art251 showcases new and recent works by Trish Biddle, a local artist with a growing national presence. Art of Style runs from July 10 – August 8. The opening reception featuring Trish painting “live”, refreshments and lite fare is on July 10, 6-9pm.We invite you to come and immerse yourself in Trish Biddle?s unique world of style. Also, a portion of all sales will be donated to Young Artists of Texas.

Biddle is an accomplished painter with a strong sense of design and a well-defined style, featuring broad romantic strokes and vibrant color. Her unmistakable Art Deco figurative paintings with a modern twist capture the fashion, sophistication and simplicity of the era.Recently, Biddle?s distinctive talent has earned her the titles of? Official Artist of the 2009 Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Official Artist of the 2009 Westminster Dog Show and Official Artist of the 2008 Kentucky Derby.Biddle studied at the Art Institute of Dallas before embarking on a career as an illustrator and textile designer. She now resides in Westlake, Texas. Her paintings are in private and corporate collections around the world. She is one of art251?s signature artists.

Ashley Akers is a jewelry artist who lives and works in Fort Worth, Texas. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of North Texas in 1999, studying under Harlan Butt. Her current body of work, the Pebble Series, utilizes found river rocks and pebbles. Working at a garden shop filled with rocks led to these designs. With the pebble jewelry Ashley enjoys elevating the status of a found object (the pebbles) to that of a precious one. In her other collections she combines contrasting colors and textures with simple, modern designs. Her work is made primarily with sterling silver and accented with semi-precious gemstones. All of Ashley?s work is hand fabricated and finished. Her main means of construction is soldering, although many of the pebble designs do incorporate tube rivets.