Joy L Houston

New Sketch

2009-02-07T17:51:00.000-08:00

My mother in law gave me the most beautiful orchids. They will be a painting soon, but for now they are just sketched out on the canvas. Thanks for the flowers Carolyn!!

Thank you again to the Adam's Avenue Grill. The show was a great success and every time I took some one to see the show I got to eat Chef Tim's fabulous cuisine.

Adams Ave Grill December 2nd - February 2nd

2009-01-28T10:22:00.000-08:00

My work is currently showing at Adams Ave Grill. If you haven't been you must go! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming with a friendly staff and fabulous food. Try the mac and cheese, I think it is the best in town. The rich colors in the restaurant make it a perfect showplace for my current work. If you make it by, drop me an email to let me know what you think!
THANK YOU to Chef Tim and Judy Pike (art director and an amazing artist) for selecting my artwork to be showcased at The Grill.

Museum School Art Auction

2007-06-20T13:23:00.000-07:00

Saturday, June 23 from 6:30 to 9:30pm

This September the San Diego Children's Museum opens, not to the public, but to the staff and students who comprise the Museum School. The Museum itself will be open and ready for visits in January of 2008. The school's interior structure within the museum is not complete, but with your help it will be ready for the children this fall.

Several local artists, including myself, have donated works of art which will be available via auction at the event. Come drink, dine, and dance with us in celebration of the new school and all it does to keep art alive in our community.

Make time in your schedule to come by the Museum School Art Auction.

Kava Lounge: 2812 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information call 619-236-8712.

The Rites Of Spring

2007-04-21T11:54:00.000-07:00

A few of my pieces will be included in this event. I welcome you all to come enjoy the art and entertainment. Here are the details on the event.

Silk Road Productions presents a unique art and cultural event to the Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego! This event will be theme-based on the season of Spring and will be a benefit for Eunime por Tijuana, an organization that helps children in Tijuana with AIDS and HIV. “The Rites of Spring” will feature art by local San Diego artists, as well as dance performances representing different cultures of the world.

What: Themed Art Event based the season of spring.
When: Saturday, April 21^st, 2007, 5:30pm-9:30pm
Where: Aubergine • 500 4th Avenue • San Diego • 92101
Cost: This is an all-ages event, open to the public, and free.

ART SHOW at Cafe 976 February 16th -April 1st

2007-02-11T13:37:00.000-08:00

Cafe 976 will be featuring my current series of orchid paintings from February 16th to April 1st. There will be an open reception Friday the 16th of February from 7-9pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come and let me know what you think of the series. A twenty percent discount will be offered at the reception on all originals and prints. I look forward to seeing you there. I want to express my gratitude to Lauren at 976 for the opportunity to share the work with the diverse patrons of the cafe. Thank you.

Welcome

2007-01-16T10:36:00.000-08:00

Thanks for logging on. I'm Joy Houston, the painter responsible for the colorful explosions and creations you'll see here. I create paintings that give the mind something of visual interest to evaluate, judge and describe while the rest of our being takes in the variations of color that make up the body of my work. It is my belief that while the mind qualifies and quantifies, labels good, bad or beautiful our core takes in the essence and intention put into each piece as it was created. My commitment is to create works that invite the perceiver to the various states of being in the high vibrational ranges. The more time we spend in peace, joy, excitement, and like emotions the better life we attract. Here's to a beautiful life. Enjoy.