See more: My Art.
Recent Work
Two new pieces “After the Storm” and “Picking up the Pieces” I created recently in response to the recent ice storm. In Austin alone 10.5 million trees were damaged or destroyed — 31% of the canopy cover was affected! (re Texas A&M Forestry Service).
Current
Presented by Art 84
Ongoing exhibit at Cannon Coffee featuring 15 artists. 1901 W Wm Cannon #165A
Nature Reimagined
Displayed at Cannon Coffee through December 2022.
Ongoing jewelry display at the Three Legged Goat in Downtown Pflugerville (200 E Pecan).
Stop by 3LG for a glass or Texas wine, beer, or soda and enjoy art and music by local pfolks!
Recent Art Exhibits
Three Legged Goat in Pflugerville
Holiday Sip & Shop Market in Dec 2022 was fun! Thanks TLG for supporting local artists
Downtown Round Rock is a happening place! Thank you to the Downtower Gallery for a fun Holiday mART with lots of gift ideas – including my watchfob necklaces + origami bird earrings & ornaments.
Recent Art Exhibits
Round Rock Arts
“My Art My Cause” Group show,
Texas State RR Campus
25% goes to Art 84 Non-Profit
Show Closed December 2
Neill-Cochran House Museum
Art on the Lawn Market
November 27, 2022
Fun Day plus sold some art!
WEST Austin Studio Tour
Nov 5-6 & 12-13, 2022
Two wonderful weekends!
Art 84 at Richcreek
NOTE: Geraldine’s Place is held over until Dec 20. Open Tuesdays 1-6pm & Saturdays 11am-2pm
and by appt: info@art84.org.
For WEST we featured Art 84’s immersive exhibit “Geraldine’s Place” plus art by me (Helen Mary Marek), Melanie Hickerson, and Kim Eitze
Art 84 at Cannon Coffee
Group Show – 15 artists Through Dec 2022
1901 W Wm Cannon #165A
Mexican American Cultural Center
Austin Studio Tour Group Show
Show closes Dec 10th
Recent Events
RR Arts Downtowner Gallery
So Close/So Far
Closed July 8, 2022
Acrylic with beads (SOLD)
Digital Collage
Zaviya Grill
Rotating Group Show
1212 West Parmer, Austin
Creative Arts Society sponsored exhibit
Stop by to dine and see art in North Austin
CAS Holiday Market –
Creative Arts Society
ONLINE Gift Market
Cypress Grill
Rotating group show
4404 W Wm Cannon, Austin (will return soon)
Jazzy Bluebonnets (left photo) sold, so I replaced it with Summer Wildflowers. Jazzy Paintbrushes in center photo.
Neill-Cochran House Museum
Hope for Spring – Pollinators
Closed April 16
Nature Reimagined
Displayed at Cannon Coffee through December 2022.
Pflugerville Arts Council
Group Show
Closed March 10, 2022
Pflugerville Public Library
Video Tour!
Wrapped in Wonder – Market – Round Rock Arts Downtowner Gallery Closed Jan. 7 2021
Celebrations
Round Rock Arts, Texas State University Campus
Closed March 11, 2022
Acrylic Abstracts
Many of my abstract works are a combination of abstract acrylic paintings and beaded creations or added beads, stones, and other misc. objects. Visit “My Art” and/or my Slideshow to see more examples
RePurposeful Art
Created from upcycled soda bottles, a branch, and frame.
Created using upcycled soda bottles.
Surprises under the waves!
Acrylic painted background &
upcycled soda bottle flowers
Jewelry
I design and create many different styles of jewelry using a variety of new and repurposed beads and other items. Visit my Jewelry page, “My Art” and/or my Slideshow to see more examples. Contact me for pricing and other information.
Art 84
In addition to creating jewelry, decorative arts, and graphic design, I also am the Director of Art 84, a non-profit that presents impactful original art, music, and dance through technology, media, and events.
Ongoing/Rotating Exhibits at Cannon Coffee in South Austin
Art 84 locations for the WEST Austin Studio Tour in Nov 2022:
North Austin: Art 84 at Richcreek
and
South Austin: Art 84 at Cannon Coffee
Watch for updates!
The Summer of 2021, Art 84 presented The Struggle and the Glory: The American Experience – works by Cornelius Carter with/at the Neill-Cochran House Museum. The exhibit has closed, but watch the virtual tour video along with other videos on our Art 84 YouTube channel.
Peaceful Greetings and Happy New Year!
TFI’s 2021 Holiday Greeting
For 43 years, my family’s company, Technology Futures, Inc., has designed our own holiday cards reflecting a current event or trend. My father, TFI founder John Vanston, writes the verse and I design the card around the theme. This year we focus on the possibilities for civilian space travel as a great example of human imagination and technological ingenuity. Enjoy!
These two (Short & Long) Tango videos are from the Closing Reception of the Struggle and the Glory. Hudson Marek filmed it and and I edited the videos.
Hope for Peace
Cypress Grill
Rotating group show
Jazzy Bluebonnets (left photo) sold, so I replaced it with Summer Wildflowers. Jazzy Paintbrushes in center photo.
Zaviya Grill
Rotating group show
Stop by to dine and see art. 1212 West Parmer in North Austin (Photo Credit: CAS)
2021 Exhibits
Three Legged Goat
Mini Holiday Market, December 19, 2021
CAS “12 Square EAST”
Group show at Link & Pen
Exhibit closed Dec 19, 2021
Austin Creative Reuse Holiday Reuse Market December 2021
at Link & Pin. So much great art!
Holiday Art on the Lawn,
Neill-Cochran House Museum, Nov 28, 2021
Neill-Cochran House Museum
Circle C Creatives
Art Show
WEST Austin Studio Tour
November 2021
“UpCycled” at Round Rock Arts
“Texas Bluebonnets – A New View” &”RePurposeful Waves” Downtowner Gallery in Round Rock – Closed Nov 5, 2021
3-Legged Goat
Solo show October, 2021
Austin Creative Reuse
I’m very honored that ACR chose me as their August spotlight artist! Much of my art incorporates upcycled items – often purchased from ACR.
Art on the Lawn Neill-Cochran House Museum Sept 2021
Austin Creative Reuse Outdoor Reuse Market June 2021
Creative Art Society Colors of Online Market Summer 2021
Art in the Lawn
Neill-Cochran House Museum April 2021
“Hope for Spring:
The Flower of Texas”
Neill-Cochran House Museum March 2021
Hope for Spring Virtual Tour
Special Joint Video Project
Art 84 partnered with the Neill-Cochran House Museum to create a Virtual Tour of “Hope for Spring: the Flower of Texas” art exhibit. (Details)
2020 Austin Studio Tour
Outside & Virtual Exhibit:
Elements of Nature: The Grandeur of the Unexpected
Artist Talk & Virtual Show
November 2020
Art for the People Gallery “Celebrations” Spring 2020
Round Rock Arts “ReImagine”
Texas State University,
Spring-Summer 2020
Holiday Open House
Group Show December 2019
Art 84 – EAST Austin Studio Tour November 2019
Three Legged Goat Wine Bar
Solo Show, November 2019
Fall Art Show, Texas State University, Round Rock Arts
Fall 2019
“This is Round Rock” Round Rock Arts. The Downtowner Gallery, Group Show, Summer 2019
Art of the People “Fun Fun Fun” Group Show Summer 2019
Art 84 – EAST Austin Studio Tour Nov 2018 & 2017
There are always flowers
Henri Matisse
for those who want to see them.
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