Artwork

Art By Design represents Local, National and International Artists and Publishing Companies. A wide variety of the artwork is maintained in stock. In addition, Art By Design will locate and special order artwork from Nationwide Sources.

For special and demanding applications there are a number of artists available for commission work. Art By Design offers full service custom framing designs with hundreds of moulding and mat samples from which to choose.

Both the art and framing selections can be handled at the client's location to save time, and this allows the artwork to be viewed in its intended surroundings.

Art By Design has served many satisfied corporate and residential clients, and upon request will furnish you with excellent references.

There are several ways whereby you can utilize our services. If you would like to give us a call, we will be more than happy to explain them to you.

We're glad you are curious about Anything But Plain. We can't tell you everything about us here; use this as a quick reference to see a little of what we do and who we are. Since 1989 Anything But Plain has been the best kept secret in Houston for Faux Finishing among designers, decorators, home builders and the discriminating public. We like working with our clients. Anything But Plain has succeeded by building good relationships through excellent service. We work from custom made samples, within budget, and on schedule.

Anything But Plain is in love with illusion! Whether it looks like leather, marble, or crumbling stone; it is an illusion if it is a faux finish. In the hands of a qualified artist, faux finish brings together many different mediums with a multitude of artistic skills to create the illusion of texture, design, dimension, or age. We use these to transform the ordinary and common place into the unique and the sophisticated. The end result is beautiful. From basic glazes to complex state-of -the-art multi-layered finishes, Anything But Plain's team of experts can do our magic on walls, ceilings, floors, and furniture. Are you looking for old world walls, Faux damask, gilding, stencils, murals? We do that too. For an appointment please call 281-444-2070. We will schedule a time to meet, look at the space, bring our portfolio pictures and samples, and speak with you about your project.

K&P Interiors' talented international team of artists provide a full spectrum of decorative art. We create original murals, old-world faux finishes and design architectural ornamentation. We install custom moldings, columns, niches, and domes in plaster, wood, composition, and polyester resins. We also accept commissions for portraits, painted furniture and fine art. Our showroom in the Hart Resource Center is open to the public; visit us to find a wealth of inspiration for your next decorating project.

In 1999 we founded K&P Interiors with the goal of creating a world-class workingstudio for the two and three-dimensional decorative arts. We have assembled an international team of artists that work solely for our company and the collaborative artistic process sets our work apart from many smaller firms. Our 1800 sq. ft. showroom in the Hart Resource Center is open to the public six days a week, and is a one-of-a kind place to see our finishes and architectural ornamentation. Virtually every surface in the studio is painted, and columns, niches, mouldings and other architectural ornament is finished and displayed. This creative setting allows clients to see the effects in a way that is not possible from sample boards or a photographic portfolio, and gives our clients the confidence that we can execute our samples on larger surfaces. We also have a 3500 sq. ft. working studio where we paint murals on canvas up to 20 x 20 feet, do all our product research, and perform those painting and finishing tasks that can be done off the job site. And, yes, we accept commissions outside the greater Houston area.

Judi Grossman has worn many hats in her life. As the daughter of a military father she traveled throughout the United States and Europe. Judi has been an avid glass and semiprecious mineral collector since she was six years old. She is a native Houstonian and returned to Houston after high school where she owned and operated her own Beauty Salon . After her daughter was born, Judi ran a home based catering company. At a little over four foot eight inches tall Judi is a dynamo of energy and enthusiasm about art glass. She can hardly wait to introduce you to the finest glass artists in the United States and Europe.

Judi opened Illuminata Gallery in Houston on November 15, 2001. Her goal is to bring exceptional works of art glass to the people of Houston and the International visitors that come to our city .

Erwin Art is a rapidly growing Company that is just beginning to receive national attention. Russell Erwin holds a Master's Degree from the Graduate School of Figurative Art in Manhattan and has over ten years of experience in the field. Attracting the best talent while knowing how to train, organize and run crews; Erwin performs the following:

Commissioned murals, Trompe L'Oeil, stenciling and painted ornament, Master Copies and easel-sized paintings.

Faux and Decorative Finishes for walls, furniture, cabinetry, and architectural ornament.

Genuine Stucco Venetiano and Marmorino.

Gilding (gold and other metal leafing).

Architectural Ornament (custom work in plaster and/or specification and installation of moldings, columns, etc.).

Decorative Paint Restorations.

Nestled inside the loop just blocks from Memorial Park and minutes from River Oaks and downtown, Thornwood Gallery is situated on five lots with a beautiful sculpture garden greeting you as you enter the drive.

Once inside the gallery, you are delighted to find original artwork offering a wide and constantly changing variety of painting and sculpture.

The gallery offers a new exhibit each month with the main gallery featuring either a solo exhibition or group showing. There are always a variety of works in the other rooms with something for everyone.

Thornwood Gallery offers exceptional art at great prices. If you are decorating your home or office, looking for that one of a kind gift or are a collector or professional designer, you will find it at Thornwood Gallery!

Hanson Galleries, voted a "top 100 Retailer of American Crafts" by NICHE Magazine four years in a row, opened for business in 1977. Our original store featured handcrafted furniture and wood accessories. Over time, we added art glass, jewelry and ceramics to become and remain a business handling exclusively American Fine Crafts.

Visit us at either of our two locations; Town and Country Mall, and our new location in the prestigious Uptown Park.

Throughout the years we have maintained the practice of featuring art forms of the highest quality and craftsmanship, what we like to call "future heirlooms." We pride ourselves on our wealth of selection, and often people will say "just get me anything from Hanson Galleries and I will be happy!"

Our friendly and knowledgeable sales staff helps customers select that perfect gift from items created by over 500 artists. Our selection ranges from the $18 gift item to breathtaking one-of-a-kind custom art pieces by America's most talented artists. Our staff is ready to handle your special order needs as well. This website reflects only a small portion of our everchanging collection of merchandise. If you don't see what you are looking for, just ask.

Now Hanson Galleries has a store on the Internet, offering our stunning collection to the entire world. We want to make your visit to our website every bit as pleasurable and informative as a visit to one of our two Houston locations. All of the great services our friends and customers have come to expect from Hanson Galleries are now available online.

We at Hanson Galleries are very excited about the new technologies that will allow us to serve people from all over the world. We welcome your email comments and suggestions on how we may improve. At Hanson Galleries, our goal is to be your source for finely crafted gifts and home accessories for the 21st century.

Come find out why we are called the I wish I had come here first store.

Viola Collectibles owned by Gina and Joe Tiras was originally to be named the Tiras Galleries. After the loss of Gina's mother Viola, the name was changed in honor and memorialization of this wonderful woman. The gallery caters to discerning and discriminating clientele. The majority of our customers are Interior Designers as well as private collectors. Our specialty is fine art, sculpture and antiques. We purchase only unique one of a kind pieces worldwide.

Starting as private collectors Gina and Joe opened the gallery to fulfill a lifelong dream turning a passion into a business. The pages contained in this site are but a small representation of what Viola Collectibles is about. The gallery prides itself in maintaining a unique inventory of work dating from the 1700's to modern period. Realizing that fine art is not only a prize but also a sound investment the gallery stands behind all items providing provenance, authenticity and appraisal. As you tour the following pages we hope that you will agree that appreciation of art is as vital to the soul as air.

This Houston/Galveston custom photography studio specialize in family and children's portraiture. Their "on location" portraiture provides a niche of specialization that is exquisite and artistic. They also provide a uniquely personalized and exclusive style of wedding coverage.

Michael R. Scalf Sr. is a Master Photographer, has a Photographic Craftsman degree and is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP). He is currently the President of the Texas Professional Photographers Association and is the Secretary of the Executive Board of Directors for the International Photography Hall of Fame & Museum. Mike also is currently serving on PPA's national "By-Laws, Rules and Ethics Committee". He also served as President of the Professional Photographers Guild of Houston in 1996.

Kathy Scalf has also received her Photographic Craftsman degree and is currently a Director-at-Large for Professional Photographers Guild of Houston. She was the Houston Guild's Aspiring Photographer of the Year for 2000. Kathy is also an active member of PP of A and the Texas PPA.

Trisha Taylor joined our studio in September of 2001 and has been a wonderful addition to our photographic staff. She is also an active member of PP of A, the Texas PPA and the Houston Guild.