Whitney Guymon | Artist on Instagram: "I like to trade the traditional self portrait for representational self-portrait still lifes. Students choose objects that symbolize their identity/objects that matter to them, that tell their story. The magic comes in how they arrange those objects: the textiles they use, the way the lighting falls, the composition they build, and even the textures and colors they lean toward. Every choice becomes a reflection of their personality. We see more of *them* th

Linda Chido ~ Representational Visual Artist on Instagram: "🎨Community + Collaboration in Action 🍋 I love teaching art at Buda’s Brightside, where creativity is alive and smiles are abundant. Thanks to Art Spark Texas, I get to share these classes with this incredible community. 🍋 But WAIT! There’s more… During the month of my exhibition at The Ruby Hotel & Bar (9/24 - 10/29), for every signature cocktail sold, they are donating $1 to Art Spark Texas, who support programs like my art class at

Mae Sharifi on Instagram: "The ‘’powerful woman’’ was a common artistic trope during the Renaissance, where painters deliberately chose biblical or historical scenes depicting dominating women for their paintings. I included Salome with the Head of John because it was an extremely common subject, not because I view the story as a positive portrayal of womanhood, but rather because she perfectly embodies the trope. Susan L. Smith defines the genre as "the representational practice of bringing tog