Resident Artists
Explore the talented artists who have studios at Sugar Land Art Center.
These artists create and/or teach from their private studios within the art center.
Meet Robin
Robin Williamson is an award-winning artist and founder of The DaVinci Studios. She is best known for her refined, delicate, and realistic style of painting in oils. She has won numerous national and international awards and her work has been featured in International Artist, Southwest Art, and American Art Collector Magazines.
She is active in the art world and holds several prominent positions including Marketing Director for the National Oil and Acrylic Painter's Society (NOAPS), and Texas State Ambassador for the Portrait Society of America (PSOA). She is also a signature member of the Oil Painters of America, American Women Artists, and the National Oil and Acrylic Painter's Society. She is a member of the Cecilia Beaux Forum, the Art League of Fort Bend, and is a BoldBrush sponsored artist.
Robin is passionate about art education and opened her own art school (DaVinci Studios) to teach sound, foundational skills based on the methods of the old masters so that students can acquire proficiency in their skills and find a personal voice in their art. She has studied with some of today’s leading figurative artists including Max Ginsberg, Anthony Ryder, Robert Liberace, Joshua LaRock, Jordan Sokol, David Kassan, Shane Wolf, and Oliver Sin.
She is a graduate of Johnnie Liliedahl's School of Classical Oil Painting, and has studied at Studio Incamminati, Scottsdale Artist's School, The Ryder Studio, Studio Escalier, and The Coppini Academy to name a few. She also holds Bachelor and Master degrees in engineering from Texas A&M University and Southern Methodist University.
For Prices and more details...
Contact Steve Williamson
713-907-7719
Director@thedavincistudios.com
Studio #2
Sylvia Morgan
Her Focus:
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Private Lessons for Adults (age 21+)
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Commissions for portraits, structures, historical locations, landscapes, abstracts and book illustrations.
Meet Sylvia
Water based media (Watercolor and Acrylics) artist. Specializing in client commissions for portraits, structures, historical locations, landscapes, abstracts and book illustrations. Original works are available for sale in my studio at all times.
Consultations and critiques by appointment only. Private lessons for 21 year olds and up, call to get on the schedule for the season.
Studio #3
Kristal Reed
Her Focus:
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Art Classes
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Kids and Adults
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Private Lessons
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Specializing in color pencil, watercolor, pen, graphite, acrylic/oil pastels/soft pastels/clay and more.
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Meet Kristal
I was born and raised in Texas, the great state from which I draw much of my artistic inspiration.
Creating and appreciating artwork has always been something very near and dear to my heart. I have been making some form of artwork ever since I was old enough to hold a pencil. When other children were setting up lemonade stands, I set up art stands. I sold my first piece of artwork on a sidewalk.
I am inspired by bright colors, textures, nature, and the Texas coast. My favorite childhood memory is fishing with my parents. I have fond memories of beaches, bass fishing, and inshore saltwater fishing. Every time I set foot near a body of water, I feel like I’m seven all over again.
My goal is to continue creating, and to help others tap into their creativity, thus making the world a brighter place... one piece of artwork at a time.
Studio #6
J. C. Gill II
His Focus:
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Commissioned Portraits
Meet James
J.C. Gill II is a Fine Art & Portraiture Artist. He primarily works in oils, charcoal and pastel. His work centers on the portrait painting and the human form capturing the essence of his subjects in a narrative setting.
J.C. began his formal education as an artist by attending Texas A&M-Commerce, majoring in Commercial Art with a minor in Fine Art. After 3 years he continued those studies at the Art Institute of Houston receiving his associates degree.
For the next 30 plus years, J.C. continued his professional career creating high-end designs and illustrations in the print industry. He also maintained his skills and passion for portraiture by creating portrait commissions. Improving on his skills for painting portraits J.C. studied the approach of some of the worlds leading portrait artists. His understanding of the traditional approach to painting, combined with his experience as a graphic designer, helped him to create his unique style. When creating his portraits, J.C. applies a collage of shapes, color and form filling in the space of a narrative composition.
J.C. has created several public and private commissions for families, individuals, and business clients. He has developed his own style of capturing the unique personality of his subjects. Each subject that he paints is like taking a new journey, a never-ending process of inspiration.
Studio 11
Ruth Stubenrouch
Her Focus:
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Large Acrylic Abstracts
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Commissions
Meet Ruth
Ruth specializes in both Watercolors and large Acrylic Abstracts. “They are so freeing to create.”
Since a neighbor introduced Ruth to drawing and painting as a child, she has always found happiness through the art of others and her own ability to convey delight to others through her art.
With subjects varying from elephants, Texas boots and burnt Colorado forests to abstract canvases with many messages, her talents are now concentrated on large, room beautifying abstract canvases. Her most recognizable and popular canvasses are her “Boots” which she now paints only by commission.
Stubenrouch learned composition, perspective and design from her teacher, Caroline Graham, as well as professional watercolor techniques. She has also studied under world-famous Steven Quiller of Creede, Colorado. Her techniques were furthered by Lani Anderson at the Sugar Land Art Center and Gallery, where she was introduced to acrylic painting.
Stubenrouch’s fascination with abstract acrylics is apparent in all of her current offerings. She enjoys the freedom when creating a large acrylic abstract. “My art makes me smile,” she says.
She is a member of the Watercolor Art Society of Houston and the Sugar Land Area Artists, Ruth has entered many competitions and was selected to be on the “Galveston Art Walk” twice as the featured artist at the Tremont Hotel.
Studio 17
Marilyn Dickey
Her Focus:
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Art Classes
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Adults & Seniors
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Private Lessons
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Meet Marilyn
Marilyn is one of the founders of the Sugar Land Art Center. She focues on Classical Oil Painting using transparent glazing technique to create depth and atmosphere in your painting (Luminist technique).
For Prices and more details...
Contact Marilyn Dickey
Phone: 713-898-0229
Email: mkdickey1@gmail.com
Studio 19
Maurice Lavine
His Focus:
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Bronze Sculptures
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Commissions Welcome
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Meet Maurice
Maurice is an amazing sculptor of bronze. Much of his work is western-themed and reminiscent of Frederic Remington and Charles M Russell.
For Prices and more details...
Contact Maurice Lavine
832-702-9486
Affiliated Art Teachers
The following teachers are not Resident Artists, but they are affiliated with Sugar Land Art Center through art classes and special activities that they provide at the art center.
Affiliated Artist
Jaime Hinrichs
Her Focus:
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Art Classes
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Children (3-12)
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Birthday Parties
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Painting Parties
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Mommy & Me Painting
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Field Trips
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Face Painting
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Meet Jaime
Jaime's art classes are designed to enhance the child's creative side, while learning basic painting techniques in a nurturing and inspiring environment. These classes are a great way to build social skills and boost self confidence. Creating something from their imagination is a positive way to help a child realize they are able to accomplish goals and complete projects.
She also teaches them some simple facts about art history and famous artists, depending on their age. Her focus is on strengthening fine motor skills and enhancing the children's artistic vocabulary. Class sizes are kept small to allow more individualized attention and create the most rewarding art experience possible.
For Prices and more details...
Contact Jaime Hinrichs
Phone: 713-376-6188
Email: sugarlandart@gmail.com
Affiliated Artist
Charles Anderson
His Focus:
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Art Classes
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Adults
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Private / Group Lessons
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Meet Chuck
Chuck provides adult art classes teaching the fundamentals and techniques of oil and acrylic painting.
When Charles was born, his Uncle Al named him after Charlie Russell. After High School he graduated from Texas Academy of Art. Then, he went to New York and worked for an Ad Agency in Queens. After a year and a half he was up for the draft, so he then enlisted and went to Vietnam where he was a combat artist and journalist for the 101st Airborne division. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his work and after he returned home, he became the Design Editor for ARMOR Magazine.
Upon completion of his military service, he became Senior Illustrator, then Art Director for Brown &Root, Inc. After that he became Creative Director for SOUTHWEST Art Magazine. From there he became VP of marketing for Heritage West Publishing and ended his professional career as VP of production for Gulf Publishing.
Accolades:
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Combat Artist of the year in I corps
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Top Award for rendering of Yanbu Offshore Terminal
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Top Five in Federal Duck Stamp Contest
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Design Awards for SW Art Magazine
How he teaches...
He concentrates on shapes, edges, values and warm and cool temps in color.
Each student decides what they want to paint.
Along the way, he assists to help them with their goals. Each Fall, he has a student show.
Chuck's Classes include:
Tuesday Morning: 9:00 to 12:00
Cost 140.00 a month
Wednesday Evening: 5:30 to 8:30
Cost 140.00 a month
Affiliated Artist
Susan Senno
Her Focus:
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Art Classes
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Children (ages 5-12)
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Painting Parties
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Meet Susan
Enjoy an instructor-led painting class with a theme of your choice, where you can paint on canvas and take home your masterpiece!
For Prices and more details...
Contact Susan Senno
Phone: 713-376-6188
Email: PaintNPlay2024@gmail.com
Affiliated Artist
Lynn Harris
His Focus:
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Art Classes:
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Adults & Children
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Private Lessons
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Private Parties
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Meet Lynn
For Prices and more details...
Contact Lynn Harris
Phone: 386-527-4416
Email: lynn@itsfuntopaint.com