A group of local artists work together and are exhibiting their work at Sweetwater County Library in Green River. Pictured are (back row) Sandra Banks, class instructor, Judy Graham, Penny Hughes, Dorothy Cook, Deborah Gaspar, and Laurie Harris. Seated in the front are Cathy Denman, Sharon Carpenter, and Kathy Reinard.
The Sweetwater County Library in Green River is displaying 40 paintings by local artists.
Sandra Banks led a class last fall at the Golden Hour Senior Center, but now the group meets during open painting sessions at the center, continuing to learn new things and support each other.
"For the Love of Watercolor" Art Exhibit is currently on display in the gallery space through May. This exhibit hosts a variety of subjects and styles, including still life, landscape, black and white studies done using primary colors to create "black", and portraits.
The artists Banks, Judy Graham, Penny Hughes, Dorothy Cook, Deborah Gaspar, Laurie Harris, Cathy Denman, Sharon Carpenter, and Kathy Reinard also used a variety of painting papers and surfaces.
"An artist works on a picture and they seem to leave a piece of their soul in it ... making it hard to part with after that; not to mention - the portraits are very personable," said Banks. "Having said that, a few of the pieces are available for purchase directly from the individual artists."
The group has met the last couple of summers painting outdoors enjoying the local parks. This spring they called their painting sessions "indoor plein air," because they have found enrichment and enjoyment in watercolor, and encourage others to give it a try. Those interested in learning more can contact Sandra Banks at (307)875-2145.
The public is invited to visit the Sweetwater County Library gallery during the hours of Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday noon to 5 p.m.
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