Houska World

Houska Hung!

A few more pics of my art Hanging in their new homes. Happy :)

 
 

Houska Hanging:)

Love it when clients send me pictures of where and how they hang their Houska artwork. These are in LA commissioned earlier this year. Big wall!  Thanks JP.

 

L.A. commission completed and shipped :)

I was recently commissioned to do a 4 canvas Houska artwork incorporating various aspects of this L.A. clients life.....he loved it!  Each are 36" x36" acrylic on canvas.

 

Houska Martini Dog and Cat

Just finished these bolder martini additions to the series using a few of my new colors.  They are 24x24" each. I can never do enough of them!  Thankfully Izzy hasnt taken to the drink yet herself!

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Big Big Open House poster signing

I designed the poster for Big Big House tours 10th Anniversary.  Last night they held a preview party and poster signing event. Was a great turn out and fun to do. Check out their website to for the events and purchase a limited edition poster or t-shirt! BIG BIG TOUR INFO 

Buy it here!

 

 

Pet Portrait

I was thrilled to be commissioned to paint Elixir!  This is the second one i have done for Scott and Jennifer G., Thankyou!

"Thank you for the awesome portrait of my bichon, Elixir! As always, your work is extraordinary! You have truly captured the sweet essence of Elixir! " Jennifer G.

Houska Dresser

I recently created another dresser for a client. I always love the opportunity to make my art on something 3 dimensional. The possibilities are endless really. 

 

HOUSKA High Definition.

Mark your calendars. Opening reception Saturday January 10th 2009.

Phdgallery Exhibit!!

All new art!

HOUSKA: HI-DEF! Exhibit

Mark your calendars!
HOUSKA: HI-DEF!
Jan. 10 - Feb. 21, 2009

Opening Night Reception
Saturday, January 10, 2009
7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
http://www.phdstl.com
See some of my new works that will be shown:
http://www.phdstl.com/a_charlie_houska_gallery.html

Virtual Tour and Houska Featured article

Speaking of St.Louis Post Dispatch publitz i was resently featured in the LifeStyle section. Article below. Also they did an online virtual tour to go along with the article.
http://graphics.stltoday.com/online/200707/houska/

www.houska.com

Just completed a revision of houska.com. Should be much easier to navigate around and find what interests you on there. Plus an easier way to come to my blog. Push the blog button on the homepage of houska.com and you will be directed right to here!.

Haven of Grace

A group of interior designers were asked to design the living spaces being built at the new Haven of Grace facility downtown St.louis. Joni Spears of JSpears Interior Design ask me to participate and paint my icon characters on one of the childrens bedroom wall. Below is how it turned out.


Haven of Grace
Haven of Grace assists homeless, pregnant women with shelter, goal-setting, education, employment, parenting, household management, and permanent residence.

Houska Mini Icon Series

I recently completed a series of small 10"x10" Houska icon paintings. Sold as a group or individually for 175.00each. Series of 3 have sold already and 1 individual fishbowl. Write me chart90@aol.com if interested or always for more info.

Houska "Living Stlouis"

Now that i have entered the blog world, i will from time to time put up various Houska archival stuff from my past. Some years ago i was interviewed for the tv show Living Stlouis. if you want a laugh check it out.
I had abit more hair then thats for sure.

http://livingstlouis.wordpress.com/2004/02/03/living-st-louis-video-charles-houska/

HOUSKA PET PORTRAITS

Everyone loves their pet and often i am commissioned to Houska-ize them to remember forever.
Below are a few recent ones i have done. Enjoy! I love doing them as i am such a pet lover myself.

HOUSKA HD New exhibit

My studio is now full of blank canvases! Starting my whole knew creative streak to complete artwork for the upcoming HOUSKA HD exhibit at the PHd Gallery. January 10 2009. Save the date but i will be updating you on my progress and further details of the exhibit.

Houska Art

A few new artworks.

Recent Commission.

Recently i was commissioned to do a painting including an windmill. It was great to expand my style into something more realistic and scenic. The painting was so much fun to do. Amazing what creativity a paying customer will promote. LOL Feedback on your thoughts would be appreciated

Monkey!

This is a painting purchased by a collector in University City.  I love the playfulness of the monkey with the welcoming symbol of the pineapple.