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V.L. Rees 

Contemporary Realism 

VL Cover Artist 

V. L. Rees is best known for contemporary realism executed 

in oils. However, on hot summer afternoons, she 

has been known to give in to the abstract. 

She draws inspiration from her appreciation of the 

beauty found in the everyday. Unusual angles, dramatic 

lighting, and nature’s intricacies all capture her attention. 

Vicki’s work is exhibited regionally and is in collections in 

the South and Midwest. 

Originally from Indianapolis, she moved to North Carolina 

after a 20+ year stop in Kentucky. She and her 

husband live in downtown Raleigh and enjoy being within 

walking distance to many of the city’s First Friday art 

venues. 

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VL Rees, Artspan Contemporary Realism 

Painter’s Keys - Robert Genn 11 

CFAI Colors on My Palette 40 

Corey Reier and Diane Morgan 

Read the up close and personal interviews from two CFAI.co 

artists. Find out more about what they use when painting 

and things that are special in their lives. 

ARTSPAN New Works - 36 

VL/Artspan Studio Visit with American Artist 

Robert Huckestein 62 

“Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I have had art in my blood 

for as long as I can remember.” 

VL Visit with The Artists of Texas 56 

Generations of Art fill the Great State of Texas. 

Meet some of the members of the Artists of Texas 

as they prepare for the Fifth Annual AOT 

Juried Show at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas. 

VL Studio Interview with American Artist Hall Groat 74 

Pace - Did you ever feel competitive to your Dad or challenged to 

do more Groat - No, never in the field of art, but during my 

early teens my father and I were very competitive at tennis. 


VL Gallery Visit with the Dutch Art Gallery, 

Dallas Texas 98 

Generations of Art in this family gallery featuring 

Collectible Paintings from two centuries. 

Light on the Land, David Blevins Gallery, 

St Jo, Texas 116 

The Davis & Blevins Gallery is hosting an exciting Plein Air event. 

“Light on the Land” a three-day weekend filled with 

art, painting, food, and fun 

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VL Barry Scharf 120 Our Ego or Our Spirit 

As artists, we are faced with the dilemma of believing in what 

is factual and what is belief beyond proof of knowledge, often 

called faith. Recently comedian Bill Maher said, “Faith is the 

suspension of critical thinking.” Although humorous it did not 

sound like a joke, instead it struck a cord of truth that made 

me began to reexamine some beliefs I simply held in faith. 

CFAI.co Juried Show 124 

Best of Show Corey Reier “Mancora 2633” 

First Place, Sunny Marler “Implosion” 

Second Place, Tracy Lang “Treacle” 

Third Place, Robert McFarland “April Showers” 


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ARTSPAN Spotlight with Melissa Post van der Burg 128 

When did you realize you loved art and wanted to be an artist 

When I was 9 years old, my third grade teacher asked me to be the 

official class artist—my job was to illustrate the book reports written 

by my classmates. I loved the responsibility and feeling kind of 

special because I was actually good at something. 

Artists of Texas 2013 Master Signature Members 140 

Five Master Signature Members share their work in 

celebration of the Fifth Annual AOT Juried Show. 

Anthony A Gonzalez, Rebecca Zook, Tina Bohlman, 

David Forks and Jimmy Longacre. 

VL Photographer Romoli Francesco 162 

Francesco Romoli was born in Pisa in 1977. Always interested 

in expressive forms of any type at age 14 he began to study 

guitar and music theory. He fell in love with computers in 

1998 and started to work on hacking and net-art. 

He graduated in 2004 in Pisa in computer science. 

CFAI.co Art Challenge 170 

Best of Show - Terry Honstead, First Place, Sallie-Anne Swift 

Second Place Carmen Beecher, Third Place Barbara Mason. 


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Contemporary Fine Art 

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Painter’s Keys 

with Robert Genn 

Figure drawing 

October 1, 2013 

Dear Artist, 

Robert Genn’s 

Studio Book 

At one point in his career (1620), Antwerp’s Peter Paul Rubens had 80 apprentices sketching figures in charcoal 

and making pounce patterns. In the 1920s every American art school held figure drawing classes. The Roaring 

‘20s may have been roaring but, apart from the African issues of National Geographic, the figure drawing class 

was the only legitimate access to nudity. 

National competitions for student drawings were held and the results often published. One such, from 1927, is 

among my vintage book collection. It shows the year’s winners--each briefly noted as follows: “Morris Schwartz, 

pupil of Kimon Nicolaides, Art Students League, New York.” The drawings are often a compelling education in 

themselves. While an unclear division between “imitative, constructive and expressive” was made in the book’s 

introduction, the usual long-winded appraisals of each drawing were left out. They all look pretty realistic to 

me. We’ve included a noted selection at the top of the current clickback. 

Painter’s Keys - Robert Genn 

In those days the undraped figure was the temple of the soul. As such, the model was set up on a plinth or pedestal, 

often above eye level to the seated or standing artists. Legs are often long and torsos foreshortened. Male 

models were covered up in brief, female models not so. Lost lines and unresolved forms were commonplace and 

an aid to avoiding the naughty parts. The results were sensitive, delicate and often understated. 

Treatment of light and shadow was interesting. Although there are a few exceptions, details in shadow were 

avoided in favour of detail in the lit parts. It would be another decade before detail was commonly put into 

shadow and “dazzled out” in the light parts. 

Looking at the craft of these drawings and the attention to type, race and the classical nobility of the models, 

one might conclude it was a last gasp of decency and propriety. Modernism was looking in the door and a new 

era was emerging, particularly in Europe, where drawing from the model was on the way out. In Picasso’s atelier, 

for example, one eye was up the chimney and the other in the pot. And where, we might ask, is the work 

of Morris Schwartz today My goodness, what has happened to civilization 

Best regards, Robert 

PS: “To express one’s inner self so that others can understand you, is art. If your expressions are elevated and 

beautiful, it is good art.” (Author unknown, from the preface of “Fifty Figure Drawings--a Selected Group of 

the Best Figure Drawings submitted to the Fifty Best Drawing Jury,” 1927) 

Esoterica: Many of today’s art schools hold life classes and figure drawing in much the same way as yesteryear. 

The human figure is accepted as a prime learning tool for form, line, gesture and design. Also, because of the 

remarkable variety between individual humans, the undraped figure is key to understanding bodily personality. 

When I was in art school I loved my days in life class. Like a lot of us, I’ve always had a desire to understand 

varieties of personality, and “bodily” is just one of them. 

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When did you realize you loved art and wanted to be ‘an artist’ 

Most likely when my dad gave me drawing lessons at the age of 

eight or so. He would set up an easel with a big pad of blank paper 

and we would draw futuristic characters and landscapes. 

Who has been the greatest influence from your past to mentor you to this career 

Again that would have to be my parents in the past and present. They supported my art making from an 

early age, from early pursuits in high school to majoring in painting in college. Their encouragement let 

me experience and experiment with art, all the while knowing that fine art for the most part is not a trade 

or career that lends to job security. This freedom and lack of resistance as a young artist has enabled me 

find my current path in making art. 

Who is your mentor today, or another artist you admire and why 

I admire many contemporary artists but what inspires me the most are those artists whom do not know 

they are creating art. For instance the drawings of children usually 3 years and younger or an artist that 

has severe autism such as Dan Miller. These artists have pure gesture in their marks and have a perception 

lacking pretension. A lack of intention and deliberate art making, pure spontaneity, is what I admire and 

try to learn from these artists. 

What is your favorite surface to paint on Describe it if you make it yourself. 

The surface I find paintings on is usually a concrete wall in close proximity to actions of daily living. Most 

recent work was captured on a sea wall in southern California wherein the ocean had eroded and stained 

the wall located on a beach. There had been fires at the base of the wall which lended to a rich history of 

drawing and writing with the charcoal from the beach fires. 

Do you have a favorite color palette 

The color of time and history on a surface is preferred. 

What subject appears the most in your paintings and why 

The markings of persons unaware they are contributing to the history of a surface appears most 

frequently in my recent work. Many surfaces exhibit a collaboration between an entire community marking 

the passing of a multitude of events and experiences over time. This is the art want to capture with 

photography due to the uninhibited and genuine display of history of time,space and place. 

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When did you realize you loved art and wanted to be ‘an artist’ 

I’ve drawn and painted for as long as I can remember. My father 

was a talented artist, but he only painted as a hobby. As a child I 

remember seeing some of his wonderful drawings at my grandparent’s 

house. Later, watching him paint influenced me to want to try. 

I started college as a language major, but switched to art my junior 

year. I decided to pursue what I loved rather than what I thought 

I should do. I majored in painting, but was offered a job in advertising 

before I graduated. I eventually owned my own advertising 

agency and loved my career. I never tried making a living as a fine 

artist until later in life. Wish I had started it sooner! 

Who has been the greatest influence from your past to mentor you to this career 

My college professor told me to paint big. I think of that every time I pick up a brush. Even a 6” x 8” canvas 

can have a big impact if the image is bold. This advice really helped determine my style. 

Who is your mentor today, or another artist you admire and why 

My current favorite modern day watercolorists are Mary Whyte, Dean Mitchell and the late Mark Adams. 

Their skill levels are amazing and inspirational.. 

What is your favorite surface to paint on Describe it if you make it yourself. 

Stretched canvas for oil. 300# Arches cold press for watercolor. 

What brand of paints do you use 

Winsor and Newton and Holbein watercolors. Winsor and Newton water soluble oils. 

Do you have a favorite color palette 

I tend to stick with a few old-time favorites. Alizarin Crimson, Payne’s Grey, Cobalt Blue, Sap Green, Lemon 

Yellow, Cadmium Yellow, and Cad Red. I love making my own blacks and grays with varying mixes of 

red/green/blue. There are so many wonderful new colors available. I’m trying to be more adventurous. I’ve 

recently added Lavender and Cobalt Turquoise to my palette. The Quinacridones are also fun, as are the 

new metallics. 

What is your favorite color in your closet 

Teal, fuschia and black. Did you say one 



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Studio Visit Robert Huckestein 

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I have had art in my blood for as long as I can remember. When 

I was a child, I couldn’t wait to get up on Saturday morning, turn on the television, (a new fangled 

contraption at the time) pull out my box of John Nagy art supplies that I had sent away for, and begin 

that morning’s art project that John Nagy had prepared for his television audience of young, aspiring 

artists. That is one of my earliest memories that had me dreaming of becoming an artist some day. 

Ever since those Saturday art projects, I have been drawing, painting, and reading about other artists, 

both past and present, to help me in my quest to become a professional artist. However, my 

art career went in another direction early on because of some well-meaning people, including my 

parents, who kept telling me that trying to make a living as an artist was unrealistic. So, I began my 

thirty-five year career in the engineering field. Although this career did help me to support my wife, 

and to raise two wonderful children, it did put my full time art career on hold. But, it didn’t stop me 

from drawing, painting, and studying art history. The years that I spent working in the engineering 

field allowed me to visit galleries and museums around the world which helped me to learn about art 

and artists in other countries. It also allowed me to use my spare time to improve my drawing and 

painting skills, and take painting workshops from a variety of artists in the country. 

Fast forward to today, and here I am living my dream as a full time artist. The paintings and drawings 

I create are a result of all those years spent honing my artistic skills, and studying techniques of 

past artists, as well as contemporary artists of today. My early paintings were experiments of many 

different styles from abstract to photorealism. But, I always returned to drawing and painting in a 

realistic style of which my work is now recognized for. These realistic paintings and drawings are of 

the architecture, and the people of the city and surrounding small towns that are distinct of Western 

Pennsylvania. I find these buildings and people are interesting subject matter for my paintings and 

drawings. 

I have also worked on learning all I could about all the materials that I use in my paintings and 

drawings. Some of the materials I use for these paintings are oil and acrylic paint, pastels, and 

watercolors. My drawings are done with charcoal and graphite pencils. All the painting, drawing, 

and reading I did in the past has helped me to not only improve my own art work, but also prepared 

me for the adult classes and work shops that I teach at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts and other 

organizations in Pittsburgh. 

My work follows a process that begins with an emotional connection to whatever I have chosen to 

paint or draw. My early paintings began mostly as studies of the architecture of Pittsburgh, the old 

homes and the large buildings that were occupied by many of the businesses and corporations that 

made Pittsburgh one of our country’s largest corporate headquarters. People were not part of these 

paintings in the beginning, but as time went on, the figure started to manifest itself gradually into the 

composition. As my work evolved, I became more and more fascinated with the figure until eventually 

the figure took over, and the architecture became just a backdrop for the rest of the composition. 

I now use both the figure and the architecture together to make a statement. I’ll use one figure or 

a combination of figures in the composition that have a connection to each other, that tells a story, 

refers to something in the past, or has a connection to a current event that’s associated with a local 

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Bloomfield PA, Oil on Canvas 40 x 50 

The technical part of my painting process consists of a pallet with fourteen colors plus titanium 

white, which I lay out everyday before I begin to paint. The colors are yellow ochre, raw sienna, 

burnt umber, raw umber, burnt sienna, french ultramarine blue, cerulean blue, alizarin crimson, 

cadmium red light, sap green, terre verte, viridian, cadmium yellow light, and cadmium lemon 

yellow. Special colors are mixed during the painting process as needed. 

My painting process begins by drawing directly on the canvas with paint and using reference 

photographs, and/or preliminary sketches as a starting point. The more involved compositions 

require the use of live models and doing preliminary sketches in order to build the compositional 

elements in the painting. This approach allows me to resolve problems prior to laying in color. 

The first layer of paint is put on the canvas in order to cover the white of the canvas and to help 

establish preliminary colors and values for the painting. As the painting progresses, I am looking 

at proportions, value, color, and edges in the painting, and making any corrections based on these 

observations that will help bring the painting to completion. The colors in my paintings are bright, 

but accurate in order to maintain the realism that I strive for in my work. I also use warm and cool 

colors and complementary colors in my paintings to give it balance and unity throughout. The 

painting process can take weeks, or months, depending on the complexity of the composition and 

the size of the painting. 



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I have developed this process over the years based on many influences including artists of the past 

such as John Singer Sargent, Edward Hopper, and Winslow Homer, and contemporary artists Philip 

Pearlstein, Harvey Dinnerstien, Lucian Freud, and Max Ginsburgh. Although these are artists that I 

sometimes refer to while working on a painting, I do not limit myself to just those few artists, nor do 

I try to copy their styles. I have developed a style of my own based on bright colors, realism, and a 

strong composition that I hope will translate into a strong and moving work of art. 

I have been the recipient of several awards for my artwork in both national and regional shows, including 

a painting for which I received the Purchase Award in the Art of the State Exhibition at The 

State Museum of Pennsylvania, and is now part of the state’s permanent collection. Many of my 

paintings and drawings are included in a number of private and corporate collections, and are represented 

at The Pittsburgh Center for the Arts Gallery Shop, Courtney-Laughlin Gallery in Beaver Falls, 

Pennsylvania, and, Panza Gallery and Frame in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 

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I have found that there are bridges that we artists cross in our work, which take us from one improvement 

to another. It may be something as simple as figuring out a color combination, or as complicated 

as a warm and cool color passage that needs to be adjusted, or a compositional problem that 

needs to be resolved. But, no matter what the roadblock, it is important that, as artists, we continue 

to build a solid foundation, which includes sharpening our drawing skills, strengthening our knowledge 

of our materials, and striving to create a strong and balanced composition. All this will turn our 

passion, persistence, and exploration into inspirational works of art. 

Going Unnoticed, Oil on Canvas 24 x 20 



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Oil on Canvas 60 x 40 

Rembrandt’s Eyes, Oil on canvas 50 x 36 



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B O Z E M A N 

I aim to portray a special moment of time within each of my pieces. I love the 

play of light and color to depict movement on the canvas: the flick of a tail, floating 

clouds, the majesty of the canyon. Capturing these little marvels is the 

driving force that inspires me to create. 

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Vicki Rees 

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through January 11th 2014. 

The Dutch Art Gallery, Dallas, Texas 

For as long as mankind has played a role in this world, artists have recorded that role. Every era 

in our history has been recorded, defined, refined, and enhanced by its artists… and today is no 

exception. Every second holds a lifetime of inspiration, and in our fast-paced world this means 

that capturing the essence of the era requires a veritable army, millions strong and wielding their 

chosen implements of creation. Right now there are untold numbers of artists channeling their 

situations, their conflicts, their passions, their grievances—their lives and the lives of those around 

them—into their work. Transforming their energy into what matters. Using their art to tell the whole 

story. 

The Artists of Texas live across the great state’s numerous regions of coast, plains, prairies, mountains, 

deserts and forests. The work of the Artists of Texas is as diverse as the state reflecting the 

strength of inspiration and creativitiy. Founded in 2009 by three Daily Painters, Vernita Bridges 

Hoyt, Debbie Lincoln and Laurie Pace, the group has grown in five years to 150 members. Membership 

is through a jury process of review of the artist’s work, their community involvement in 

promoting the arts or teaching workshops, and in the professional level of their work. 

Since 2009, The Dutch Art Gallery, Dallas, Texas, has hosted the group’s annual state show, with 

the November 2013 being their fifth annual show, ‘No Where But Texas’, named this year by artist, 

Kay Wyne. The very first show in 2009 featured the work of 24 artists. Five years later in 2013, 

the show featuring the work of over seventy juried in artists with a second jury to award best of 

show and second and third place culminating in the presentation of cash prizes at the November 

2nd opening to ‘Meet the Artists’. 

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The Artists of Texas has a main website, http://ArtistsofTexas.org , and they have two very active blogsites 

featured incredible art by their membership. 

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In the honored membership there are 35 Signature Members and 5 Master Signature Members. 

AOT Mission Statement: The mission of AOT is to educate, advance and promote art created by it’s 

members. All members must be residents of the state of Texas. AOT is committed to providing education 

opportunities, scholarships, workshops, technological support, and encouragement to it’s members, at all 

levels membership. 

There are four levels of membership for AOT: 

• AOT Member $120 

• AOT Signature Member Honorary 

• AOT Master Signature Member Honorary 

• Friends of AOT $25 

AOT Member 

An individual who draws, paints, carves, molds, or sculpts to create representational or non-representational 

art in his or her own style is eligible for AOT Member status. AOT must reside in the state of Texas 

and pay monthly or annual dues. It is advantageous for networking purposes for the artist to blog or have 

a website, but not mandatory. 

AOT Signature Member 

Signature Members will consistently demonstrate high quality work, and have participated in at least two 

membership juried shows. In the spirit of mentoring, a Signature Member will participate and share in 

workshops, art demonstrations, blogs, and be a positive force for the organization. Whether an emerging 

or well established Texas artist, this level of membership is for artists who are passionate about art. Membership 

is by invitation. 

AOT Master Signature Member 

Master Signature Members not only create exceptional artwork of various mediums, but have participated 

in at least three juried AOT exhibits. Members at this level make significant and meaningful contributions 

in their community through art, and donate time and talent to the AOT organization. Membership is by 

invitation. 

Friends of AOT 

As an individual or organization, a friend of AOT is a member in supporting role. Galleries, businesses 

or individuals may join AOT at this level. there will be special events and gifts through out the year for the 

Friends of AOT. 

Apply to the Artists of Texas http://www.artistsoftexas.org/join-us.html 

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Artists of Texas 

What is it that makes the Artists Of Texas so special 

Talent is a given. It’s the camaraderie within the 

group. We’re friends as well as colleagues - in our 

annual membership show at Dutch Art Gallery, we 

compete for prizes, but at the same time, we promote 

one another’s work collectively and celebrate individual 

successes as a group with great joy. AOT is all 

about the Texas spirit; individualism, style, subject 

matter and medium choices are all over the place, but 

in an exhibition, the collective works “come together” 

to create a show that is absolutely stunning. I’m extremely 

proud to be a member of this organization. 

Hay Meadow” 12x16 Oil 

Tina Bohlman Master Signature 

www.tinabohlman.com 

www.tinabohlman.blogspot.com 

Being a member of the ARTIST OF TEXAS has allowed 

me to advance and increase my art presence 

in the social media market place. I am grateful that my 

artwork is now being viewed on a worldwide scale. By 

combining our energy as a group, we have 

collectively produced a united - desirable and 

marketable art product that is available to galleries and 

serious collectors! 

Artfully, 

Barbara J. Mason 

http://www.dragonflystudiocreations.com/ 


As a member of the Artists of Texas group, I am a part of a wonderful art community. This group 

of Texas artists shares information concerning art and the business side of art. It goes without 

saying everyone has creative artistic talent, and the members are great human beings to be 

associated with on a daily basis. I think that as artists we all have a common bond running 

through us, and we are eager to encourage, help, teach and support each other in our artistic 

journey. 

Kay Wyne Signature 

www.kwyne.com 

Color, Boiling color is where it happens 

with most. 

As with any painter my work reflects my 

moods through drama, color and composition 

, on today’s canvases. 

From an early age I knew art would play 

a special part in my life. I was surrounded 

by artists and musicians on both sides 

of my family. And there is the part where 

I never quit drawing. I was different from 

the other kids at school. 

My life is charmed; will never quit my art, 

and have to thank our Maker. 

Lunell Gillley 

http://lunellgilley.fineartstudioonline.com/ 


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For 30 years I was an Account Executive for 

Wrangler Jeans in Texas, but at heart I was 

always an Artist. I was an expert at marketing 

jeans. You would think selling Wrangler 

Jeans in a state like Texas would be easy 

because they are the greatest jeans going. 

They are, but you still have to let people 

know all about them. What’s new, who’s 

wearing them, where they can be purchased. 

As an Artist you have similar problems. Even 

the greatest artists on Earth need marketing. 

Van Gogh only sold one painting in his lifetime 

and it was to his brother. It wasn’t until 

his sister in law started marketing his work 

that he became known. For today’s Artist 

vehicles like the Artists of Texas and Visual 

Language are essential to getting your art 

before the public. You have to let people 

know all about you: what are you painting, 

why are you painting, and where can your art 

be seen and bought. 

Bob Shepherd 

http://www.portraitsbyshep.com 

http://blogbyshep.blogspot.com 

A native Texas artist, I currently live in Spring, Texas 

north of Houston. Art has been a lifelong passion for 

me, starting in early childhood. I have explored many 

mediums along the way, including acrylics, watercolor, 

sculpture, pastel, china painting and my first love oil. 

I have been fortunate to take numerous classes and 

workshops from talented professional artist including 

Bob Wygant, Tom Browning, Ron Riddick, Scott Burdick 

and Carolyn Anderson among others. 

For over a decade the majority of my time was occupied 

with private commissioned murals in acrylic, done 

mostly from old master’s work requested by the client. 

Currently I am back painting originals mainly from 

oils and pastels. I am thankful to have an art filled life 

working at something I love. Art gives meaning to my 

life and a deeper appreciation of the beauty surrounding 

me daily. It is a never ending process to learn and 

improve my skills and a way to express myself. 

I am proud to be a member of the Artist of Texas, to 

have their support and the links available to follow the 

work of other Texas artist. 

Betty James 

http://bettyjames.fineartstudioonline.com/ 


“Artists of Texas has been a significant part of 

my growth as an artist. This is a group of talented 

artists who are happy to support and encourage 

one another’s creative endeavors. 

I enjoy the friendship of the other members, and 

appreciate the advertising and show opportunities 

that the AOT leadership provides.” 

Sharon Hodges Signature 

http://sharonhodgesfineart.com 

My photography is in the Miksang Contemplative Photography 

style. 

In contemplative photography, a synchronization of the 

eye and the mind is cultivated where the artist is mindful of 

the present moment without judging, reflecting or thinking; 

where they can discover and capture the ordinary magic of 

the world. This magic manifests itself as images of things 

in our ordinary world that are often overlooked or ignored, 

but hold their own unique beauty and expression. 

I have thoroughly enjoyed being a member of AOT. The 

caliber of the work is very high and the group is rich with a 

variety of wonderfully talented artists. It is part of my regular 

morning ritual to review the AOT blog posts to see 

what delightful and stunning works are being shared by the 

group. The group’s creativity brings a breath of inspiration 

and appreciation to my mornings. 

Denise Bossarte 

Found Worlds Photography 

www.foundworlds.com 


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Artist of Texas is a wonderful group of artists that 

represent our great state of Texas well. This 

membership has the skills and strong foundation 

to keep moving forward in the art world. 

Everyday is a new beginning! My world is a collage 

of endless possibilities for painting ideas each day. 

I painted the rooster and hen with a gentle glance 

to convey “Conversation in the Yard”. 

Thank you to Dutch Gallery and AOT, 

Donna Bland 

DonnaBland.com 

“I look forward to the AOT exhibition at the Dutch 

Art Gallery every year. In the three years I’ve been 

participating in this show, it’s gotten bigger and 

better every year. I can’t wait to see this years 

amazing work!” 

George DeChiara 

http://georgedechiara.com/ 


The beauty of the ordinary is what I try to capture 

in my paintings. We are surrounded by 

unlimited opportunities to share with others the 

unique qualities of color, light and form that are 

part of our everyday lives. Too often we overlook 

the simple beauty of God’s creations or pass 

them by. Whether it’s the quiet glow of a sunlit 

morning, the softness of a cloudy afternoon or 

the interplay of colors and form in a still life arrangement--I 

try to capture in my paintings the 

unique light and atmosphere of my subjects. 

“...I work from life, and I want viewers to feel like 

they’re seeing what I’m seeing--on that day, in 

that place, in that way.” Barbara Jones 

http://www.barbarajonesfineart.com 

It’s good to belong to a group of fellow Texan artists 

that you can feel close to even if there has not been 

a face-to-face introduction. As a group our posts get 

picked up faster in the Google results and it helps get 

our work noticed. We have a hard working team to 

keep us reminded of deadlines and opportunities. If 

you are a Texas artist why not join our little band of artists 

We would welcome you and support your efforts 

and we always welcome patrons. (art Whitney a recent 

commission of a torn paper collage painting using 

hand painted papers and found papers is a 20x16 in. 

on gallery wrapped canvas.) 

Nancy Standlee 

http://www.nancystandlee.com/ 


Dawn Waters Baker 

“Redemption” 36x36 on Gessobord 

www.dawnwatersbaker.com 


ANTHONY A. GONZÁLEZ 

obra-de-gonzalez.com 


www.vinodipinte.com 

30” by 40” Acrylic on Canvas by Crystal Goodman $1400 


Crystal Goodman 

Vino Dipinte Art Gallery 

602 Orient St 

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Donna Bland 

Portrait, Figurative, Plein air, Still Life 

I have been an artist all my life from my first science project until today. I love to learn, create and share what 

I have experienced with others. Whether painting for someone with a special request, to leading a workshop, 

to being outdoors in the Texas Hill Country, Colorado or Mexico - my passion is creating a piece that reminds 

someone of a special moment, place or person in their lives. 

DonnaBland.com 


Caroline Ratliff 

Contemporary Texas Landscape Artist 

Passages 24 x 30 oil 

CarolineRatliff.com 

Original oil and pastel landscapes of the west 


Melissa Doron 

Simply Color 


ARTISTDORON.com 

Celebrating Nature and Life 


Janet Weaver 

janetweaver.com 

jweaver642@embarqmail.com 



Painting Title: Les Aubergines I Size: 18 x 24 

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contemporary artist review 

Interview with Contemporary American artist, Hall Groat II, 

Professor and Chairman, Art and Design Department, 

SUNY Broome Community College 

Laurie Pace, Editor-in-Chief, Visual Language, Contemporary Fine Art Magazine 

Laurie Pace - What is your earliest memory that involves creating 

Hall Groat II - Playing in the sand and collecting seashells, along the seashore in Cape Cod. 

Pace - Did you ever feel competitive to your Dad or challenged to do more 

Groat - No, never in the field of art, but during my early teens my father and I were very competitive at tennis. 

Pace - Do you have brothers or sisters or other family members that paint 

Groat - Yes, I have one sister who creates abstract collages. Her work is along the lines of the Harlem Renaissance artist, 

Romare Bearden. 

Pace - What was life like growing up with your Dad painting full time 

Groat - I have very fond memories of my father working at home, and during my teens actually helping him with his 

business. I used to assist him in painting the large backgrounds for the various corporate and religious murals he was 

commissioned to create throughout upstate NY. 

Pace - Did you ever contemplate another profession 

Groat - Yes, while I was an undergraduate student at SUNY Binghamton during the mid-1980’s I was studying to be an 

urban regional planner, and then changed to architecture. My father took me to several architectural firms located in 

upstate, NY, and most all of them were negative when discussing the occupation. I recall them stating, “Why do you 

want to be an architect, when you are already an artist; This field is so difficult now to be successful in since there are 

so many legal restrictions on architects.” 

Pace - Where do you draw inspiration from in your work 

Groat - The history of art, especially 17th century Baroque chiaroscuro painting. 

Pace - Have you ever stepped out of your comfort zone to try different approaches to your art If so, what was it Groat 

- Yes, I often step out of my comfort zone and explore atypical, non-conventional subjects. I find it helpful to explore 

both conventional archetypes and then delve into fresh ideas. For example, over the past few years I’ve been experimenting 

with polyptychs, which are multi-panel paintings. One of the most unusual ones is entitled “Virgin Earth 

Challenge” which is 35x35 in. overall, consisting of sixteen 8x8 in. panels. 

This constructivist piece combines fragments of an internal combustion engine, juxtaposed with insects, bones, a hornets 

nest and human hand. Over the past few years I’ve also been inspired by the textures found in popular culture 

desserts and have painted quite a few of them. I decided one day to explore a few atypical associations, and ended 

up combing a large peanut butter and jelly sandwich with a pile of coins, entitled “Blood Money”. This initial piece 

then led to “Dirty Money”, “Bad Money” and then “Bling, Bling”. In the most recent piece, called “Bling, Bling”, one 

is confronts with a large piece of strawberry shortcake served on a sterling silver, ornate plate, which is enveloped by 

a monumental pair of hand-cuffs and coins. Yes, I’ve painted quite a few pieces involving food and money, which is 

apropos based on what’s taking place worldwide. The pieces are depicted in a slideshow on this page: http://hallgroat. 

com/painting-a-day/ 

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Pace- What do you do to continue ‘growing’ with your painting 

Groat - Teaching painting at the college allows me to grow since I feed off of the students’ creative energy. 

I’m inspired by the way college students explore ideas with a fresh vision. Perhaps it’s due to their 

tabula rasa minds, in the sense that they have not been exposed to too much art history and are not 

aware of what has been done or not done yet. In terms of painting, pretty much everything has been 

tried at least once, and knowing too much about art history could potentially inhibit one artistically, 

resulting from pre-qualifying everything that one considers painting. 

Pace- How do you challenge yourself with your art 

Groat - I explore non-conventional subject matter and compositions, both within the large format and 

smaller, daily painting studies. For example, within “Human Heart with Brain” I painted an 

anatomical study depicting a dissected human brain on a 12x12 in. panel, which is presented alongside 

a second panel of a human heart as a diptych. I have always been interested in science, and the piece 

was inspired by a scientific exhibit I went to a few years ago in Buffalo, NY, entitled “Bodyworlds” that 

presented a variety of human body parts preserved through a unique plastination process that was 

invented by German anatomist, Gunther von Hagens. This piece prompted me to then paint a baby 

suspended within its mother’s womb at the five or six month point, along with a fetus at six weeks. 

http://hallgroat.com/baby-in-womb-8x8-oil-on-canvas-by-hall-groat-ii/ 

http://hallgroat.com/fetus-8x8-oil-on-canvas-by-hall-groat-ii/ 

Pace - Do you ever fight ‘demons’ that slow your creative process or create doubts 

Groat - Yes, I often ask myself “Why should I paint this; does this deserve to be painted; what’s more 

important, the subject and content or underlying aesthetic of the piece” As a result, I work in series 

and am pushed towards exploring diverse subject matter, spanning from conventional motifs to the 

atypical or odd. 

Pace - Tell us more about your newly launched website. You have always been a teacher and helped 

others in learning how to develop their own style, market their work ,etc., so how does your new site 

benefit not just your work, but the work of other artists 

Groat - Within my new site at www.HallGroat.com, there is a section where students may upload their 

paintings for a free critique. These critique posts include the student’s statement about their paintings 

(or what they are working on), along with my critique. So far, this has been a very popular area within 

the new web site since students may learn from one another’s work. Art students may also post comments 

at the bottom of each critique page, which are networked directly into FACEBOOK. 

Pace - What would be the best advice you share in the classroom with your art students 

Groat - Don’t allow your parents to push you into a practical career, unless this is what you really want 

to pursue in life. You will be the happiest and do the best at what you have a true passion for. There 

are many people who are making lots of money at what they do and are miserable. It’s important to 

find balance in life. 

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Pace - If you could live anywhere and paint, where would it be 

Groat - Paris, or perhaps Santorini, one of the Greek Isles. 

Pace - What type of music do you listen to 

Groat - My taste in music is diverse. I enjoy listening to a variety of classic rock and Jazz, all the way to alternative 

and classical symphonic orchestra music, such as Rachmaninov and Chopin. 

Pace - Who are some of your favorite authors 

Groat - In recent years, I would have to say Leo Tolstoy has been one of my favorites. 

Pace - What is your passion in life 

Groat - Making art, traveling, teaching and spending time with family and pets. 

Pace - What is something no one knows about you 

Groat - I really wasn’t that talented in art during my high school years. 

Blood Money 24 x 30 Oil on Canvas 

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Pear with Silver Teapot and Pocket watch 11 by14 inches Oil on canvas by Hall Groat II 

Dirty Money 24 by 30 inches Oil on canvas by Hall Groat II 

HallGroat.com 


The Virgin Earth Challenge, Overall 35 by 35 inches, each panel 8 by 8 inches, Oil on canvas by Hall Groat II 

HallGroat.com 


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Hall Groat II 

Bling, Bling 24 by30 inches Oil on Canvas by Hall Groat II 

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Lemons with Silver Teapot, Pocket watch and Money 16 by 20 inches Oil on canvas by Hall Groat II 

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New York Art Collection 

Hall Groat II, President 

WWW.NYARTGUIDE.NET 

History 

During the late 1990’s, the New York Art Collection naturally evolved from the New York Art Guide publication, 

and currently showcases the permanent collection of the New York Art Guide quarterly publication, 

which was last published during the spring of 2000. The collection consists of various 19th and 

20th century artists, including Pablo Picasso, Salvtore Dali, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Raphael Soyer, Leroy 

Neimen, Xavier Gonzalez, Jerome Witkin, Valfred Thelin, Jan DeRuth, Roger Walton, Romanos Rizk and 

several other well-known contemporary painters from the United States. 

Objectives 

The New York Art Collection is committed to both selling and collecting significant works of art, and is 

dedicated to assisting our corporate and private clients build and refine art collections that reflect their 

individual interests. We are frequently able to locate original works of art that meet the needs of our clients. 

Services 

We collaborate with designers, architects and developers with the selection and acquisition of works of 

art for corporate, hospitality and institutional interiors. From just a single giclée print to an entire fine art 

collection, we are dedicated to personal service, competitive pricing, strict regard for quality control and 

adherence to delivery schedules. 

We currently provide a diverse selection of giclee gallery wrapped prints, which are perfect for the home 

or corporate office, and have over 2000 image files for residential and corporate designers to review for 

current and future projects. The New York Art Collection sells and collects significant works of art, and is 

committed to assisting our corporate and private clients build and refine art collections that reflect their 

individual interests. We are frequently able to locate major works of art that meet the needs of our clients. 

We provide thoughtful, creative solutions to artwork requirements. Considerable research and time are 

invested prior to a proposal being developed and presented. Taken into account and investigated are historical 

ramifications, geographical locale, design sensibilities, and thematic concepts. Esteemed, knowledgeable 

consultants, qualified to contribute, are retained, assuring authenticity at this level. 

From the art program to the accessory package, we achieve an individually customized approach for all 

areas within the hotel. Fulfilling the designer’s vision and the owner’s expectations, within budget, is our 

goal, whether it is a luxury facility, a themed environment, a boutique hotel, or an historical renovation. 

HallGroat.com 


New York Street Vendor 16 by 20 inches Oil on Canvas by Hall Groat II 

Human Brain with Heart 12 by 24 inches Oil on canvas - Each panel 12 by 12 inches by Hall Groat II 

HallGroat.com 


Ole Hoffstad 

“ Walter” 52”x 66” Oil on Linen 

Olehoffstad.com 


Lunch in the Park 

Logan Bauer 

LoganBauer.com 


Shirley Anderson 

Painting Landscapes and Florals in Pastel 

Colorful. Sensitive. Bold. 

Carol’s Lilies 

Over The Falls 

I paint from nature and want to capture the beauty of the creations around me. Living in Arkansas for the last 

ten years has given me ample opportunity to capture on paper my deep and immediate impressions of nature. I 

have spent the last several years focusing on the vibrant colors seen in the varied landscapes of Arkansas, from 

the beauty of Garvan Gardens to the roaring water at Collins Creek near Heber Springs to the calm serenity of a 

moored sailboat at Mt. Harbor. Most of my work is now created on location, which gives me the truest sense of 

the patterns of light and shadows. Painting plein air also allows me to enjoy all the special places of other states 

and countries like California and Spain. 

shirleyandersonart.com 


email: sranderson0930@sbcglobal.net

“Under the Influence of Nature” 

Diane K. Hewitt 

www.DianeKHewitt.com 


Suzy ‘Pal’ Powell 

SWS WyWS CFAI 

www.suzypal.com 

www.suzypal.blogspot.com 


Sharon Hodges 

Prairie King Oil on Gallery Canvas 24 x 30 

www.SharonHodgesFineArt.com 

www.SharonHodges.Blogspot.com 

Dutch Art Gallery.net 

BillHesterFineArt.com 



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ArtistsofTexas.org 

Join the Artists of Texas in their 

5th Annual Juried Show

“No Where But Texas” 

The Dutch Art Gallery - Dallas, Texas 

November 2, 2013 through January 11, 2014 

Artist Reception and Awards Ceremony 

November 2nd, 11am through 6pm 


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KE Cellars Winery Rockwall, Texas 

KE Cellars Winery in Rockwall, is an all-Texas European-style boutique winery. We are proud 

to sell award-winning Texas wines from all over the state. 

KE Cellars Winery has supported the Rockwall Art League since 2011. Each month is a solo art 

show at the winery for a local artist. The artist will have their art display for a month to view 

and to sell. 

KE Cellars Winery of Rockwall will be sponoring The Artists of Texas 5th Annual Show at the 

Dutch Art Gallery, November 2, 2013. 



Kiepersol Enterprises is a food and wine destination 

in East Texas. Our Estate-grown artisan wines are 

finely crafted to be comfortable to drink, pairing everyday 

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Join us today for an elegant dinner or simply time to 

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The Art of Life Today & Yesterday 

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Dallas, Texas By Adrienne Balkum 

Ben and Ann Massar established the Dutch Art Gallery, Inc. in 1965 after migrating their family 

from Holland, The Netherlands. The family business was named in honor of their home country. 

Ben and Ann wanted to provide a service oriented business that would offer a European flair in the 

growing Dallas art culture, so they introduced fine art and custom framing to the Metroplex. Over 

the course of 48 years, the Dutch Art Gallery has been located in the heart of Lake Highlands in 

the Northlake Shopping Center off of Northwest Highway in northeast Dallas. 

In 1990, Ben and Ann made the decision to retire and have their daughter-in-law, Pam Massar, 

manage the gallery. Now with their passing, their son Hans and his wife Pam continue to operate 

the gallery now deeply rooted in generations of Lake Highlands families and the Dallas area, still 

continuing to offer the same excellent customer service and quality fine art inspired by Ben and 

Ann Massar. 

As the art industry evolves with new styles and creative artists, Hans and Pam strive to 

accommodate all art lovers’ desires. The Gallery continues to present new images, styles and 

designs, but still holds on to a bit of the European touch and traditional artwork. 

The Massar’s have appreciated their loyal customer relationships and friendships formed over the 

past forty-eight years. 

“Whether it is art collecting or custom framing needs, we will strive to provide excellent service 

for our customers.” Pam Massar. 

Above: “LONELY VIGIL” by Dalhart Windberg 

RIght Page:PORTRAIT OF JENNY was painted by Frank Moss Bennett, 

English late 19th century and early 20th century and glase painter. He 

exhibited at the “Royal Academy” and principal “London Galleries”, from 

1898 forward. He painted the “Portrait of “Jenny Jerome”, mother of 

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Visiting The Dutch Art Gallery is like stepping into yesterday’s humble world, blocking out busy noise, 

cars and computers. You are immediately surrounded with art. Your senses come alive with imagination. 

Subtle tones of landscapes beckon you to walk through their moment and spend some 

time in meditation. Sunsets and waterscapes remind you of a simpler time when you stopped to 

look at the real thing. Colorful flower paintings seem to emit fragrance as you walk past their brilliant 

compositions. Animals charge across your path challenging you to engage, while horses 

call to you to ‘saddle’ up and ride in the wind. European village scenes and Tuscan villas awaken 

your sense of travel. The Dutch Art Gallery is a place filled with experience and inspiration. 



Featuring highly collectible pieces by Dalhart Windberg, W. A. Slaughter and Porfirio Salinas, the 

Dutch Art Gallery also displays work by both European and American Artists from the past two centuries 

and offers a current changing collection of fine art from both local and national artists of today. 

In November, the 5th Annual Artists of Texas Show opens and is entitled “No Where But Texas”. It 

showcases 80 artists, featuring 150 works of art. Entries were open to anyone residing in Texas, 

as well as AOT members. The Gallery will have all of the accepted pieces framed and displayed 

through January 11, 2014. Winners will receive a cash prize and for the first time, guests attending 

the opening will vote on their favorite piece of art, for a People’s choice award. This takes place 

November 2, 2013 between 11 am and 6 pm. 



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Dallas, Texas 

Collectible Paintings from the past two centuries. 

WINTER LANDSCAPE by Hendrik Altmann 1838 

Judging for the Artists of Texas Show will be based on the overall impact of the work. Our 

jury panel includes Hans and Pam Massar with Derrill Osborn, Art Collector and Dallas Style 

Icon. He is a Neiman Marcus legend who influenced fashion, introduced Italian menswear 

lines and the three-piece suit. After retirement he auctioned his vast bovine collection that 

was assembled over a lifetime. Mr. Osborn’s passions for interesting themes in art and antiques 

will be notable to see what his keen eye reveals. Our fourth juror is a former Vietnam 

Veteran, retired Cardiac Pulmonary Technician and Philanthropist, Tom Russell. When he 

breaks away from being a lumberjack or gold mining he enjoys expanding his exquisite art 

collection. We look forward to hearing what our fascinating panel of judges will decide and 

the details of what significantly captivated them the most. 

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BLUEBONNETS by Florent Baecke 

CACTUS by Porfirio Salinas 

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Collectible Paintings from the past two centuries. 

COURTING SCENE by Alfred Alboy Rebouet 1875 



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For more information about the show, artist 

demonstrations or custom framing, please contact 

The Dutch Art Gallery. 

10233 East Northwest Highway Suite 420 

Dallas, Texas 75238 

(214) 348-7350 

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Highly Collected Sculptures. The War Party, by Carl Kauba 1860 - 1922. The five figure group depicts an Indian War 

Party in full charge. Kauba’s detail and action is so strong, any one of these figures could stand alone and not lose 

perspective. As a group of five, the detail and action are almost overwhelming. The group features Kauba’s rare, 

polychrome patina, 14” high, 26” long 6 3/4” wide including plinth. 



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Chief Wolf Robe by Carl 

Kauba 1860 - 1922. 

Bronze $15,000. 

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sallieswiftart.com 

www.cfai.co/sallieanneswift 

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Sallie-Anne Swift 

Pushing Boundaries 

Abstract / Mixed Media Artist 


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“Light on the Land” Plein Air Painting Coming to Montague County, Fall 2013 

“Light on the Land - A Plein Air Journey through the North Texas Hills” 

October 25, 26, & 27, 2013 

Saint Jo, Texas 

The Davis & Blevins Gallery is hosting an exciting Plein Air event. “Light on the Land” a threeday 

weekend filled with art, painting, food, and fun. Davis & Blevins Gallery has partnered with 

the Montague County Child Welfare Board (MCCWB) to create the event full of activities and 

demonstrations designed to show off our beautiful area, show case some amazing artists from all 

over the country, and raise money for MCCWB’s much needed and valuable projects. The goal is 

to have this become an annual, area-wide celebration that is recognized by the art community, art 

lovers, and collectors alike. 

Invited and registered artists will be painting en Plein Air Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in, and 

around, Saint Jo. Listed are some of the invited artists: Nancy Boren, TX; John Cook, TX; Walt 

Davis, TX; Catherine Eilliot, VT; Gay Faulkenberry, OK; Ann Larsen, NY; John Lasater, AR; 

Michael Ome Untiedt, CO; Richard Prather, TX; Debob Jacob, TX; Ted Clements, TX; 

Jason Sacram, AR; V. Vaughn, TX. 

The public is encouraged to come and enjoy watching the artists as they paint our beautiful rolling 

countryside. 

Davis & Blevins Gallery - 108 S Main Street – Saint Jo, Texas 

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Schedule of Events: 

Friday, Oct 25 12:00 – 4:00 Artists Registration and check in at Davis & 

Blevins Gallery on the Square in Saint Jo. It is 

recommended that you register in advance by calling the Gallery 

940-995-2786 

3:00pm – 6:00pm Paint-Outs at Arché Winery and Ancient 

Ovens Blue Dog Ranch 

7:00pm - Demos will be on going and Guest Juror Michael Duty 

will give a short talk about Plein Air followed by Dinner. 

Tickets for the Arché Winery tour and dinner at Ancient Ovens are available. (940-995-2786) There will not be tickets 

at the door, advance sales only, $50 per ticket. All registration and ticket sales checks must be made payable to Montague 

County Child Welfare Board. 

Saturday, Oct 26: 

9:00 – 11:30pm Morning Paint-Outs– beautiful long vistas 

-Circle C Ranch off FM2382 

-Letoli Ranch on Camp Letoli Road 

-Blue Ostrich Winery on FM2382 

Maps are available on the web site, or call for directions. 

12:00 - Lunch Blue Ostrich Vineyard available from the 

Gypsy Kit a food truck from Wichita Falls; 

1:00pm – 5:00pm Afternoon “Light on the Land” Exhibition at 

the Davis & Blevins Gallery; 

5:00pm Evening Gala “Under a Painters Sky “ benefitting 

Montague County Child Welfare Board with a Cocktail 

Hour during the Quick Draw, Live Music with Michael Hearne 

and Shake Russell, Dinner and a Live Auction. 

Hosted by the Miller Double A Ranch. 

Tickets for “Under a Painters Sky “ are available. (940-995-2786) There will not be tickets at the door, 

advance sales only. $100.00 per ticket. All registration and ticket sales checks must be made to 

Montague County Child Welfare Board. 

Sunday, Oct 27 

9:00am - Breakfast at the Lazy Heart Grill in Saint Jo; 

10am -1pm - Morning Paint-Out up and down Main Street; 

11:00am – 12:00am - Tour of the Historic Phillips Ranch House 

900 S Main Street, Saint Jo, TX; 

Demos in the Saint Jo galleries all day. 

1pm – 6pm Wet Paint Exhibition at the Davis &Blevins Gallery 

featuring artwork painted during the weekend. 

3:00 - Artists’ Awards announced; 

5:00pm - Raffle winners announced; 

1pm – 6pm Open Wet Paint Exhibition at the Stonewall Museum for 

all the registered artists. 

Local artists are invited to register with Davis & Blevins Gallery and pay a fee to join the Paint-Outs and be part of an 

Open Wet Paint Exhibition on Sunday, October 27. 

For more information, or if you have any questions about the schedule/event, please contact the Davis & Blevins 

Gallery directly (940) 995-2787. More information can also be found on our website: www.sjmainstreetgallery.com 

Davis & Blevins Gallery - 108 S Main Street – Saint Jo, Texas 

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Jonelle T. McCoy 

http://jonelle-t-mccoy.artistwebsites.com/ 


VL Barry Scharf 

http://scharf62.blogspot.com/ 

As artists, Studio we are faced with Visit the dilemma of believing in what is factual and what is belief beyond proof 

of knowledge, often called faith. Recently comedian Bill Maher said, “Faith is the suspension of critical 

thinking.” Although humorous it did not sound like a joke, instead it struck a cord of truth that made me 

began to reexamine some beliefs I simply held in faith. 

As I get older questions about death and the afterlife, begin to loom with more relevance then in youth. 

I know myself to be a logical person with a good mind and I can stubbornly hold to a position of reason 

based on experience and factual knowledge. I am neither a psychologist nor an overly religious 

person, but I have studied much about the connection of the mind, body and soul (spirit). 

I know for example that the ego is not the soul but rather a necessary product of the self-aware small 

mind. It is that part of us that needs what we do not have. Ego is what drives us to achieve more and 

to strive for gains in the social game of life it is the “Separator”. The ego being self-driven sees what it 

lacks and wants it. Once it fulfills a desire, it resets the goals on the next need. This 

process is a cycle of fulfillment and emptiness that has no end. Ego is a necessary part of our survival 

because of the way we live in the physical world. 

On the other hand the soul is our source of connection to each other and all else, it is the “unifier” from 

which our desire to love flows. The soul holds the view of the big mind and is our emotional compass 

to knowing right from wrong. We are a duality of ego-centered body and lofted soul consciousness. 

Now these are my thoughts of reason based on what I have learned from studied scholars theologians 

and scientists. I do not profess to have come to this conclusion based solely on my own extensive 

research. With this as a premise, here are the questions that I raise. 

If the ego is a product of our mind-body and it’s fulfillment is driven by need, then how is it possible 

for it to be part of the soul in death If it is not … then logic follows there is no self-awareness in the 

afterlife, right Which also drives the question of any afterlife at all 

Death is the end of mind-body and the release of spirit back to the source of all things. How can there 

be judgment of an egoless spirit Should not it then follow that there is no heaven or self-aware place 

for our ego to exist in beyond death 

It is my supposition that there is not a white bearded deity out there somewhere sitting on a thrown 

of judgment that will punish us with unspeakable acts of cruelty if we have not followed religious doctrine. 

It is however true that others watch our acts of good and evil and we reap what we sow, but it is 

while we are in life that it applies. We need to come to terms with how we live. Is it in the love of the 

big-minded spirit or in the need of a small-minded ego Each of us makes these choices every day 

sometimes we are good and sometimes we are less the good. Awareness of mindset will determine 

the outcome of choice. All we can do is to try to be awake and aware of our best self so that the ramifications 

of our actions affect not only ourselves, but touch everyone in our personal universe that we 

can inspire, disappoint or just coast in neutral. 

I began this dialogue by qualifying myself as an artist and I will leave you by asking “Does your art 

reflect your ego or your spirit” 


Spirit Tree by Barry Scharf 

http://scharf62.blogspot.com/ 


RICCI VICTORIO 

designbyricci.artspan.com 

Field of Blue Flowers - Acrylic 


designbyricci.artspan.com 

Blue Venice - Acrylic 


CFAI.co Juried Show 

CFAI.co Summer Juried Show 

“Abstraction” 

Best of Show 

Corey Reier 

Mancora 2633 

http://creierart.com 

http://www.cfai.co/#!show-winners/cyep 


First Place 

Sunny Marler 

Implosion 

http://cfai.co/#!sunny-marler/c1uaq 



CFAI.co Juried Show 

Second Place 

Tracy Lang 

Treacle 

http://tracylangstudio.com 

Honorable Mentions 

Carol Schiff - Wetland 

Bob Sheperd- Forget me Knot 



Third Place 

Robert McFarland 

April Showers 

http://www.facebook.com/robert.mcfarland.7509 

Honorable Mentions 

Rick Heck - Caught Up in the Rapture 

Amy Bolt - In to the Mystic 



ARTSPAN Artist Spotlight 

artspan 

Artist Interview 

Melissa Post van der Burg 

http://www.mpostvanderburg.com/ 


Texas Artist Sharon Hodges in studio. 




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When did you realize you loved art and wanted to be an artist When I was 9 years old, my third grade 

teacher asked me to be the official class artist—my job was to illustrate the book reports written by my 

classmates. I loved the responsibility and feeling kind of special because I was actually good at something. 

Who has been your mentor, or greatest influence to date Well, living in Maine, I would have to say 

Andrew Wyeth, although, sadly, he passed away a few years ago. But his work has been very important to 

me—especially the fact that he stayed so “close to home” in his subject matter. Many of his models actually 

grew up in his work. I think Wyeth’s work has given me permission to not stray too far from the images and 

people I know. And, of course, he set a great example in his work ethic. 

Who is another living artist you admire and why The wonderful Maine painter, Linden Frederick is a 

great favorite of mine. He has the ability to capture a mood, and then make it hold—that’s very difficult. 

What is your favorite surface to create work on or to work with I love tempered masonite panels when 

I’m working on paintings 16x20 or smaller—anything larger becomes too heavy. I cut the panels to size, 

sand them lightly and then gesso them—usually 3 coats of gesso that I tint a steel gray. Then I lightly sand 

with #400 sandpaper, creating a super-smooth surface. 

What are your favorite materials to use Since drawing was my first love, I would have to say a graphite 

pencil and a piece of beautiful, creamy white paper. Or gray-toned paper—that’s nice, too. 

Do you have a favorite color palette Yes, and I always set my palette up the same way—it saves so much 

time when you know where each color is. So, I go around the edge of my palette with: titanium white, ivory 

black, ultramarine blue, raw sienna, yellow ochre, cadmium yellow, cadmium red light, cadmium red medium, 

alizarin crimson, burnt sienna, raw umber, burnt umber, sap green. 

How often do you paint I’m lucky enough to be able to work every day, so that’s what I do—a total of 

30-40 hours a week. I think of it as a job. 

What is the one thing you would like to be remembered for I would like to be remembered for my 

head-on, confrontational portraits. 

There are many culprits that can crush creativity, such as distractions, self-doubt and fear of failure. 

What tends to stand in the way of your creativity Sometimes I forget that painting is a choice I make 

every day. I can choose to work through distractions, and in spite of self-doubt and fear of failure. The only 

thing that really stands in the way is choosing not to work. 

What are your inspirations for your work I find that I am often inspired by film and by opera. When 

I see or hear something really remarkable, a painting will often begin to formulate in my mind, and then I 

spend time with that idea. I begin to think about the right model, and creating or finding a setting or location. 

What props might I need, etc. 



What is your favorite way to get your creative juices flowing I like to be quiet. There is usually something in 

my head waiting for expression, but I have to spend some quiet time with it, thinking of the possibilities and various 

meanings. 

Which work of yours is your favorite A 48”x48” painting called “3 Young Men on Canal Street.” I really loved the 

guys, who were obviously “gang-bangers” trying to look tough-- but to someone my age, they were just 3 boys hanging 

out. Plus, I love painting kids on the edge—I think they deserve respect. 

Big Winner Oil on Canvas 36 x 36 



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Minus Fifteen Degrees Oil on Canvas 20 x 16 


Right Page: Hard Hat Area Oil on Panel 20 x 16 

Island Boy Oil on Canvas 36 x 24 


Up Close and Personal 

What is your favorite color in your closet Teal blue. 

What book are you reading this week “The Year Of Magical Thinking,” by Joan Didion—I’m reading it for a second 

time. 

Do you have a favorite televion show I don’t actually watch TV per se—I rent movies or watch BBC America from 

time to time. 

What is your favorite food Split pea soup. (Cooked all day in the crock pot—yum.) 

What color sheets are on your bed right now Goldenrod. 

What are you most proud of in your life My kids. They are each fantastic in their own way. 

Who would you love to interview My mother. She died when I was still pretty young. I think she was the most 

interesting person I ever knew. 

Do you have a passion or hobby other than painting/sculpting I love to cook, and I read cookbooks as if they were 

novels. 

Who would you like to Paint Some of the people I see walking around with all their worldly possessions in a grocery 

cart—they are, themselves, an interesting hodge-podge of color and texture. 

If you were an animal what would you be and why I think I’d be a crow. Crows are incredibly clever and have 

sophisticated family groups—not to mention, of course, the flying thing. 

If you were stranded on a desert island and could only take three things, what would they be A beach chair, a 

good book and some sun block. 

Share something with us that few people know about you. I dream in black and white. 

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live Monhegan Island, Maine. 



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Three Young Men NYC Oil on Canvas 48 x 48 



Murray’s Bagel Oil on Canvas 16 x 20 



Kimberly Conrad 

Contemporary Artist 

Into the Forest 40x30x1.5 Acrylic on Canvas 


http://www.KimberlyConradFineArt.com

“Pouring Color Into Your Life” 

Spring Reflections in the Forest 40x30x1.5 Acrylic on Canvas 

http://www.KimberlyConradDailyPaintings.blogspot.com 


Diane Whitehead 

“Animals are my muse. The scratch of the paw, pounce of a hoof, gesture of the head, alert ear, quiet stride, 

powerful shape, ancient wisdom. All come to play with the shapes I see as I paint. “ 


ichardlevine.artspan.com 

DianeWhitehead.com 


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artists 

of texas 

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Meet the 2013 

Master Signature 

Artists of Texas 


VL Anthony Gonzalez AOT Master Signature 

Anthony A. González, a native of San 

Antonio, Texas has been painting professionally 

for the past 30 years. He 

currently works from his studio located 

north of San Antonio in the Texas 

Hill Country. His primary medium is 

oil with major efforts directed toward 

the female figure. Each woman has 

a unique means of displaying attitude 

and with the use of form, color and 

costume he attempts to capture this 

attitude and convey it to the viewer. 

Anthony states: “My primary efforts 

now focus on the expressions, attitudes 

and body language of women. 

I know this can be a challenge but 

this is what motivates me to paint.” 

24x12 “Let’s think that over” Oil / Linen 

Obra-de-Gonzalez.com 


Obra-de-Gonzalez.com 

12x9 “It’s 12” Oil / Linen 

24x 18 “Déjame Ir” Oil /Llinen 


VL Rebecca Zook AOT Master Signature 

“What was it that Dorothy learned ‘If ever go looking for my heart’s desire again, 

I won’t look any further than my own back yard.’ Many artists travel far and wide 

to find inspiration for their work, but I often find the most compelling scenes are 

truly in my own back yard; a wildflower-filled lot up the street, vultures roosting 

just off the back deck of the house, or a young boy dressed in costume for a festival.” 

Rather than focusing on a specific subject matter, Rebecca Zook relies on 

a high level of detail and a strong sense of light to tie her work together. Viewers 

often comment that they feel as if they could step into her paintings; as if the 

frame was a window to another world. She has several successful solo shows 

under her belt as well as many local and national level awards. In 2011, she was 

granted Signature Status in the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society. 

“I never made a choice to be an artist. I just always was.” Taking drawing and 

sculpture classes all through school, Rebecca was fortunate to attend a high 

school that offered Commercial Art as an elective. This altered her path from 

fine art to Graphic Design. She received a full academic scholarship to Southern 

Methodist University in Dallas where she majored in Advertising Art gaining her 

BFA degree and minored in fine art. 

Rebecca has been working as a Graphic Designer 

for the last 20 years. She turned her attention 

back to fine art in 2003 focusing on acrylics 

to express herself in her paintings though 

still works a full-time day job. 

In a recent article in “Granbury Showcase Magazine” 

Rebecca was asked what she was most 

proud of about herself. The answer was simple, 

“It’s that I am a survivor.” She continues, “I have 

survived...found my inner strength, and still find 

joy, beauty and love all around me. I came to 

understand that I can make a difference. We 

all have that ability. We just have to find our 

passion.” In 2008, she was diagnosed with a 

rare genetic immune disease called Hypogammaglobulemia 

that nearly took her life and requires 

ongoing treatment with donated human 

plasma-based medication. In 2011, she faced 

the death of her husband of 10 years in a traffic 

accident, and more recently, she has been 

confronted with a new battle, breast cancer. 

Displaying a little of her ‘slightly twisted humor,’ 

which she credits for retaining her sanity, Rebecca 

remarried on December 21st, 2012–the 

day the world didn’t end–to a man who shares 

her love of animals, of art, of science and understands 

the emotional and physical pain she has 

suffered. Together they heal each other. 

Boy of Many Faces 

RebeccaZook.blogspot.com 


Spring Blanket 

Apollo’s Avengers 

Boy of Many Faces 

RebeccaZook.blogspot.com 

Boardwalk 


VL Jimmy Longacre AOT Master Signature 

LongacreArt.com 

Jimmy Longacre was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 1947. At an early age his family moved to San Antonio, 

Texas. Through grade school he filled his notebooks with drawings of Davy Crockett, Superman, cowboys, 

Indians, horses, Disney characters, airplanes and spaceships, to share with his friends. Longacre graduated 

from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Fine Art degree, and then earned a Master of Fine Art degree 

from Syracuse University. Contrary to the predominant scholastic influence of the day, Abstract Expressionism, 

Longacre fed his artistic interests on paintings from the Golden Age of American Illustration and the American 

Impressionists. In following his early passion for these he enjoyed a career as a freelance illustrator and painter 

for twenty-five years. During part of that time Longacre taught drawing and painting while on the faculty of The 

University of Texas College of Fine Art. Today, Jimmy is a full time painter and lives with his wife on a hilltop in the 

Texas hill country, near Dripping Springs. He spends much of his time on frequent outdoor painting excursions 

gathering the experience and material for his studio compositions. He describes his evolving painting style as 

Subjective Realism. 

January Morning 

Morning Walk 


Shady Side 

Coastal Get Away 

Real Good Barns 

LongacreArt.com 


VL David Forks AOT Master Signature 

The 6th of 7 children Mr. Forks, was born in San Antonio, Texas 

in 1957 to a military family. He began a successful career 

in commercial art shortly after graduating high school. He 

initially worked and learned production art at River City Studio, 

owned and operated by San Antonio art legends George 

Hughey and now notable painter and signature member of 

PAPA, George Strickland. After River City Studio, he worked 

as co producer of Southwest Airlines magazine and as illustrator 

for Concept Enterprises, (the original Koozie company) 

before venturing off to open his own illustration and design 

firm. 

After 20 years self employed, and the revolution of the digital 

age, Mr. Forks went to work in the printing industry where he 

continues today. None of these positions however, fulfilled 

his real desire to paint. He shelved those aspirations for 30 

years while he raised a family of 4 boys finding little to no 

time to paint along the way. 

The untimely passing of an older brother to cancer in late 2006 opened his eyes to the fleeting of time and realization 

that it was time to make his dream a reality. He now paints on a daily basis in oil and acrylics. His style is ever 

evolving and varies from very loose and fast to tightly worked pieces. Mainly a landscape painter, he finds inspiration 

in Gods creations everywhere. 

Mr. Forks currently resides in Spring, Texas north of Houston. 

West of Marathon 11 x 14 Oil on Canvas 

DavidForks.com 


Warm and Cool 8 x 10 Oil on Canvas 

Redstone 12 x 16 Oil on Canvas 

DavidForks.com 


VL Tina Bohlman AOT Master Signature 

“While it’s important to look ahead and plan for the future, 

an artist must also remain “in the moment…the now. My 

“moment” is when I’m working on location. I’ve been an 

outdoor painter for most of my art career. Nothing compares 

for inspiration and capturing light and emotion. Plein 

Air is demanding, physically and mentally. As the light 

moves, minute by minute across the sky, every stroke must 

be without hesitation. It’s a marathon race with the sun; 

spirited, emotional….and exhausting. I love it!” 

In a career span of 40 years, this native Texan has earned 

more than 60 awards to include 4 Best-in-Show and 14 First 

Place Watercolor. In addition to juror recognitions, she received 

more than 25 patron’s Purchase Awards and numerous 

Peoples’ Choice Awards. 

Working in both Watercolor and Oil, Ms. Bohlman is a popular 

guest artist for Dallas/Ft Worth Texas area arts groups. 

In addition to a full calendar of plein air events and group 

exhibitions, she is active in several art associations including 

Signature membership in Outdoor Painters Society, 

Artists Of Texas, Contemporary Fine Art International, and 

International Plein Air Painters. A gifted instructor, she conducts 

several workshops annually. Ms. Bohlman teaches 

and mentors advanced students in a weekly all media painting 

class. 

TinaBohlman.com 


Unhinged

Terlingua Creek 

Suppertime in Hill Country 

TinaBohlman.com 


Debbie Grayson Lincoln 

Texas Contemporary Western Illustrator 

NoworNever-Debbie.blogspot.com 

DebbieLincoln.com 




Portrait with Orange Flower 

Felicia Marshall 

signature member AOT 

feliciamarshall.blogspot.com 



Meditating Moments. 

Mary Jo Zorad 

ZoradArt.com 


Karen Balon 

Carrie Jacobson 

Judith Babcock 

Palette Knife Artists 

Noreen Coup 

Ann Gorbett 

Karen Tarlton 

www.paletteknifepainters.blogspot.com 


Karla Nolan 

Marion Hedger 

Sharon Hodges 

www.paletteknifepainters.blogspot.com 

Niki Gulley 

Carol Schiff 

Nancy Medina 


Lisa McKinney 

New Media Graphic Art 

Old School House 


Lighthouse Point 

Lisa-McKinney.com 

Lisa-McKinney.artistwebsites.com 

www.lmckinneygraphics.blogspot.com 


VL 

Photographer Spotlight 

Romoli Francesco 


http://www.russelaid.com 

http://www.saatchionline.com/russelaid 


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Francesco Romoli was born in Pisa in 1977. Always interested in expressive forms of any 

type at age 14 he began to study guitar and music theory. He fell in love with computers in 

1998 and started to work on hacking and net-art. He graduated in 2004 in Pisa in computer 

science. 

In 2010 Romoli began to use photoshop for his creations, halfway between graphic design 

and photography, and in 2012 he began studying at the center of contemporary 

photography Fondazione Studio Marangoni, Florence. 

His other passions include skydiving and travel. 

“Francesco Romoli, an artist living and working in Pisa, Italy, creates provoking digitally 

manipulated dioramas constructed out of cardboard with dramatic shadow and lighting 

effects.” 

-eMorfes.com 

EXHIBITIONS 

2013 OcchiRossi Festival, Roma, Italy 

2013 Barcelona Showcase, ufofabrik gallery, Barcelona, Spain 

2013 Arte Accessibile – AAM 2013, ufofabrik gallery, Milano, Italy 

2013 FSMgallery, portrait photography exhibition, Firenze, Italy 

2013 ART BYTE, contemporary art, Verona, Italy 

2012 REALfoto pop in exhibition, contemporary art, Pechino, China 

2012 NEXT, contemporary art, Verona, Italy 

2012 Stop allo 048 degli oggetti, contemporary art, Catania, Italy 

2012 Lithium 2.0, Wezoom.it exhibition, Pontedera, Italy 

2012 Keithcafe, Pisa, Italy 

AWARDS 

2013 Trierenberg Super Circuit, Medal Award and GM Special Theme, International 

2013 Commended photographer, Sony World Photography Awards 2013, International 

2012 Finalist, repubblica.it/Fotografia contest, Roma, Italy 

2012 Critics award, wezoom.it contest, Italy 

2012 1.st place, People’s Choice, 1XPhoto Awards 2012, Editing, International 





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CFAI.co Art Challenge 

CFAI.co September Art Challenge 

Best of Show - Terry Honstead 

http://www.cfai.co/#!challenge-winners/cb0j 

Best of Show 

Lean on Me 

Terry Honstead 

http://terry-honstead.blogspot.com 


First Place 

Splash Down 

Sallie-Anne Swift 

http://sallieswiftart.com 



CFAI.co Art Challenge 

Second Place 

Femme Fatale 

Carmen Beecher 

http://carmenbeecher.com 


CFAI.co October Art Challenge - “Farms and Barns” - $100 Cash Prize! 

Open to all 2D visual artists! 

Enter now - 

www.cfai.co/#!art-challenge/chic 


Painting by Barbara Churchley


Third Place 

Madamoiselle 

Barbara Mason 

http://www.dragonflystudiocreations.com 

Submit your portfolio to join 

Contemporary Fine Art International 

http://www.cfai.co/#!join-us/cgs0 


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Step by Step Demonstrations 

OilPaintingDVD.com 

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Hall Groat II 

OilPaintingDVD.com 


NO WHERE BUT TEXAS 

artistsoftexas.org 


THE ARTISTS OF TEXAS 

artistsoftexas.blogspot.com 

dailypaintersoftexas.blogspot.com 


The Five Graces 

Lincoln ~ Pace ~ Togel ~ Whitehead ~ Zorad 

the5graces.com 

Diane Whitehead 

Mary Jo Zorad 

Laurie Pace 

What makes The Five Graces special/unique 

All members of The Five Graces create bold, vividly-colored artworks with an inspirational flair. Several of the group are excellent 

teachers and writers. They work energetically toward touring exhibitions that showcased their artworks - shows to the US 

and to Europe. All five artists are spread out over the US. 


Who are The Five Graces 

Debbie Grayson Lincoln (the steady grace), Laurie Justus Pace (the heartbeat grace), Conni Tögel (the wired 

grace), Diane Baird Whitehead (the business-minded, directly spoken grace) and Mary Jo Zorad (the quietly 

inspired grace) have as many similarities as they do differences. Their artwork demonstrates a common commitment 

to a high standard of workmanship. To speak with any one of the five women reveals a commonality 

in what inspires them and how they choose to live their lives, with integrity and a commitment to doing their 

work for a higher cause. Each feels her creative inspiration as a passionate and natural calling. 

thefivegraces.blogspot.com for daily updates 

Debbie Lincoln 

Conni Togel 

the5graces.com 


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