The Heart of Art: Luis Faya – Ceramic Artist

The Heart of Art: Luis Faya – Ceramic Artist

This week on The Heart of Art I interview Luis Faya, a ceramic artist and practicing engineer. Find out how Luis's engineering background informs his ceramics, how he deals with so much uncertainty in the artistic process, and why he encourages people to buy handmade objects instead of mass-produced ones.

The Heart of Art: Robyn Glass – Art Teacher/Multimedia Artist

This week on The Heart of Art I interview a multimedia artist and art teacher from IOLA ISD, Robyn Glass. We have a great conversation about why she challenges herself to learn as many mediums as she can, why art is so important for education, and why her inspiration can come at any moment.

The Heart of Art: Rodney Bettis – Musical Theatre

This week on The Heart of Art we speak to Rodney Bettis, who stars as Shrek in “Shrek the Musical” and serves as board president of The Theatre Company of Bryan-College Station. Hear how Bettis prepared for his first lead role, his favorite characters to play and why he started participating in theater in 2019.

The Heart of Art: Jeremy Biggers – Multimedia Artist

This week on THOA, we speak to renown artist and Dallas native, Jeremy Biggers. We have a great conversation about what he attributes his success with big companies such as Netflix and the NBA, as well as why his definition of art involves paying attention to the mundane. You can currently visit his exhibition, "I Hope I Make You Proud: A Retrospective" at the J. Wayne Stark Gallery until May 2nd.

The Heart of Art: Lisa Urban – Brazos Valley Fiber Festival

This week on The Heart of Art, Hector speaks with Lisa Urban; multidisciplinary artist focusing on fiber arts and painting. She talks to us about being a founding member of the 2nd annual Brazos Valley Fiber Fest and what all people can expect at this event taking place March 13-14, 2026.