About Frankie Couch
Learn more about the artist behind these moving and inspiring paintings and images.
Artist Frankie Couch was born in St. Louis, Missouri, with an early sense that painting would always be part of her life. At the age of eight, her family moved to California, where her father nurtured her passion by taking her on scenic drives along the coast—experiences that often ended in long afternoons painting what they had seen together.
Frankie painted at every opportunity. One of her favorite works from that time is a portrait of the little girl she someday wished to have – a painting that looks
remarkably like the daughter she eventually did have.
As Frankie began raising her own family, painting took a backseat. She redirected her creative energy into modeling with her daughter, eventually opening her own modeling and charm school. In the 1970s, she moved to Texas, where, as a single mother of two, she built a successful career in interior decorating, design, and later real estate. After more than 40 years as a respected realtor in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, Frankie returned to her first love—art.
As a full-time artist, Frankie Couch has earned local recognition and numerous awards for her work. Her deep love of nature is reflected in every piece she creates. She is especially known for her signature works featuring Texas bluebonnets, often painted on shells gathered from Grapevine Lake. These pieces pay tribute to her adopted home state and honor the legacy of renowned landscape artist Porfirio Salinas—a connection made even more meaningful as her daughter once studied under him.
Frankie Couch is the only artist to have her original ornaments, Christmas cards and note cards offered in the Irving Art Center Gift Shop.
In 2014, Frankie held a private showing at the Jaycee Park Center for the Arts in Irving, Texas—a milestone that reflects her continued dedication to sharing her art with others.
Frankie is also the only artist to have her original ornaments, Christmas cards, and note cards featured in the Irving Arts Center Gift Shop. Beyond her own work, she has spent years supporting the next generation of artists by organizing scholarship programs for local high school students. She also contributes to the artistic community through her work with the Irving Art Association, helping place art in local businesses and retirement homes.
Every painting Frankie Couch creates is an original. She makes no copies. All the concepts depicted are the result of her artistic vision so no two items will ever be exactly alike.
Interested in owning an original by Frankie Couch?
Reach out via social media or visit her gallery at Painted Tree Marketplace in Grapevine, Texas.
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