Charles Lyles has captured the Southwest's beauty since 1965. He has published a series of instructional art book and written for numerous Texas Panhandle-area publications.

From his studio in Timbercreek Canyon, Texas, Charles Lyles paints with the inspiration of the Southwest. Use the navigation bars to learn more about his instructional art books, limited edition prints, and art classes. You can even send a virtual greeting card featuring one of his paintings.

This site is dedicated to Jean Lyles. Her painting career lasted some thirty years. With her husband, Euman, Jean opened The Texas Gallery in 1980. Jean exhibited at numerous art shows and taught weekly classes. Together with her son, Charles, she published a series of instructional art books.

 
 
Purchase a subject-oriented how-to book. Each book focuses on a specific topic and comes complete with a supplies list, color examples, black-and-white templates, and step by step instructions.