murals

House paint, 96” x 75” x 215”. 2017

Created for the exhibition “Refusing Providence” at Flatlands Gallery, Houston, TX (USA).

Acrylic. 104” x 120”. 2017

A temporary wall drawing made for the exhibition “Refusing Providence” at Flatland Gallery, Houston, TX (USA). Based on the thermal isobar map of Hurricane Harvey as it made landfall on August 26, 2017.

Acrylic, dimensions variable. 2016

A temporary site-specific wall drawing created for the “In Search of the Frightening and Beautiful” exhibition at Cherryhurst House in Houston, TX (USA).

Acrylic, dimensions variable. 2016

A temporary site-specific wall drawing created for the “In Search of the Frightening and Beautiful” exhibition at Cherryhurst House in Houston, TX (USA).

Acrylic, dimensions variable. 2016

A temporary site-specific wall drawing created for the “In Search of the Frightening and Beautiful” exhibition at Cherryhurst House in Houston, TX (USA).

Exterior house paint and acrylic on concrete, 12’ x 72’. 2019

A new permanent outdoor mural commissioned for House of Blues in Houston, TX. Situated near the loading dock, where bands bring in their equipment and workers hang out on lunch breaks. Called the “sound wave mural”, the design is inspired by a Big Mama Thornton song, “Sweet Little Angel”. Her voice had the power to punch holes in walls. She taught herself to play drums just by watching people, gaining control of her overall sound. Born in Alabama, she moved to Houston at a young age and launched her career there.

Located at Dallas and Caroline Streets in downtown Houston, TX.

Exterior house paint and acrylic, 15’ x 63’ x 6’. 2019

Commissioned by House of Blues Houston and GreetStreet / Midway Companies to promote House of Blues’ extensive collection of folk art. Located on the GreenStreet Walkway in downtown Houston, Texas (USA), between Main, Fannin, Polk and Dallas Streets. On view through summer 2019 or until further notice.

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A re-representation of a character created by Glenn Fox, featured in a painting that currently hangs in House of Blues Houston’s restaurant. Much of Glenn Fox’s work is currently on sale in HoB’s gift store in Houston.

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A re-representation of a character created by the prolific folk artist R.A. Miller, whose paintings can be found throughout House of Blues venues around the country.

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An image based upon a character created by folk artist Big Al Taplet, featured in a painting that hangs in House of Blues Houston’s music hall.

A character from one of folk artist Willie Jinks’ paintings that hang throughout the restaurant and music hall of House of Blues Houston.

Hand-painted in acrylic:

”To honor the community in America’s most diverse city, House of Blues commissioned this mural to remind us that folk art is ingrained in and reflective of the cultural life of Houston.

House of Blues is dedicated to educating and celebrating the history of Southern Culture and its contributions to food, music, and art. Folk art commemorates shared cultural aesthetics and social issues. It is created of, by, and for the people; all people, regardless of culture, gender, age, ethnicity, and religion. House of Blues grew out of a love for the unique American art form known as The Blues, and has become the largest public curator of Folk Art in the world, a unique form that has also been referred to as Outsider Art or Visual Blues.

This mural draws inspiration from a range of artists whose original artwork can be found inside of House of Blues Houston. Artists such as Willie White, R.A. Miller, Reginald Mitchell, Willie Jinks, Glenn Fox, LeRoy Almon, Sr., and Big Al Taplet. We pay tribute to them as they have enhanced and continue to inspire people’s lives through their unique self-expression.

We are united in diversity.'“

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Acrylic. 94” x 178”. 2019

The second of two murals commissioned by House of Blues Houston to enliven the spaces backstage, where touring musicians relax and get ready for their shows.

Featured here are images of Big Mama Thornton, the Judys, Mydolls, Townes Van Zandt and ZZ Top.

Acrylic, 94” x 164” x 20”. 2019

The first of two murals commissioned by House of Blues Houston to enliven the spaces backstage, where touring musicians relax and get ready for their shows.

Both Greenroom paintings are based on a single Houston skyline image split in two, with Easter egg portraits of East Texas musicians buried in each. This one features images of Janis Joplin, Lightin’ Hopkins, DJ Screw, George Jones, and Christian Kidd of the Houston punk band, the Hates.

George Jones with Theater District traffic sign.

Left side view with Townes Van Zandt and ZZ Top.

Acrylic and house paint. 10’ x 20’. 2020

Mural completed January 2020 for House of Blues Houston’s Bronze Peacock Room back bar area.

Acrylic and house paint. 10’ x 20’. 2020

Mural completed January 2020 for House of Blues Houston’s Bronze Peacock Room back bar area.

Acrylic and house paint. 10’ x 20’. 2020

Mural completed January 2020 for House of Blues Houston’s Bronze Peacock Room back bar area.

Acrylic and house paint. 10’ x 20’. 2020

Background art created to draw attention to the bar at the rear of House of Blues Houston’s music hall. Inspired by decorative work created throughout the hall by House of Blues lead artist Holly Mandot.

Photo by Alex Orwin.

Background art created to draw attention to the bar at the rear of House of Blues Houston’s music hall. Inspired by decorative work created throughout the hall by House of Blues lead artist Holly Mandot.

House paint. Approximately 15’ high x 120’ long. 2018

Commissioned by House of Blues Houston, this mural occupies the entire hallway connecting the venue’s music hall to the HoB Foundation Room.

House paint. Approximately 15’ high x 120’ long. 2018

Commissioned by House of Blues Houston, this mural occupies the entire hallway connecting the venue’s music hall to the HoB Foundation Room.

Photo by Scott Campbell.