Since beginning my art journey in 2016, I felt the desire to create a wide variety of art and styles using different mediums including watercolor, magazine collage, and digital artwork. I love the freedom to flow from one medium to another whenever the feeling moves me. I am a self-taught artist and LOVE to learn new ways of utilizing my talents and skills.
My art enables me to connect with others in an emotional and spiritual way. Seeing the connections others have with my artwork brings me purpose, satisfaction, and joy. I hope you that you also feel the connection with my pieces and what that may convey to you.
I moved from Houston to Dripping Springs In 2021. And for the first time, my art career became my heart and center for my newly created life as a new empty nester. Creating art has helped me to make amazing connections in the Dripping Springs community. I have a kinship with so many wonderfully creative people and feel like I am flourishing.
I was the curator at The Gallery at Salon Mystique from 2022-2023 and grew the gallery from 5 artists to 35 with nearly 200 pieces of art. In 2023, I became one of the founding members and Membership Chair for the Dripping Springs Art League non-profit organization with the mission of “Art! Community! Connection!” We have an amazing leadership team that is being led by my husband, Steve (president). We look forward to a full schedule of programming for 2024.
In December 2021, I ventured into watercolor painting, initially crafting affordable holiday cards with basic supplies. What began as a casual pursuit evolved into a dedicated studio space, replacing cheap materials with artist-grade ones. The shift in focus came amid the tragic losses of two key family members to alcoholism in 2022 and 2023.
In December 2023, I auctioned my first watercolor piece, directing proceeds to the SAFE Project, aligning my art with a purpose—supporting recovery and addressing the addiction crisis. Self-taught and non-conforming, My preferred mediums are watercolor, collage, and mixed media. Art, to me, is a gift—a language of vulnerability and connection.
I’ve joined the Dripping Springs Art League as the Chair of Art in Public Spaces. Eager to strengthen community bonds, I aim to contribute to the vibrant creative scene in Dripping Springs.
My passion for art started when I was young. While growing up my parents exposed us to all kinds of creativity…..drawing, painting, clay, glass blowing, jewelry making, museums, music, camps, classes. The whole house was filled with art, music, and creativity.
I graduated from The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles with a degree in Visual Communications. I have spent the last 30 years working in Visual Merchandising.
Now I have started Blue Sky Art on Wheels LLC, a mobile art gallery. Dedicated and showcasing original unique art created by Central Texas artists, and can been seen at Hill Country Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries.
I want to share with others unique, fun, and accomplished art that otherwise may never be seen. I believe this is a great connection for both the artists and customer. Art is something that truly speaks to each person in so many ways.
All of this is why I am part of the Dripping Springs Art League. It brings all my passions together in one place while having the opportunity to help others.
I have been an artist from a young age. I took art classes whenever I could and I played around with various crafts throughout the years. I have been a commercial interior designer since 1998. In 2020, I decided to leave the corporate world and start my own venture, working on a contract basis and focusing on my art.
I have a deep appreciation for the detail and technical aspects of my job, which naturally extends into my paintings and ideas. My art reflects a sense of balance, order, and repetition, making the creative process deeply therapeutic for me.
Living with synesthesia, I experience time, letters, and numbers in color, and I often weave this unique perception into my artwork.
Becoming involved in the Dripping Springs Art League has been a true gift, offering me a wonderful community of like-minded individuals and countless opportunities to learn and grow as an artist.
I moved to Austin in 2001 from Scotland and then moved to Dripping Springs in 202. I co-founded Austin Craft Lounge in 2018 and then Handmade at Nutty Brown in 2021, which is a co-op of female owned businesses who co-run the store.
I have been a student of pottery for over 25 years and am still learning. I like to try new techniques. I am honored to help the DSAL get started and am excited about the Art scene in the Dripping area .
I am a seasoned artist who began with oil painting at 11 years old. Since then, I have ventured into the captivating realms of lampworking, fusing, and glass bead making, studying under renowned glass artists and expanding my repertoire. In 2022, I delved into the intricate world of pate de verre at the prestigious Corning Glass Studios, describing it as ‘painting with glass.’
A dedicated learner and artist, I earned an Associates of Studio Art from Austin Community College in 2020 and I am currently pursuing a Bachelors of Studio Art with a focus in sculpture, and a minor in Anthropology, at Texas State University, set to graduate in the spring of 2024. The artistic journey at Texas State has allowed me to explore various mediums, from drawing and digital media to sculpture and ceramics. I bring a unique blend of anthropology and art into my creations, illuminating the shared threads of the human experience through my work.
Beyond personal artistic endeavors, I serve as the gallery manager for 2 Moons Art Loft in Dripping Springs, curating a space that showcases the works of talented artists.
I am thrilled to be a part of the art league, where I believe the possibilities are boundless. The vibrant community and diverse opportunities offered here fuel my excitement, and I look forward to contributing my passion for art while exploring the limitless potential for creative expression within this inspiring collective.
My art journey actually began while I was in middle school, when my mother enrolled me in professional art classes after school. These classes continued until I graduated high school, where I learned how to draw in charcoal and paint with pastels and oils. This love of art defined me as a young girl.
While my love of art never left me, I chose to embrace a wonderful, decades-long career teaching high school social studies after my graduation from UT Austin. Upon my retirement from Austin ISD in 2013, I immediately enrolled in weekly professional classes with Austin master artist Elizabeth Locke. I studied with Elizabeth until she retired in 2019, and my professional career began. My passion for oil painting continues today, studying with master artists around the country, and taking leadership roles in various art communities in the Austin area.
I have had the honor of winning national as well as local awards, and many of my original oil paintings are currently on display in galleries and businesses in the community. Currently, I am the Club Coordinator for the Dripping Springs Art League, and a member of the Wimberley Valley Art League, Oil Painters of America, and American Impressionist Society.
I define success when someone views my art and says “I have been there” or “This reminds me of a time when…” I consider this the biggest compliment of my work. Art has been my life for so many years. And, I value my involvement with the Dripping Springs Art League, where I’m able to share my passion for art with so many dedicated and talented artists!
Linda Moon has dedicated 36 years to education as an elementary school teacher and literacy coach in Pinellas County, Florida. Her passion for art spans a variety of mediums, as she has explored numerous forms of artistic expression throughout her life. A lifelong potter, Linda has also experimented with glass art and has taken various classes in acrylics, watercolors, and oils.
She founded her own photography company, Uptown Photography, and had a pottery studio at the Morean Center for Clay in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Now residing in Dripping Springs, Texas, Linda focuses on providing art programs for senior, adults and children in the Dripping Springs Community .
Inspired by the interplay between nature and fantasy, Linda’s abstract paintings incorporate elements of reality, inviting viewers to explore dreams and imagination. She is passionate about helping fellow artists discover their inspiration and creative pursuits.
She now lives in Dripping, Springs, Texas and has been focusing on oil, acrylic and mixed media painting.
Her inspiration comes from turning nature and reality into fantasy and dreams
Tiffany Sierras is a mixed media artist who loves combining texture, color, and symbolism to tell stories through her work. Inspired by nature, personal experiences, and everyday beauty, she enjoys experimenting with different materials to create pieces that feel layered and meaningful. She enjoys sharing her art at local markets and events, as well as teaching workshops for kids and adults.
Gretchen manages the DSAL website, actively working to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. She’s spent her daytime career steeped in engineering and technology. But in her free time, it’s all about going low-tech— creating, sewing, stitching, painting, – generally mixing all the medias together to see what results. Blending the analytical with the creative, she loves exploring the sweet spot where left brain meets right—and proving that the two can energetically coexist.
