I began my journey of art in the 6th grade when Mrs. Arco Jones bragged on me and let me put something in the year book. Believe me, it was something. It was a drawing of a trophy. It was awful, but I felt like I was a famous artist. I have always had the passion to...
“It has been an honor to be a part of the Paducah Area Painters Alliance since October 2015. Thank you, PAPA, for the opportunity to show and share my art and passion for painting with others. Thank you PAPA ARTISTS for all of the energy,...
Vera Rodgers is this month’s Featured Artist. She has this to say about her art: In looking back over my shoulder, at the body of work that I have produced in my studio, I find that I most often choose to paint or draw trees, children, and animals, especially dogs....
This time, I will let the artist’s words about herself and her art do the introduction. This is what Vickie has to say as an artist. I have been painting and drawing for as long as I can remember. My work usually involves people, or landscapes that are inviting to...
Scott Morris, one of our local artists, is our Featured Artist this month. He lives in southern Illinois with his wife Gae. He started painting in 1975 when his uncle loaned him some paint and brushes. Since his retirement he has been painting local scenery and is...
Jenny has lived in western Kentucky all her life, attending Farley Elementary School and Reidland High School. She and her husband have one daughter and two grandsons. I asked her how she got started as an artist. She actually didn’t paint, even in school, until her...
