LENICE GORDON
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.
CAROL HALLOCK & MILDRED REYNOLDS
Two generations of artistic talent are evident in this mother and daughter exhibit.
Mildred's soft pastels and watercolors reflect her love of floral beauty.
Carol specializes in commissioned portraits for businesses and individuals.
These oil and pastel portraits are painted from a combination of photographs and sitting with the subjects.
Carol's work has been a part of CA&E's Art Spaces in Work Places exhibits.
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.
AMIE FELLWOCK
Amie began her career in art in 1967 at the Art Center in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Her artistic endeavors encompass ceramics, pastel, oil and watercolor, as well as portraits, floral designs and pressed flowers.
She has studied under such artists as Edward Herrmann, Z. Zankowski and Win Jones, among others.
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.
MILDRED PEAK
Mildred is a long-time CA&E member who has given many hours of volunteer service to the Art Center.
Her medium of choice include oils and watercolors. Mildred's love of color and color combinations is evident in her landscapes.
