Fall is one of my favorite seasons., and I have especially loved experiencing fall in east Texas when I am able to visit. It’s really amazing how the landscape and trees can change in a short, 2-hour drive. The mesquites and juniper trees fade away as the landscape begins to be populated with pines, sweetgum, maple, and various other hardwoods that are not common in the DFW area. The variety of trees in east Texas can transform the landscape in one of incredible beauty as the cold fall winds and shorter days slide into place.
I guess am drawn to east Texas because it is so much like other locations across the south where I grew up and spend a portion of my childhood. I recently made a trip to the east Texas town of Palestine to deliver a few oil paintings to the Gallery at Redlands.
I was invited by the owner and fellow artist, David Tripp, who I have known for several years. David, who is a very gifted watercolor artists, makes his work available in his gallery and has also invited several other Texas artists to hang work as well. This unique stable of artists provides a variety of styles and mediums for the art collector who is looking for original, unique works of art.
The Gallery at Redlands is housed in the bottom floor of the historic Redlands Hotel. A visit to the Gallery at Redlands is a unique opportunity to experience a unique collection of original fine art, as well as providing a taste of the east Texas culture that Palestine has to offer. Whether you make a “quick trip” to the gallery or book a room at the Redlands Hotel and stay the weekend, you will enjoy your visit to this east Texas gem.
