From the rugged mesas of the Panhandle and the steep-sided mountains of Big Bend Country to the waterways of the Gulf Coast and rolling grasslands of the prairies, visitors will journey through the diverse ecological regions of Texas as interpreted by individual artists. In celebration of 100 years, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department commissioned 30 Texas artists to depict scenes from parks, natural areas and historic sites in the state park system. The selections on view are as varied as the parks themselves and offer a snapshot of Texas' rich history and ecosystems. This exhibition represents the seventh installation in the Texas Art Project (https://uart.tamu.edu/texasartproject/) series.Organized by The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and Stark Galleries. Additional support provided by Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation and H-E-B.This exhibition includes work from artists such as Randy Bacon, Mary Baxter, David Caton, Charles Criner, Margie Crisp, Ric Dentinger, Fidencio Duran, Janet Eager Krueger, Joel R. Edwards, Malou Flato, Gordon Fowler, Pat Gabriel, David R. Griffin, Brian Grimm, Clemente F. Guzman III, Karl E. Hall, John Austin Hanna, Billy Hassell, Hailey E. Herrera, Lee Jamison, Denise LaRue Mahlke, Jim Malone, Talmage Minter, William B. Montgomery, Kermit Oliver, Noe Perez, Jeri Salter, Jim Stoker, Bob Stuth-Wade, and Terri M. Wells.
Featured artist at The Frame Gallery Downtown
I am the featured artist at The Frame Gallery Downtown for the month of March. My paintings will be showcased on the main wall until the end of March, after which they will be displayed at the Saint Andrew's Parish Hall throughout April. If you're in downtown Bryan, don't miss the chance to visit The Frame Gallery and see my work. Additionally, extra prints will be available for purchase during March.
A Collection of Perspectives
I'm currently displaying six large artworks, one of which is my own tree canopy painting, alongside pieces by other talented artists from the Professional Artists of Central Texas group. We've selected a venue known for its focus on large paintings, making it ideal for showcasing the sizable creations of PACT artists. I believe this collection will provide a wonderful display of outstanding art.
“Under Tree Canopy” by Hailey E. Herrera, watercolor batik, 30”X40”
Exhibit Opening Reception at Cultural Activity Center, Temple, TX.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of ART, MUSIC, and FUN at the CAC, featuring work from Melanie Stokes, Kevin Rackley, Hailey Herrera and members of the Killeen Civic Art Guild.! It's a night you won't want to miss, so bring your friends and family for a spectacular evening of creativity and entertainment! See you there!
Date: September 23rd
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Cultural Activities Center, Temple, TX
The Art of Texas Parks and PBS SHOW | Painters Celebrate Parks.
My paintings, “Lake Raven in Spring, Huntsville Sate Park” and “View Beyond Dogwood, Mission Tejas State Park” are featured in the recent Video by Texas Parks & Wildlife, “PBS SHOW | Painters Celebrate Parks, Hawk Watcher, East Texas Wilderness”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHP1uh1TFJY
“View Beyond Dogwood, Mission Tejas State Park” by Hailey E. Herrera, watercolor batik, 30”X40”, Collection of Linda and Bill Reaves.
“View Beyond Dogwood, Mission Tejas State Park” is being hung at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum for the exhibition, “Art of Texas State Parks”.
Art of Texas State Parks opened on January 12 at the Bullock Museum
Art of Texas State Parks opened on January 12 at the Bullock Museum, Austin. For the first time in the Texas State Park System's 100-year history and in celebration of its centennial, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has commissioned Texan artists to paint scenes from their 65 parks, natural areas, and historic sites.
My painting “View Beyond Dogwood, Mission Tejas State Park” is featured in this exhibition. Journey through the rugged mesas of the Panhandle to the steep-sided mountains of Big Bend, the waterways of the Gulf Coast and more in this exhibition on view through April 30.
View Beyond Dogwood, Mission Tejas State Park,
watercolor batik on mulberry paper mounted on canvas, 2020
"Before my visit to the park, I know several points of interest would be a rough replica of Mission Tejas - the first Spanish mission in Texas - and the Rice family log home. At these sites, the sense of history was very tangible. Sitting on log pews raised above the flagstone floor and looking at the fire place made of limestone and petrified wood, I glimpsed the past and imagined the life of settlers. While I was preparing a painting of the mission building, I decided to add dogwood flowers in my composition. Along with the cross on the top of the roof, flowers shaped like a cross remind us of Christ."
- Hailey E. Herrera, Bryan
A Behind scene of the Art of Texas State Parks at the Bullock Museum
I can't wait to see the exhibition, the Art of Texas State Parks at the Bullock Museum. In honor of the Centennial Celebration of Texas State Park, The Bullock Museum will host a traveling art exhibit from January 7 to April 30. The exhibit will travel to the Houston Museum of Natural Science in late May. It will then travel to several museums in 2024. This is one of behind scenes that the museum team is installing my painting "View Beyond Dogwood, Mission Tejas State Park".
https://www.thestoryoftexas.com/.../art-of-the-texas-parks
“View Beyond Dogwood, Mission Tejas State Park”, by Hailey E. Herrera, watercolor batik, 40”X30”
The “Winter” International art show
Thank you to all visitors who voted during the “Winter” International art show and competition at Degallery, Bryan, TX. Out of 176 votes, my painting, “Watering Hole” placed 3rd.
The exhibit by artists Hailey Herrera, Nikki Smith and Patsy Supak.
The Arts Council of Brazos Valley, with special guests from the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce, is proud to announce the opening ribbon cutting and reception of our newest exhibit: The Colors of Nature and Music. This event will be held at The Arts Council Gallery, on October 14, 2022, from 4:30-6:30 PM.
Explore the interplay of color, nature and music in this compelling exhibit by artists Hailey Herrera, Nikki Smith and Patsy Supak.
Escape with artist Hailey Herrera as she brings nature to life in a series of landscapes and animal paintings. She enjoys painting nature scenes, compelled to depict them. Whether painting from her photos or fond memories through time and seasons, she captures ever-changing scenes of nature with her unique watercolor batik techniques. Enjoy and reflect on the playful beauty captured by her vibrant work.
Move to the rhythm of the music with Nikki Smith's song-inspired artwork. As a mixed media and digital artist, Smith's pieces capture the transformative power of music by blending color, music and the human figure in visual storytelling. Can you hear the music?
Take a walk through the beauty and wonder of our native Texas landscapes with oil painter Patsy Supak. Her colorful impressionist style will remind you of a special place in your heart, whether it is a field of flowers, an old barn or building, an abstract, still life or animals.
Together, these talented artists will lead you on a creative journey through nature, color and song to places, both real and imagined, that will make your heart sing.
Join us at 1:00 for the closing reception for the Professional Artists of Central Texas @pactwaco group exhibit upstairs in Gallery 3! Featured art by @hehwatermedia
Featured art is my watercolor batik painting “Succulent Mirage 1”.
I have a collaborative exhibit at the Art Council of Brazos Valley with fellow artists, Nikki Smith and Patsy Supak. Stop by and enjoy some beautiful paintings. Here is a sneak peek from the exhibit.
My watercolor batik paintings, from left: Crossing Chinquapin Trail, Splash of Red, Spring Heron, Blue Water Lily, Under Tree Canopy.
I have a collaborative exhibit at the Art Council of Brazos Valley with fellow artists, Nikki Smith and Patsy Supak. Stop by and enjoy some beautiful paintings. Here is a sneak peek from the exhibit. From left,
"Rolling Hills of Bluebonnets" by Hailey E. Herrera, 30"X40", watercolor batik
"Rolling Hills of Wildflowers" by Hailey E. Herrera, 30"X40", watercolor batik
"Crossing Chinquapin Trail, Huntsville State Park" by Hailey E. Herrera, 30"X40", watercolor batik
The Colors of Nature and Music
A collaborative exhibit with Nikki Smith and Patsy Supak opens today at the Arts Council of Brazos Valley. Ribbon cutting and gallery opening on October 14th, 2022 from 4:30-6pm.
Escape with artist Hailey Herrera as she brings nature to life in a series of landscapes and animal paintings. She enjoys painting nature scenes, compelled to depict them. Whether painting from her photos or fond memories through time and seasons, she captures ever-changing scenes of nature with her unique watercolor batik techniques. Enjoy and reflect on the playful beauty captured by her vibrant work.
Move to the rhythm of the music with Nikki Smith's song-inspired artwork. As a mixed media and digital artist, Smith's pieces capture the transformative power of music by blending color, music and the human figure in visual storytelling. Can you hear the music?
Take a walk through the beauty and wonder of our native Texas landscapes with oil painter Patsy Supak. Her colorful impressionist style will remind you of a special place in your heart, whether it is a field of flowers, an old barn or building, an abstract, still life or animals.
Together, these talented artists will lead you on a creative journey through nature, color and song to places, both real and imagined, that will make your heart sing.
Save the date. The Professional Artists of Central Texas will have an art show and sale exhibit at the Center for Contemporary Arts, Abilene, TX. I am one of 10 PACT participating artists and my abstract and semi-abstract paintings will be featured in this show. The show will run from August 4 through September 24 with the closing reception on September 24.
The exhibition, The Art of Texas State Parks, is on view at Foltz Fine Art
My painting "Lake Raven in Spring, Huntsville State Park" is on display at the exhibition and Benefit Sale benefiting Texas State Parks. I am honored to be one of 30 selected artists for the Art of Texas Park project. The painting is also featured in the book, "The Art of Texas State Parks: A Centennial Celebration, 1923-2023" by Texas A&M University Press. The book will be published in September, 2022.
The exhibition, The Art of Texas State Parks, is on view at Foltz Fine Art, Houston, TX until August 27. 25% of the profits from the sale will be donated to Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation. For more information, visit https://www.haileyherrera.com/events/2022/2/22/tpwf-parks-centennial-art-reception
“Lake Raven in Spring, Huntsville State Park” by Hailey E. Herrera, watercolor batik, 40”X30”, Collection of Linda and Bill Reaves.
The Memorial Student Center Visual Arts Committee announces the opening of its newest exhibit titled, Bryan – College Station Community Showcase. My artwork “Population 2184”, “Homespun fun”, and “Three 10s” are featured in this showcase at James R. Reynolds Gallery.
My artwork “Population 2184” (third row cneter), “Homespun fun” (Top center), and “Three 10s” (second row right) are featured in this showcase at James R. Reynolds Gallery.
Every community has memories to share. The Bryan – College Station Community Showcase explores those moments through the work of more than 30 local artists. When brought together, these individual stories tell a larger narrative indicative of a united experience.
With pieces inspired by nature, childhood memories, grief, friendship, and even pop culture references, the emotional range of this exhibit is sure to capture the hearts of many. Not only diverse in topic, the artwork on display includes an array of styles and mediums. Visitors will enjoy oil, acrylic, watercolor, and digital paintings, as well as pencil and pastel drawings, photographs, and more. This collection in all its different forms speaks to the uniqueness of the stories being told, which converge to create the beautiful puzzle of our community.
Many of the featured artworks are for sale, which makes this exhibition a great place to encounter a new favorite local artist. With more than 30 artists to discover, you are certain to find something that resonates with you.
I am pleased to announce the exhibition and Benefit Sale benefiting Texas State Parks, and am honored to be one of 30 selected artists. The exhibition, The Art of Texas State Parks, is on view at Foltz Fine Art, Houston, TX until August 27. 25% of the profits from the sale will be donated to Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation. If you are in the area, stop by the gallery and take a look.
You are invited. "Each of Us...All of Us", the show by 17 artists in PACT(Professional Artists of Central Texas) opens this Friday with a reception from 5 - 8 pm at Cultural Activities Center, Temple, TX.
My watercolor batik paintings will be featured at this newly renovated gallery of the Cultural Activities Center. If you are in the area, stop by and enjoy some beautiful paintings. The show continues through July 21.
Dates for exhibition: June 17 through July 21, 2022
Opening Reception: June 17, 2022 5:00-8:00 pm
My 7 watercolor batik paintings are on display.
Bryan and College Station artists showcase at James R. Reynolds Gallery
Bryan and College Station artists showcase their artwork in the Bryan - College Station area: What does your community mean to you? My artwork “Population 2184”, “Homespun fun”, and “Three 10s” will be featured in this showcase at James R. Reynolds Gallery.
“Three 10s” by Hailey E. Herrera, watercolor batik, 24”X18”. Three archers from Brazos 4H archery club with an abstract archery target background. The artwork is in Herrera Collection.
“Homespun Fun” by Hailey E. Herrera, watercolor, 30”X22”. Three ladies from Brazos Spinners and Weavers Guild are showing a demo on the first Friday in Historic Downtown Bryan.
“Population 2184” by Hailey E. Herrera, watercolor batik, 18”X24”. A black and white photo into a batik painting; a woman standing next to one of College Station's original population signs.
The artwork "Yellow Nocturne" has found its new home. Many thanks to Degallery for hosting such a wonderful exhibition and Auction event, "Art & Body" and private collectors who purchased the painting "Yellow Nocturne". I can't wait for next year.
My drawing displayed at the exhibition and auction “Body and Art”
“Yellow Nocturne” by Hailey E. Herrera, graphite and pastel, 11”X14” SOLD