Texas
Native to share the spotlight with four other Lone Star artists.
Austin,
TX, USA (October 28, 2015) -- Nationally acclaimed wildlife
artist Crystal
Orlando will be one of five Texas artists to
display their work in a fundraiser to benefit the Ringholz Foundation
and The Octopus Club. The event will be held at The Brass House in
Austin on Thursday October 29th from 8 PM - 10PM. Admission is $15.
Crystal
Orlando is one of the top graphite (pencil) artist's in the country
and her work is carried in the National Museum of Wildlife Art store
in Jackson, Wyoming. She is considered the Master of Emotion as her
wildlife drawings bring her subjects to life on paper emphasizing
movement, weight and feeling. A Texas native, Crystal often depicts
wildlife found here but has done considerable work with Buffalo, Elk
and other large game animals in Colorado and Wyoming.
"I
was able to get within a few yards of a herd of massive wild Bison in
Wyoming to take pictures before the beasts let me know who was boss
and I quickly retreated. That collection of photos have been the
subject of numerous drawings over the years. Longhorn Steer are also
a favorite of mine for obvious reasons." She said.
Four
other artists will appear with Crystal to display their work and
answer questions. Johnnie Feelgood, Katie Sutton, Orlando Sanchez and
John-Pierre Verdijo. All art is for sale and a portion of the
proceeds will be donated to charity.
The
historic Brass House is a Jazz legend in Austin and is located at 115
San Jacinto 512-296-2188.
About
Crystal Orlando
A
native of Texas, Crystal is 35 years old and a full-time mom and
artist. She was inspired by her mother, a commercial artist who
started to teach her to draw at age 2. She studied Equine Science at
North Central Texas College and trained horses for twelve years
giving her a solid understanding of large animal anatomy.
Crystal's
talents are multifaceted. Besides her breathtaking wildlife art she
creates jewelry, oil paintings, sculpture and home accents. She lives
in Belton, Texas.
About
The Octopus Club
The
Octopus Club is a grassroots, volunteer fundraising arm of AIDS
Services of Austin dedicated to raising awareness
and funds for the Paul Kirby Emergency Fund through annual events and
parties. The Paul Kirby Emergency Fund provides emergency financial
assistance to those living with HIV and AIDS in Central Texas.
About
The Ringholz Foundation
We
are an independent public charity founded by the love of art and the
heart of giving back. Rallying together in the support and pursuit of
dreams one gift at a time. Giving artists the encouragement they need
to be great. Rewarding hard work, talent, and heart.
Founded
in Jackson Hole, Wyoming 2014 by Amy Ringholz, The Ringholz
Foundation was built to recognize the needs of artists of all ages to
be supported in their art pursuits. Her team aims to find the people
that demonstrate the qualities that she has found has brought her to
a strong career in the arts.
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Contact:
Carl
Braun
512-763-6638
