Avli Dalal
Artist & Teacher
Avli Dalal is known for her colorful oil and mixed media pieces that pay homage to her culture. “I am from India, and India is full of vibrancy and colors, so a lot of my artwork is influenced by my heritage and culture,” she says.
Avli is a member of the Cross Timbers Artist Guild and participates in the guild’s annual tour. She also has been sharing her creative talents with young artists for more than a decade with her Art with Avli courses.
“It started with a few kids that I taught from my kitchen table in Flower Mound, and over the years, it grew to three different locations before the pandemic.”
For Avli, her artwork is a vital part of who she is. “I have always been a creative person, and art allows me to express my creativity.” For more information about Avli’s art and her Art with Avli courses, visit artwithavli.com.
Shane Wright
Woodworker
Shane Wright turned his hobby into a full-time job in 2017, when he and his wife, Mary, began Argyle Woodworks.
Though Shane mostly makes Adirondack furniture and handcrafted charcuterie boards, he also has created many custom furniture pieces.
“Our Adirondack chairs and accessories are handmade from Western red cedar, with stainless-steel hardware,” Mary says. “Shane custom builds each order, thus he can make a chair that accommodates a customer’s specific needs, albeit shorter, taller or wider if necessary.” Each chair can be custom engraved, as well. “This makes them extra unique and meaningful."
Follow Argyle Woodworks at facebook.com/argylewoodwork.
Mattie Kelton
Singer/Songwriter
Mattie Kelton graduated from Argyle High School this past spring and quickly proved she is a rising star. The Belmont University freshman recently released her “old-school country” debut single titled “Square One” and has dreams of performing and producing music as a career.
“Although my main genre is country, I would love to produce all kinds of other genres,” Mattie says. “While studying at Belmont, I have written and co-written so many new songs. I plan to release an album within the next year, so keep your eyes peeled for lots of updates on my social media!”
Visit mattierosemusic.com for more information. And follow Mattie on Instagram (@mattierose_) and Facebook (Mattie Rose Kelton).