Gone Too Long!

Ok people!  WAYYY to long since our last blog entry.  Sorry for being away.

We participated in the 1st annual Sugar Land Area Artists art show this past Saturday.  The day was nice, a little hot, for local Sugar Land artists to show their work.  The festivities were right in front of Loggia, Cigar Cigar, Mi Luna and Olives.  The proceeds from the sale went to benefit the Sugar Land YMCA.

Read more in the Sugar Land Sun and see some pictures of the festival.

You can visit the Sugar Land Area Artist website for more information about their group.

We have also updated our website.  We have a whole new look so please refresh your browser if you have visited us before.

Please visit our new store!

I want to introduce everyone to our wonderful canine companions that give us so much love and inspiration.

Between Beth and me we have 8 rescue dogs.  Yes, you read that right, 8!  What can we say???  We cannot say no.

This is Luci!!  She is a darling baby that my spouse

 found running around in the road last year.   She is a typical lab that just loves to be with her people, especially when they are piled in the bed!!

Here is Mr. Johnson.  He was rescued from the Greyhound Rescue at the track down on the coast.  (Why have we not banned dog racing yet?????)

He is a big lazy lover boy with the worst breath you have ever smelled in your life!  He is Grandma's favorite even though she will not admit it.

I will be posting the rest of the family soon.  Remember, don't shop, adopt!!!

Visit our friends....

http://www.houstonhumane.org/

http://www.houstonspca.org/

http://www.houstonbostonrescue.org/

http://www.petharbour.com/

There are a ton more out there....

Don't forget,,,,we donate 15% of all custom dog portraits and pet carrier purchases to your choice of local rescue or shelter organizations.  It is the best way for us to not bring more home!!!

Chat with you all soon.

Ciao

Swampfest - Austin, TX

This was my first trip to Austin and I have to admit it is a groovy town!  We were in Austin to participate in the Swampfest!  The perfect place for River Rats (that is what they call people that come from the Delta like we do!)

The event was located in downtown Austin in front of the Texas History Museum.  There was a great assortment of food from the bayou.  We ate some thin, crispy catfish fillets that my Mammaw would have had a hard time beating.

There was real boudin, gumbo and of course funnel cakes.  (Funnel cakes have nothing to do with Louisiana, but they are SOOOO good!)

Our next event will be in Fredericksburg, TX.  Please look for us in Austin again at the Old Pecan Street Festival.

Should be a blast.

Ciao for now!  

Houston Humane Society Fun Run

If you missed it, shame on you!! :-)

The weather was absolutely fabulous, in the shade,,,a little hot in the sun.

There were many wonderful vendors available to visit with.  We met several that you will soon be seeing on our website.

Remember, "Don't shop, adopt!!"  Lone Star Pet Lodges has a great baby from Ike that is just the sweetest meathead you have ever seen!!  (big yellow lab mix)  Of course the Houston Humane Society always has loads of "children" ready for adoption.

Scoop Le Poop is ready to keep that yard clean.

And of course, Storey Studios was there with our fun dog art and haute dog accessories.  As always, 15% of all of our custom dog portraits and custom painted carriers, are donated to the shelter/rescue group of your choice!'

Chat Soon

Old Town Spring "SpringFest"

Here at Storey Studios we are preparing for the Old Town Spring Art & Wine "SpringFest".

It should be loads of fun (what is more fun than wine and art combined???)

We hope to meet you there.  Here is the link that includes the directions and times for the festival.

http://www.oldtownspring.com/SpringFest.htm

There is another wonderful event that we hate we are going to miss on Saturday!  The Houston Humane Society's Fun Run is on Saturday.

Please come out and lend your support!  40,000 animals a day are put to sleep due to lack of a good home.  Any little thing you can do is appreciated.

http://www.houstonhumane.org/events.aspx

What is Art? (how is that for a big question!!!)

Everyone has their own thoughts about what makes art, art.  I want to know what you think.  We have seen art varying from animal feces on religious symbols, fuzzy pastel flowers and landscapes and even crazy melting heads and bodies that seem to drip off the canvas.

I think true art is a personal expression of deep thought, emotion, beauty or even hate.  This emotion is often not even known until sometime into the creative process. 

People who create “art” should not care what others think of their creations.  Yes, it is nice to have people admire, flatter, brag and buy your art;  but ultimately, the joy of the creation and the pleasure of the finished piece is the true beauty of any work of art.

 

Ciao