Mona Houle
13821 N. 22nd St. Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602)721-9676
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www.monahoule.com

Bio

Mona Houle is a graduate of Hallmark Institute of Photography in Massachusetts. She lived in New England, where she enjoyed a career in professional photography before moving to the South, where her passion for the great outdoors flourished. Mona studied horticulture at Delaware Technical College and carried her love of botany Into attaining Arizona Master Florlst certification.

In 1998, Mona picked up her first paintbrush and began capturing her wildlife experiences with watercolors. She continues exploring new techniques and styles.

Mona has participated in and organized 12 paint-outs at the Desert Botanical Garden with the Scottsdale Artists League. She served as Treasurer and Membership Chair. Mona served as Jury Director for the Arizona Art Alliance and took part in many Alliance shows.

Mona is an active member of the Sonoran Arts League, She has been In several of their group shows, and this will be her sixth year in the Hidden In The Hills Studio Tour. She teaches watercolor workshops at their studio In Cave Creek.

Mona is a Signature Member of the Arizona Watercolor Association, having been in several of their group shows. She serves as Social Media Chair.

Mona was thrilled to be accepted Into the Best and Brightest Show at Scottsdale Artist School.

In 2013, Mona founded Epic Artists. A business-oriented art group based in Phoenix. She coaches emerging artists with the businass of fine art.

Mona travels frequently, having hiked through 40 states and 13 countries, with her sketchbook and camera at hand, Often, while working in the field, she finds that wildlife has been observing her. These experiences can be terrifying, exhilarating, and at the sametime, inspiring. Mona claims that half the fun is not knowing what will happen next.

Statement

Mona Houle is a full-time artist, focused on watercolors and silks, She is a self-taughtartist. Her work is a collection of colorful nature and wildlife paintings. Mona’s love for travel, botany, and her intimate connection with animals inspires her. She lives in Phoenix,AZ, with her husband and thelr collection of beloved pets and succulents.

“Taking chances, facing fears, and living life in full color Is what being an artist Is all about.”