Colorful, bold, intense art that commands attention and triggers a smile that's the essence of artist Charles E. Houska's work. Inspired by such famous artists as Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Keith Haring, Houska creates his own pop-art style, using a whimsical cast of characters and bright colors, bordered "obsessively" by black lines.   

Recently Houska decided to go back to focusing his energies on his own creating. He closed his gallery and bought another building located in the "hip" botanical gardens area of St. Louis. Houska now has an by appointment studio were he works as an independent artist. HOUSKA STUDIO 2015 Alfred Ave. Saint Louis, MO 63110, 314-496-1377.

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Though Houska's art has been called "instantly gratifying" and "energizing" by art critics, Houska simply views his art as an escape from the gloom and doom of the real world. There is no hidden message or political or religious meaning. "I paint for light-hearted, happy people of all ages," he says. Will Houska's art appeal to you? You be the judge. He personally invites you to peruse his online gallery.

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