ABOUT ME: by KERMIT EISENHUT
As a pet lover I know how much we all cherish our 4-legged friends. Most of my clients have a pet they want to remember forever, and I can make that happen with my life-like hand-painted portraits using acrylic on canvas.
When I paint the portrait of someone’s 4-legged friend (typically it is 4-legged) whether still around the house or living in their memory, I try to capture that special spark between the owner & the pet. I want the painting to reflect the genuine love and affection that exists between them and be obvious to anyone looking at the art work.
In addition to pet portraits I paint whimsical paintings, traditional landscapes, flowers, murals, even cows, mustangs & over-sized boots for the Houston Rodeo. Also furniture, a huge pear (for the city of Pearland) & numerous fun, public art pieces.
My passion is teaching art to people with terminal illnesses at area hospitals. I feel so fortunate to be able to share with others my gift of being an artist and I hope I have made a difference by helping them see the value of art in their lives; my Healing Art Classes are held at local area hospitals. More information here: Art Therapy Painting Classes
While painting, patients are able let their imagination take them to places beyond the hospital and their illness. If they can focus on their art & enjoy their time spent painting I feel I have succeeded. To me this very fulfilling.
I stay involved in the Houston community and participate in numerous charity events including SNAP’s Collars For A Cause, Texas Children’s Hospital, Cow Parade, the American Heart Association and numerous AIDS and Cancer Organizations.
Recent News / Events
Kermit is getting ready to paint this deer for the Woodlands Children’s Hospital, Texas.
Notice the HUGE boot featuring familiar scenes depicting Texas – how do you get that downstairs?
Here’s the boot returned to the owner’s ranch having been refurbished by Kermit. Texas weather certainly takes a toll.
2018 MD Anderson Boot Walk to #end cancer
Third Annual Boot Walk, 2018, to #end cancer.
Kermit’s TV interview, July 24th announcing the #end cancer kick-off.
Below: Kermit’s hand-painted boot to raise money for M. D. Anderson.
Below are links to newspaper / magazine articles highlighting some of the events Kermit has participated in to raise money for charity.
Cow Parade Fun in Houston: 2001
Kermit's Hand-painted Cows for the 2001 Houston Cow Parade
Bluebonnet Cow Location: Knot Garden at Houston Center: Austin and Lamar Buffalo Bymoo Location: Knot Garden at Houston Center: Austin and Lamar Cowing Around Houston Location: Whitney National Bank, Smith and Pease Escape to Greenway Location: Land Rover Houston North: 18205 I-45 North Insuracow Location: Gus S. Wortham Fountain: Allen Parkway and Waugh Lonesome Cowboy Location: The Houstonian: Redstone Building, 109 N. Post Oak Lane Cow with Attitude Location: Hobby Airport: Broadway and Airport Blvd. Miss Moolicious Location: H-E-B Grocery Company – Traveling Moo-ving to New Depths Location: First City Tower:Lamar and Fannin Location: The Galleria: Westheimer and Post Oak Blvd. Uptown Cow Location: Uptown Park: Post Oak and West Loop South
Kermit's Mickey Mouse - 75th Anniversary: Lone Star Mickey, 2003
OutSmart Magazine March: 2017
The (H)Art of Kermit Eisenhut
Miniature cow auctioned off for $60,000.00: 2016
Scroll down the page to the Big Fun for Little Texans section where you’ll see the cow Kermit created for Texas Childrens’ Hospital. Children had the opportunity to submit names for the colorfully painted cow statue which raised $60,000.00 at auction. All proceeds benefited the Texas Children’s Cancer Center.
Heights Boulevard Sculpture Project, Houston TX: 2015
True South Sculpture Exhibition on Heights Blvd.
March – December 2015
Wildlife Sanctuary from “True North” , Sculpture on the Boulevard: 2014
The 2014 “True North” project introduced contemporary art works to the residents & visitors along eight predetermined blocks on the esplanade of Heights Blvd.
Mutts & Meows Mural with Kermit Eisenhut: 2014
Reception with the Artists: PAWS for a PURRpose 2013
Organized by Austin artist Allison Gregory, PAWS for a PURRpose, benefiting the Texas Humane Legislation Network and the South Texas College of Law Animal Law Clinic, was a statewide charitable public art event and auction consisting of 60 unique fiberglass sculptures (many on display) of the pets we so dearly cherish.
Mustangs: 2008
28 hand-painted horses were on display across Houston for the upcoming Houston Livestock and Rodeo.
Part public relations, part charity, this annual Houstonian event (first came cows, then boots, and in 2008 it was the mustangs) grew from the 1990 Chicago Cow Parade, also a huge success.
To see Kermit’s work on display across Houston visit the waiting rooms of the animal clinics listed below or any of the other businesses. The painted suites at Rover Oaks Pet Resort are an all-time favorite.
Sawer Yards
2102 Edwards St., Ste 2
Houston,TX 77007
(832) 564-7471
website
Rescued Pets Movement
2317 W 34th St.,
Houston
website
Westheimer Animal Clinic Bellaire
7005 Mapleridge
Houston
Rover Oaks Pet Resort
2550 West Bellfort,
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 662-2119
website
Richmond Avenue Animal Hospital
4041 Richmond Ave.,
Houston
AQUA Cleaners
174 Yale St. #300
Houston, TX 77007
Dr. Jeffery J. Tollett D.D.S
1101 Augusta Dr.,
Houston
Miss Saigon Cafe
1421 Richmond,
Houston
website
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