Hamsa (meaning “swan” in Sanskrit) is a mixed-medium artist originally from Minnesota. She has worked mainly as a commission artist; creating works specifically for public institutions, corporate buildings, and private collectors throughout Minnesota. She does not measure her ingredients but instead prefers to give up control and “collaborate with the unknown” to produce abstract backgrounds. She uses an acrylic pour technique of combining paint, paints additive, and silicon to create a reaction similar to an oil slick.

Ivan Benavides was born and raised in The Rio Grande Valley. Growing up art was a large part of his life. As an adult, he pursued his passion for art by getting his bachelors in fine art. As a touring commercial photographer, Ivan would photograph landscapes of nature in his off time. In 2017 his fascination with the beauty of nature led to his making of art from nature itself. Woodturning is a subtractive art- meaning to take away from. This craft uses a wood lathe with hand-held tools to cut a shape that is symmetrical around the axis of rotation. Ivan takes this a step further by using mostly salvaged timber gathered throughout Texas. By using salvaged timber, natural imperfections in the wood can add unforeseen difficulty. Ivan uses these “imperfections” to his advantage by creating one-of-a-kind art pieces. With functional art such as bowls, vases, decor, and select furniture, Ivan hopes to bring nature into the home of others.

Peruvian/American artist originally from Arequipa, Peru. She received her BFA in Studio Art with an emphasis in Illustration. During her time in school, she discovered her love for printmaking and the spontaneity that the ink brings to her work. She enjoys creating imagery that focuses on storytelling and narration but adds a surreal twist. Cristina creates her work primarily through traditional relief printing methods where she carves and prints all her work by hand and utilizes traditional Japanese, Nepalese and Thai papers. When she is not carving, Cristina works as a professional designer creating branding and marketing content for clients.

Angel Loo is an artist from Brownsville, Texas who specializes in oil and acrylic paint. He was born in Mexico but now resides in Brownsville, Texas. Art has always been a part of his life, but it wasn’t until 2019 that his art career began. After showcasing his art online, Loo was able to expand his reach worldwide selling to more than 30 states and 6 countries. He is now an active resident at The Art Lounge where he creates and displays his current works.

Born in the Sonoran Desert, Anavey Donae is an emerging artist on South Padre Island. 

Her first love was the Earth, and this generous muse fuels her passion for creation. This love taught her that all things can be, and deserve to be done beautifully. 

Her work is inspired by the forms, textures, and symbols found in ancient archaeological jewelry. Her main challenge as an artist is to bring those designs to life in a modern and wearable fashion. 

William Hoss Abete is an emerging artist who began painting later in life, inspired by his love for creativity. A graduate of Texas State University with a degree in Performance and Production, William’s artistic journey spans visual arts and poetry.