November Artists 2008

Carlos Cortes - "Faux Bois"
Carlos Cortes is a third generation "faux bois" concrete artisan carrying on a family tradition that has its Texas roots in San Antonio, circa 1924. Carlos' great-uncle Dionisio Rodriguez brought this European form of sculpting to the U.S. from Mexico City and taught it to Carlos' father, Maximo Cortes. Carlos designs and builds unique "faux bois" concrete sculptures that fit the smaller garden setting or larger public art installations for the urban landscape. Architects, Engineers and Designers have commissioned Carlos to build functional structures that add aesthetic appeal to their projects. Recent work includes: Brackenridge Bridge Restoration, Riverwalk Trellis Arbor, Arnold Palmer Golf Course at La Cantera, Witte Museum HEB Science Tree house, plus other sites in and around San Antonio. Photos are posted at: www.studiocortes.com
Linda Duncan, clay artist
Artist statement: For many years, I have been in a dream group, where we study our own pathology through the tending of each others' dreams. The root, or "route" word "path" in pathology tells of our chore and mission as we search to find wholeness and work towards becoming our authentic selves. It was through such a dream that this work began. Click images for larger view.
"The Prince"
"Resting on His Laurels"
(left) "Tex Rex"  (right) "A catch on the fly"
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Lesta Frank, watercolorist
I paint watercolors, color-drenched in layers of metaphor.   The incidences of serendipity, moments of expanded consciousness, heightened awareness are what my interests, and painting focus is about. It could be a moment when one is lost in the depths of a flower, beyond labeling it as a certain type of flower, and sensing a deep connection with its beingness.   I first experienced finger painting around the age of three. The exhilaration of those moments are alive with me today, as I embark in every painting experience as an adventure to a world yet to be discovered. I decided to become an artist when I was five years old and recall taking my first plein aire oil painting class outside of the Witte museum when I was nine.   I have been enjoying teaching classes and workshops for many years. I’m currently taking some months off to have shows, take workshops and spend more time in the studio painting. Click image for larger view.
"Mystical Muses"
"Wedding Flowers"
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Bismarck Studios
Roxy McClosky - painter
Tony Villejo - sculptor
Cathy Cunningham - neon artist
Susan Oaks - fiber  vessels
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