I am an artist and writer who lives in Dallas, Texas, originally from the “pine curtains” of East Texas. Creative work has been a sustaining element in my life, not only in the fun of producing it, but also in exploring art communities at home and away. In 2022, I founded K.Co Press in order to create, design and publish books about the interesting things I see and experience on my many road trips. In 2023, I added fine art coffee table books to K.Co’s catalog.
I am the creator of the “Pine Curtain Confidential” podcast, currently on hiatus. Archived episodes can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, iHeart Radio and elsewhere.
When I began my creative journey in 2016, I was inspired by the late, great Molly, or the “Muse who Mews.” Now I have Bluebonnet and Bosque Beans aka. the “Mewses times Two-ses.” So, I’m also a cat lady, and they show up in my work from time to time!
Some original art is for sale, and much of what is posted is available as a fine art print, with hand embellished details, with up to four weeks notice for fulfillment and production. If you are interested in making a purchase, please contact me with your item of interest. Prints start at $50 for 8X8; originals begin at $200 for a 5X7.
ExhibitionS & Speaking engagements:
Upcoming:
Feb. 10, 2024 “For the Love of Kettle” fundraiser, Kettle Art, Dallas
Past:
2017 Group Exhibition, The Basement Gallery, Knoxville, Tenn.
2017 Festival of Trees, Museum of East Texas, Lufkin, Texas.
2018 Art Conspiracy, Art Auction, Dallas, Texas.
2018 Private Fundraiser Auction, Los Angeles, Calif.
August 2021 Feast in the Forest auction and fundraiser, (Invited Artist) Texas Forestry Museum, Lufkin, Texas.
August-September 2021 Thrift Studio benefiting Dwell with Dignity, Maestri Gallery and Thrift Studio Pop-up, (Selected Artist) Dallas, Texas
September 2021, “Ghost Story, Ghost Town” presentation, Folklore in the Archives Symposium, UNT Libraries
January 15 to February 15, 2022: Contracommon x PrintAustin exhibition, IMPRINT ATX.
Contracommon, Austin
May 2022, “Creative Heritage” presentation and exhibit, Kilgore Geekend, Kilgore, Texas
Sept. 9 – Oct. 21, 2022, Evergreen: Art from the Pine Curtain Project (Solo Show), Lillian Bradshaw Gallery, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas
Oct. 3, 2023: “Two Hours From You,” Haltom City Library
Publications
On the Ground in The USA, Air New Zealand for the New Zealand Herald, 2023, K.Co Projects
Ten Texas Towns And Places In-Between, Field Notes From The Back Roads” 2022, K.Co Press
Sunwashed” 2022, K.Co Press
Howdy, Neighbor!” 2022, K.Co Press
The Lives They Loved,” The New York Times Interactive, 2016
Folklore Podcast Host, New Books Network
Click here for my publications archive.
2021 Stockists:
“Art is our memory of love. The most an artist can do through their work is say, let me show you what I have seen, what I have loved, and perhaps you will see it and love it to0.”
Annie Bevan
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