"Art has always been a major part of my life." Artist Barb Lindner is inspired by the natural world surrounding her. From a young age she was mesmerized by colors, textures and patterns. Today she thrills at exploring those elements in her work. Her artwork incorporates an eclectic mix of influences. "I love things that are handmade, imperfect, passionate and beautiful." After graduating from art school where she completed a fine arts foundation curriculum on Display and Design, Barb spent some time traveling in Europe, becoming inspired by the new cultures and art that surrounded her.

Kevin Richert was born in Ossining, New York, studied Drawing and Painting at the School of Visual Arts in New York City receiving a BFA in 1977.   He moved to Houston Texas in 1979, he has worked professionally as an artist and designer/illustrator for over thirty years in advertising and publishing.  In 2003 Kevin earned his MA at Stephen F Austin University in Nacogdoches, Texas, and in 2004 completed his MFA studies also at Stephen F Austin University. presently Kevin teaches at The Art Institute of Houston.

Kevin is affiliated with the Art Directors Club of Houston and The Hou...

Mandy Boursicot was born in Hong Kong during the late stages of the British colonial period. Her father was a French businessman and her mother was Macanese, that is, from Macau, of mixed Portuguese and Chinese descent. Although she excelled at art in her youth, her first university degree was in Economics and, following in her father's footsteps, she entered the world of commerce. After a 17-year lapse, she returned to the world of painting and drawing. She completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree and has exhibited internationally since 1994.

Mandy's work exemplifies the meeting of eastern and western cultures. She paints still life in a highly realistic manner, portr...