NSA members include some of the finest artists in the USA. They work in a variety of media. This page is designed to assist you in your search for artwork, artists to commission, or a teacher.
Each NSA member has the opportunity to display their works of art on the NSA website for a fee. Those who have elected to do so are listed below. You may select a particular artist from the table below or just scroll down this page to read about each artist and see sample artwork. Just click on an image to see an enlargement.
Gary Bailey, NSA - watercolor, pencil
Andrea Clarkson – oil
Eugenia Algaze Garcia – acrylic, oil, graphite, ink
Carol Biering Hendrix – oil
Parrish Hirasaki, NSA - oil, watercolor
Fontaine Jacobs – oil, watercolor
Rhea Knight, NSA – oil
Jackie Liddell, NSA - acrylic, watercolor
Gay Paratore-Zarzana, NSA, TWS – all media
Leona Biering Pleasant – watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, photography
Diana Selby, NSA – pencil, watercolor, mixed media
Craig Srebnik - oil
Gary Bailey, NSA
Gary Bailey is an accomplished pencil and watercolor artist. He has his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees and is a National Society of Artists signature member. Mr. Bailey has studied with many outstanding artists in Texas, New Mexico and Wyoming and spent the summer of 2000 in Yellowstone National Park studying and painting. He has used his knowledge and experiences to develop his own unique landscape and wildlife painting style.
Mr. Bailey travels throughout the U.S. on extended painting outings. His work hangs in the Safari Legends, Inc. (281-319-5466) in Kingwood, Texas, and the Shadow Box Gallery (281-358-4053) in Kingwood, Texas. To learn more about his work contact Mr. Bailey at 1622 Chestnut Ridge, Kingwood, Texas 77339. His e-mail address is gbbailey@juno.com and phone 832-527-7942. His web address is www.gary-bailey.artistwebsites.com.
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“Pilar” |
“Windmill” |
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Andrea Clarkson
Andrea Clarkson earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting at Bowling Green State University. She is a member of the Oil Painters of America and the Palette and Chisel in Chicago, Illinois.
One of the places Clarkson paints in plein air is the small fishing village of Zihuatanejo on the west coast of Mexico, where she lives and works part of the year. “The people there are living a different life than most of us know,” she says. “It is like traveling back in time.”
“My subject matter ranges from seaside fish markets and street scenes to the way light and shadow create harmony in a still life or a person’s face. Expressive brushwork, thoughtful composition and good drafting skills are guiding principles with every new piece. My work does not have a particular style–it is simply what I see.” www.andreaclarkson.com www.andreaclarkson.com/blog
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“Laura Daydreaming” |
“Lunch Hour at the Grill” |
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Eugenia Algaze Garcia
Eugenia Algaze Garcia, with a BBA in Accounting from Texas A&M, an MBA from UHCL, and a heart in and a mind full of art for over 40 years, strives to create “something to think about” through her Mindful Art and inspire a fresh way of seeing more than meets the eye in the hidden beauty that is present around us. She is mostly a self-taught artist whose art has exhibited and been recognized locally, nationally, and internationally.
She works in acrylic, watercolor, graphite, and ink in a variety of subjects incorporating hidden images in most of her themes, including portraits. Originals and Giclee’ prints of her art can be found in private collections around the world. Eugenia is a member of various art organizations in the Clear Lake/Galveston/Houston/Katy, Texas areas.
For more information on Eugenia Algaze Garcia and her art, please see www.mindful-art.com or contact her at info@mindful-art.com or call 713-303-4381.
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“Cat Got Your Tongue” |
“Footsies & Paradigms“ |
Carol Biering Hendrix
Carol Biering Hendrix, a Las Vegas, Nevada resident, was born and raised in Texas where she developed a deep interest in horses and art. After graduating from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor’s degree in Education/Art, she began specializing in commissioned oil portraits and photography of horses, other animals, florals and landscapes. She has been involved in various art activities since that time, and her work has been included in many private collections, galleries and shows throughout the Southwest.
She is a member of the Equine Art Guild, the Canine Art Guild, the International Equine Art Association, Las Vegas Art Museum, Women Artists of the West (WAOW associate), the American Academy of Women Artists (Artist Member) and the American Academy of Equine Artists (AAEA associate) and the National Society of Artists. Visit her Web site at http://carolbhendrix.blogspot.com , email her at chendrixart@yahoo.com or call (702) 203-0461.
“As an artist specializing in commissioned paintings, as well as, art for the public, I strive to produce the highest quality of work in each painting. I am dedicated to constantly learning and improving my skills to produce that quality in each new painting.”
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“Spirit of America” |
“Indian Treasures” |
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Parrish Nelson Hirasaki, NSA
Parrish Nelson Hirasaki is a portrait artist. She works primarily in oil from photographs that she takes of the subject. Parrish is also known for her gorgeous oil and watercolor paintings of the surf.
A signature member of NSA, Parrish is also a member of the Portrait Society of America, the Galveston Art League and the Watercolor Art Society-Houston (WAS-H).
Contact her at 281-337-6121 or parrish@alumni.duke.edu. Portrait pricing is on her website: www.parrishnelson.com
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“Ferry Eddy” watercolor |
Sample Portrait |
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Fontaine Jacobs
Fontaine Jacobs, a self-taught artist, has shown in galleries, and won awards for both her commercial and fine art.
Work Experience: Illustration Director, UT Medical. Art Director DGWB Advertising. Vice President Pagliaro/Kuhlman Advertising
Shows/Awards: Best of Show and Third Place · Kemah, TX. One Woman Show · Galveston, TX. National Society of Artists 27th National Juried Show. Galveston Art League Winter/Spring Juried Shows. Multiple Awards for Art Direction/ Design · CA
Fontaine paints portraits, landscapes and still life images. She strives to merge impressionism with realism to capture an image or personality. Visit http://www.fontainefineart.com to see additional works or request a commission.
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“Poppy” |
“Ken” |
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Rhea Knight, NSA
A lifelong resident of rural West Virginia, Rhea Knight has always felt drawn to the wilderness, and this love of wild places reveals itself in her artwork. An avid hiker and backpacker, Rhea gains inspiration for her landscape and wildlife paintings through backcountry travels in her native Appalachia and throughout the American West.
She is an award winning, self-taught artist whose work has been selected for exhibit in national and international juried shows. Rhea is a signature member of both the National Society of Artists and the National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society. She is represented by the David L. Dickirson Fine Art Gallery at Tamarack “The Best of West Virginia” in Beckley, WV and MountainMade in Thomas, WV.
To view more of Rhea’s work or to contact her visit www.yessy.com/rheaknight
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“High Country Snow” |
“Glacier Creek” |
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Jackie Liddell, NSA
From the time I could hold a crayon, I wanted to express myself visually. I was born and grew up in Houston where I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education from the University of Houston and a Master of Arts Degree from the University of Houston, Clear Lake. I am both a practicing artist and an art teacher. My favorite painting medium is transparent watercolor. I worked as a high school art teacher for twenty seven years, nineteen of which were in the Clear Creek School District. During those years I was rewarded with numerous honors from the Space Center’s Rotary Club, the Mayor of Houston’s Excellency Award in Teaching, , Who’s Who in Education in America, and the Region IV of Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year for the Clear Creek District in 2002.
In 2002, I retired from CCISD. I’ve enjoyed participating in numerous community and charity projects involving art and on boards for Art Associations. For the last seven years, I have enjoyed teaching drawing as an adjunct instructor at the University of Houston, Clear Lake. I am a signature member of art societies including the National Society of Artists, and my paintings have won top awards in numerous juried local and international shows. This spring I was honored as one of Texas’ best painters by being selected as a finalist for the prestigious Hunting Art Prize.
My work is shown at The Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake, the Watercolor Art Society – Houston, and the Galveston Art League. Contact me for other paintings and commissions at fishingforfood@gmail.com
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“Jungle Flames” |
“Studio Reflections” Watercolor 37″x28″ |
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Gay Paratore-Zarana, NSA, TWS
Gay Paratore is the founder of the National Society of Artists. She has her Bachelor of Arts and Masters degree and studied in New York City at the National Academy of Art and at the Art Students League. She has studied art in Mexico, Italy, Austria, and Germany. Her work has won top awards in prestigious juried shows, and she has had numerous one-woman shows. Her work is on display in Galveston at the Galveston Art League Gallery and Santa Fe Trails.
Gay teaches private classes in Santa Fe and Manvel, Texas. She works in all media and teaches students of all ages and levels. She is a state certified art consultant and is licensed to conduct art teacher training. Gay is a former art department head at Alvin Community College and has taught at College of the Mainland and the Carrizzo Lodge Art School in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Contact Gay at gparatore@verizon.net, Winter: 409-316-1005, 2731 FM 646N, Santa Fe, TX 77510. Summer: 207-422-1081, 20 Carrying Place Lane, Hancock, Maine 04640.
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“1939 Rolls Royce” |
“Breakfast California Style” |
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Leona Biering Pleasant
Leona Pleasant is a native Texan who grew up on the Gulf Coast of Texas. Her love of marine life, boating, beaches and lighthouses inspires many of her original paintings.
As an artist and a free-lance published photographer, Leona’s works have been selected for exhibition in juried shows, art galleries and publications throughout Texas. Her original watercolors combined with mixed media, gouache and acrylic express a unique sense of color, composition and design. BRILLIANT COLOR is her style.
Leona accepts commissions. Call for an appointment to visit her working studio, Pleasant Art Gallery & Studio. Contact Leona at 281-535-2749 or leonabp@aol.com.
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“Exotic Aquarium” Watercolor 31″x24″ |
“Colorful Bay Pelican” Watercolor 30″x40″ $450 |
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Diana Selby, NSA
Diana Selby is a graduate of the University of Houston Clear Lake with a Bachelor’s degree in Art/English education and currently holds a teaching position at Alvin I.S.D. in high school art. Diana works primarily in colored pencil and watercolor, and also experiments in various mixed media concentrating in florals, portraits, and still-lifes.
Diana participated in the 2001 Houston CowParade (www.houston.cowparade.net) with the MooZoo, Beef Stew, Udderly Glazing, and Moolan Ryan cows and in the 2003 Houston Chairs for Children Charity Art Event. Her entries were On the Wild Side, Not so Wild West, Let’s Play Ball signed by Nolan Ryan, How Sweet it is! signed by the Rockets basketball team and coaches, Are You Ready for Some Football? signed by Texans kicker Chris Brown, and Take Me Out to the Ballgame.
Diana’s portrait, “Waiting to Dance” which is in the collection of Mrs. C. Schuelke, won Second Best in Show in the 1999 NSA National Show.
Contact Diana at selbydm@yahoo.com.
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“Mark” Colored Pencil 12″x18″ |
“Pink Beauty” Watercolor 16″x20″ $250 |
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Craig Srebnik
Craig Srebnik’s recent honors include two Awards of Excellence from Oil Painters of America (OPA), First Place from the Hilton Head League, and Honorable Mention Awards from NSA and American Artists Professional League (AAPL). His paintings have been published in American Artist, American Art Review, Art & Antiques, Southwest Art, Art of the West, Art Business News, and Art World News magazines.
Craig’s art affiliations include Allied Artists of America, AAPL, American Impressionist Society, National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society, NSA, and OPA.
Craig’s popular workshops are offered in both the United States and Europe. Topics include Flesh Tones, Figures, Portraits, Dancers, costumes, and Plein Air Painting. His paintings have been exhibited in several museums and galleries across the U.S. and in Europe.
Topics of his upcoming Books include Painting: Figure, Portrait, Clothed Model, Figures Outdoors, Dancers, Landscapes, Street Scenes; Composition; Anatomy; and Art Career.
Learn more about the artist, his workshops, books, and paintings on his website, csfineart.com.
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“Aurora” oil 18″x24″ |
“Reading Leisurely” oil 18″x24″ |
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