Elaine Le Blanc, best known for her contemporary landscapes and coastal scenes, is a long time resident of Port Arthur, Texas. Born and raised in Shreveport Louisiana, Elaine developed her love of nature as a child, exploring the woodlands and bayous of Louisiana with her father.  

When she began painting in the ‘70s, it was only natural that her passion for the timeless beauty and local color be incorporated into her paintings. Influenced by the impressionists, Elaine uses thin transparent glazes as well as heavy applications of paint. The results of these techniques capture the essence of any scene in an expressive, inviting fashion.  

Classes with many artists; Katherine Durso, Clarence Holloway, Larry Leach,
Jerry Newman, Frank Gerretts, Vie Dunn -Harr and most recent Bill Jameson, have influenced her interpretation and depiction of the subject matter. Careful not to copy anyone's style, Elaine has developed a style of her own. She is a member of several art leagues, and has won numerous awards. 

“As I continue my creative journey I strive to give the viewer a glimpse of the beauty that surrounds us on a daily basis. The ever changing sky, the shifting sand or the sunlight dancing through the trees, all these are my inspiration. With brush in hand I will enthusiastically pursue all the possibilities before me

Patricia Hagstrom  was born in the mountains of Pennsylvania but early on felt the call of the sea and is now a permanent resident of Crystal Beach.  She is an accomplished diver and has explored the depts with Michael Cousteau, son of the famed, Jacques Cousteau.  It's easy to see this influence in her work. She as a Master's of Fine Arts Degree from U. of H. and studied on a two year scholarship from the University of Gonzaga in Florence, Italy.  Her pictures are hanging in international galleries from Cozumel to the Cayman Islands and in private collections in coastal towns from California to Florida.  The artist's work can be seen on her website www.hagstromcollection.com.

Margo Holst an avid birder and artist is a lifelong resident of the Bolivar Peninsula.  Her bird paintings are presented on plates while the watercolor wildlife are framed.  She is well known by the birders and brings the love of wildlife alive in her paintings.

D. J. Kava lives in Beaumont, Texas and has been an artist for 25 years.  He is a collector of "Found Object" material.  Many of his pieces depict ladders which embrace the following essential ideas:  ascension, gradation, and communication between different vertical levels.

Paul Young resides in Crystal Beach with his wife Jeanette. Paul is a primitive artist and has never had any formal training. His work , currently on display, displays great attention to detail with accuracy and often humor. Subject matter includes scenes from around the world as well as locally inspired scenes and historical buildings of Galveston. His grouping of three large depictions of "9/11 - Before, During and After" are both heart rendering and accurately depicted. Born in Galveston in 1931, his interest of Historical architecture is evident in his depiction of "The Galveston Beach Hotel" which was built in 1893 and burned in 1898 . The hotel was located on the beach at 23 rd Street.