Paul Shain
@paul77006.bsky.social
Recovering engineer turned artist. Collector of things obsolete 🖋️⌚. Graduate of MIT and UC Berkeley. Leguminati. 🌐 http://PaulShain.Art.
TODAY'S THE DAY!!! If you're in Houston, join us in celebrating art.
The artists at Art Square Studios on Almeda are opening our studios Sunday, October 26, from 1 to 5. Join us at 5301 Almeda between Southmore and Binz. There is parking behind the building.
October 26, 2025 at 1:39 PM
TODAY'S THE DAY!!! If you're in Houston, join us in celebrating art.
The artists at Art Square Studios on Almeda are opening our studios Sunday, October 26, from 1 to 5. Join us at 5301 Almeda between Southmore and Binz. There is parking behind the building.
October 24, 2025 at 3:28 AM
The artists at Art Square Studios on Almeda are opening our studios Sunday, October 26, from 1 to 5. Join us at 5301 Almeda between Southmore and Binz. There is parking behind the building.
I have packed everything (I think) I need for Saturday's Art Market at the Watercolor Art Society-Houston. We'll be at 1601 W Alabama St in Houston from noon to 6pm. Hard to believe there's a tent and a ton of art in back of my car! Stop by to see all the art that our members have available.
October 18, 2025 at 1:10 AM
I have packed everything (I think) I need for Saturday's Art Market at the Watercolor Art Society-Houston. We'll be at 1601 W Alabama St in Houston from noon to 6pm. Hard to believe there's a tent and a ton of art in back of my car! Stop by to see all the art that our members have available.
Reposted by Paul Shain
Hold the date! Watercolor Art Society-Houston hosts its annual Art Market on Saturday, October 18 from noon to six at 1601 W Alabama St.
September 22, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Hold the date! Watercolor Art Society-Houston hosts its annual Art Market on Saturday, October 18 from noon to six at 1601 W Alabama St.
I’m pleased to announce that "Gotta Cut Loose" has found a new home!
Gotta Cut Loose; watercolor, fine liners, watercolor markers, acrylic markers on paper; 9"x12".
Gotta Cut Loose; watercolor, fine liners, watercolor markers, acrylic markers on paper; 9"x12".
October 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I’m pleased to announce that "Gotta Cut Loose" has found a new home!
Gotta Cut Loose; watercolor, fine liners, watercolor markers, acrylic markers on paper; 9"x12".
Gotta Cut Loose; watercolor, fine liners, watercolor markers, acrylic markers on paper; 9"x12".
I am pleased that Reflections IV, 12”x16” was awarded Honorable Mention at Watercolor Art Society-Houston’s Annual Members Exhibit. It sold during the reception but Reflections V (orange background) is available on my website paulshain.art/reflections-v. It is in a black frame and white mat, 16x20.
October 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
I am pleased that Reflections IV, 12”x16” was awarded Honorable Mention at Watercolor Art Society-Houston’s Annual Members Exhibit. It sold during the reception but Reflections V (orange background) is available on my website paulshain.art/reflections-v. It is in a black frame and white mat, 16x20.
The artists at Art Square Studios (5301 Almeda Rd, Houston) invite you to our third and final open studio of 2025 on Sunday, Oct. 26, 1-5pm. We work in a variety of media and styles with something to interest everyone. Parking is available behind the building with access on Oakdale. Please join us!
September 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The artists at Art Square Studios (5301 Almeda Rd, Houston) invite you to our third and final open studio of 2025 on Sunday, Oct. 26, 1-5pm. We work in a variety of media and styles with something to interest everyone. Parking is available behind the building with access on Oakdale. Please join us!
Hold the date! About 20 Houston artists working in various media and styles will open their doors on Sunday, October 26 from 1 to 5 at 5301 Almeda. Parking is behind the building off Oakdale.
September 22, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Hold the date! About 20 Houston artists working in various media and styles will open their doors on Sunday, October 26 from 1 to 5 at 5301 Almeda. Parking is behind the building off Oakdale.
Hold the date! Watercolor Art Society-Houston hosts its annual Art Market on Saturday, October 18 from noon to six at 1601 W Alabama St.
September 22, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Hold the date! Watercolor Art Society-Houston hosts its annual Art Market on Saturday, October 18 from noon to six at 1601 W Alabama St.
The theme for the next open house at @artsquarestudiosonalmeda is COSMOS. The event will be on Sunday October 26 from 1-5pm at 5301 Almeda Rd, Houston. Parking is behind the building off Oakdale.
September 18, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The theme for the next open house at @artsquarestudiosonalmeda is COSMOS. The event will be on Sunday October 26 from 1-5pm at 5301 Almeda Rd, Houston. Parking is behind the building off Oakdale.
I'm happy to report that @watercolorhouston has found a new home for my Aqua Cosmos.
September 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I'm happy to report that @watercolorhouston has found a new home for my Aqua Cosmos.
Here is a new group of work, Pleading for Harmony, all are acrylic, collage, oil pastel on gesso cradled panels, either 12x12 ($185) or 12x16 ($235).
August 30, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Here is a new group of work, Pleading for Harmony, all are acrylic, collage, oil pastel on gesso cradled panels, either 12x12 ($185) or 12x16 ($235).
My 3 entries for the September show (9/7-9/27) at Watercolor Art Society-Houston
Gotta Cut Loose, 9x12, 2025 ($180). View of Cutloose on Westheimer from Agora.
Pleading for Harmony IV, 12x12 ($185).
Pearls V, 9x9 ($135)
1601 W Alabama St, Houston open Tues-Sat 10-3.
Gotta Cut Loose, 9x12, 2025 ($180). View of Cutloose on Westheimer from Agora.
Pleading for Harmony IV, 12x12 ($185).
Pearls V, 9x9 ($135)
1601 W Alabama St, Houston open Tues-Sat 10-3.
August 30, 2025 at 2:07 PM
My 3 entries for the September show (9/7-9/27) at Watercolor Art Society-Houston
Gotta Cut Loose, 9x12, 2025 ($180). View of Cutloose on Westheimer from Agora.
Pleading for Harmony IV, 12x12 ($185).
Pearls V, 9x9 ($135)
1601 W Alabama St, Houston open Tues-Sat 10-3.
Gotta Cut Loose, 9x12, 2025 ($180). View of Cutloose on Westheimer from Agora.
Pleading for Harmony IV, 12x12 ($185).
Pearls V, 9x9 ($135)
1601 W Alabama St, Houston open Tues-Sat 10-3.
During @judywoods_artist 's #ArtForGoodWorkshop (which I enjoyed), I painted three 12"x12" pieces. I mounted these on a 36"x12" cradled panel. (Click on the picture to expand it and see it all.)
"A True Dichotomy," acrylic, collage, oil pastel, colored chalk (Conté) on paper, 36"x12" (2025).
"A True Dichotomy," acrylic, collage, oil pastel, colored chalk (Conté) on paper, 36"x12" (2025).
August 29, 2025 at 5:46 PM
During @judywoods_artist 's #ArtForGoodWorkshop (which I enjoyed), I painted three 12"x12" pieces. I mounted these on a 36"x12" cradled panel. (Click on the picture to expand it and see it all.)
"A True Dichotomy," acrylic, collage, oil pastel, colored chalk (Conté) on paper, 36"x12" (2025).
"A True Dichotomy," acrylic, collage, oil pastel, colored chalk (Conté) on paper, 36"x12" (2025).
I am happy to report that this award-winning piece has found a new home! I do have notecards available with this image (paulshain.art/reflections-...).
Reflections I, acrylic on paper, 12" x 16" (2025).
Reflections I, acrylic on paper, 12" x 16" (2025).
August 22, 2025 at 11:44 PM
I am happy to report that this award-winning piece has found a new home! I do have notecards available with this image (paulshain.art/reflections-...).
Reflections I, acrylic on paper, 12" x 16" (2025).
Reflections I, acrylic on paper, 12" x 16" (2025).
Three pieces for the August show at @watercolorhouston from Aug 3 to 30. The theme is "experimental." These pieces all include materials that I had not used before.
Marble Trails, acrylic and collage on panel, 10”×8” (2025) $105.
Marble Trails, acrylic and collage on panel, 10”×8” (2025) $105.
July 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Three pieces for the August show at @watercolorhouston from Aug 3 to 30. The theme is "experimental." These pieces all include materials that I had not used before.
Marble Trails, acrylic and collage on panel, 10”×8” (2025) $105.
Marble Trails, acrylic and collage on panel, 10”×8” (2025) $105.
I submitted these framed pieces to the July show at watercolorhouston.org. The opening reception is July 6 @ 3:30 and runs through July 26.
The Unheard Refrain, acrylic on paper, 12x16, $225.
Sky Blue Cat, acrylic and collage on canvas, 10x10, $190.
Wrecked Angles, watercolor on paper, 9x12, $185.
The Unheard Refrain, acrylic on paper, 12x16, $225.
Sky Blue Cat, acrylic and collage on canvas, 10x10, $190.
Wrecked Angles, watercolor on paper, 9x12, $185.
June 24, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I submitted these framed pieces to the July show at watercolorhouston.org. The opening reception is July 6 @ 3:30 and runs through July 26.
The Unheard Refrain, acrylic on paper, 12x16, $225.
Sky Blue Cat, acrylic and collage on canvas, 10x10, $190.
Wrecked Angles, watercolor on paper, 9x12, $185.
The Unheard Refrain, acrylic on paper, 12x16, $225.
Sky Blue Cat, acrylic and collage on canvas, 10x10, $190.
Wrecked Angles, watercolor on paper, 9x12, $185.
Tomorrow will be a lovely day at Art Square Studios on Almeda. About 20 artists’ studios will be open. Parking and the entrance are behind the building at 5301 Almeda (enter on Oakdale). Please join us!
June 21, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Tomorrow will be a lovely day at Art Square Studios on Almeda. About 20 artists’ studios will be open. Parking and the entrance are behind the building at 5301 Almeda (enter on Oakdale). Please join us!
Created earlier this month during a workshop by Sue Bishop at the Watercolor Art Society-Houston.
“The Unheard Refrain,” acrylic on paper, 12”x16”. Thank you, Sue, for the fun, the lesson, and the encouragement! This one has really grown on me.
“The Unheard Refrain,” acrylic on paper, 12”x16”. Thank you, Sue, for the fun, the lesson, and the encouragement! This one has really grown on me.
June 17, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Created earlier this month during a workshop by Sue Bishop at the Watercolor Art Society-Houston.
“The Unheard Refrain,” acrylic on paper, 12”x16”. Thank you, Sue, for the fun, the lesson, and the encouragement! This one has really grown on me.
“The Unheard Refrain,” acrylic on paper, 12”x16”. Thank you, Sue, for the fun, the lesson, and the encouragement! This one has really grown on me.
I wanted to document how tidy my studio is. I cleaned up to prepare for Sunday's Open Studio at Art Square Studios on Almeda (IG: @artsquarestudiosonalmeda). I show the four walls of the studio and two shots showing the paintings on the wall outside the studio.
June 16, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I wanted to document how tidy my studio is. I cleaned up to prepare for Sunday's Open Studio at Art Square Studios on Almeda (IG: @artsquarestudiosonalmeda). I show the four walls of the studio and two shots showing the paintings on the wall outside the studio.
Art Square Studios on Almeda is hosting an open house on Sunday, June 22, from 1-5pm. Please visit and be amazed by the art!
5301 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX. Parking is available in the lot behind the building and on the street. The entrance is behind the building.
5301 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX. Parking is available in the lot behind the building and on the street. The entrance is behind the building.
June 4, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Art Square Studios on Almeda is hosting an open house on Sunday, June 22, from 1-5pm. Please visit and be amazed by the art!
5301 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX. Parking is available in the lot behind the building and on the street. The entrance is behind the building.
5301 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX. Parking is available in the lot behind the building and on the street. The entrance is behind the building.
The theme of June's exhibit at IG: @watercolorhouston is "Pop Art." These three (WAS-H!!! (Sorry, Roy), POP'S MUG, and POP CATS!) await hanging. The show opens with a reception Sunday, June 8 at 3pm following a demonstration by IG: @krfineart at 2pm.
June 4, 2025 at 4:45 AM
The theme of June's exhibit at IG: @watercolorhouston is "Pop Art." These three (WAS-H!!! (Sorry, Roy), POP'S MUG, and POP CATS!) await hanging. The show opens with a reception Sunday, June 8 at 3pm following a demonstration by IG: @krfineart at 2pm.
Rescheduled to May 31.
My "When Flags Cry" will be at Kallinen Gallery for the exhibit “TRVMPED.” TRVMPED opens Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7 PM to 10 PM. The show centers on the current federal administration. Valet parking & refreshments are promised. Contact Randall Kallinen at attorneykallinen@aol.com or (713)320–3785.
April 26, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Rescheduled to May 31.
May's exhibit at Watercolor Art Society-Houston (watercolorhouston.org) is titled "Scenes Through a Window." I submitted these three pieces. The opening reception is Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 3:30 pm at 1601 W Alabama St, Houston, TX.
April 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
May's exhibit at Watercolor Art Society-Houston (watercolorhouston.org) is titled "Scenes Through a Window." I submitted these three pieces. The opening reception is Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 3:30 pm at 1601 W Alabama St, Houston, TX.
My "When Flags Cry" will be at Kallinen Gallery for the exhibit “TRVMPED.” TRVMPED opens Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7 PM to 10 PM. The show centers on the current federal administration. Valet parking & refreshments are promised. Contact Randall Kallinen at attorneykallinen@aol.com or (713)320–3785.
April 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
My "When Flags Cry" will be at Kallinen Gallery for the exhibit “TRVMPED.” TRVMPED opens Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7 PM to 10 PM. The show centers on the current federal administration. Valet parking & refreshments are promised. Contact Randall Kallinen at attorneykallinen@aol.com or (713)320–3785.