“I get great satisfaction from taking a big block of nothing and turning it into something. Plus, I really enjoy the reactions I get. People stop by while I’m working and they’re awestruck. Young kids and old folks especially are crazy for it. For me, … Continue readingWood sculptor not one for wasting time
“I have fun creating things out of wood. I don’t have another job, so it means that I have to work every day. I have to make something every day and take time to sell it. “I used to be a salesman, selling industrial equipment … Continue readingFormer salesman creates art out of wood
“When I was a child, my mother taught me how to draw. By the time I was in high school, I sort of fancied myself an artist. Then I didn’t make any art for 35 years. Art seemed like such a trivial pursuit. I had … Continue reading‘Trivial pursuit’ turns into artful career
“During the hurricane, I watched news coverage from the safety of my home. I felt helpless to try to offer aid and guilty that I was safe while others were suffering. “I don’t have a boat or a ton of cash, but I have a … Continue readingComic sketch artist gives with his heart
“One of my former coworkers at Whataburger is 65. He has a really kind heart. He’s a really generous guy. He raised two grandsons for years, but one recently passed away. “They both suffered from muscular dystrophy and were confined to wheelchairs. Every day he … Continue readingArtist’s hands help mend a grandfather’s heart
“One of my biggest fears was whether my art would really stand out. I wasn’t sure if people would accept my work as being authentic and original. I wanted to know if I could actually make a living doing this. “When I started, it was … Continue readingArtist continues work on his confidence and craft
“I remember when I was young, my mom would write all of her kids’ names down on paper. She had this beautiful handwriting. She also would draw a flower over and over, the same flower. She drew only with an ink pen. It’s a pretty … Continue readingDeaths of brother and mother inspire artist
“I love painting rocks. It’s basically all I think about all day long. I’ve been doing it almost a year now. I’ve probably done a few hundred. “I started with small rocks, and now I’m doing projects on bigger rocks. I recently painted the Houston … Continue readingRock painting helps make personal connections
While his older brother and cousins were outside playing football, Zach Zellars sat in the house drawing and watching cartoons on TV. Later, he would learn to love the sport that helped him earn a college scholarship. But art is what really captured his heart. … Continue readingAspiring young artist determined to follow his dream
Any time an 81-year-old takes a nasty fall, visions of broken hips dance in your head. While Ken Pridgeon managed to dodge that bullet during a recent tumble, his right hand didn’t fare so well. And that is a scary thing for a lifelong painter … Continue readingPainter’s mission in life is to honor fallen soldiers