Monic Reyes (54)
Monic Reyes was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. From a young age, she displayed a deep interest in the arts, actively engaging in projects that sparked her imagination. This passion for creativity was nurtured by her mother and through her mother’s fashion brand, Malen Reyes Couture. As the creative director, Monic initially co-designed with her mother, whose unwavering support and innovative spirit profoundly influenced her artistic journey, allowing Monic to explore her creativity and build the confidence to pursue her own vision. Over time, Monic embraced various creative disciplines, including photography, set design, and makeup artistry, developing her unique eye for aesthetics. In 2015, she picked up a paintbrush and began her journey of bringing life to the canvas. Two years later, in 2017, she became a Gallery Representative Artist, further establishing her presence in the art community. The appreciation she receives for her art fuels her ambition. Having showcased her work in national galleries and international publications, Monic aspires to exhibit her pieces worldwide. The dream of having her artwork displayed in global art hubs inspires her to reach new heights. Monic is a visionary artist determined to leave her mark on the art world. Her imaginative spirit and freedom of expression come alive through bold, dynamic abstract forms and rich textures, featuring vibrant and monochromatic color palettes.
Sidra Hassan-Brown (2)
Sidra Hassan-Brown is a fine artist with a flair for Islamic and Ethnic art. She is the daughter of an immigrant mother from Pakistan who arrived in the United States in late 2002 with her brother and a desire to create beautiful things. Sidra takes inspiration from her cultural roots and spends mornings, afternoons, and evenings crafting visual depictions of nature, people of color, veterans of the United States Armed Services, movie art, and Muslim thematic content. Sidra holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Illustration and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from St. Peter’s University. She is an Army wife, a full-time accountant, and mother to a ragdoll cat named Neo. Sidra resides with her husband, Christopher, in San Antonio, Texas.
Jose Antonio Ayala (185)
Jose Antonio Ayala was born in Mexico and raised in San Antonio having a formal education in photography, graphic and fine arts. Jose has been an architectural freelance illustrator since 1983 and most recently a full-time fine artist. Considering himself a contemporary artist, he enjoys depicting the many striking patterns of wildlife, such as zebras, tigers, jaguars, etc., as well as whimsical outtakes of their everyday life, always considering the fact that many are becoming extinct.
Fernando Giron (49)
Fernando Giron is a self-taught artist originally from Mexico. He has lived in Texas for the past 14 years. As with many artists, Giron, grew up drawing and sketching daily. He started painting in 2010. His work has been displayed in interior design stores and over 12 private art exhibits throughout Texas in the past 4 years. Fernando likes to experiment utilizing new materials and techniques. He dreams, imagines, thinks, feels and communicates what moves his soul. His artwork is an explosion of color, vigorous figures, light and shade to produce an effect and emotion. He considers himself a figurative and abstract expressionist. His dream is to transcend in this medium and continue making charitable donation and contributing to his community through his art.
Painting name: El sedoso