June 6, 2009 Artists
Ralph Parker - Featured June Artist
Ralph Parker paints the landscape in gouache (opaque watercolor), using a unique style that resembles small oil paintings. His work includes serene, classic portrayals of quiet countryside, and old structures that must have wonderful secrets inside.
ralphparkerart.wordpress.com (469)569-1183
Keep Heights Green was formed as a result of Hurricane Ike, and its mission is to replant/replace trees in the Greater Heights area of Houston, TX. Keep Heights Green is a filed 501c3 non-profit with the State of Texas.
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A Punkin Card Company is paper, stationery, and life. Started in February 2007 by Amie Needham, a Houston area artist and designer, the collection emerged as simple card creations to enhance one's life. Soon the collection rocked into the modern realm of bold colors and fun, retro patterns. All the while taking Amie Needham's designs to the next level. In the Fall/Winter '09 issue of Brides Houston Magazine!
www.apunkincardcompany.com
936-442-8750
Beth Duke-Hunold
Animals, western, portrait, landscape and more.
281-399-3042
Unique stationary, ceramic and textile products based on original watercolors by Paule Hewlett.
Art for everyday!
www.beyondher.com
My art consists of recycled boots and purses, I redesign them with one-of-a - kind artistic designs. they are painted with Leather paint for long lasting durability. I am also an artcar artist and creator of THE WOMEN ROCK ARTCAR. I do caricatures of people on TEXAS river rocks. I can do about 10 in an hour. I hand pick every rock I use from different rivers in Texas, I have drawn close to 5000 people on rocks and love to tell people YOU ROCK as I hand it to them.
www.womenthatrocks.com 713-649-6931
All natural, handmade designer soap bars with great designs and scents. Also, exfoliating sugar scrubs and wonderfully scented body and linen sprays. Don't miss Shampooch, my all natural dog flea shampoo bar, and SCRAM!, my all natural insect repellent.
281-392-1097
www.cammieshandmadesoaps.com
Carole McCann
Every summer Miss Carole travels to Iraq with American Voices to teach Iraqi children to act and put on a show!
Miss Carole knits wonderful scarves all year and uses the proceeds from sales to fund her summer trips.
Last year Miss Carole traveled to Kurdistan, Northern Iraq, for a month, followed by a month in the Far East, in Tokyo and Taiwan. Visit Miss Carole at the art market and follow her travels online!
www.carolemccann.com
All That Dangles was created by Deborah Clendennen to express her passion for the arts through wire wrap jewelry
and wire sculpture. All That Dangles jewelry is not just jewelry, but one of a kind designs and wearable art.
www.allthatdangles.com 281-748-9592
Artist and potter John Delafield makes a wide range of wheel thrown stoneware pottery
using rich earthtone clay and glazes designed for everyday use.
www.delafieldpottery.com
KnottyByNature Designs
KnottyByNature Designs features handmade, one-of-a-kind wood pendants, rings and
painted wood blocks from Houston artist Erin Bordenave.
http://knottybynaturedesigns.com 713-869-2709
Heidi's Holistic Blends
I am an alchemist with a Ph.D. in Holistic Health who intuitively creates all-natural essential oil blends and sea-glass jewelry for healing and balancing you on all levels: physical, etheric (spiritual), and emotional. My synergistic blends include Bath Soaks for De-toxing, Losing Weight and many other remedies, Negative Energy Clearing Spray, Facial, Hand and Body Moisturizers, and Ache Alleviator Spray. My Sea Glass is hand-gathered from beaches and used in its found condition. All my products are handmade, spirit-guided and infused with love and healing intent.
I support sustainable shopping: return your HHB jar or bottle for $1 off your next purchase. In harmony, Heidi
HeidisHolisticBlends.com 409-632-0655
House of Jacquot Couture
Pronounced (3ako) with it's cutting edge jewelry designs and one of a kind hand crafted pieces, exudes beauty and class. Jacquot Couture is an innovative and inspirational fashion house unparalleled in today's marketplace
House of Jacquot Couture collections includes shoulder duster, hoop and statement earrings, bangle and cuff bracelets, cocktail and designer rings, and unique pendants and hand-woven chains. Offering custom designed, limited edition designs and limited quantity collections. The designs are primarily of natural gemstones, agates, jaspers, semi-precious stones, pearls etc… and encompasses sterling silver gold-filled, brass, copper and nickel silver.
www.jacquotcoutureonline.com 832-330-5201
Howie Doyle
Practicing art with motivation and intent has more than just aesthetic benefits. It is healing and spiritually invigorating. My most intense emotions are able to flow directly onto the canvas.
http://www.howiedoyle.com 281-924-1096
HarperHouse Studio by Janis Harper
Fine Art for Home and Fashion; Oils, Collage, Photography, Purses, Necklaces
936-258-9492
www.harperhousestudio.com
Photographic images that strongly resemble a letter of the alphabet.
Selected letters are then used to spell a person's name, occupation, etc.
http://www.letterscapes.com/ 832-221-1432
Stop by Jan's booth to get a First Saturday Arts Market poster!
Pens, Ink by Jerry Harmsen
Hand turned wooden pens made from fine exotic hardwoods,
also key chains, pocket watches, letter openers, perfume atomizers and more.
713-771-7626
Big Bear by John Manes
An art medium used by the Native American culture when they were placed on reservations and no longer
had their hides or Tipi's on which to tell their stories.
www.bigbearartist.com 713-569-9274
Evolved Metal by Jonatan Lopez
Metal version of plants, animals and civilization. All sculptures are made out of one solid piece of metal that is
bent to achieve a tridimensional state. Most pieces created from recycled metal.
www.evolvedmetal.com
512-689-0209
Karla Cisneros of Blue Crab Studio
Blue Crab Studio specializes in the design and creation of one-of-a-kind furnishings and
accessories that celebrate the beauty of seashells and the pleasures of seaside living.
713-862-9088
www.bluecrabstudio.com
Bringing To You The Finest California Award Winning 100 % Extra Virgin Olive Oils.
Our olives are pressed naturally with fruit,
herbs and peppers resulting in truly flavorful olive oils: ''Orange,
Lemon, Lime, Rosemary, Basil, Garlic, Jalapeno and Habenero.''
Our Mission, Sevillano and Manzanillo varieties are harvested in the Fall, Winter and Spring,
bringing the same olive oil variety
in 3 exquisite seasonally fruity flavors.
Free Olive Oil Tasting - Just Like Fine Wine
281-693-7073 www.kdsgourmetfoods.com
Enchanted Photo Design
Fine art photography specializing in architecture, custom portraiture, and wildlife.
www.enchantedphotodesign.com 713-320-2713
Grand Glimmers by Linda Grandstaff
I am a Graphic Designer by profession and a jewelry artist by passion. I incorporate various metals including copper, sterling silver (.925) and fine silver (.999) in my pieces. I also use semi-precious gemstones in some of my pieces. I like to create custom jewelry that appeals and is affordable to many individuals. My jewelry is an eclectic mix of Modern (domed rings) to Victorian (filigree) designs. All designs are hand fabricated by me and I welcome commissions. I try to create unusual designs that stand out from the crowd but are very affordable at $50.00 and up.
www.grandglimmers.com
Apt. 3305 by Lisa Chow
Original Art & Home Goods - Having expressed an interest in art from a very young age, Lisa Chow has experimented in many different mediums. However, she is most satisfied and always return to her first love: drawing. Not merely content with drawing on traditional paper, Lisa began to experiment by drawing on various household objects. From this experimentation, Apt. 3305 by Lisa Chow was born. www.apt3305.com 713-269-7598
Signs of Spirit
My carvings are solid pieces of western red cedar. Each symbol is drawn using a compass and ruler and/or freehand.
I use the scroll saw to prepare my "canvass" for carving. Each sculpture has depth, contour and details lovingly added
with rotary tools, grinders and chisels. I sand each carving 3 times to 220, finishing the piece with a blend of clear oils.
For pictures of my work, and descriptions of the symbols, please visit my website.
www.signsofspirit.com 262-705-8895
Mary G. Wilkinson Painter/Printmaker
Light and texture studies. My subject matter is abstracted from the garden
and other immediate surroundings, usually but not limited to botanicals. Read more.
713-772-7469
Michael Huggins
Emerging self-taught Houston artist Michael W. Huggins uses the combination of rich and contrasting
vibrant colored acrylics to create beautiful paintings on canvas with varied floral and botanical themes suitable for any décor.
713-896-9695
www.michaelhugginsart.com
I create contemporary furniture, wall sculptures and other decorative items out of wood.
When the design calls for it stone and metal accents are used. Most of my current work contains
curved and shaped elements that draw the eye and create a sense of movement. My works are created
using mostly traditional woodworking and power carving techniques but I will use any technique
that will help me execute my ideas.
(281) 481-0649
www.windwardcreations.com
Paige Woodring
Abstract Acrylic and oil painting.
(713) 301-8767
www.woodringfineart.com
Glass Art by Don and Pam
Ceiling Fan Pulls, sculptures and mobiles made with original lampwork beads, Swarovski crystal, glass and wire.
281-650-9076
www.pampickering.com
P.A. Mueller
I paint what I hear. Lyrics...poetry....conversations...that's where I start. My work is most often raw...highly textured...and all me. First Saturday Arts Market is home to me. Love the artists. Love talking to the folks. Love everything about it.
You'll find me here most first saturdays. To see more of my work, please visit me at my other home..Green House Gallery at 716 W. Alabama and on my website: www.artfullyodd.com
832-326-6328
www.artfullyodd.com
Glass Panels, stars, stepping stones and candle lights are just a few of the objects being offered.
Custom pieces may be ordered also.
713-868-1579
Stephanie Swartz
Stephanie is a traditionally trained artist from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago who's work ranges from portraiture, landscape to tong in cheek abstraction. She specializes in dog portraiture; either oil painting or graphite. She also participates in education within Houston area schools sharing with children more about painting's process and purpose.
832-978-8422
Mixed Media on Canvas, abstract and not.
281-250-4889
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The Great San Saba River Pecan Company
Gourmet Preserves all have Pecans in them. Peach Pecan Amaretto, Raspberry Pecan,
Jalapeno Peach Pecan,Orange Pecan. Pecan Pie in the Jar.
281-342-8117
Great Pecans.Com
Looking for Timber Lane?
Tim has taken some time off, but he's still in business. He wants you to know that he's in the Heights and only a phone call away!
Carved wood; statues, relief drawings, & pendants from cedar, mesquite, and hardwoods.
(713)862-3225
Abstract paintings in acrylics and oils.
281-413-6203
http://www.urbani.smugmug.com
Creative Glass and Heirloom Portraits
I create original artwork designs in stained glass. I find anything glass and create an art piece with it. My favorites are dragonflies and elaborate mandala-style color-bursts, but I also make a wide range of theme-style creations, such as hummingbirds, butterflies, bugs, fish, angels, crosses, hearts, chakras, & many others. In addition to glass art I have recently re-kindled an old love for the art of painting. I am happy to now be offering acrylic paintings of pets & people from your photos. These can be done in color or classic black & white.
www.solcatchers.com (210) 846-7192.
Cooking with Concha - What's Up Cupcake! by Yvonne Cavazos
Wonderful homemade salsas, delicious cakes - What's Up Cupcake!
http://whatsupcupcake-houston.com/ 713-540-2229
