Featured in Apartment Guide: https://www.apartmentguide.com/blog/art-space-in-your-apartment/ Written by Ryan Castillo In a bustling urban landscape where space is a commodity, crafting a place for artistic expression within the confines of an apartment can seem like a daunting task. Yet, between square footage and practicality lies a world of creative possibilities. Creating an art space within your apartment isn’t just about carving out a corner; it’s about curating a place where your imagination can thrive, inspiration can flourish, and self-expression can live. Whether you are renting ..read more

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Cypress artist brings the beauty of real butterflies to clocks Article by Diane Cowen January 24, 2022 | Houston Chronicle | HoustonChronicle.com Painting has always been a hobby for Cassandra Bohne-Linnard, a creative outlet when she was raising children and working in not-so-creative jobs in the energy industry. The walls of her Cypress home are covered with colorful landscapes and other images that Bohne-Linnard was drawn to at one time or another. But in a small study that the Houston native has turned into her workshop, a simple painting of a single butterfly was the launchpad for so ..read more

Would-Be Doctor and Ex-Actor Wayne Bell Follows His Artist’s Calling Down a Circuitous Path Article by Chris Becker Dec. 8, 2021 | HoustonCityBook.com “ART IS LIKE love,” says Houston artist Wayne Bell. “When you fall in love with people, you lose yourself in them. But you can also find yourself.” For 36-year-old Bell, whose dramatic, abstract oil paintings, where gradations of rich, otherworldly colors give the viewer the sense they have stepped into an alternate universe, the path to self-discovery has been anything but straightforward. But art, and the impetus to “create and destroy an ..read more

Houston’s Only Black Female Owned Gallery is Showing Diverse Art Power — Bisong Makes an Impact Bisong Art Gallery, located in Houston’s historic Warehouse District, is all about featuring a diverse lineup. Expect a balance of new and established Houston artists showcasing abstract, figurative, and realist works, with something for everyone. Owner Carla Bisong opened her namesake gallery in 2013 after working 13 years in investment banking. Bisong’s first love has always been art — a passion she developed at a young age. In her childhood home, she became intrigued by how calm her mother’s ..read more

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Artist Talk and Special Remarks from Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis. NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2021 Contact: Tammy Dowe – tdowe@spotonpublicrelations.com / 713.412.1771 Bisong Art Gallery artist talk to feature solo exhibitor Wayne Bell and presentation of resolution to gallery by Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis Houston’s longest-running, Black, female-owned commercial art gallery and owner to be honored with official Harris County resolution during evening artist reception on March 22 Houston, TX— The Bisong Art Gallery, located in the Warehouse District ..read more

Art Valet: It’s an eventful time in Houston’s Art scene. “Lauren Luna recently announced that she accepted positions as an art professor at Lone Star and San Jacinto colleges. Luna is known for her Houston skyline paintings and murals. Luna teamed up with Carla Bisong, owner of Bisong Art Gallery, to form D.R.E.A.M. Affect Foundation. Their goal is to encourage minorities to pursue degrees in the arts by providing scholarships for high school seniors who plan to major in fine arts in college. Luna and Bisong host an annual art auction featuring local well-known artists to raise money for th ..read more

Redfin: How to Incorporate Art into Your Home “Art does not have to match the couch. If a work of art moves you, buy it. The biggest mistake I see in homes are paintings being displayed too high on the wall. The middle of the painting should be at eye level.” – Carla Bisong, Bisong Art Gallery READ MORE Contact us at (713) 498-3015 or info@bisonggallery.com for more information ..read more