​​Rhonda Radford Adams’ energy and dedication is apparent, and she remarks that she “loves allowing all the elements to come together in harmony.  In my creative process, I have fun knowing that I can embrace the freedom to get lost in the wonder of creating, with no judgment, just spontaneous interaction with the textures and colors in front of me.   It’s almost like creating a mantra.   It’s not about making something for myself, but about shaping a message that I hope will speak to someone else too. "    

Rhonda feels strongly about taking care of oneself.  “Just like we take care of our bodies and our smiles, we need ways to recharge our minds and spirits. Creativity is an important part of caring for oneself.  Whether looking at my work, or participating in one of my workshops, I want to feel inspired to slow down, play and reconnect with myself.” 
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With her dental background, she feels that healing, reflection and joy are important.  Rhonda mirrors her positive feelings of being a member of Archway.  She enjoys not just hanging art but being part of a working artist run community.  "There’s a shared sense of purpose and responsibility, and I have come to appreciate the support, consistency, and accountability. "

​When asked to recall one of his favorite experiences, Michael recalls traveling.  "It was a four month trip to Egypt, Greece and Russia in the early '90’s.  I had been to Russia once before , though this trip was key for me to get a lot of preconception out of my head and further anchor into maturing past my Americanized psyche." 

He works at his art “at a desk where my computer is stationed as well, and always facing a window, preferably with a view.”  If his view is blocked, his ears “see things because the window is a membrane of implied visuals per bird sounds, wind, rain plinks and the quiet presence of transparency.”

​When asked how he knows when he is done with a piece?  “It’s an event, a sudden epiphany of done or it simply stops speaking. Or it’s filled up”.

​I grew up in Houston, and  eventually relocated between Houston and Galveston in 2017. Even as a child,  my life has been in the field of art. After high school, I was fortunate enough to get a job with Custom Art Multimedia where we created large corporate statement pieces, in addition to working with interior designers, private clients, and other artists. Furthermore, certification by the Professional Picture Framers Association led to a successful 20+ years of working in the picture framing field.