Links to artists and places I like:

Leslie Elliottsmith - http://www.artelliottsmith.com

Tamara Robertson - A Texas artist.  Her works are large and full of texture -  http://www.tamararobertsonart.com/

River Oaks Square Arts Center  http://www.riveroaksartscenter.com/

Alexandria Museum of Art  http://www.themuseum.org/Homepage.aspx

Masur Museum  http://www.masurmuseum.org/