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The second in our series on Favorite Artists is a spotlight on Ruth Palmer, and you can read our article at the Houston Art & Frame blog, Art & Picture Framing – Ruth Palmer.
Why are we moving our Featured Artists Series?
Nothing on the Corporate Art blog is changing, and we hope you’ll continue to visit and enjoy the articles and information posted here. However, we feel that our Favorite Artists Series is better suited to our blog at Houston Art and Frame, which is the residential art division of TurnKey …

In the world of art there is a vast array of art styles and types. We as a people tend to find a particular style that we like, someone else sees our display and copies it, and before long a once-unique look has become a fad. In time it can become overused and yesterday’s history. Sadly, this could be said for Windberg, and even for Thomas Kinkade.
Another overused art item is the motivational piece. These are the art pieces that depict everything from soaring eagles to sailboats on perfectly …

Michael Atkinson is a West Texas artist from Lubbock. His interest in art started early in life, and he began painting as a child. After studying architecture at Texas Tech University, he pursued a career in teaching as well as working as an architect.
His art interests are widely varied and include buildings, animals, oceanscapes, and southwest landscapes. His watercolors are stunning. A signature item in his art is his technique with the essential use of white space. His style starts with fine detail at a center …

With the holiday season upon us it is a good time to think about decorating the house with new art and décor. Family and guests that may be visiting throughout the season will certainly be impressed, and you will derive years of pleasure from a well done, creative update.
The first thing to remember is, be yourself. Acquire art pieces that express the values and favorite styles of you and your family.  Trying to display what you think other people will like is going to express nothing, and that will …