Bluebonnets: The State Flower of Texas & the Story Behind My Painting Texas Bloom
Kristina 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, some fun facts, and a...

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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

Kristina Horton
By Kristina 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

Kristina Horton
By Kristina 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 Legend of the Dogwood Tree & the Painting It Inspired

Kristina Horton
By Kristina 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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How I Got Here: The Story Behind My Art Journey

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

Kristina Horton
By Kristina 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

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

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

Kristina Horton
By Kristina 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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Every Artist's Nightmare — And How I Fixed It

Kristina Horton
By Kristina Horton

It was one of the most meaningful commissions I'd ever completed — and FedEx delivered it looking like it had been through a war. Here's...

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