Patrick Palmer Studio Tour

Such an interesting evening! A friend and I toured the art studio of Patrick Palmer. Patrick is the Dean of the Glassell School at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston and a prominent member of the Houston art community.

Patrick's current exhibition is titled …

Thanks again to my friend Mallory Agerton, for explaining why West University Place homes are pleasing to the eye. Turns out, our architecture conforms to classical (and artistic) proportions!

 "What is the secret ingredient in a West U Bungalow?

(Hint: You studied about its creator as …

Many thanks to Mallory Agerton, one of our talented West University Place artists, for contributing this guest post.

"Golden Sun is just off the easel, depicting a quiet moment when the sun slips down through the trees, and work is done for the day. As a …

What a pleasure it was to gather together in the home of artist Angela Dillon last week. The throng was a Who’s Who of Houston artists, gallery owners, architects and real estate professionals. The setting, too, was as unique as the crowd.

Angela was born in Campeche, Mexico and …

Can you envision angels in the operating room, surrounding a patient in surgery? Mallory Agerton did. Recently, I was privileged to attend a preview party for this painting by Mallory, who is a West U resident and portrait artist. This enormous canvas is titled “Be Not Afraid” and was …

This week, it was my privilege to see one of the most fascinating art exhibits I have ever experienced. The show was called Sargent and the Sea, and it was tucked away in the basement of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (www.mfah.org).

Their collection of …