Painting Black Without Using Black
Tracey Maras, "Juneberry Bounty." Tracey Maras, who [...]
Giant in His Own Field
Michael Halbert’s first-place artwork at the Members’ Showcase celebrates [...]
Harvey Salvin
From creating masterful paintings on discarded tin cans to designing and producing majestically scaled 50-foot high stain glass windows, Harvey found inspiration in all of his diverse and creative endeavors. Starting October 5th, this retrospective exhibit is open for you to enjoy a selection of works that will give light into his 92-year artistic journey. Prepare to be inspired.
The Spencer Meagher Memorial Award Fund
Spencer Meagher (1961-2024) was a beloved Founding and Signature Member of Heartland Art Club. He was a strong supporter of our mission, and we continue to offer his work in the gallery. We are deeply saddened by his passing. Heartland Art Club would like to commemorate his life and honor Spencer with a Memorial Award to be offered annually at the Membership Showcase Exhibition, beginning this summer. If you would like to donate to his award fund, please use the link below.
Signature Member Spotlight – Colored pencil artist Susan Wehrman
Wehrman likes the level of precision that colored pencil allows. It’s also portable, versatile, and clean. Additionally, color pencil can be applied to a variety of surfaces such as wood or porcelain, which she uses in her work. Recently, Wehrman has been experimenting on fabric, where she is learning to incorporate silk ribbon embroidery. “This is really different,” she said about adding a third-dimensional element.
Signature Member Spotlight: Photographer Harry Starr
Upon viewing Harry Starr’s landscape photography, one is struck by the captured beauty within his work. “Fall Blanket” depicts a barn isolated within a field of early November snow. The colors are stark – red barn, white snow. And yet, there is a textural softness to the piece that pulls you in, revealing hints of autumn- leaves and sticks momentarily suspended, insulated by the sudden burst of weather.
Discovering Reflected Color
One of the ways to take one’s art to the next level may be hidden in the shadows. When asked to identify the color of a shadow, it is common to respond that it would be a darker color of whatever is in shadow. A shadow of a tree on green grass would be a darker green. A shadow of the same tree on dirt would be a darker brown.
Threads Debuts at Heartland Art Club Gallery
Threads began in 2019 when Carter, who resides in the City’s Tower Grove East neighborhood, became interested in the growing, vibrant immigrant community there. Initially, the artist made connections to her subjects through the nearby International Institute and at the annual Festival of Nations celebration.
Bringing Nature Indoors
What do you think about when you hear the word nature? Green, soothing, fresh, natural? I am a botanical artist whose greatest joy is rendering what Mother Nature so artfully created. The color combinations are second to none. The curves and intricacies of flowers intrigue me. Even faded flowers take on a new softer hue. They are so beautiful, even at the end.
As the Seasons Turn, So Does the Light
Have you noticed how the world looks a little different from season to season? It isn’t just the presence or absence of leaves and snow. The light itself seems to take on a different look. Consider the comments we often hear about a winter day being “clear and crisp” or the “light being thin.”