HAILEY E. HERRERA

Artist Statement

My artistic journey began in South Korea, where I first explored painting at the age of seven. After moving to the United States in 1997, my passion for art evolved as I discovered watercolor batik in 2012. This technique, a blend of watercolor and wax on delicate rice paper, became central to my work.

My art harmonizes Eastern and Western influences, reflecting my heritage and experiences. Inspired by Korean and Japanese traditions, I incorporate simplified landscapes and nature motifs, blending these with Western approaches like negative space and dynamic color pouring. This fusion celebrates both bold color and refined detail.

My current work is centered on Texas landscapes, focusing on the vibrant flora and striking geological forms of the region. As an honored Centennial Painter for the Art of Texas Parks project, I aim to connect viewers with the beauty of nature, evoking both appreciation and a desire for preservation.

Learn more about Hailey and her art by visiting her website and following her on social media.

HaileyHerrera.com @haileyherrerawatermedia @hehwatermedia @hehwatermedia

Background & Bio

I am a watermedia artist, working in watercolor, watercolor batik, ink, and acrylic. Growing up in South Korea, I painted on and off since I was seven. I came to the United States in 1996 for graduate studies and received my PhD at Texas A&M University, College Station, in 2004. I worked as a research scientist and lecturer at Virginia Commonwealth University for a short term. Some time later, I began to take community art classes. In 2010, I started painting watercolor in earnest. With abounding color and vibrant beauty, my art has found a home in many private and public collections. I am not content with one style but want to evolve continually. I love to enrich my creativity and artistic vision through continued experimentation. My painting “Street Art Fair” won “Best of Show” in the 2012 BVAL Judged show, “Klein Pulse Comp” won “First Place” in the 2013 BVAL Judged show. Also, “Happy Hour” won the “Herweck’s Award” in the 2012 Texas Watercolor Society Annual Exhibition. “Klein Pulse Comp” was exhibited in the WAS-H 36th International Exhibition, 2013, “Serenity Koi” in the WAS-H 37th International Exhibition, 2014, and “Autumn Epilogue” in the WAS-H 38th International Exhibition, 2015. I have earned signature memberships in the top watercolor organizations in Texas. I am one of a selected group of 30 Texas artists for the Art of Texas Park project and received official acknowledgment as “Centennial Painters” by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

PACT ARTISTS

Karren Skipper Cruce

Daria Dega

Linda Williams Filgo

Barbara Fontaine-White

Carol Fox Henrichs

Hailey E. Herrera

Kristin Larson

Kevin Malone

Brent Maxwell

Kurt Ritterpusch

Judi Simon

Susan L. Sistrunk-Dugan

Chesley Smith

Susan Sterle

Melanie Stokes

Charles Wallis

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