Russell Houston is an artist of uncommon talent and versatility. He feels that he didn't choose art, art choose him. From an early age he developed a love for art and for the West. He has combined those to loves to produce a wide range of art with focus ranging from beauty to humor. Houston strives to create paintings suffused with light and color.

Russell Houston was born in California, and he and his family moved to Arizona when he was a young boy. After graduating from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, Russ worked as an award-winning illustrator. After a year or so he decided to pursue fine art full-time. Since then he has produced many award-winning paintings in shows including The George Phippen and the Pepp...