes in both oil and acrylic. Quarles has had paintings accepted into national, juried shows including NOAPS, AWA, and Graham Art Splash on the Square National Show. She has also exhibited in regional, juried 

Sonja Quarles is a Texas artist and a versatile painter. She paints landscapes, florals, figurative, wildlife, and architectural scenes in both oil and acrylic. Quarles has had paintings accepted into national, juried shows including NOAPS, AWA, and Graham Art Splash on the Square National Show. She has also exhibited in regional, juried shows such as Fort Worth’s Art in the Metroplex, Preservation is the Art of the City shows, Texas Artists Coalition member shows, and Texas and Neighbors Regional Art Exhibition. In 2006, she had a solo show at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center. Her paintings have won several awards including Best of Show at the 2014 National Wildlife and Domestic Animal Show in Irving, Texas and at the 2016 Lake Granbury Art Association Open Show.

Ethan Farmer

Fleurette Estes

Ethan Farmer

 Inspired by his experiences as a former police officer and US Army combat medic, Ethan Farmer utilizes torches, carving tools, and acrylics to create works depicting the beauty of the natural world. A self-taught artist, Farmer established his company, West Texas Wood Art, in 2015.  Today, he is completing a Master's Degree in Physician 

 Inspired by his experiences as a former police officer and US Army combat medic, Ethan Farmer utilizes torches, carving tools, and acrylics to create works depicting the beauty of the natural world. A self-taught artist, Farmer established his company, West Texas Wood Art, in 2015.  Today, he is completing a Master's Degree in Physician Assistant studies and dedicates his free time to crafting unique pieces for clients. Personalization is one of his specialties.  

grito del mar

grito del mar

grito del mar

Born and raised in San Antonio, grito del mar has been painting for over 10 years.  He mainly paints with acrylics on stretched canvas. Many of his paintings have been reinvented over and over again during the process toward its end result. "I usually try not to think too much about the final outcome. I try to work with the idea that a so

Born and raised in San Antonio, grito del mar has been painting for over 10 years.  He mainly paints with acrylics on stretched canvas. Many of his paintings have been reinvented over and over again during the process toward its end result. "I usually try not to think too much about the final outcome. I try to work with the idea that a so-called mistake should be taken advantage of and where it goes should not be feared. I’m not always successful in that approach, but it keeps the painting fun and interesting to me."

Fernando Giron

grito del mar

grito del mar

Fernando Giron is a self-taught artist originally from Mexico. He has lived in Texas for the past 14 years. As with many artists, Giron grew up drawing and sketching daily. He started painting in 2010. His work has been displayed in interior design stores as well as in over twelve private art exhibitions throughout Texas in the past four 

Fernando Giron is a self-taught artist originally from Mexico. He has lived in Texas for the past 14 years. As with many artists, Giron grew up drawing and sketching daily. He started painting in 2010. His work has been displayed in interior design stores as well as in over twelve private art exhibitions throughout Texas in the past four years. Fernando likes to experiment utilizing new materials and techniques. He dreams, imagines, thinks, feels, and communicates what moves his soul. His artwork is an explosion of color, vigorous figures, light, and shade to produce an effect and emotion. He considers himself a figurative and abstract expressionist. His dream is to transcend in this medium and continue contributing to his community through his art and charitable donations.

Resa Wohlrabe

grito del mar

Resa Wohlrabe

Resa Wohlrabe is a native San Antonian. She received her Master of Fine Arts in 2007 from Florida State University. In addition to her being an award winning artist, Wohlrabe was featured in SA Women's Magazine in March 2016 and chosen as the 2016 Official Fiesta Poster winner. Among her awards are the Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series regio

Resa Wohlrabe is a native San Antonian. She received her Master of Fine Arts in 2007 from Florida State University. In addition to her being an award winning artist, Wohlrabe was featured in SA Women's Magazine in March 2016 and chosen as the 2016 Official Fiesta Poster winner. Among her awards are the Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series regional competition in Austin, Texas. Her paintings reflect pure feeling and positive outlooks. Colorful displays with subject matter ranging from pianos to bicycles inspire her to keep creating more.

Silvia Sarinana

Silvia Sarinana

Silvia Sarinana

Silvia Sariñana was born and raised in Mexico City. In 1982, Sariñana started taking drawing and painting classes at the studio of Marcela Zorrilla, a well-known artist and professor at Universidad Autonoma de Mexico. In 1989, she attended the University of Incarnate Word and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a double major in Art and Educat

Silvia Sariñana was born and raised in Mexico City. In 1982, Sariñana started taking drawing and painting classes at the studio of Marcela Zorrilla, a well-known artist and professor at Universidad Autonoma de Mexico. In 1989, she attended the University of Incarnate Word and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a double major in Art and Education. She earned her MA in Art
Education from Texas Tech University in 1998. In 1993, she began teaching at Saint Luke’s Episcopal School where she developed the art curriculum and taught for 17 years. In 2010, she opened her own business, Art in the Park, to teach after-school art classes to children and adults. After retiring from teaching, she is now a dedicated, full-time artist, focusing her work on fiber art and mixed media. She has now joined the staff of Bihl Haus Arts and enjoys teaching drawing, painting, and crafts at San Antonio's senior centers. 

Sandra Risner

Silvia Sarinana

Silvia Sarinana

Sandra Risner was raised in Rio Grande City, Texas and attended Texas Woman's University where she majored in Fashion Illustration and Art Education. She has mainly worked in pencil and watercolor, but since retiring 8 years ago, she started painting with acrylics. She has also taken instruction from local artists, Stevie Ricks and Juanit

Sandra Risner was raised in Rio Grande City, Texas and attended Texas Woman's University where she majored in Fashion Illustration and Art Education. She has mainly worked in pencil and watercolor, but since retiring 8 years ago, she started painting with acrylics. She has also taken instruction from local artists, Stevie Ricks and Juanita Garza. "I was influenced by my father, a South Texas artist, by the works of Georgia O’Keefe, and the fashion portraits of John Singer Sargent. I am currently experimenting with new techniques and always trying new ideas.  I continue to find interest in painting a variety of subjects from nature including florals, architecture, and recorded memories of my travels."

Jack Krietzburg

Silvia Sarinana

Jack Krietzburg

Jack Krietzburg was born and raised in Southern California; his ancestors were among those noted for settling Santa Monica when orange groves, not boardwalks, were the area's stock and trade. Krietzburg lived in Las Vegas for 29 years, and while there, put his artistic nature into a successful commercial printing company. Upon selling the

Jack Krietzburg was born and raised in Southern California; his ancestors were among those noted for settling Santa Monica when orange groves, not boardwalks, were the area's stock and trade. Krietzburg lived in Las Vegas for 29 years, and while there, put his artistic nature into a successful commercial printing company. Upon selling the company in 1998, he and his wife, Sharon, moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico. A five year endeavor into designing custom wood-screened doors reignited his passion for painting. He exhibited and sold his paintings in many venues across New Mexico. With a move to Sharon’s home state of Texas in 2012, his enthusiasm for painting and testing the boundaries of subjects has continued to evolve. He paints everyday simple subjects ranging from realistic to representational style.

Judy Jungbauer

Brittany Shipman

Brittany Shipman

After 35 years in sales and marketing, Judy Jungbauer was facing retirement with trepidation and "not too happy with the 'retirement age number' that goes along with that Social Security Check". On a whim, she signed up for an art class, and since then, has not stopped learning. She views it as the greatest gift she ever gave herself! "Fr

After 35 years in sales and marketing, Judy Jungbauer was facing retirement with trepidation and "not too happy with the 'retirement age number' that goes along with that Social Security Check". On a whim, she signed up for an art class, and since then, has not stopped learning. She views it as the greatest gift she ever gave herself! "From that first class, I have found a new lease on life - a creative side of me that I never knew existed, a great group of new friends, and a passion and purpose to get up every day and explore my world to then put it on canvas. Now, six years later, that 'retirement age number' only means that I am free to create the world I am excited to live in."

Brittany Shipman

Brittany Shipman

Brittany Shipman

San Antonio-based artist, Brittany Shipman, began her professional life as a freelance artist. She built up a business with painting and illustration through commission and volunteer work with other businesses. She was awarded for her achievements through galleries and art shows while gaining her degrees in Art. She is now practicing digi

San Antonio-based artist, Brittany Shipman, began her professional life as a freelance artist. She built up a business with painting and illustration through commission and volunteer work with other businesses. She was awarded for her achievements through galleries and art shows while gaining her degrees in Art. She is now practicing digital and animation art. Her focus lies with fantasy art and spiritual meanings behind animals. Shipman prefers to use bright colors to add dreamy effects to her work. There is symbolism and storytelling in her images for people to connect with in their own way. Utilizing video art programs, she is able to create live images of her paintings with small animations and gifs that can be made for unique website pop ups, music videos, and background art. 

Marcus A. Cerda

Brittany Shipman

Marcus A. Cerda

Marcus A. Cerda's synthetic Cubist paintings are each like a stream of consciousness that starts with a collage of randomly placed pieces and textures.  The universe is broken down into colors and shapes via the rationale that it is comprised of circles and right angles; Cerda paints while remaining consciously aware of color blocking and

Marcus A. Cerda's synthetic Cubist paintings are each like a stream of consciousness that starts with a collage of randomly placed pieces and textures.  The universe is broken down into colors and shapes via the rationale that it is comprised of circles and right angles; Cerda paints while remaining consciously aware of color blocking and shapes. This collage style of synthetic Cubism challenges and strengthens his sense of aesthetics. The Cubist paintings depict the mundane in a colorful, vibrant, and transparent way by expressing movement in the everyday objects as a frenetic, textural juxtaposition of shape, pattern, and color. "I have developed an interconnection of self and the environment that space and time are interdependent and intermingled."

Jasper DeMichael

Jasper DeMichael

Jasper DeMichael

Jasper DeMichael is a born and raised San Antonian; he is a multifaceted, full-time artist known for sharing his emotional artwork on Instagram. Since he became a full-time artist in 2016, he focused on the profession by studying every day to improve his skills in drawing with charcoal and painting with oil. He enjoys spending his free ti

Jasper DeMichael is a born and raised San Antonian; he is a multifaceted, full-time artist known for sharing his emotional artwork on Instagram. Since he became a full-time artist in 2016, he focused on the profession by studying every day to improve his skills in drawing with charcoal and painting with oil. He enjoys spending his free time improving his other skills in music/video creation, computers, general design, photography, medicine, psychiatry, writing, and much more.

Barbie Moroney

Jasper DeMichael

Jasper DeMichael

Barbie Moroney grew up in New York; she studied art in college but decided to pursue a career in marketing and communications. Her creative outlet was writing, and she published a series of business books. After moving to San Antonio 15 years ago, she took a painting class and rediscovered her love for art. She continues to study art and 

Barbie Moroney grew up in New York; she studied art in college but decided to pursue a career in marketing and communications. Her creative outlet was writing, and she published a series of business books. After moving to San Antonio 15 years ago, she took a painting class and rediscovered her love for art. She continues to study art and usually paints in acrylics. She loves to paint local San Antonio scenes as well as landscapes from her travels. She is also a jewelry artist, and her jewelry designs reflect her time in the Southwest.

Jessica Veilleux

Jasper DeMichael

Jessica Veilleux

Jessica Veilleux is a member of the Boerne Professional Artists and the Coppini Academy of Fine Arts. She is fascinated with the Old Masters and has lived in several countries, visiting their museums and taking their art classes. "I strive to creatively express light and mood in my paintings and continue to study art at the Coppini Academ

Jessica Veilleux is a member of the Boerne Professional Artists and the Coppini Academy of Fine Arts. She is fascinated with the Old Masters and has lived in several countries, visiting their museums and taking their art classes. "I strive to creatively express light and mood in my paintings and continue to study art at the Coppini Academy of Fine Arts. I love to paint the light seen in the glow of vessels or the luminosity of a sunset and feel joy when clients tell me they are drawn to the light in my paintings."

Nancy Yarbrough

Armando Vasquez Rubio

Armando Vasquez Rubio

Nancy Yarbrough's attraction to the unique and appealing art of fused glass has its origins beginning more than 35 years ago in stained glass works. After years of stained glass production, she switched her medium of choice. In 1999, she studied watercolor and drawing at the Glassell School of Art in Houston, Texas. The education she rece

Nancy Yarbrough's attraction to the unique and appealing art of fused glass has its origins beginning more than 35 years ago in stained glass works. After years of stained glass production, she switched her medium of choice. In 1999, she studied watercolor and drawing at the Glassell School of Art in Houston, Texas. The education she received renewed her love for painting, which had been set aside to raise a family. In 2002, Yarbrough was introduced to fused glass as an art form. Combining her love for painting and creating in glass, she has mastered a way of creating “paintings” using only forms of glass and heat. She continues to take inspiration from the beauty of creation all around us. Yarbrough and her husband of 48 years live in Boerne, Texas with a small herd of pygmy goats.

Armando Vasquez Rubio

Armando Vasquez Rubio

Armando Vasquez Rubio

Born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Armando Vasquez Rubio displayed an artistic ability early in his childhood. At 16, he obtained a diploma in Graphic Art from the National School of Fine Arts. Rubio has won various prizes and recognitions for his art as well as participated in national and international exhibitions. He was awarded a grant by

Born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Armando Vasquez Rubio displayed an artistic ability early in his childhood. At 16, he obtained a diploma in Graphic Art from the National School of Fine Arts. Rubio has won various prizes and recognitions for his art as well as participated in national and international exhibitions. He was awarded a grant by the Italian government to study sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts in Carrara, Italy. He returned to Honduras to study Interior Design at the University of Design, Architecture, and Construction where he obtained an Associate's Degree in Interior Design. There, he continued to study Architecture, but in his third year, relocated to San Antonio where he now practices his knowledge of art to develop different artistic projects. 

Frank Cadena

Armando Vasquez Rubio

Frank Cadena

Frank Cadena's natural talent was enhanced with the formal training he received in college, and he has furthered his studies with personal instruction from professional artists. Cadena also worked for Thomas Kinkade for several years as a master highlighter. These experiences have offered unlimited opportunities for his artistic ability. 

Frank Cadena's natural talent was enhanced with the formal training he received in college, and he has furthered his studies with personal instruction from professional artists. Cadena also worked for Thomas Kinkade for several years as a master highlighter. These experiences have offered unlimited opportunities for his artistic ability. He is a full-time artist and resides in Helotes, Texas. His paintings reflect his love for wildlife, landscapes, and seashore scenes. His work has been displayed in the White House and at the Dallas Cowboys Football Visitor Center. Cadena's work is owned by collectors in five countries and throughout the US.  

Pamela Clarkson

Phyllis Rosenfield

Giovanna DiZurita

Pamela Clarkson has a degree in Secondary Art Education from the University of New Mexico at Albuquerque. She has traveled the world due to her military father as well as her husband who is also in the military. Her paintings have found homes across the world, as she celebrated her residences in Thailand, Taiwan, Turkey, and the Philippin

Pamela Clarkson has a degree in Secondary Art Education from the University of New Mexico at Albuquerque. She has traveled the world due to her military father as well as her husband who is also in the military. Her paintings have found homes across the world, as she celebrated her residences in Thailand, Taiwan, Turkey, and the Philippines. She now resides in San Antonio and paints the people, colors, flair, and style of her city. She paints in oil with an Impressionist style. She often ramps up her colors for a more contemporary take on traditional subjects.

Giovanna DiZurita

Phyllis Rosenfield

Giovanna DiZurita

Giovanna DiZurita was born in San Antonio in 1992. She is a full-time artist dedicated to her craft and the development of her career. Despite her young age, DiZurita has been awarded Visual Artist of the Year, Fashion Artist of the Year, and has even toured with her art internationally. Her art is part of the collection of individuals fr

Giovanna DiZurita was born in San Antonio in 1992. She is a full-time artist dedicated to her craft and the development of her career. Despite her young age, DiZurita has been awarded Visual Artist of the Year, Fashion Artist of the Year, and has even toured with her art internationally. Her art is part of the collection of individuals from all over the world in Europe, Central America, and various states in the US including many San Antonians. Some of her collectors include Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, the Mayor of San Antonio, and the Art Ambassador of Mexico City.  

Phyllis Rosenfield

Phyllis Rosenfield

Phyllis Rosenfield

Phyllis Rosenfield has a youthful exuberance and an inner joy that allows her to see the beauty in life’s creations.  Rosenfield is gifted in many different media, but her true love and passion is painting. She studied Art at the Paier School of Art in Boston and won many awards for her work. On a constant journey to learn and hone her cr

Phyllis Rosenfield has a youthful exuberance and an inner joy that allows her to see the beauty in life’s creations.  Rosenfield is gifted in many different media, but her true love and passion is painting. She studied Art at the Paier School of Art in Boston and won many awards for her work. On a constant journey to learn and hone her craft, she continues to win awards at shows and art leagues. A mother of five children and an avid gardener, Rosenfield had a suburban farm where she raised chickens, dogs, cats, and horses. One of her fellow artists said of her work, “Her joy comes to life on her canvas.”

Robert Wilkens

Robert Wilkens

Robert Wilkens

Born in El Paso, Texas, Robert Wilkens is a dedicated, full-time artist living and working in San Antonio. Though he enjoys all artistic media including drawing, sculpting, and welding, he is an oil painter at heart. His subject matter ranges broadly from abstracts to westerns, still lifes to portraits, landscapes to surrealism, and beyon

Born in El Paso, Texas, Robert Wilkens is a dedicated, full-time artist living and working in San Antonio. Though he enjoys all artistic media including drawing, sculpting, and welding, he is an oil painter at heart. His subject matter ranges broadly from abstracts to westerns, still lifes to portraits, landscapes to surrealism, and beyond. He is well-known locally for his Day of the Dead paintings and live art events in venues in and surrounding San Antonio, but he also travels for competitions and commissions - his most notable being the Theater Room in The White House by former First Lady, Laura Bush. 

Hareesh Nair

Robert Wilkens

Robert Wilkens

Hareesh Nair has lived and worked in San Antonio for over 15 years; he is a scientist but decided to take a risk and test the waters of art. "I believe science is a practicing art!" He is fascinated by the elixir of colors he can choose from and works in contemporary, modern and abstract styles. 50% of the proceeds from his art goes to medical research/ community-based charities.     

Laurel Cyrene

Robert Wilkens

Laurel Cyrene

Laurel Cyrene officially began teaching others art at a very young age and later worked as a degreed art teacher in the public schools in Texas. She then went into the private sector and has created murals for churches, businesses, and private homes. "Some of my first memories are of my mother painting her landscapes and the smell of oil 

Laurel Cyrene officially began teaching others art at a very young age and later worked as a degreed art teacher in the public schools in Texas. She then went into the private sector and has created murals for churches, businesses, and private homes. "Some of my first memories are of my mother painting her landscapes and the smell of oil paint and turpentine. I have delved into everything from photography and pastels to watercolor, oil, and sculpture, but my favorite medium is acrylics." Cyrene is also a member of the Lytle Friendship Club and San Antonio Art Association.

Vera von Benckendorff-Smith

Vera von Benckendorff-Smith

Vera von Benckendorff-Smith

After living in the Netherlands, France, Germany, California, and Japan, Vera von Benckendorff-Smith has lived in San Antonio for over 20 years. She paints in oil and watercolor and draws using graphite. Her art can be found in collections around the world. Her favorite subjects are portraits, landscapes, animals, and rock art.

Jerry Gann

Vera von Benckendorff-Smith

Vera von Benckendorff-Smith

Jerry Gann is a native San Antonian who began painting with his grandmother at a very young age. Gann received his BFA from UTSA in 2001. He has shown artwork in local art galleries around downtown San Antonio as well as in group exhibits in Austin and New York. He has also donated artwork to local nonprofit organizations as well. "I have

Jerry Gann is a native San Antonian who began painting with his grandmother at a very young age. Gann received his BFA from UTSA in 2001. He has shown artwork in local art galleries around downtown San Antonio as well as in group exhibits in Austin and New York. He has also donated artwork to local nonprofit organizations as well. "I have been an art teacher for the last 13 years. I remain dedicated to making and exhibiting artwork. My recent work is made using oil paint, collage, and found objects."

Stan Unser

Vera von Benckendorff-Smith

Stan Unser

Stan Unser is a mixed media artist who has focused on his art since 2016 following his retirement as a military physician. A lifelong attraction to intriguing images and a desire to composite them into stories directs his work. He often uses photographic image transfers to allow rapid presentation of a concept with emphasis on composition

Stan Unser is a mixed media artist who has focused on his art since 2016 following his retirement as a military physician. A lifelong attraction to intriguing images and a desire to composite them into stories directs his work. He often uses photographic image transfers to allow rapid presentation of a concept with emphasis on composition. His current purpose is to evolve artistically, create interesting and pleasing work, and explore the local art community.  

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