Alex Arzú
Alex “Zú” Arzú is a Houston-based muralist and tattoo artist who was born in Germany to two Afro-Honduran immigrants. While he enjoys excelling in all forms of artistic expression, Arzú finds that art is about the creation itself and not the medium. His goal is to produce art that inspires viewers to have their own unique experience. Arzú, a graduate of the University of Houston, had a four-year-long stint as an architect before becoming a well-known local artist. He has since worked with influential brands such as Coca-Cola, singer Willie Nelson, MTV Cribs, and more.
Gulfton Story Trail Mural 8: Harvey
Gulfton Story Trail Mural 9: Words Collide
Gulfton Story Trail Mural 12: Fun
Instagram: @alexarzu
Facebook: zuartcollective
Sylvia Blanco
Drenched in ethereal imagination and Latin heritage, Sylvia Blanco’s art is a transcendent look at what it means to make the unconventional eye-catching. She marries her eclecticism with the balance of dark and light, showcasing subjects such as women, animals, nature, skulls and her Mexican roots. Blanco has created work for notable Houston organizations, including The Generators Playground, Aerosol Warefare, Up Art Studio, Via Colori, the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, and Talento Bilingue de Houston.
Gulfton Story Trail Mural 4: Introspection of Self Reflection
Instagram: @blanco_arte
Facebook: SylviaBlancoArt
Lindsay Burck
Visual artist Lindsay Burck is no stranger to color. The Texas State University Graduate’s core inspiration is simple: having a life is an opportunity for endless possibilities of joy, peace, and anything else you desire. Her impactful artwork, which she began producing in 2015, pairs vibrant backgrounds that dance across the rainbow spectrum with symbolic elements that represent a potent joy for life.
Gulfton Story Trail Mural 1: Moment of Brilliance
Instagram: @lindsso_electric
Facebook: lindsayannburck
Vivienne Dang
Vivienne Dang is an artist and designer who likes to explore the world of symbolism and surrealism. She incorporates her fascination for human emotions into her concepts for each painting and has been exhibited both locally and internationally. Dang holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design from the Art Institute of Houston and has been designing professionally for more than 12 years. She loves to experiment and grow as an artist, touching lives with her passion for illustration and storytelling.
Gulfton Story Trail Mural 11: Infinite Future
Instagram: @vivienned
Facebook: viviennedang
Jesse de Leon
Self-taught artist Jesse de Leon has an ardent ambition to make a positive change in every community he paints in. For the last 15 years, he’s worked on collaborations with companies and nonprofit organizations in the Greater Houston area to build a better narrative with each and every brush stroke. Outside of touching Houston communities with his talent, de Leon mentors and teaches art to young students in Haiti in hopes to provide an artistic trade skill that can end the cycle of poverty.
Gulfton Story Trail Mural 8: Harvey
Gulfton Story Trail Mural 9: Words Collide
Gulfton Story Trail Mural 12: Fun
Instagram: @de_leonartz
Facebook: deleonartz
Zavala Eliud
Mexico native Zavala Eliud was first enamored with the art of graffiti in the mid-80s as he walked through a metropolitan city to find bold letters tagged across brick buildings. His childlike wonder materialized into an artistic journey that would lead him to find his voice as a painter at art festivals and graffiti shows in the early 90s. An admirer of classic graffiti, the Monterrey-based artist uses letters and characters to create compelling large-scale murals and canvas paintings. Eliud has lectured and exhibited across the Mexican Republic, and his work has been reflected in cities around the globe.
Gulfton Story Trail Mural 6: They Come Here for Their Children
Instagram: @real.333
Jesús Sanchéz
Jesús Sanchéz is a Mexican-born artist who has been adding movement and color to the world with his art for 20 years. He masterfully focuses on the beauty of form and color to leave communities inspired. Sanchéz’ favors isometric letters and diverse human figures – two staples found throughout his mixed media creations. He has participated in events like the Meeting of Styles, Mr. RustoFest, Blast the Walls, Art Op, and others. Most recently, his work is featured on the Legacy Clinic on Lyons Avenue.
Gulfton Story Trail Mural 2: Celebrating Diversity
Gulfton Story Trail Mural 7: All your Dreams Come True
Gulfton Story Trail Mural 10: There’s So Much to Explore
Instagram: @apeironcanvas
Facebook: ApeironKfc
Deanna Santiago
Designer and fashion illustrator Deanna Santiago’s stroke of sartorial genius was first noticed when she designed costumes for her Brazilian arts dance ensemble. Her inherent talent landed her a scholarship to study fashion illustration in San Francisco, and earned her a title as the For the Sake of Art Wearable Art Fashion Competition winner in 2016. Santiago is inspired by eternal femininity, nature and structural forms which she uses to capture the spirit of the modern muse.
Gulfton Story Trail Mural 5: Ethereal Vision
Instagram: @_pursuepretty
Facebook: pursuepretty
Natalia Victoria
Art is more than just a career to Natalia Victoria, it’s a family tradition. She was introduced to the rich world of art by her mother and now passes on the same skills to her own daughter, who is her greatest influence. Street art, canvas paintings, sculpture, refinished furniture and mini-mural installations around Houston all fall in her capable repertoire. She delights in working on projects in the community and has been part of the West Lake Houston Area artists, The Generators Playground, and the Murder of Crows to name a few.
Gulfton Story Trail Mural 3: Garden of Paradise
Instagram: @bia.natalia.victoria
Facebook: NataliaVictoriaArt