Kathy Corey interviews Michael Halbert about his work, “St. Louis Imagined,” his artistic and creative process, and his advice for other artists.

The question that every artist hears at some point is “How long did it take you to paint this?” It can be a very complex question to answer.

Composition and the ability to structure your work on a flat surface takes time and practice to learn and understand. Dennis Babbit recommends, “The Composition of Outdoor Painting,” by Edgar Payne.

Since many of my paintings incorporate wildlife, I must frequently rely on quickly taken photos to capture the moment. Rarely, if ever, are these photos usable as stand-alone photos. Therefore, my reference photos serve as the initial inspiration only.

Inspiration can come from anywhere and at any time. But rarely does our source of inspiration provide us with perfection.

The past summer and fall season brought many outstanding program events and exhibits to Heartland Art Club.

Our ways of creating, sharing, and exhibiting experienced disruption but artists have a way of turning challenges into opportunities. We would like to celebrate the work you have accomplished over this past year!

As of July 1st, 2019, OA Gallery will become The Galleries at Heartland Art Club. The current owners of OA Gallery have generously given the venue to Heartland Art Club. Owners Lisa Ober, M. Shawn Cornell, Marie Donato and Steve Morris will continue to manage the gallery for the Club.