Art, specifically drawing, was an important part of my life early on, but my career took a different path. In the years approaching retirement, I found that artistic inspiration again, painting and drawing in the evenings after work. Since I have retired, I have had...
Liz is a very creative and expressive artist, always surprising us with what she decides to do next. She has this to say: As a Charter PAPA Member I am proud to share my work as Featured Artist for the month of February. I am naming my exhibit “A Touch of...
“Every picture shows a spot with which the artist has fallen in love.” – Alfred Sisley For me, art is the process of transcribing my heart and mind by hand to create an image that holds special meaning. My chosen subjects reflect what I love: animals (especially...
Chris has this to say: My love for the arts began at an early age. I always knew my dream job was to do something in the arts. The joy that it brings to the public and the artists was always inspiring. When I was young I had wanted a Bob Ross paint set even though I...
My dad, John, and I share a bond that goes beyond family, built through our parallel journeys as artists. We were both educators—Dad in IT/Telecommunications, and me in Music Education—and both of us found art to be a powerful outlet. Growing up, I remember watching...
Martha has this to say about her journey as an artist: I wanted to paint earlier in life and I did complete several paintings on my own. However, due to obligations to family and work, painting was shelved. My return to painting was at the Paducah School of Art in...
