Art Valet: A Tribute to Miss Carolyn

Caroline Hodges on her 95th birthday with David Behrman and Mitch Cohen

Carolyn “Bertrand” Hodges, a cherished artist, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 98. This photo captures a joyful moment celebrating her 95th birthday with dear friend David Behrman and me. I wrote a heartfelt tribute to Miss Carolyn in my Art Valet column for The Leader. Links below.

Big Cartel Shop

Special Edition 20th Anniversary Short Sleeve T-Shirt

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My Favorite “Tools”

Mitch in front of a painting

Randomness – I love how the internet seems to have nearly anything you need in a pinch. Online Word Count Tool Arty Bollocks – artist statements. Humor … mostly LOL Convert Case – this site has it all! Text Modification/Formatting even morse code! WHAT?! Cloudconverts mp4 to gifs Facebook: Turn instant replies to Page messages … Read more

Art Gallery

Buy my art! Contact me directly by email or 832-273-4798 My Chucks – Original Acrylic by Mitch Cohen 47 x 36 in., 1.5 in. depth. ‘Just one more…’ I kept saying until I put my foot down—literally! This acrylic captures my beloved black Chucks in a bold, close-up view against a rich brown backdrop. Painted … Read more

Hey Mitch

WHAT: An auto response to an email sent to me with the subject with this exact phrase: Hey MitchWHAT WHAT: Daily thoughts, tips or who knows what I’ll let spill outta my head. LOLHOW: Send an email to artvalet at gmail dot com with this exact phrase in the subject: Hey Mitch August 19, 2022BAM! turned out … Read more

Mad Packing Skills …

Mad Packing Skills or pro-crassss-tin-A-tiooonnnn I wrote this originally for Art Valet in The Leader … I changed my mind. But I like it so, enjoy! ~ Mitch Fair warning dear reader, this week’s column will be of the tongue and cheek variety. No hard hitting deep dive into the psyche of an emerging Houston artist. … Read more