Meet The Artists Behind the AAR Showroom
As we continue to grow at American Art Resources, our office is receiving a fresh update. We’ve filled our space with inspiring works of art, creating an energetic and creative atmosphere for our team and clients alike. Our office is not merely a place of work, it is a hub of collaboration, innovation, and inspiration. Continue reading to meet the artists who’ve contributed to the beautification of the environment that fosters our work on the cutting edge of art consulting.
Stephanie Gonzalez
Installation view of Simetria. Earth Forms series, 2024.
Stephanie on the Earth Forms series: “In this series I am painting energy and aerial views of landscapes that imitate the ones found on earth, these series resemble what you would see from above if you are flying on an airplane. They are often Other-worldly landscapes with the sky or water being orange, yellow, bright blue, etc. These works imitate the ones found on earth but because they are unusual colors they suggest they might be from another planet. When I create these works there is no subject matter intended just a manipulation of liquids to achieve the look of fluidity. I then apply the second layer using bold color and finish it off by making marks and dots with a white acrylic marker. In this last step, I am using the white lines to represent unseen energy and to suggest that it is all around us, everything is energy.”
Allison Esley
Writing of her creative process, Esley says: “each resin painting begins with a handcrafted wood panel. Esley drips alcohol inks into layers of clear resin, pouring in timed intervals to build dimensional colored rings. The ink diffuses unpredictably, allowing a dialogue between control and spontaneity to emerge. The resulting concentric bands mimic the natural layering found in geodes and mineral formations, yet they pulse with saturated, otherworldly hues—more dreamscape than geology.
She often works on multiple pieces at once, tuning into color intuitively and allowing the forms to evolve in conversation with one another. The layering process spans several days, with each pour requiring a full curing period before the next is applied. The final result is a glass-like surface that magnifies the depth and luminosity of the pigments beneath, creating a visual experience that is both meditative and electric.”
Still of The Silent Type in Esley’s studio. 2025.
Forty resin circles are arranged in a flowing composition, each formed through layered pours of ink and resin. Reminiscent of abstract agates, the rings radiate both quiet intensity and vibrant energy. The piece lives in the tension between stillness and movement—bold yet unspoken, like its title - The Silent Type - suggests.
DUAL STREETS
Installation view of LoveLetter. 2022.
Created in collaboration with Houston-based DJ Sun for his album “LoveLetter,” Love Letter “encapsulates the meaning and mission behind this beautiful album”, says DUAL in an Instagram post celebrating the painting’s unveiling. “The long lost art of writing love letters on a tangible surface has almost become obsolete, but hopefully this album and painting will make you think otherwise.”
DUAL is a Houston-based artist who has been a fixture in the local art scene since 2005. Working anonymously under the pseudonym DUAL, his distinctive practice seamlessly merges abstraction with organic forms, often drawing inspiration from flora and fauna. His diverse body of work includes large-scale murals, meticulously crafted tape collages, and paintings on canvas.
Known for his bold use of color and geometric precision, DUAL's work celebrates movement, energy, and color. While his compositions are deeply intentional, DUAL values ambiguity and open interpretation. He enjoys when viewers are able to tell their own stories and form personal connections through his abstract work. Each piece becomes a shared experience, shaped as much by the viewer's perspective as by the artist's hand.
David Hardaker
Hardaker writes of his circle paintings:
“The work is a response to music.
The application of texture and the act of painting with a brush are fundamental elements of the process.
The predominant language of the work is held to just color and line. The physical nature of the medium allows expression throughout the intimacy of textured the inherently flawed method of application.
The painting does not attempt to represent, only to record what is evoked. These evocations may be of a first kiss, a perfect summer or a departed friend.
In this way the paintings often become more about memory and the act of painting than the music itself. Each painting has the title of the music that inspired it.
“Gossip” via Instagram @hardakerstudio
Using music as both a collaborator and informant, “Gossip,” the pink-hued dia, is titled after the High Fade song “Gossip”. Hardaker writes on Instagram “I paint about fifteen broad base strokes on the canvas before I settle on the music I’m going to listen to while I paint.”
In the showroom, David’s circle paintings provide a vibrant and geometric visual landing spot for viewers as they enter the space. They are installed on a deep navy blue accent wall that emphasizes the vividness of both color and viewer experience, giving an electric welcome to all.