OUR STORY
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studio | COMFORT TEXAS is a uniquely intimate yet flexible gallery environment combining thoughtful exhibition with a working studio and engaging, art-centered experiences. In our exhibition programming, our emphasis is upon curating contemporary artwork that’s exceptional in its approach and is made primarily by Texas artists. Through experiential programs, we cultivate skills, interest, and awareness of art in its various forms through thought-provoking workshops, talks, events, and excursions in a variety of venues. Curated by artist and proprietor, Cara Hines, and augmented by studio | COMFORT TEXAS artists and visiting instructors, this combined approach demystifies art and art-making by integrating participation and observation of process, into our guest and collector experience. We also offer fine art selection and consultation, as well as customized art experiences and instruction with our curated roster of artists and instructors.
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Cara Hines – Artist / Designer / Director
Cara is a graduate of Texas Tech University with a degree in Interior Design and a minor in Business. She is an abstract artist who works primarily in mixed media and encaustic. She has wide ranging experience in various capacities of the design and art worlds including project management, sales and marketing, showroom and gallery management, and art instruction.
Coley – Lead Gallery Assistant
Coley is the calm, organized presence of Studio Comfort. She will be here to greet you when you visit, assist with studio registration, handle orders and purchases, help us manage our website and social media presence, along with other administrative duties. With her on our team, we know our t’s will be crossed and our i’s will be dotted!
Deborah Hogan Shaw - Artist / Gallery Assistant
Deborah moved from Houston to the Hill Country in 1982 and to Comfort in 1987. She graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She was an art educator in public schools for 30 years, including 6 years with Comfort ISD. She has taught everything from drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture to ceramics. Deborah finds that being able to share the joy of creating with students is a great gift.
Jeannette MacDougall - Artist / Co-Founder (former partner)
Jeannette is a graduate of Parsons School of Art in NYC and has been an instructor at the Southwest School of Art in San Antonio for over 30 years. She is highly accomplished in drawing and painting, and her artwork is widely collected. As a professional artist and art educator, she finds great inspiration and joy in sharing her methods and experiences with those ready to tap into their own dreams of self-expression through art exploration.Jeannette MacDougall, studio | COMFORT TEXAS principal artist and co-founder, made a shift in early 2022 to full-time freelance artist, fine art instructor and mentor. Jeannette will continue offering fine art instruction of the high standards for which you have come to know her, now at a new location. She is pleased to announce a new programming schedule hosted by the Cibolo Center for Conservation and historic Herff Farm in Boerne. For inquiries, call (830) 249-1646. She is also available for private instruction, mentorship, and will continue teaching community classes at the prestigious Southwest School of Art in San Antonio. studio | COMFORT TEXAS will continue featuring Jeannette's artwork in our art gallery.
If you are interested in following Jeannette's artwork or classes, workshops and other instruction she has to offer, you can connect with her at the following:
www.jeannettemacdougall.com | Facebook: Jeannette MacDougall | Instagram: @jeanetee
Cara is a graduate of Texas Tech University with a degree in Interior Design and a minor in Business. She is an abstract artist who works primarily in mixed media and encaustic. She has wide ranging experience in various capacities of the design and art worlds including project management, sales and marketing, showroom and gallery management, and art instruction.
Coley – Lead Gallery Assistant
Coley is the calm, organized presence of Studio Comfort. She will be here to greet you when you visit, assist with studio registration, handle orders and purchases, help us manage our website and social media presence, along with other administrative duties. With her on our team, we know our t’s will be crossed and our i’s will be dotted!
Deborah Hogan Shaw - Artist / Gallery Assistant
Deborah moved from Houston to the Hill Country in 1982 and to Comfort in 1987. She graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She was an art educator in public schools for 30 years, including 6 years with Comfort ISD. She has taught everything from drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture to ceramics. Deborah finds that being able to share the joy of creating with students is a great gift.
Jeannette MacDougall - Artist / Co-Founder (former partner)
Jeannette is a graduate of Parsons School of Art in NYC and has been an instructor at the Southwest School of Art in San Antonio for over 30 years. She is highly accomplished in drawing and painting, and her artwork is widely collected. As a professional artist and art educator, she finds great inspiration and joy in sharing her methods and experiences with those ready to tap into their own dreams of self-expression through art exploration.Jeannette MacDougall, studio | COMFORT TEXAS principal artist and co-founder, made a shift in early 2022 to full-time freelance artist, fine art instructor and mentor. Jeannette will continue offering fine art instruction of the high standards for which you have come to know her, now at a new location. She is pleased to announce a new programming schedule hosted by the Cibolo Center for Conservation and historic Herff Farm in Boerne. For inquiries, call (830) 249-1646. She is also available for private instruction, mentorship, and will continue teaching community classes at the prestigious Southwest School of Art in San Antonio. studio | COMFORT TEXAS will continue featuring Jeannette's artwork in our art gallery.
If you are interested in following Jeannette's artwork or classes, workshops and other instruction she has to offer, you can connect with her at the following:
www.jeannettemacdougall.com | Facebook: Jeannette MacDougall | Instagram: @jeanetee