Artists
Featuring some of Dallas’ most prolific and dynamic artists, this experience celebrates the convergence of the arts and technology and provides a family-friendly and socially distanced holiday experience. Artists for 2021 will be announced on November 30th.
2020 Line-Up
Anchoring the experience will be 12 original 20' murals designed after the holiday classic "Twelve Days of Christmas," created by some of the dopest muralists in DFW. Additionally, this all-original holiday drive-through will feature original sculptural installations and engaging surprises from some of Dallas' most prolific artists and performers. As we highlight the creativity and culture of the city and bring to life a holiday celebration in an artistic, authentic, and engaging way, we're going beyond the holiday lights to bring you “a different way to holiday™."
Brandon Adams
12 Drummers Drumming
Wanted to do a character based on the wooden drummers we are traditionally used to seeing. Something from Grandma's house similar to the nutCracker. What if this guy isn't making music on one single drum but stepped forward in time. He's got that classic soul but is ready to let his true colors fly. His love for old school Hip Hop shows through as his old school shirt peeks from his more formal clothing to reveal his true vibe.
https://www.badamsgallery.com/
https://www.instagram.com/badamsart/
Hatziel Flores
11 Pipers Piping
Hatziel Flores is a self-taught, contemporary artist from Dallas, Texas. He was born in Mexico City and has been doing art since he was very young. His diverse collections consist of explosive mixed media paintings portraying beauty found within chaos, balancing realism, stylization, and fantasy. Internally driven and emotionally charged, he continues to explore and convey his ideas in a variety of forms including oil paint, murals, animation and sculpture. His visions are unique and unlimited.
https://hatziel.wixsite.com/hatziel
https://instagram.com/hatziel
DTOX (Jerod Davies)
10 Lords a Leaping
I was chosen to bring the "10 leaping lords"to life. I decided to create a seasonal winter goddess with 10 crystals around her neck and the 10 leaping Lords as an electrical current arcing above her head instead of the classic iteration that we all know. Tapping into the electric universe vibe to give it a deeper meaning than just socialites ice skating. I hope everyone enjoyed it as much as I did creating it for the citizens of Dallas! Follow @dtoxart for behind the scenes pics and videos of me creating various works of art!!!
Sam Lao
9 Ladies Dancing
Sam Lao is a multidisciplinary artist based in Dallas, TX. As a UTA graduate with a BFA in Visual Communications, Lao’s work spans across many genres of art. From designing and painting vibrant murals across the city to crafting textile art that’s meant to be touched and even writing and performing award winning music, Lao strives to create beautiful works any and every way she can.
http://www.thesamlao.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thesamlao/
Albarez
8 Maids a Milking
Inspired by the graffiti and urban landscapes, Albarez paints the lyrics in music and gives them a new context to reinforce their potency and relevance to his everyday life. His art has evolved from graphite on paper to aerosol on buildings, which have catapulted him to use acrylic and oil paint. Ultimately, Albarez’ paintings allow you to view, construe, debate, and repute his artistic style.
Drigo
7 Swans a Swimming
Drigo’s work can be seen throughout Dallas and beyond in the form of murals, installations, personal collections, and in galleries. He is a self-taught contemporary figurative painter, and muralist stemming from skateboard culture and graphic design influences. Drigo often uses his background in design when partnering with like-minded brands, executing anything from billboards and skateparks, to creating packaging for products. His work focuses on meshing ancient culture with current day iconography alongside his primary goal of putting a smile on people’s faces while hoping to influence them to “do good”.
https://madebydrigo.com/
https://www.instagram.com/madebydrigo/
Will Heron
6 Geese a Laying
Will Heron’s hyper-stylized cacti murals and illustrations are the epitome of his Texas roots. Born and bred in Dallas, art has been a way for Heron to comprehend and communicate with the world around him since he was young.
Mariell Guzman
5 Golden Rings
Dallas painter, muralist, and illustrator Mariell Guzman has brought to life colorful and distinct murals all over Dallas-Fort Worth. From the butterflies beneath the Katy Trail on Bowen Street (in collaboration with local artist Mariel Pohlman) to the massive Grand Berry Theater Rainbow Wall and #ForFortWorth mural in Cowtown, Guzman has been executing great work since she graduated from The University of Texas at Austin’s Fine Arts program just a few years ago.
Ponchaveli
4 Calling Birds
I am a professional self-taught artist with a God-given talent to create art in the form of murals, canvas paintings, portraits, apparel printing, promotional products and much more.
I painted a mural depicting “Four Calling Birds” from the famous Christmas carol, “12 Days of Christmas.
http://www.ponchaveli.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ponchaveli/
IZK (Isaac Davies)
3 French Hens
It feels good to be painting again, just in time for the holidays amidst so much uncertainty. I chose this design because i wanted to go back to monochromatics, something I’ve always enjoyed. A classic realistic portrayal but with a flare of graf.
I’m thankful to have contributed something for public enjoyment with this piece. The number 3 has always been special to me as there are 3 davies brothers, all muralists. Happy holidays!
Trey Wilder
2 Turtle Doves
“The doves represent friendship and love. I imagine them flying circles around Santa.”
Trey Wilder has been involved in creating art his entire life. As a child, he developed an appreciation of art from his grandfather and furthered his education with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design from Sam Houston State University. Wilder has become an award-winning creative specializing in interior and exterior murals. He creates custom designed graffiti infused murals with bold colors and figurative style. His work enhances and transforms spaces, triggers emotion and allows him to connect with people from all over.
https://www.treywilder.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_treywilder/
Jeremy Biggers
A Partridge in a Pear Tree
“I’m known for my realism work, so naturally I decided to paint a partridge sitting in an actual pear tree. I chose to make the piece a little more visually interesting by adding my signature color palette of blue, white and hyper-red. All over a bed of bokeh Christmas lights.”
Award-Winning Creator. Problem Solver. Fine-Artist. Designer. Photographer. Film Maker. Based in Dallas, Texas.
https://jeremybiggers.com/
https://www.instagram.com/stemandthorn/
Supporting Artists
Jennifer Wester
Paper Sculpture Artist
http://www.jenniferwester.info/
Michael McPheeters
Atmospheric Installations https://www.michaelmcpheeters.com/
Mike Arreaga
Sculptural Installations
https://www.instagram.com/arreaga/
URSA MINOR
Geoff Case
Projection Artist
http://giavici.com/
Eric Trich
Projection Artist
https://www.instagram.com/et_3d/