BrownwoodNews – Art lovers of all ages may view the Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit February 10-23 at the Depot Civic and Cultural Center located at 600 E. Depot in Brownwood. Show hours are Monday-Friday from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Saturday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm and Sunday from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

Artwork that did not make the Stars of Texas Art Exhibit will be featured in the Salon des Refuses at the Brownwood Art Association Art Center, located at 215 Fisk Street during the above hours.

Demonstrations will also take place each day during exhibit hours from a variety of artists. There is no charge to enter the exhibit or attend the demonstrations.

 

Wednesday’s Artists:

1. Susan Stepp – Drawing has always been something I enjoy doing. In elementary school I started keeping a notebook of drawings.  The fascination with drawing has stayed with me. I keep a small sketchbook in my purse and will often sketch while sitting—on a plane, in an office, or in church. I’ve even sketched while waiting for jury selection.  My favorite subject is people.  I feel learning to draw is fundamental to becoming a good artist in any medium and the best way to refine that skill is through practice.

I will be demonstrating drawing using charcoal pencils.  I will demonstrate how to use shadows and shading to make a two-dimensional drawing look three-dimensional.

2. Claudette West – I have drawn as long as I can remember . I took private art I Odessa, Tx and Brownwood. I have a BFA in art from Stephen F Austin University and taught public school art for several years.

3. Candace Cooksey Fulton is a returning demonstrator to the Stars this year, but will be among the first to say she does not consider herself an artist in the finest sense of the word. 

“All my life I have been blessed to be able to indulge my creative urges,” Fulton said. “Doing so has made me a happier and more fulfilled person.” 

This year’s demonstration title is Monster Kingdom, and Fulton will show how all kinds of materials and throw away items can be turned into comfy quarters and vehicles for small monsters. Her hope is to show children — and their parents, grandparents and teachers — that art materials are accessible and as close as the nearest recycling bin. Let your imagination be your guide.

Fulton, a former writer for the Brownwood Bulletin, lives in San Angelo and is an instructional assistant for Pre-K at Alta Loma Elementary.