Contemporary Artist Spotlight

Wendy Michelle Davis grew up in the state of California where she studied art at Cosumnes River College and Cabrillo College.  Her life has led her to reside abroad and in other parts of North America. Texas has been home since 2018, and it’s where Wendy’s roots have firmly planted. She is a full-time artist selling her paintings locally and internationally.

Her work can be described as vibrant and painterly as she seeks to capture the fleeting beauty of life with broad loose brushstrokes. Whether a branch of fruit, a field of flowers, or a scene from travels in old Europe, her art is lively and captivating.

She loves supporting her community and the arts. Seasonally she hosts artist retreats at her home studio set in nature, just outside of Waco, Texas, as well as monthly painting workshops. She is also the Creator of the Austin Avenue Art Fair, a fine art fair the showcases artists and musicians every fall in downtown Waco.

You can see Wendy’s paintings in  galleries in Waco, at the Vineyard Gallery in Florence, Texas, and throughout the year in a number of juried art markets.

Cosumnes River Preserve in Iron Oxide, 2023, 16×20”, giclee print, original Acrylic on Canvas

Shaina, a native of Waco, has been drawing for as long as she can remember. Her passion for creating art stems from a deep appreciation for story-telling. She loves to create realistic drawings using color pencils as well as simple illustrations using oil paint and charcoal. Her portfolio is full of various styles and genres, reflecting her love for different mediums and art forms.

Since 2014, Shaina has been working with Magnolia, where she’s been creating artwork that has caught the attention of many. Her exceptional work has been featured in various renowned brands such as Four Hands, Pottery Barn, Amber Interiors, Hearth and Hand Collection with Target, Magnolia Market, Studio Mcgee, Wayfair, and many more.

Shaina’s passion lies in creating artwork that’s not only beautiful but also meaningful and fits in with the client’s home style. With her exceptional talent and creativity, she can help you create artwork that you’ll love and cherish for years to come.

Artwork: Ocean, 2016, 16×20”, giclee print, original color pencil on illustration board

I am an artist in Texas creating original and commissioned works of animals and the outdoors with a contemporary energy. I have always been inspired by North American wildlife and the West. As a child, I especially loved to use my crayons to draw horses. Today I still pursue that love through my art, just with different art mediums.

I have been creating and selling art since I was a teen. During high school I sold small acrylic pieces and custom painted shoes. Once I was in college I began selling watercolor pet portraits, tattoo designs, stickers and prints of my original pieces. It wasn’t until after graduating college with a business degree and joining the workforce for a few months that I decided to take my art side-gig and turn it into a full-time career. And now I enjoy creating with oil, watercolor and ink.

Artwork : Uncle Buzzy & Duder, 8×10; Jumping Cholla at 11×14, print, original acrylic on canvas

Cade Kegerreis is a multiple disciplinary artist specializing in murals and oil painting. Waco native and Baylor Art graduate. Cade has completed over 20 murals in Waco alone- working with hotels, restaurants, museums and universities.

Artwork: Southwest, 2019, print, original mixed media

Jesus Rivera is a painter, poet and sculptor. Riviera began painting at age 12.  He painted natural objects, people, horses and all types of animals, in his quest for artistic expression. During his University training,  Jesus’ work transcended beyond his normal ability.  He experimented with textures, dimensions and different techniques, always pushing his art to higher levels.  In 2006, he began exhibiting in Mexico City and Houston, TX.
After years of studying in Mexico, his art education continued in New Mexico, Texas and Italy. 

In 2012, Riviera founded “Art Forum ” in Waco, TX, a venue for showing his own work, including international artists as well as teaching art classes, serving as a venue for art in Central Texas until 2020.

Riviera’s work is on display at a number of venues in the Waco area, as well as the capitol in Austin and Washington D.C. and in private and public collections in Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Italy, India.

Artwork: Frida in the Pandemic, 2020, 18×24” giclee print, original acrylic on wood panel

Andrea La Valleur-Purvis is a British-American visual artist working abstractly across 3D and digital mediums. Her works incorporate found (metal) objects, steel, wood, forged metal and metal foundry.

Artwork: Donor Wall Sculpture, 2024, Laser Cut Metal, Hand Blackend, mounted with custom Hardware

Taylor Vieger is a Texas based contemporary photographer, artist and copywriter, who works at the intersection of photography, AI, digital art and writing.

His current body of work explores AI-choreographed works, challenging the viewer’s perception of life-like yet surreal compositions, balancing imagination and reality in an evolving cultural landscape.

Vieger is interested in the ways that technology can be used to create new forms of art, and believes that art has the power to challenge our assumptions and open our minds to new possibilities.

Artwork: The Aliveness of it All 9, 2024, 20×30, AI Photograph on Luster Paper