#HoustonCreatives: the local artists who inspire us

Through a mix of mediums, formats and perspectives local artists illuminate the unknown, color the previously black-and-white and add depth to our understanding of our surroundings, our lives, circumstances and more. Through our research process for the Thought provokers series we’ve come across so many creative works that have inspired us and we’d like to share some of our favorites we you below.

 

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Really enjoying the sunny days this week ☀️ . . Being decent weather I have seen aloot of boats on the water this past week and there seems to be a few bad apples out there burning shorelines, cutting drifts, getting extremely close etc. Tower boat Tommy’s as @whatthechuck72 calls em 😆😂 . people who are doing this have to realize this is not cool or how you make friends on the water, you are being a douche ,and this is the 21st century bro bro we got pictures 🤡should I post them ? . . •PLEASE REMEMBER TO BE RESPECTFUL & COURTEOUS TO OTHER PEOPLE ON THE WATER AND IF THEY WERE THERE FIRST BACK OFF!!•CCWATERBOUND . . #redfish #redfishing #redfishonfly #redfishdistrict #wildlifetour #wildlife_captures #saltlife🎣 #skifflife #skiffporn #microskiff #flyfishingguide #flyfishingadventures #flyfishinglifestyle #flyty #saltwaterflyfishing #texasfishing #texasartists #texasart #explorethewild #coastalbend #seecc #vivacc #tamucc #tamuk #rockporttx #portaransastx #galvestontx #victoriatx #aransaspass

A post shared by CCWATERBOUND (@ccwaterbound_v2) on Apr 11, 2019 at 9:55am PDT

 

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Baptism, 2015, mixed media on canvas. Here it is, just another day of fun down by the river. People are swimming and doing their own thing, while something quite mystical and miraculous is actually happening. Jesus stands with arms crossed, resolute to begin his ministry. John the Baptist humbly does his duty, bathing Jesus in milk (a subtle reference to the Land of Milk and Honey). The dove flies above them, and the voice of God with the hand and pitcher coming out of the clouds, tells him, “Great job, Son!” #mixedmediaartists #byzantineart #mixedmediaart #orthodoxart #printmaking #greekart #greekartist #greekartists

A post shared by Joni Zavitsanos (@jonizavitsanos) on Apr 8, 2019 at 5:46am PDT

 

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A little rock and roll for your Thursday! Party on! #karapowellphotography #houstontxphotography #woodlandstxphotographer #seniorportraits #houstontxseniorphotographer #woodlandstxseniorphotographer #seniorphotographer #lifestylephotography #houstontxlifestylephotography #houston #mural #houstonmurals #seniorstyle

A post shared by Kara Powell (@kpphotostudio) on Apr 11, 2019 at 9:18am PDT

 

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Bronze glow 📸 Model: @lupelucero_ #allthatglitters

A post shared by Angela Ainsworth (@angelaainsphoto) on Feb 25, 2019 at 5:33am PST

 

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“The secret of a happy marriage is finding the right person. You know they’re right if you love to be with them all the time” #JuliaChild . . . El secreto de un matrimonio feliz es encontrar a la persona correcta. Sabes que tienea la razón si amas estar con esa persona todo el tiempo. #weddingtime #Houston #HoustonTx #photography #HoustonTxPhotographer #HoustonTxArtist #KatyTX #HoustonTxPhotography #HoustonPhoto #engagementphotography #engagementphoto #engagementsession #engagementideas #engagementwithdogs #cubistudio

A post shared by ▫️Cubi Creative Studio▫️ (@cubistudio) on Mar 9, 2019 at 3:10pm PST

 

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someone come give this girl a modeling contract!!! ❤️ • • • #houston#houstonphotographer#conroetx#conroephotographer#thewoodlands#thewoodlandstx#thewoodlandsphotographer#huntsvilletx#huntsvilletxphotographer#portraitphotography#portrait

A post shared by Christina Paradis (@cjphotographyy__) on Feb 23, 2019 at 8:24pm PST

 

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#Repost @cristinamaromusic @get_reposter 🎶 Todo aquel que piense Que la vida es cruel Nunca estará solo Dios está con él 🎶 La vida es un Carnaval – Celia Cruz @infinitegrooveband @ @hotelsorella Photo @galithcreations . . . #music #infinitegrooveband #coverbandinhouston #musicinhouston #cover #livemusic #bandlife #hotelsorella #musicians #infinitegroove #musikerportrait #photooftheday #mondaymotivation #singer #houarts #latinx #latinos #photographer #videographer #houstonphotographer

A post shared by Galith Creations (@galithcreations) on Feb 18, 2019 at 12:22pm PST

 

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The Trent Cowie Band. @trentcowie @_jakeryantaylor_ @oscarmata__ : : #Texascountrymusic #countrymusic #reddirtmusic #reddirt #southernrock #rockandroll #livemusic #rockband #artist #htx #guitar #guitarplayer #texasmusicscene #texasmusic #texas #bass #tx #musician #singer #songwriter #singersongwriter #drummer #southern #rock #group #band #htxphotographer #portraits #portrait #lightroom

A post shared by Chris (@glamwork_photography) on Oct 24, 2018 at 3:09pm PDT

 

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Come see us today 12-4 at The @cottongin116 Open House!!! #brookshireweddings #houstonflorist #houstonweddings #brookshireflorist

A post shared by Casa De Flores (@casadefloresdesign) on Aug 5, 2018 at 10:23am PDT

 

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Golden Moon, Rising. 24×30 #contemporarylandscapepainting #tonalistlandscape #americantonalistsociety #ewrfineart #gallery330 #fredericksburgtx #texasartist

A post shared by Mallory Agerton (@malloryagerton) on Feb 21, 2019 at 10:07am PST

 

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I’ll be there bright and early, rain or shine! Tomorrow I will have a booth set up with originals and prints available for purchase at the 35th Annual Wine & Roses Festival in Bryan, Texas http://www.messinahof.com/wineandroses Attendees get to vote on one of the 10 finalists’ artwork for the new Messina Hof Wine Label. Vote for piece #2! #messinahof #txwine #texasartists #springtimeintexas

A post shared by Kristine Schneider Art (@kristineschneiderart) on Apr 12, 2019 at 12:45pm PDT

 

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WHO WANTS TO WIN SOME ART?!?! I just realized that yesterday was my 100th post! And to top that off, I’m nearly to 200 followers. I think that calls for a celebration and a GIVEAWAY!!!! To enter, like this post and follow my page. I will close entries at 3 PM Central US time on Sunday April 14th and draw a name for the winner of this little 4×4″ sunshine mini + easel. I’ll announce the winner Sunday evening. Don’t forget to both like the post AND follow my page to be entered in the drawing. Good luck!

A post shared by Allison Fox (@foxfiregalleries) on Apr 12, 2019 at 3:32pm PDT

 

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First month of 2019 is coming to a close and I can already tell this year is going to be amazing. Some awesome projects under way and many more coming up this year!

A post shared by Justin Betancourt (@justinbetancourt) on Jan 29, 2019 at 6:53pm PST

 

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This week’s project is collaborating with Jo Malone. I’m painting the wildflower and leaf inspirations for their new scents on the boxes. Also – it’s my first time using gouache paint. Learn as you go! – I’ll be painting the boxes in person this Friday & Saturday, 1-4p at Jo Malone, Memorial City Mall. #gouache #jomalone #jomalonememorialcity #jmlmemorialcitymall #jomaloneboxes #houstonpainter #houstonillustrator

A post shared by Caroline Truong (@carolinetruong_artist) on Mar 19, 2019 at 11:02am PDT