A few more pics of my art Hanging in their new homes. Happy :)
Other favorite sites!
- Towleroad
- St. Louis Style
- Perezhilton.com
- Houska.com
- Jeff Kapfer.com
- CURE DESIGN GROUP
Jacob Laws interior design - Hoffman LaChance website
February 08, 2011
February 05, 2011
February 03, 2011
Houska Green combo kitty!
I love being snowed/iced in. It forces me too spend time creating in the studio! Scrappy green combo kitty mini. Love it.
February 01, 2011
New Houska Icon mini dyptyc available
Finished a new color combo mini dyptyc. Available now individually or together. Each are 10"x10"x2" and wrapped around painted sides. Enjoy!
January 29, 2011
Houska Bus on the streets!
Just about crashed into my own bus! But love seeing in use of course.
January 26, 2011
Sight specific Houska commission
Just finished this tryptyc Houska, specifically commissioned to hang above a popcorn machine:)
January 18, 2011
January 04, 2011
ALL NEW HOUSKA WEB SITE
Check out my all new web site i recently created.
I will be updating it regularly so check back often :) Enjoy!....Keep in touch.....
December 27, 2010
Gift Commissions
Hope everyone had a great Holiday. Here are some of the paintings people commissioned for Christmas gifts. PS yes even a guinea pig portrait! loved it!
December 22, 2010
Purple Houska Kitty duotone
Just finished this commission for a client. Happy Holidays!
December 12, 2010
November 30, 2010
Houska Holidays
Though time has run out for special commissions its not to late to pick up a little original Houska artwork for an unique impacting stocking stuffer :) www.houska.com
Houska Icon wood cutouts. 150. - 175.ea
As an Absolut vodka artist i get commissioned from time to time by collectors to create Absolut Houska bottles, they each are one of a kind. Small 250.00 Large 375.00
Houska Icon mini paintings. 10"x10" 225. ea
November 23, 2010
Houska Hanging:)
Love it when clients send me pictures of where and how they hang their Houska artwork. These are in LA commissioned earlier this year. Big wall! Thanks JP.
November 22, 2010
November 20, 2010
November 03, 2010
New Houska Painting
New Houska 12" x 12" painting available. All the other duotone neon icon minis sold so have been working on new variations here and there to keep my sanity lol. Ok to late for that but ....enjoy!
October 26, 2010
St.Louis city Metro Houska Bus
Finally getting the Houska bus ready for the streets of St.Louis, finished half the black outlines today. Hopfully it will be on various routes thoughout the city by next week and look for it over the next year.
Work in Progress!
October 21, 2010
Owls, Birds and puppy: New Houska minis
Just finished a series of Houska icon minis. Each are 10"x10" x2" Available now, one or all :)
October 20, 2010
New Houska mini Tryptyc
Just finished this 3 piece neo duotone Houska mini tryptic. Each are 10" x10" x2" sold seperately or keep them together. Available now. xo
September 26, 2010
HOUSKA BUS (Green Homes Festival)
Was a perfect weather day and so many people turned out for the festival and to help paint the Houska Bus. I will be spending the next week in the bus garage doing my black outlines then it will be out in the city streets for a year. Special thanks to David, Hope, Rachel, Jivko, Brandon,Beth,Ted and Heidi for all their help.
September 24, 2010
Houska MetroBus Painting TODAY 12-2
| MetroBus painting at the Green Homes Festival in Grandel Square Saturday, Sept. 25 |
TODAY, painting enthusiasts of any age can participate in Art in Transit's MetroBus Painting with artist Charles Houska at the Green Homes Festival in Grandel Square near Grand Center, Saturday, Sept. 25 from 10am - 6pm. Charles Houska is best known for his bold paintings of whimsical characters and colorful world. The bus's design is inspired by the mission of the bus' sponsor, Earthways Center of the Missouri Botantical Gardens, to promote sustainability through education and the built environment. The Green Homes Festival, sponsored by the Earthways Center and the Missouri Coalition for the Environment, is free and open to the public, and celebrates ways everyone can reduce energy costs and help the environment. The Festival includes how-to workshops, demonstrations, vendors, food and solar car racing and hands-on fun for children. Painting the MetroBus will begin in the morning, so arrive early to participate. Then stop by the Metro booth and find out how you can take transit to help reduce air pollution and support liveable, walkable communities. To get to the Green Homes Fesival, take the #70 Grand, #10 Gravois or #97 Delmar MetroBus or Grand MetroLink Station to Grandel Square. |
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September 23, 2010
Illinois State Museum Mural Installed
The museum mural I painted recently with the Boys and Girls club of America in Springfield Illinois was installed permanently in the front lobby of the Museum. An article link below from the local newspaper.
http://www.sj-r.com/features/x1902481939/Tamara-Browning-Mural-brightens-state-museum-exhibit
September 08, 2010
New Houska ICON wood cutouts!
Now available on demand :) Various Houska icon character wood cutouts to hang on your wall!
Contact me @ Chart90@aol.com
August 31, 2010
Wings in the City!
Finished my version of the Wings butterfly, now its off to be clear coated! Please visit the website below for all the info. Hope to see you in October at the fundraiser.
http://www.wingsinthecity.org/events.html
FRONT
BACK
August 22, 2010
WINGS in the City.
I along with 53 other artists were chosen to individualize a fiberglass butterfly sculpture to be auctioned off to benefit the Expressive Therapy Program of Wings - the BJC Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care program of BJC Home Care Services.
http://wingsinthecity.org/ Check out the website for more details.
Getting close to finishing my version.....i have started the black outlines, which are taking alot longer then normal because of the shape and texture.
August 04, 2010
POPcorn!
Never know where goldie will find love! Thanks Ro for the commission referral!
August 01, 2010
L.A. commission completed and shipped :)
I was recently commissioned to do a 4 canvas Houska artwork incorporating various aspects of this L.A. clients life.....he loved it! Each are 36" x36" acrylic on canvas.
July 29, 2010
Illinois State Museum finished mural
This is the finished mural i painted with Boys and Girls Club at the Illinois State Museum.
It will now be installed in the front lobby entrance of the Museum.
June 24, 2010
Stray Rescue pet portrait
Stray Rescue of St.Louis is having their annual art exhibit auction where various artist paint strays that were rescued from the streets of stlouis.
This is Nugget though she didnt make it through her surgery for a heart condition she did give birth to her puppies first. She is an sweet angel now :)
June 15, 2010
New Family portrait by Houska
Just completed this commission for a family in San Diego. 30"x40" acrylic on canvas.
May 23, 2010
New Houska Mini's
10"x10" Icon puppys!!
New Houska Spring Birds and Flowers!
New Houska series available, hopefully these will help stop the rain and bring on the spring colors!
May 20, 2010
April 26, 2010
Dine Out for Life. Thurs. April 29th
Subaru commissioned me to paint one of their Outback vehicles for promotion. They are a major sponsor of Dine Out for Life, this thurs. April 29th. Come to Terrene in CWE, my friends and i are hosting there! http://www.diningoutforlife.com/ http://www.terrene-stlouis.com/#/home
April 17, 2010
PAWS 20th anniv.
I just finished redesigning the PAWS (Pets are wonderful support) Logo for the up coming 20th anniv. celebration at Duane Reed Gallery June 17th.
April 13, 2010
Houska Commission
I just finished this painting commission by a wonderful couple who recently adopted a couple beagles from STRAY RESCUE. Thank you to them!
April 08, 2010
NOH8 Fundraiser photo exhibit
Tonight Duane Reed opened his gallery to support the Stlouis NOH8 Photo exhibit fundraiser. It was great to see so many people turn out to support the cause. Thanks especially to JOHN ELKINS the master photographer.
April 04, 2010
Wall Ball 2010
Was a great turn out and lots of fun activities this year throughout the night! Thanks Ted and Pete for being my assistants.....I couldnt do it without you! Congrats to M and B for being the wining bid!
March 30, 2010
March 15, 2010
BirdBoy art opening
NO its not my art but my good friend and "protege" The opening had a good turn out and was great to see some friends and others i havent seen in awhile. Especially the glamorous Dawn and Michel :)
March 13, 2010
March 10, 2010
Soooo Precious!
Lazybella!
Wall Ball April 3rd
Wall Ball 2010 Info!
Saturday, April 3 • 7:00 PM to midnight
at NEO (2801 Locust Avenue)
$30/person advance, $40 at the door
Purchase tickets TODAY at:
• Local Harvest, 3148 Morganford - map
• Left Bank Books (CWE), 399 N Euclid Ave - map
• Left Bank Books (Downtown), 321 N 10th St - map
March 02, 2010
Houska Martini Dog and Cat
Just finished these bolder martini additions to the series using a few of my new colors. They are 24x24" each. I can never do enough of them! Thankfully Izzy hasnt taken to the drink yet herself!
February 21, 2010
New Houska Painting
Working in the studio this month. This is one of the new paintings i just finished. It is part of my new hyper bold duo color series. Let me know what you think :) This one is 30" x 40" acrylic on canvas.
February 15, 2010
Mardi Gras 2010
Was a great fun long day! Everyone had a good time.
January 31, 2010
January 23, 2010
One way!
2 panel Houska "One Way" painting. Each 24" x 24"
