Featured Artists 

It is our humble honor to continue a family legacy, to the 4th generation, of glorifying the Lord by the work of our hands. Amy’s grandmother, Clara Little, is a charter member of the PAPA Gallery and was inspired by many, including one of her daughters-in-law (Linda Little, Amy’s mom) to try her hand at […]

Paula has the following to say about her philosophy of art and her journey as an artist: My belief is that all children are artists. Some give it up as they grow up. Some don’t. I didn’t. Drawing and creating have always been a part of my everyday life. I don’t believe that art has […]

All my life, as far back as I can remember, I loved drawing. Starting with cartoons as a kid and through high school, much the same. And later in life I met Phillip Powell, a local artist from Calloway County. He inspired me because of his love of wildlife painting and gave me my first […]

I love color but initially I had no understanding of how it works, so I began my artistic endeavor as a pen and ink artist when I was about 18 years old. It wasn’t until I was 28 years old and I attended the University of Arkansas that I met the professor, Leo Davis, that […]

Born and raised in Paducah, Kentucky, Ryan Robertson is an acrylic painter whose passion for art runs deep. A second-generation artist, creativity has been a lifelong companion—his father, a portrait artist, first sparked his love for painting. Since childhood, Ryan has used art as a way to express what words often can’t. His work is […]

Rebecca is a retired teacher living in beautiful southern Illinois. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from SIU Carbondale and Masters in Education Administration from EIU. She enjoys painting, reading and long walks. Sadly, her canine sidekick Emma, who accompanied her for years on her walks has recently passed on. She has had a […]

Come see the Featured Artist Exhibit this month!

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 Color”. Please enjoy, and […]

“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 dogs), nature, and family. The strong emotional connection […]

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 […]