Listen, if there’s one thing a pandemic isn’t stopping, it’s my love for Houston artists! So many great murals, so little time. Let’s talk about one specific neighborhood — First Ward. I’m talking the little nook south of I10, north of Washington Ave. and sandwiched between Sawyer Street and downtown. The area is also known as … Continue reading
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10+ Houston Murals to Visit to Celebrate the City
Whether it’s July 13 — aka 7/13 Day, Houston’s birthday on August 30, or just another weekend and you’ve got friends in town, we’ve got Houston-focused murals for ya. Houston Graffiti Building’s collection Let’s start with the Houston Graffiti Building, shall we? May as well! This one is pretty much a one-stop shop for Houston murals! … Continue reading
10 Walls to Visit in Houston in 2018
Often when people ask me where to take out-of-towners in Houston to show them a good time, I often recommend a self-guided mural tour of Houston! I’ve done this with my friends traveling from close and afar multiple times. The scope of Houston murals and wall art is expansive and dynamic. Old favorites get painted … Continue reading
Inside the Action of HUE Mural Festival 2017
Houston Street Art is getting better and better day by day! This weekend, I adventured around town and took over the AmCap Mortgage social media to see some of the beginning stages of HUE Mural Fest. The festival, which stands for “Houston Urban Experience,” started on Saturday, November 18 and goes through Saturday, November 25. … Continue reading