Author Archive

Wildlife in the urban jungle

By admin • Mar 2nd, 2010 • Category: Lead Story

Dallas based artist, Brian Davis draws from nature in his urban backyard around White Rock Lake. He evokes the anxieties and beauty of wild animals caught in cultivated environments. His recent subjects have included coyotes, hawks, cardinals, dragonflies, hummingbirds and owls. He builds his canvas with mixed media, layering strips of paper to create his [...]



Gallery Walk: March 11, 7-9pm

By admin • Feb 28th, 2010 • Category: Events / Shows

The City of Keller Gallery Walk is fast approaching – art, music, food, and it’s free. So, mark your calendar – Thursday, March 11, from 7-9pm. Keller art galleries, art251 very much included, will open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres. This is a free event brought to you by the [...]



New art, new artists

By admin • Feb 28th, 2010 • Category: Gallery News

2010 brings new art, new artists, and new exhibits to art251, and more to come. We are pleased to add the following new talent: Nix Johnson, DJ Naehritz, Frieda Winn, Jeff Wood, and Kris Wood (no relation).



DJ Naehritz

By admin • Feb 19th, 2010 • Category: Abstract, Artists, Featured Artists, Painting

Work
DJ Naehritz is a local emerging artist. She began painting only several years ago. Yet, her carefully composed abstracts show mature composition, thoughtful use of color and subtle textures.



Billy Mabrey

By admin • Feb 17th, 2010 • Category: Artists, Photography

“So far in this life I have been only a child, occasional long-term boyfriend, student, graduate, and a part time pizza guy when the bills had to be paid. Currently I am an art instructor for “Monart School of Art” in Keller. It’s a wonderful rewarding job, helping kids and adults find their artistic voices!”

Bio
Billy [...]



Frieda Winn

By admin • Feb 16th, 2010 • Category: Artists, Painting

“My paintings represent places I long to see”.
Bio
Frieda Winn is a native Texan. She enjoys traveling and the beauty of nature.
Work
Frieda Winn’s paintings are detailed and lush imaginings. Her brush strokes show extreme attention to detail. When she needs to escape from the realities of this world, she finds a place of refuge in painting [...]



Renaissance Glass

By admin • Feb 16th, 2010 • Category: Lead Story

We’re welcoming lots of great new art for a new year. We have new artists and lots of great new works from many of our favorites. David Gappa unveils some of his new glass pieces including the large platter shown above. The colorful swirls of glass are reminiscent of a rich and dramatic renaissance painting. [...]



Kris Wood

By admin • Feb 12th, 2010 • Category: Abstract, Artists, Mixed media

Bio
Kris Wood is a stay at home mom with no formal art training. She has a studio “room” in her home dedicated to her various creative processes. Her primary inspiration is the vast color palette and textures of nature. She enjoys creating artwork simply for the joy of creating, and the creative process. She incorporates [...]



Nix Johnson

By admin • Feb 12th, 2010 • Category: Artists, Jewelry

Bio
Nix Johnson was born and raised in the DFW area and spent the years after high school working and starting a family. In 2004, He returned to Denton to pursue his bachelor’s degree at the University of North Texas. Upon graduating in 2007, Nix made the worst decision of his life in deciding to go [...]



Canceled – Gallery Walk: This Thursday, February 11th

By admin • Feb 8th, 2010 • Category: Lead Story

Late Breaking News: Gallery Walk is canceled for February 11. In fact, art251 is closed too. A winter storm with 4 inches of snow, and counting, has brought the area to a standstill.
Gallery Walk is upon us again – art, music, food, and it’s free. So, mark your calendar – Thursday, February 11, from [...]