While the proprietors of Studio Comfort Texas, Jeannette MacDougall and Cara Hines, are no strangers to HCCArts, the gallery is new to the art partner membership. As such, HCCArts will announce the opening of new exhibits and workshops offered throughout the year.
“Studio Gallery” is how MacDougall and Hines reference the unique environment they have created, combining display and integrating the community through fine arts classes. The artist-studio-gallery is home to an exclusive group of fine arts educators and artists.
The gallery is located in a historic building at 716 High St. in downtown Comfort, walking distance from a lovely lunch at the High Street Cafe. Studio Comfort opened its doors in January 2019.
MacDougall and Hines’ partnership apparently was written in the stars, bonding instantly several years ago when Hines visited Comfort – sharing what has been described as their artistic sensibilities, gypsy spirit and joie de vivre. MacDougall has lived in Kendall County since the mid 1980s and brings her experience as a professional artist and instructor of the Southwest School of Art to the Hill Country community. At the time of Hines’ visit to the gallery, she was gallery manager at the Center for Contemporary Art in Abilene, Texas, and a practicing artist.
MacDougall and Hines’ focus is on expanded art programming, gallery artist representation and guest artist workshops. Their recent acquisition of another historic space at 713 High St. has been named ARTSPACE and allows for an expansion of fine art instruction, weekly life drawing classes, a Midsummer Art Camp series, homeschool programs and the addition of a dedicated encaustic studio.
The current exhibition through May 1 is a mustsee. Artist, Polly Jones’ exhibit, Daydreams in Bright Hours, is described as, “An exploration into the possibility of transcendence in the midst of ordinary life.
Bright sunlight shines through the studio window and illuminates objects on a table. Eventually, flowers wilt and the sun changes position. That one perfect moment passes and a broader recognition of time filters into the evolving image. A sense of mindfulness and gratitude for a particular moment becomes part of the painting.”
Jones grew up in the flatlands and big sky country of Littlefield and Plainview, Texas, receiving her BFA in painting from Abilene Christian University. She lives and works in Abilene with her husband, an artist and professor.
For information, refer to www.studiocomforttexas.com, email info@ studiocomforttexas.com or phone 830-995-3750.
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HCCArts Calendar
• Boerne Art Waddle Art Waddle is a festive outdoor art show and sale held in downtown Boerne on May 13-14. Artists of every medium are encouraged to participate in the Art Waddle. We accept painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, poetry, performance, music, writing or any new art form that you may have invented.
• Boerne Community Theatre Fuddy Meers, a bizarre comedy by David Lindsay-Abaire, finishes its run at Boerne Community Theatre, 907 E. Blanco Road, this weekend. Performances are through Saturday, April 16. It’s centered on a dysfunctional family with multiple challenges. Rated PG-17 for language. Co-produced by Holt & Holt Funeral Home and Kimberly Stoner. Tickets $18-24. Reserve online at http://www.boernetheatre.org or call 830-249-9166.
• HCCArts Spring Mini Workshops Maren Phillips’ Intro to Watercolor, April 23, and Intro to Drawing, April 30. Saturdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the comfort of The Classroom at the AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road, Boerne. Cost is $99 plus supplies. Discounts with membership. Asel Art Supply, 8127 Callaghan, San Antonio, offers class supplies at a discount. Limited registration at www.hccarts.org.
• HCCArts Art AfterHours 2022 Tuesdays 7-9 p.m. in the comfort of The Classroom at the AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road, Boerne. Series 3 announced.
April 19: Molded Bracelet. Try your hand at polymer clay. We will use this versatile medium with silicone molds, clay, shaping tools, and a wax paint finish to form a textured bangle.
April 26: Wirework Earring. Fabricate custom beaded earrings made from wire and crystal beads. Examine gauges, conditioning, and design elements or wire as we use professional jeweler’s tools to form delicate wraps that capture beads and stone elements.
May 3 and 10: Silk Painting.
May 17: Metal Tape Embossing.
May 24: Quilling.
Cost is $35. Discounts with membership. Class descriptions and limited registration www.hccarts.org.
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