Current Artists

Ruben Ramires is a Houston-based Portuguese illustrator, and poet. He writes mainly poetry, prose and illustrates. His poetry and drawings are usually autobiographical, melancholic and nostalgic, but also talk about relationships and self-empowerment. A lot of his work is inspired by mental health and its challenges. He often employs rough lines and crude figures which are meant to capture raw emotions. His drawings incorporate different elements of verse, poetry, and humor.

I consider myself a person who creates Visual interactions, I grew up in the streets of Caracas where urban interventions of contemporary art abound, which took over me, so I fell in love with that movement of taking art directly to people rather than people go to the art, my training is purely self-taught and has no limitations beyond the pure pleasure of creating and sharing my pieces, I have no intention of recognition from artistic entities I just want to reach the average person, I want to touch the doors in those that art does not exist in their lives.

Hello and welcome to my head! I am Jade Hughes, StarvingHues, and I am a self-taught “artist”. I wouldn’t label myself as one because it’s not my profession but I enjoy creating it to visually please and inspire those who are afraid of giving it a chance.

My choice and “love-hate” in media is acrylic because it blends and dries faster. I would say that my love in creating is detailing. I try my best to be precise or close enough.

Born and raised in Houston, TX, I’ve always noticed the cities colorful side and was always amazed that individuals can display themselves for the city to see. So now I have the chance to do so.

Shy overall, I use art to express myself and it let’s other feeling welcome to question me which I don’t mind a little curiosity.

There’s always something to draw which is a blessing and a curse of itself. I say this because there isn’t a lot of time to just sit and let your pencil follow the lines to everything and it’s wonderful by just having so much to see and practice to become better.

I don’t like it when people would become envious of what I can do. It gets under my skin because it’s all about practice. If you don’t push yourself to your potential, you’ll always stay on the same loop forever.

I look forward to opening eyes and mouths for others to just question what I do and where my mind is set. I would label myself versatile because I’m willing to adapt myself in any media and always look forward from learning from others.

Sylvia Blanco is a Houston-based artist , born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, with an enthusiastic eye for detail.  Specializing in  murals, portraits, and original fine art paintings. Often working with acrylics, latex, oils or aerosol. She has eclectic style and use themes of strong women, animals, flowers, Mexican culture, and skulls in her personal work.  In addition to her personal work she works on commissions of family and pet portraits, as well as painting murals for local businesses and residences.

Erik ‘Coler’ Del Rio was born on June 24th,1978 in Houston.  He began developing an interest in art at the tender age of 5, while drawing and painting in his elementary school classes. Coler’s artistic endeavors, however, soon began to focus more on graffiti after spying pieces in his skate magazines. He first tried his hand at graffiti when he was just twelve years old, and realized he had found his passion.  After 24 years of painting, he is still considered to be one of the originators and innovators in Houston’s graffiti scene.  Coler is one of the most well-known, and respected writers you’ll find. His 20 years of tattooing have also helped hone his artistic skill. Graffiti and tattooing have worked harmoniously for Coler to help create a style that is untouched by others and unmistakably his own.

Fourth generation Houston sign painter from Third Ward.

My name is Jason Williams, I also go by a moniker I have acquired over the years, ‘JDUB’. I am a Houston based artist and graphic designer. I have been a creative freelancer for 3 years now. My style is an incorporation of different art techniques in a layer based format. These styles and techniques could be considered Contemporary Abstract, Pop Art, and Surrealism. I portray conflicting ideas not only with imagery and style, but with strong, contrasting, vibrant colors and textures. The subject matter of my paintings derives from an extremely personal place and I think this gives me an edge within my work. Being from the United Kingdom and moving to the Houston area at a very impressionable age, I feel that I have acquired a unique perspective of this amazing city. Dealing with that culture shock and adapting to the lifestyle of my new home was probably the most influential reasons of why I wanted to pursue my career as an artist. When I was unsure, I would paint, When I was lonely, I would paint. Through out my ups and downs, I would paint. 

 In my designs for this project i would like to create a view of Houston from my perspective, paying homage to the city that helped me grow into the artist that I am today. I would like to use the unique styles and techniques mentioned previously, blended with a Houston influence. Not only is this a great opportunity as an artist but this would also be a huge honor to be able to give back to the city that has given me so much. 

To hear my father tell it, I was drawing on the walls as a child.  I have always loved creating things.  I believe in the value of the artistic process.  I have seen first hand how it can change lives.  It continues to shape mine.  I can remember my father sitting in his office while in transition between projects.  He would clean his office and get things in order.  Then he would read his bible.  He may cross reference something with the Koran and he would most definitely be listening to John Coltrane.  He told me there may be days when all there was to do was make my art and listen to some good music.  As this year takes shape I find myself getting things in order and preparing for the blessings to come.

Mathieu was born in Port Au Prince, Haiti and based in Houston, Texas. Mathieu spent his early years in Haiti and Minneapolis, USA. He studied Art and Photography at Ecole Nationale des Arts (Enarts), a university in Port Au Prince, Haiti resulting in a Bachelor of Arts in Art History.

Mathieu uses paint and metal as tools to unite the world around him. He states, ‘This world is filled with confusion and misunderstandings as people struggle and strive in this beautifully, complex, maze of life.” Mathieu’s art reflect the good, the hopeful, and the interconnectedness for a better world. Mathieu’s pieces are based on oppressed subjects and populations unsung stories and harsh realities that are voiceless and sometimes never expressed. Mathieu’s purpose is to manipulate art to give voice to the oppressed in this ever evolving generation.

Jesse de Leon was born and raised in Houston, Texas. His interest in art began as soon as he could pick up a pencil. In grade school is really where his love for art became a passion. He was trusted and encourged by his academic teachers to share his talent with his school. He would be asked to start making banners for their graduations and banquets. While working at a design firm, his interest in creating murals and faux finishes was born. He has since painted murals, canvases, and faux finishes for designers, businesses, and individuals across the country. As well as murals, Jesse has been commissioned to paint original works of art. His passion to inspire a new generation has led him to work for an imporverished school in Haiti. He travels there every year to teach students and bring hope in the murals he creates. The discipline and dedication required to work for himself has encouraged Jesse to expand beyond “creating to live” as contract artist and working more towards “living to create” as a fine artist. His work vary from impressionism to the abstract, and he finds that composition and use of materials have more influence in his creative process than does the subject.

My name is Juan Carlos and I have been interested in participating in one of these mini murals ever since they started popping up around town. I was interested in creating a piece based on the cards from the Mexican Loteria game. I have created 2 mockups to illustrate what I would like to paint.one of a Paleta and one of a Pinata. The pieces will be bright pastel colors and the sides will be be striped with extra vibrant pastels.

Houston based artist with over 20 years of experience working in different mediums.

Currently working full time as muralist and digital illustrator.

Collaborations with Houston Arts Alliance, the Weingarten Art Group and Lawndale Art Center among others.

As a freelance artist, I create art in both traditional and digital mediums. I also design, develop, and produce murals in Houston and surrounding areas, as well as digital illustrations for books and commercial materials.

I am a local artist right here in the North Houston, Cypress area. My company features custom art uniquely designed to meet the need and desire of each customer. I have worked in the Houston, Cypress area since 2008 on both commercial and residential design projects. My work has included various businesses local to our area specializing in murals, ceilings, faux finishes, sport themed rooms and many more interior design solutions to create an ambience your customers won’t forget!

I have worked hard to create a business that understands the dynamic of art in a community. It is my desire to share this experience with you to create a brand uniquely yours!

With home grown roots in 3rd Ward Houston, Reuben has a background in the Arts and Creative Direction. An HSPVA Alum, Levi has always taken inspiration from his surroundings for his work since he was a young boy. Owner of Pencil Break Graphic Design and Marketing firm, Reuben has worked personally with different brands to create branding presence and development thru his Illustrations and Graphic Design. Levi likes to reflect and be inspired from history for a more pronounced visual creation. 

“All That Jazz”, will feature my rendition of Jazz musicians. I would paint the musicians with bright colors and realistic instruments. I feel that the Mini Murals gives inspiration to the community thru Art and beautification. I would be proud to represent my rendition of Art for the community thru Mini Murals.

Ignacio E. Sanchez, better known as “”Nacho””, is a Mexican-American graffiti artist whose work is inspired by culture, color and patterns.

Nacho began to explore art as a teen through drawings and illustrations. He would later expand his scale through paintings utilizing various mediums such as acrylics /ink /pastels and oil bars then graffiti art with aerosol paint. Most recently, Nacho has also delved into carpentry by making frames for his works. He is currently taking university art courses to further develop his techniques and refine his processes. Ignacio has had the opportunity to exhibit his work in a number of galleries and exhibitions curated by Houston Individuals. He is currently involved in a artist collective called “INS”, this collective focuses on promoting street art and self expression through the arts and murals.   

On his spare time, Nacho has taught youth art classes to Houston’s underserved neighborhoods. He also supports his wife’s photography business by building backdrop sets and assisting her as needed during photo shoots. Nacho currently resides in Houston’s historic Third Ward where is working with local businesses and nonprofits to bring color and life to the neighborhood.” My interest in art traces back to my childhood. I have always been a hands-on person, spending a lot of time taking things apart and reassembling them to create something new. I was given a sketchbook at the age of 9 and channeled that excitement of creating onto paper by drawing abstract art. I quickly became interested in lettering and would repeatedly write my name. This practice naturally led me to graffiti by the time I was in middle school. Over the years, I transferred my drawing and painting abilities onto large scaled walls. Once in college, I had the opportunity to teach art to youth in Houston’s historically destitute neighborhoods which coincidently challenged me to refine my techniques and evaluate my messaging. With time, my art and style has evolved to incorporate other techniques and mediums though the constant in my work has been my source of inspiration. All of my artwork is inspired by real life experiences specifically around the themes of change and movement. Most recently, I have been able to travel often and deeply through Mexico and South America. As a result, culture has served as a recent inspiration. I find the vibrant colors and energetic textures of Latin American cultures to be visually captivating and emotionally moving. At this time, I would like to thoughtfully execute a mini mural to include culture exploration with particular focus on movement, detail, texture and color.