Get to know our Resident Artists
Meet our newest artist
Yuliya Ward
Meet Yuliya Ward: a global artist and art advocate hailing from Kazakhstan. As an ambassador of Eurasian Creative Guild London, she bridges cultures and artistic visions. Her journey led her to Malaysia, earning a Master's Degree with a thesis on the "Art Market in Malaysia and its Attractiveness for Investors."
In 2019, Yuliya's path took a turn as she became an Art Gallery owner after meeting her husband. Tragedy struck in 2021, pushing her to relocate to the USA with her child. Undeterred, she pursued further education, exploring the correlation between psychology, financial success, and self-esteem in artists. Yuliya's impact goes beyond academia. Her article "Problems of self-esteem of gifted individuals in artistic creativity" showcases her thought leadership. She established the Art Mandala Workshop, a sanctuary for creative expression. Through watercolor Mandala painting, she guides teens and adults on a journey of self-discovery. Yuliya's prowess isn't confined to art; she's an entrepreneur and art educator. Her mastery spans painting, graphic design, and architecture, culminating in a Digital Art course. Yuliya Ward's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit intertwined with a passion for art and learning. |
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Taylor McCoy - Studio 7
Taylor McCoy is an artist instructor and private tutor in- residence, at Sugarland Art Center & Gallery. She earned her BFA (1978) in Kentucky and then her BSN in 1988. Upon retirement from healthcare, art once again, became her passion. She’s most known for her ethereal, but familiar landscapes painted in oils, but she works in all mediums of visual arts and hands on crafts. Taylor’s landscapes and other artwork has been shown and sold at local charitable auctions, fundraisers and sold to private collectors across the U.S. and in the Middle East. Taylor delights in teaching younger children (5+ years old) and seniors. Her classes are open this summer for private lessons (M-F), painting parties, special occasions, couples date night & just us 2 (adult and child). Regular hours are M-F for personal tutoring. Saturday, is date night & just us 2. For class openings, text/call 845-662-8393 to schedule your class. For more information, email: studio7.tm8@gmail.com. |
Karen German Children’s Art Class STUDIO #12
Karen “DeeDee” Germany is a multimedia artist specializing in watercolors, oil pastels, mixed media, acrylics, weaving, clay, and hands-on crafts. Known most for her impish personality and incredible sense of humor, she is the ultimate professional in serving her students and encouraging them to be their most creative and innovative selves. Most delighted to teach children (5+ years old) and all ages, Ms. Germany taught art within the Fort Bend ISD for 37 years — including 22 years at Walker’s Station Elementary School, and the remaining years at Clements and Dulles High Schools. Karen was a finalist for Teacher of the Year several times during her teaching tenure and was a keynote speaker at the Houston Art Educators Association. Her students have won national honors including Congressional Art Competitions and top honors in the National Art Honors Society. Ever the student art advocate, she was Chairman of FBISD Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo school contest for a number of years. Her art has been exhibited in numerous galleries across the USA including the Atlanta Black History Museum, Museum of South Texas in Corpus Christi, Texas State University, Wharton County Junior College, and The Glassell School of Art in Houston. Karen’s art has been shown and sold at local charity auctions, fundraisers and sold to private collectors across the USA. A number of creative endeavors include her unique design for Dove ornaments which were produced by the State of Texas and selected to decorate the National Christmas Tree. Another ornament, entitled “Chuckwagon George” was designed for the George Ranch in Richmond, Texas. She created a line of jewelry which was carried in several Texas gift shops and restaurants and designed a bespoke jewelry piece for the National Organization of June Weddings, as well as a plaque for the same to be given to the Director of Tourism for Jamaica. Karen earned her BSC in Education from Texas State University, with a concentration on all level art. She has also studied abroad while visiting seven European countries with the American Institute of Foreign Studies. Post-grad studies have included coursework at the University of St Thomas, University of Houston, Del Mar College, the Houston Museum of Fine Arts, and The Glassell School. Contact: karen.germany@yahoo.com (832) 600-8914 Please contact me for lesson inquiries karen.germany@yahoo.com |
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Inspired Photo Designs - Studio 21
Weddings Quinceaneras Maternity Newborns Family Events 832-646-5088 inspiredphotographydesigns@gmail.com |
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Art Class
w/Hamza Sabeqoon Oil Painting, Acrylic, Watercolor & Drawing Beginners $25/hr. Seven Days a Week Commissions Welcome! Register with Hamza Sabeqoon 346-240-0314 Hamzashafi106@gmail.com |
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Kristal Reed
I was born and raised in Texas, the great state from which I draw much of my artistic inspiration. Inspired by nature early on in life, I have been making some form of artwork since I was five years old. My goal is to make the world a brighter place, one piece of artwork at a time. I went to Foster High School and graduated from The University of Texas at San Antonio with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Phone: 281-330-4048 Email: KristalReed75@yahoo.com http://www.KristalReed.com
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Abdul Basit
Drawing, Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor Adult, Children & Private lessons available. Commissions welcomed 832-441-0857 abdulbasitart@gmail.com |

William Cloninger.
William Cloninger is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrument musician, specializing in guitar. William has a contagious passion for all aspects of music: history, theory, performance, creation, instruction, and appreciation. He has been an instructor and recital program director in the Houston area for over 10 years.
William was born and raised in Houston, with a 3-year stopover in the NYC area. He graduated from Dulles HS in Sugar Land and followed that up with a BS in English from SHSU. He is thrilled to be among the lucky few who follow their heart’s desire to a career in music.
Phone: 516-864-3305
Email: Williamcloningermusic@gmail.com
William Cloninger is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrument musician, specializing in guitar. William has a contagious passion for all aspects of music: history, theory, performance, creation, instruction, and appreciation. He has been an instructor and recital program director in the Houston area for over 10 years.
William was born and raised in Houston, with a 3-year stopover in the NYC area. He graduated from Dulles HS in Sugar Land and followed that up with a BS in English from SHSU. He is thrilled to be among the lucky few who follow their heart’s desire to a career in music.
Phone: 516-864-3305
Email: Williamcloningermusic@gmail.com
Mary Mulvihill
Acrylic painter who finds the world population as her source of inspiration for her richly diverse subject matter. Characterized by the inclusion of the human form whether living a quiet, private moment or experiencing great emotion, her subjects reflect the ordinary, solitary moments of the human experience. Ms. Mulvihill's art work has exhibited in group exhibitions and individual installations in Southern California and is in many private residences throughout the U.S. She studied at the Art Institute. Private Lessons are available. mmulvihill62@gmail.com 805-217-2719 www.mmulvihill.com |

Sylvia Morgan
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 (713-516-7440). Private lessons for 21 year olds and up, call to get on the schedule for the season.
713-516-7440
slsgmorgan3@hotmail.com
www.sylvia-morgan.fineartamerica.com
www.artbysylviamorgan-tx.com
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 (713-516-7440). Private lessons for 21 year olds and up, call to get on the schedule for the season.
713-516-7440
slsgmorgan3@hotmail.com
www.sylvia-morgan.fineartamerica.com
www.artbysylviamorgan-tx.com

Marilyn Dickey
Classical Oil Painting using transparent glazing technique to create
depth and atmosphere in your painting (Luminist technique).
Private lessons available. Please contact me for more information.
713-898-0229
mkdickey1@gmail.com
Classical Oil Painting using transparent glazing technique to create
depth and atmosphere in your painting (Luminist technique).
Private lessons available. Please contact me for more information.
713-898-0229
mkdickey1@gmail.com

Ruth Stubenrouch
Ruth specializes in both Watercolors and Large Acrylic Abstracts. “They are so freeing to create.” Her most recognizable and popular canvasses are her “Boots” which she now paints only by commission.
She has studied with nationally known artist and instructor, Caroline Graham, and Lani Anderson, and Stephen Quiller in Creede, Colorado.
Member of 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.
www.ruthstubenrouch.com
rstuben@yahoo.com
Phone: 281-236-2941
Ruth specializes in both Watercolors and Large Acrylic Abstracts. “They are so freeing to create.” Her most recognizable and popular canvasses are her “Boots” which she now paints only by commission.
She has studied with nationally known artist and instructor, Caroline Graham, and Lani Anderson, and Stephen Quiller in Creede, Colorado.
Member of 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.
www.ruthstubenrouch.com
rstuben@yahoo.com
Phone: 281-236-2941
Madonia Violin & Viola Studios
Emily Madonia has been playing the violin since age 3. In 2006 she got her Bachelor of Music degree in Violin Performance at the renowned Eastman School of Music, where she studied with Mikhail Kopelman and Zvi Zeitlin. In addition to teaching violin and viola lessons in Houston, Emily can be found performing with the Houston Grand Opera, the Houston Ballet, Divisi Strings, and countless other ensembles. She and her husband also perform together as Madonia Violins. Emily has shared the stage with many notable artists |
including Michael Bublé, Sarah Brightman, Lindsey Stirling, Evanescence, Il Divo, and Wilson Phillips. Aside from being a musician, Emily is also studying acting at the Film Acting Academy and is an avid runner as well as a wife and mother to two.
emily@emilymadonia.com
www.emilymadonia.com
(346)205-1514

Madonia Violin & Viola Studios
Matthew Madonia has been performing the violin for over 20 years. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame as a Michuda Music Scholar, received a Master of Music degree from the University of Louisville under the direction of J. Patrick Rafferty, and continued his studies with Andrzej Grabiec at the University of Houston. Madonia is equally at home playing classical and pop music. He has played with the Corpus Christi and Victoria Symphonies, as well as participated with artists such as Josh Groban, Michael Bolton, and Clay Walker. Currently, he is an orchestra director for the Houston Independent School District and performs with his wife Emily as Madonia Violins. When he isn’t performing, Madonia enjoys cooking, running, and spending time with his 2 children.
Matthew Madonia was the Michuda Music Scholar from the University of Notre Dame and earned his Master’s degree from the University of Louisville. He has played with the symphonies in Corpus Christi and Victoria, and also performed with artists such as Michael Bolton, Josh Groban, and Clay Walker. He is currently an orchestra director for the Houston Independent School District and performs with his wife as Madonia Violins.
music@matthewmadonia.com
www.matthewmadonia.com
(346)773-6577
Matthew Madonia has been performing the violin for over 20 years. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame as a Michuda Music Scholar, received a Master of Music degree from the University of Louisville under the direction of J. Patrick Rafferty, and continued his studies with Andrzej Grabiec at the University of Houston. Madonia is equally at home playing classical and pop music. He has played with the Corpus Christi and Victoria Symphonies, as well as participated with artists such as Josh Groban, Michael Bolton, and Clay Walker. Currently, he is an orchestra director for the Houston Independent School District and performs with his wife Emily as Madonia Violins. When he isn’t performing, Madonia enjoys cooking, running, and spending time with his 2 children.
Matthew Madonia was the Michuda Music Scholar from the University of Notre Dame and earned his Master’s degree from the University of Louisville. He has played with the symphonies in Corpus Christi and Victoria, and also performed with artists such as Michael Bolton, Josh Groban, and Clay Walker. He is currently an orchestra director for the Houston Independent School District and performs with his wife as Madonia Violins.
music@matthewmadonia.com
www.matthewmadonia.com
(346)773-6577
Dave Cearley Portrait Photography and Photographic Encaustics Newborns, Children & Family Studio and Location sessions Private lessons available dave@siennaportraits.com 713-822-3915 |

AJ Saleem
Suprex Learning | Houston Tutoring Company | Sugar Land Tutoring | In Home Tutoring Houston|Suprex Learning is Houston's best in-home tutoring company. Suprex Learning provides one-on-one tutoring and educational therapy to K-12 and college students. We provide in-home tutoring & tutoring in our Sugar Land campus in math, English, science and social studies and test preparation. Our private school division, Excelsiar Academy, serves students with learning disabilities from grades 6-12.
tutor@suprexlearning.com
832-377-6822
Tutoring- http://www.suprexlearning.com
Suprex Learning | Houston Tutoring Company | Sugar Land Tutoring | In Home Tutoring Houston|Suprex Learning is Houston's best in-home tutoring company. Suprex Learning provides one-on-one tutoring and educational therapy to K-12 and college students. We provide in-home tutoring & tutoring in our Sugar Land campus in math, English, science and social studies and test preparation. Our private school division, Excelsiar Academy, serves students with learning disabilities from grades 6-12.
tutor@suprexlearning.com
832-377-6822
Tutoring- http://www.suprexlearning.com

Jai Punita
Music & Vocal Lessons
Curriculum Based. Classical Instruction or Recreational in Vocals, Violin, Piano, & Guitar for ages 6 and up.
Free two session evaluation!
281-687-0257
jpunita@gmail.com
Music & Vocal Lessons
Curriculum Based. Classical Instruction or Recreational in Vocals, Violin, Piano, & Guitar for ages 6 and up.
Free two session evaluation!
281-687-0257
jpunita@gmail.com