Category: Galveston

What Kind of an Island Is This?

A painting of a sunny Galveston porch contrasting with some of the frustration I’ve been experiencing lately over this place being loud and full of unnecessary plastic crap people try to sell to tourists.

Welcome to Witchy Season!

In this post I talk about the things I am excited for this fall: new inspiration for painting and writing, witchy season on Galveston Island, a local book signing for my Galveston novels, and then some!

We Need to Talk About Ike

In this post I talk about Hurricane Ike, which, 18 years after it devastated Galveston Island and surrounding areas, seems mostly forgotten.

What the Horses Saw

September 8th marks the anniversary of the Great Storm of 1900 here on Galveston Island. This tragic event has inspired many stories and fictional accounts, including the story of the two horses that survived by going upstairs in a mansion. This new painting by Elena Sandovici depicts these two storm survivor horses.

Goodbye Summer Art Sale

Let’s close out summer with a Labor Day Art Sale. Here are a few favorite paintings that are offered to you at a special price through Labor Day.

Full Moon Madness

New acrylic painting of the full moon, palm trees, and the night sky over Galveston Island.

An Island Protected by Dragons

In this blog post I talk about the new hippocampi (sea dragons!) installed upon the roof of the Bishop’s Palace on Galveston Island.