As a self-taught artist, I have always enjoyed the complete emotional freedom and therapeutic benefits of creating visual art.

While growing up in Philadelphia, I was artistically inspired by comic books, movies and television. I began using art as a way to express my own imaginative visions. After moving to Texas in 1990, my evolution as a young artist was catalyzed by my immersion into an advanced high school art curriculum. During those classes, I was encouraged to experiment with several artistic styles and media.  I not only gained a greater appreciation for art and art history, but I eventually realized that I was no longer limited to Bic pens, no.2 pencils and notebook paper.

Today, I work with everything from oil paints to pastels. I am, however, most comfortable when manipulating graphite. This is evident in much of my recent work, where I meticulously blend graphite with other media to create unique and vibrant works of art. My pieces have been displayed in local venues throughout Austin. Most notably, the 2023 Austin Studio Tours and repeat appearances in the annual People’s Gallery exhibition in Austin City Hall.

More about the artist:

Herbert Walker III…

Is an architecture enthusiast!

• Favorite Architects: Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Khan, Paul Revere Williams

Enjoys challenging fitness activities!

• Favorite forms of exercise: bike riding & trampoline jumping

Is an avid car enthusiast!

• Favorite sport: motorsports(Formula One, WTC, WRC)

Favorite time of day: dusk

Is an avid reader!

• Favorite books: “Think” - Thomas Blackburn, “Five Dialogs” - Plato, & the Holy Bible

Enjoys street photography!

• Favorite Austin “photo” street - Congress Avenue

Would like to learn:

• how to fly a helicopter

• at least 3 more languages - including ASL