Kilgore ArtWalk

03/09/2025

🎶 Exciting news, Kilgore! 🎶

We are proud to announce that Kilgore is now officially a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community! 🤠🎸

Through this designation by the Texas Music Office, we’re reinforcing our commitment to supporting local musicians, venues, and the vibrant music scene that makes Kilgore special. From live performances downtown to incredible festivals and events, music is at the heart of our community! Let’s keep the music playing, Kilgore! 🎤🎶

Learn more in the official press release here:
https://tinyurl.com/kilgoremusic

📸: The Back Porch Kilgore

03/09/2025

03/01/2025

"We are all beads strung together on the same thread of love." -- Mata Amritanandamayi

We are delughted to welcome beadwork artist Candy Castillo to her first Kilgore ArtWalk!

Candy creates beautiful, intricate designs with tiny, glittering seed beads. Strikingly detailed, these creations taje the form of flowers, birds, and many other shapes. They are gorgeous labors of love that demonstrate the beauty that comes from talent, patience, and hard work. She also does lovely fabric work as well.

03/01/2025

"Each of us is carving a stone, erecting a column, or cutting a piece of stained glass in the construction of something much bigger than ourselves." -- Adrienne Clarkson

Artists Tim and Kay of Meadows Glass and More create astoundingly beautiful pieces from stained glass such as lamps, signs, suncatchers, etc. Each piece is designed, cut, and assembled by hand to form exceptional, distinctive creations to fit any taste and setting. Perfect for a gift, including for yourself!

Come peruse their sparkling art this afternoon at the ArtWalk.

03/01/2025

"Let the light shine through✨" -- KM

We are positively sparkling with excitement about this artist coming to the ArtWalk! Welcome Krystal with The Glass Sanctuary!

"At Glass Sanctuary, I specialize in crafting custom stained glass sun catchers that transforms your spaces into vibrant expressions of light and color. For me, creativity is a sanctuary-a source of safety, beauty, and peace." -- from Facebook

Her Facebook followers love her work:
"I was gifted one her pieces and it is absolutely stunning. Amazing quality and attention to detail. 10/10 recommend." -- April K.

"Very beautiful stained glass artwork! I'm so grateful to have one of her stained glass crosses. Always looking forward to see what else she creates." -- Angie R.

"Very quick and exactly what I wanted I would recommend Krystal for anything stained glass and she does great custom pieces." -- Drew S.

Krystal's work can be foubd on her Facebook and Etsy pages (lusted below, at local events, and in Downtown Kilgore at The Shops on Main, Kilgore, in front of which you'll find her during the ArtWalk.

FB:
Etsy: Etsy.com/shop/glasssanctuarystudio/

03/01/2025

"A work of art is above all an adventure of the mind." -- Eugene Ionesco

Fan artist Nate with skating Buffalo Lab creates high-res PokéArt featuring your favorite Pokémon, from Pikachu to Weedle, and of course, the Eeveelutions. Each Pokémon character is featured as an adventure-ready specialty Pokéball.

Visit Nate on Saturday, andbuntil then, follow on Etsy at https://skatingbuffalolab.etsy.com.

03/01/2025

"Imagination is more important than knowledge." -- Albert Einstein

ArtWalk welcomes Zachary and Trevor, aka AK Kollective!

Based out of Brownsboro, TX, AK Kollective offers a variety of goods: jewelry, resin art, graphic art, painted art, fiber art, and more. Detailed, vividly-colored, and lively, their work features mythical beasts, natural creatures, space scenes, fun shapes, and pop culture. If you're looking for something more elegant, they also have gorgeous, delicate beaded bracelets. Though they have numerous options in every type of art they produce, they also do custom work and take commissions.

Follow AK Kollective on Facebook .

02/28/2025

"If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him." -- John F. Kennedy

We are extremely pleased to have a talented couple of artists bringing their diverse talents this weekend. Welcome Ally with Watercolor Witchery and Joey with Eldritch Failures Art!

Ally is a free-spirited artist who works in watercolor, acrylics, and digital. She creates droll, lively characters in picturesque backgrounds. Other subjects include pop culture, portraits of pets and people, and silhouettes. Pick up a canvas, plaque, or print during ArtWalk, or commission a custom work.

Joey's art is darker in subject and as detailed as it is shadowy. Wuth a focus on the macabre, characters and subjects from outside the horror genre also mske appearances, such as mytholigy and pop culture. Whether the dubject is Nosferatu or Super Saiyan Goku, Joey's art has a distinctly metal style, and was featured in Brain Bleed Zine Issue #6 in January 2024. Joey also does commission art.

Follow Watercolor Witchery online--
FB: Facebook.com/61561471530908
IG/TikTok:
URL: Linktr.ee/peachyally

Follow Eldritch Failures online--
IG:
FB/TikTok:
URL: Linktr.ee/Eldritch_failures

02/28/2025

"Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures." -- Henry Ward Beecher

We are pleased to welcome Matthew Orndorff to ArtWalk!

Matthew works in watercolor, creating works of art representative of his surroundings: nature, music, heritage, and fun. From kandscapes to abstracts, he brings to life the different aspects of life that touch the soul, encourage the spirit, and amuse the heart. Socially-conscious, Matthew's work resonates with his values and passions as well. In addition to originals, he has prints of his works available.

Follow on Instagram.

02/28/2025

"Art is like a border of flowers along the course of civilization." -- Lincoln Steffans

Amy Bridges is a prolific and multifaceted artist, who paints on multiple mediums, from silk tapestries and scarves to canvas and glass. Vivid, lively, and engaging, her art is for display, wear, and use, making it both lovely AND practical.

Amy's customers and followers love her work:
"I purchased a pair of “Red Bird Glasses” that are absolutely gorgeous! After two years, they still look as good as the day I got them. I honestly thought the paint would dull over time. I’m happy to be proven wrong." -- Ronnie P., from Facebook

"Oh my goodness! This is beautiful!!!!❤️❤️❤️😃😃😃🎉🎉🎉" -- , from Instagram

"I like how you can do so many different types of things so well. Everything you make no matter what it is comes out great!!"
-- David B., from Facebook

Come check out Amy's work during ArtWalk, and follow online--
URL: artbyamybridges.com
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IG:

02/28/2025

"Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable." -- George Bernard Shaw

Artists Caleb and Paul of C&P Creations make a plethora of different things. They paint pictures and encase them in unique decorative frames inspired by nature. They also make bright, colorful jewelry with resin charns and crochet soft, comforting pieces. For a fragrant home or office, they also make candles and wax melts in varied scents. Always looking for a new challenge, Caleb and Paul are constantly adding to their offerings and we can't wait to see what they bring to the ArtWalk!

Follow on Instagram.

02/28/2025

"My hand is the extension of the thinking process - the creative process." -- Tadao Ando

Yarn artist Caitlyn of The Enchanted Stitchery puts her hands and creative process to work making sweet, fanciful creatures using spun fibers, stitches, imagination, and patience. She makes little plushies and other decorations that will delight, and well, enchant you!

02/28/2025

"Dancing is more than just moving body parts; it is a pathway of expressing your deepest inner thoughts." -- Normani Kordei

We are pleased to announce Jeb Hall, who will be performing flatfood dancing during ArtWalk.

"Flatfoot dancing is a low-to-the-floor folk dance style that originated in the Deep South and Appalachia between the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. It's characterized by dancers striking their heels, toes, or both against the floor or each other to create rhythms that match the music." -- from Wikipedia

In addition to dancing, Jeb likes to sing, cosplay, play basketball, meet his favorite celebrities and creators, and is an ameteur banjo and tinwhistle player who enjoys Open Mic Nights and spending time with friends. Jeb is also an advocate for inclusion in the cosplay community, especially for persons with disabilities.

Be sure to catch his performance at 4:30pm on Saturday!

02/28/2025

"Jewelry is something that has to do with emotion. That aspect of jewelry really interests me." -- Ann Demeulemeester

We find the jewelry work of this artist interesting…and colorful, fun, detailed, bewitching, cool, eccentric, awesome…we could go on. We are excited to have AJ's Creations at the ArtWalk!

AJ makes a variety of jewelry and accessories such as earrings, card holders, keychains, cup charms, bracelets, stickers, and more. A fan of Kpop, books, and horror, many of his designs reflect these interests, but are by no means limited. AJ is also socially-conscious and offers designs for a variety of causes and credos, and fun pet-themed designs as well. He also does custom work, so you can always have exactly what speaks to you.

AJ's followers and customers are crazy about his work:
"Love my earrings! I get compliments on them ALL the time and it feels so good to be able to say I got them from a small business and not some big box store. Very well crafted and made with quality materials. Customs are a thing too so I can’t wait to collaborate for a custom set soon! Buy from AJ and you will not be disappointed! ❤️" -- Heather J., from Facebook

"The best shop owner in the world!" -- , from Instagram

"Those [photocard holders] look incredible!!" -- Kung Fu Tea Bossier City, from Facebook

"👏👏👏" -- , from Instagram

Follow AJ's Creations online--
LinkTree: linktr.ee/ajscreations89
URL: ajscreations89.square.site

02/27/2025

"All art is but imitation of nature." -- Lucius Annaeus Seneca

We are excited to welcome artist Rebekah Lauzier of Knight Burd Studios to Kilgore ArtWalk!

"I have always had a passion for art, and I am fortunate to have turned it into a successful career as a freelance artist. Growing up in East Texas, I was surrounded by the beauty of nature, which greatly influenced my artistic style." -- from the Knight Burd Studio page

Rebekah's work is reflective of the natural wonders of East Texas and beyond, especially the animals that themselves are walking works of art made in fur, feathers, and scales. Come see for yourself on Saturday, and until then, you can follow online using the links below.

FB: Facebook.com/61564058969314/
IG:
URL: www.rebekahlauzier.com

02/27/2025

"My grandmothers are full of memories, smelling of soap and onions and wet clay, with veins rolling roughly over quick hands, they have many clean words to say, my grandmothers were strong." -- Margaret Walker

Growing more well-known in our community daily, Wild Acres Farms (Wild AF Soap) has an incredible reputation for quality, purity, and integrity. With home-grown ingredients and a solid work ethic, soap artist Lorelai and her family offer a variety of cleansing products for even the most sensitive skin.

Facebook is raucous eith their praises:
"First off let me say this family is awesome!!! They're living the homestead life to the fullest. Their goat milk soaps are truly all natural. They last a really long time too. I only buy soap from them. They will ship as well. 100% recommend!!!" -- Chad D.

"I tried your goat milk and hands down was the best milk I’ve ever had!!! As a matter of fact, do you have any more??? Also, the your goat milk soap is absolutely amazing!!!" -- Josie T.

"My mom brought me some unscented goat milk soap all the way to NC to try and oh my this stuff is amazing! I have struggled with eczema and extremely sensitive skin my whole life and within 2 uses it has almost completely healed my latest break out! It also doesn’t irritate my skin at all which is very hard to find for me. Definitely will be getting more once my bar is gone" -- Katrina D.

Follow wild Acres Farms on Facebook at Facebook.com/100093028219317, and check them out in person Saturday in Downtown Kilgore!

02/27/2025

"Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world." -- Malala Yousafzai

We are pleased to welcome local author Tiffany Adams to the ArtWalk!

Tiffany published her first book, Floppy Feet, in 2021. Floppy Feet us a volorful and fun childten's book featuring Floppy, a little bunny with a big heart! Courage, empathy, compassion, and acceptance are just a few key themes in this charming adventure for preschool to young readers.

The reviews for Floppy Feet are enthusiastic:
"'Floppy Feet' is an engaging, illustrated story with the message that the courage to try things even when we feel weak can help us find our own strength! Highly recommend reading with your child(ren)." -- SMRandom, from Amazon

"My 1st grade class is in love with Floppy Feet! They each related to the character,l Floppy, not just the story!!" -- Trk, from
Amazon

"This book was so amazing! I read it to my 6 year old at least 3 times a week! It made the perfect Easter gift!" -- Maggie, from Amazon

Tiffany has a second book on the horizon, but for now, pick up this whimsical children's read and get it signed during the ArtWalk!

02/27/2025

"A life fired by passion is like riding on the back of a dragon." -- Suzy Kassem

Passion is evident in the artistry and creativity of Dragongoddess Creations. Her varied products show her zeal and lovely aesthetic, drawing from fairy tales and nature, as well as anime and Asian pop culture.

From custom tumblers to jewelry, art pieces and handmade plushie keychains, Dragongoddess has amazing things for you to choose from. No matter what you are looking for, she has something you'll love.

You can find Dragongoddess Creations online--
FB:
IG:
URL: www.dragongoddesscreations.com
Etsy: etsy.com/dragongoddesscreations
Deviant Art: deviantart.com/dragongoddess