Dallas Artist Cobie Russell Invites Us Inside Her Highland Park Home
Russell s family home is welcoming, eclectic, and full of life, from her sunny painter s studio to her lush garden.
Artists have known the perks and pain points of working from home long before the rest of the world caught on. Many of Dallas’ visual creatives, both up-and-coming and established, prefer the comfort and inspiration that comes from creating in a familiar place. But how that environment informs their work and how their aesthetic, in turn, influences their living spaces is wholly individual. We went inside the homes of six local artists, whose means of self-expression on and off the canvas give a revealing peek into their distinct personalities and points of view.
The Violin Virtuoso of Denton
Scott Tixier studied in Paris conservatories, practiced with Romani musicians, and performed with Pink Floyd and Stevie Wonder. Then he moved to Denton.
By
Alex Temblador
Published in
D Magazine
April
2021
Photography by Elizabeth Lavin and Briscoe Burnett
In Texas, we’re more familiar with fiddles than violins, more attuned to country and blues than jazz. But chances are you’ve seen Scott Tixier or heard his work, probably without knowing it. The 34-year-old Grammy Award-winning French jazz violinist has made late show appearances with Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon. His music can be heard in films such as the 2019 remake of
A Taste of Africa at the Dallas Farmers Market
Different paths led Elisabeth Varondi and Joseline Ballard here. Their small snacks tell big stories about their journeys.
From East and West Africa, two women are bringing their most-loved sweets to Dallas. Joseline Ballard hails from Accra, the capital along the coast of Ghana, and immigrated to Dallas 10 years ago. Elisabeth Varondi fled the Democratic Republic of Congo before making her way to Dallas by way of Canada. Their small treats took different routes to get here, but they tell a story. They’re capturing an audience of those wanting to try something new. Something with a backstory.
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Dallas Stylists and Designers Share Secrets for Creating a Picture-Perfect Bed
Breathe new life into your sleep setup with fresh pillows, light linens, and expert bed-making tips for a result that s as beautiful as it is cozy.
By
Sarah Bennett and Jessica Otte
Published in
D Home
March-April
2021
Photography by Elizabeth Lavin
Don’t be jealous of the perfectly put-together, Princess-and-the-Pea-style beds you see in the catalogs. Commercial photography stylist
Denise Morales-Kalajdzic is the first to admit that no one’s actual beds look like the ones they create. “A lot of what we do on shoots is nothing you would do at home,” says Morales-Kalajdzic, who’s done work for the likes of Peacock Alley and Neiman Marcus. Even if you do perfect the layering, folding, and karate-chopping necessary to style a bed that’s fit for its closeup, the second you take a snooze, your set-up looks downright nightmarish. Morales-Kalajdzic shares five tips for creating a bed that w