Austin-based painter Gabe Langholtz creates narrative paintings that blend representational imagery with folk art, Color Field influences, and social commentary. In this interview, he reflects on creativity, honesty in the studio, and the career milestones that followed his feature in Create! Magazine.

Troy Dugas transforms fabric and fiber into immersive collages that bridge folk traditions, animal symbolism, and contemporary art. His work invites viewers into tactile, meditative worlds where strength, vulnerability, and connection converge. Represented by Arthur Roger Gallery, Dugas continues to explore texture, narrative, and self-discovery through fiber-based forms.