Framed pet portrait hanging above a couch for a dog by Kris Horton
Kris Horton

A pet portrait isn't just about capturing what they look like — it's about capturing them. The personality, the spirit, the way they look at the person they love most....

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Floral Gallery wall Cluster style with floral art by Kris Horton

3 Gallery Wall Layouts That Never Fail

Kris Horton
By Kris Horton

Gallery walls can feel overwhelming to put together — but they don't have to be. Whether you're decorating a living room, hallway, or bedroom, these...

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Framed pet portrait hanging above a couch for a dog by Kris Horton

Pet Portraits That Feel Like Them: My Passion for Capturing the Animals We Love

Kris Horton
By Kris Horton

A pet portrait isn't just about capturing what they look like — it's about capturing them. The personality, the spirit, the way they look at...

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Framed painting of The Color of Happiness a vibrant floral art piece by Kris Horton

The Psychology of Color in Art and How to Use It in Your Home

Kris Horton
By Kris Horton

Did you know the art you choose can completely change how a room feels? Color is one of the most powerful tools in any space...

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The Dogwood painting by Kris Horton

The Legend of the Dogwood Tree & the Painting It Inspired

Kris Horton
By Kris Horton

Have you ever heard the legend of the dogwood tree? The moment I first heard it I got goose bumps — and I knew I...

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Kris Horton smiling on the beach

How I Got Here: The Story Behind My Art Journey

Kris Horton
By Kris Horton

People always ask me how I got started as an artist. The honest answer is — it was never one straight path. It was curiosity,...

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Kris Horton front picture for Voyage San Antonio interview

Featured in Voyage San Antonio: The Story Behind My Art & What Keeps Me Creating

Kris Horton
By Kris Horton

I was recently featured in Voyage San Antonio's Daily Inspiration series — and it gave me a chance to share something I don't always slow...

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Bluebonnets: The State Flower of Texas & the Story Behind My Painting Texas Bloom

Bluebonnets: The State Flower of Texas & the Story Behind My Painting Texas Bloom

Kris Horton
By Kris Horton

The bluebonnet has been Texas's state flower since 1901 — but the story of how it got there is surprisingly fascinating. Here's a little history,...

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Color Pop Series paintings by Kris Horton displayed as a gallery wall.

The Color Pop Series: A Little Flower, A Little Fun & A Pop of Color for Your Walls

Kris Horton
By Kris Horton

The Color Pop Series started with a black ink pen, a few flowers, and the feeling that something was missing. Here's the story behind one...

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Kris Horton drawing with ball point pen, pointe shoes

What's the Pointe: One Subject, Four Mediums & A Happy Accident

Kris Horton
By Kris Horton

It started as a simple practice sketch — just a ballerina on pointe in graphite. Then curiosity took over. Here's what happened when I drew...

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