JULY 2019
HINDS GALLERY:
Every 8 Miles Paintings by Lois Smith and Deb Monfelt
A native of central Nebraska, Lois Smith finds joy in the color she sees as she looks across the Nebraska landscape that she loves and it is what draws her to painting with watercolor. Although her subject matter is diverse, the organic nature of the countryside is a constant influence. Inspired by her creative Grandmother, she was guided to a two week course in experimental painting and workshops with nationally known artists, forming her art background. She is Past President and a signature member of the Association of Nebraska Art Clubs and a juried member of Impact Nebraska Artists. In 2015 she received the All Nebraska Artist award by the Nebraska State Fair and was given the Citizen Volunteer Award for her art contributions to the city of Columbus.
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Deb Monfelt was born and raised on a farm in Southeastern Nebraska and grew up loving the land and animals in her world. Deb continues to live close to her childhood home and spend time on her farms. She loves the sky and change of seasons. She also enjoys the subtle beauty of nature in all its simplicity and complexity.
Color is very important in Deb’s work, be it realistic and painted en plein aire, or arbitrary with a contemporary flair. Deb tells us, “ I enjoy helping others to develop their artistic potential and am fortunate to have many artist friends who share my passion for art. Nature, how ever, is the best teacher. Painting outside with the wind blowing gently, listening to the sounds of nature whispering in your ear, the sense of peace and joy is profound and invite me back again & again with a sense of place in time and space.”
Color is very important in Deb’s work, be it realistic and painted en plein aire, or arbitrary with a contemporary flair. Deb tells us, “ I enjoy helping others to develop their artistic potential and am fortunate to have many artist friends who share my passion for art. Nature, how ever, is the best teacher. Painting outside with the wind blowing gently, listening to the sounds of nature whispering in your ear, the sense of peace and joy is profound and invite me back again & again with a sense of place in time and space.”
June 2019
FAAA All Member Art Show
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This month, we carry on a summer tradition of showcasing the creativity and artwork of our membership with the All Members Show.
Everyone was invited and encouraged to participate and both the Hinds and Dugan Galleries are now filled with a fun mix of subjects, styles and media! You may see the product of a member’s first FAAA class, or an award-winning piece of one of our seasoned artists. Chances are, you’ll discover an unknown talent connected to a familiar name and face! Stop by and celebrate the Art of Making Art! |
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MAY 2019
HINDS GALLERY: Becky Kinloch - Mixed Media
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She says she paints subjects that challenge and interest her and tries to expand her creative adventures by using a wide variety of media, styles and techniques. "The easiest way for me to be creative is to try something different, even if I don’t know if it will work. Learning by doing." |
"Art is everywhere. The images are already here. Painting is allowing the fleeting to become visible through color, technique and style. Through creating we come to appreciate the richness and the possibilities of the images in a world that surrounds us. Learning to see is the most important sense an artist can develop. I am intrigued by the beauty of nature and the unbelievable ways it expresses
itself. Just look around, art is everywhere." ~Becky Kinloch
itself. Just look around, art is everywhere." ~Becky Kinloch
An Artist's Reception for Kinloch's Mixed-Media show will be held at Gallery 92 West:
Friday, May 3
5:00-7:00pm
FREE and open to the public.
Friday, May 3
5:00-7:00pm
FREE and open to the public.
