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JULIE
MAYSER
Julie Mayser has been an artist/member for a number of years.
Julie's specialty is pastels and is a long standing member of
the Pastel Society. Julie has also contributed her time to the
summer art camps for kids and participates in the Art Spaces
in Work Places. Julie also has won several "Best In Show"
honors at the Adult Art Competition. |
PATSY
O'KELLEY
Patsy works in oil, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, and
acrylics; but she prefers watercolor and oils. Her favorite
subjects of her artwork include wildlife, still-life and landscapes.
Patsy's original designs have appeared on many of the tickets,
which are bookmark gifts for each guest, used at Art Center
events. Patsy is a member of CA&E's Artist Roster and volunteers
in art classes at local schools. |
BETTY
CAMPBELL
Betty has been an active member of CA&E for many years.
She loves all phases of art and paints in all mediums. Her watercolors
capture the delicate beauty of flowers and architecture. Betty's
whimsical and perceptive side is evident with her rock paintings.
She discovers images in the natural lines and shapes of the
rocks. Betty enjoys studying art history and maintains the Art
Center Library. Betty's "Garden Entrance -
Philbrook" was selected as the Purchase Award in the 1997
Adult Art Competition and hangs in the City National Bank in
Van Buren. |
PATRICIA
LAPPIN
Patricia has been involved in the local art community and teaching
at the Art Center since moving to Fort Smith in 1996. Patricia
just completed a one-person exhibit at CA&E earlier this
year. For the last ten years, her paintings have been inspired
by the diverse environments of tropical islands, high deserts
of the southwest, the Rocky Mountains, Yosemite, Yellowstone
and now the mountains, lakes, river and valleys of this region.
Patricia teaches a variety of classes through the Art Center.
She is the coordinator of CA&E's Art Spaces in Work Places
program. |
WILBERTA
SPEARS
Wilberta (Willie) Spears is an Arkansas native. She works mainly
in oil, favoring the beautiful landscapes and florals native
to our area of the state. She is a member of the CA&E Board
of Directors. |
SUE STEELE
Sue began drawing at a young age. She majored in art during
college and began teaching art in the Poteau Public Schools
in Oklahoma. After retiring in 1995, Sue began exploring a variety
of mediums; however, she still prefers acrylics. Each of Sue's
paintings is accompanied by an original poem. |
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