Monthly Featured Artists in the Cellar
James Navarro
Gallery Night, January 24
Artist - Jimmy Navarro
Gallery Night, January 24
Artist - Jimmy Navarro
Nash Cox
Gallery Night, February 7
At age 42, Nash Cox decided to become an artist. By the time he finished his first painting, he was by definition a professional.
“I went to an art show about five years ago, and I was talking to an artist there,” Nash said. “He asked about my art, and I said I wasn’t an artist. He told me he thought I was an artist, and I was wasting my time.
“I thought, ‘This guy doesn’t know what he’s talking about.’
“I used to draw all the time when I was a kid in grade school, and I thought I wanted to be an artist when I grew up, but I couldn’t paint—I couldn’t do anything with a brush, I couldn’t do anything with color. And after [graduating from] school, I was busy with everything else. You get busy with life, jobs and cars.
“I gave up on my childhood dream of being an artist. After high school, I didn’t do any art at all. “Unfortunately, a lot of people think art is something you do in school, and it’s something you stop when you become mature. You put away your crayons and you get a job.
“I thought about it for a year, and decided maybe I’d give it a shot. I bought some watercolors and brushes, because I thought watercolor was the easiest medium. I’ve learned since then, it’s not.
“I did a painting, and it turned out great, and I sold it. I thought, ‘Shoot, guess what? I’m an artist.’ So, I started just over four years ago. I didn’t know I had the capacity to do what I’m doing now. It was a shock to me and everybody else.”
It was Steve Scott, also a resident of Chariton, who gave Nash the push he needed.
“I’ve done construction forever, and carpentry,” Nash said. “I was working at a place doing metal fabrication, and I discovered it was ruining my eyesight. That was shortly after I talked to Steve Scott. I thought maybe I’d better give this one more shot, or else I’d stay at this place and lose my eyesight.”
Later, he worked a part-time job while getting his next career started. Nash asked for time off to attend an art show. A supervisor told him it was great he had a hobby, but he had to get his priorities straight.
Therefore, Nash got his priorities straight. He quit the part-time job and began his studio.
“It’s not really paying, but I’m happy, man,” Nash said. “If you have the capacity to do it, you should do it. I’d much rather be broke and doing what I enjoy.”
Gallery Night, February 7
At age 42, Nash Cox decided to become an artist. By the time he finished his first painting, he was by definition a professional.
“I went to an art show about five years ago, and I was talking to an artist there,” Nash said. “He asked about my art, and I said I wasn’t an artist. He told me he thought I was an artist, and I was wasting my time.
“I thought, ‘This guy doesn’t know what he’s talking about.’
“I used to draw all the time when I was a kid in grade school, and I thought I wanted to be an artist when I grew up, but I couldn’t paint—I couldn’t do anything with a brush, I couldn’t do anything with color. And after [graduating from] school, I was busy with everything else. You get busy with life, jobs and cars.
“I gave up on my childhood dream of being an artist. After high school, I didn’t do any art at all. “Unfortunately, a lot of people think art is something you do in school, and it’s something you stop when you become mature. You put away your crayons and you get a job.
“I thought about it for a year, and decided maybe I’d give it a shot. I bought some watercolors and brushes, because I thought watercolor was the easiest medium. I’ve learned since then, it’s not.
“I did a painting, and it turned out great, and I sold it. I thought, ‘Shoot, guess what? I’m an artist.’ So, I started just over four years ago. I didn’t know I had the capacity to do what I’m doing now. It was a shock to me and everybody else.”
It was Steve Scott, also a resident of Chariton, who gave Nash the push he needed.
“I’ve done construction forever, and carpentry,” Nash said. “I was working at a place doing metal fabrication, and I discovered it was ruining my eyesight. That was shortly after I talked to Steve Scott. I thought maybe I’d better give this one more shot, or else I’d stay at this place and lose my eyesight.”
Later, he worked a part-time job while getting his next career started. Nash asked for time off to attend an art show. A supervisor told him it was great he had a hobby, but he had to get his priorities straight.
Therefore, Nash got his priorities straight. He quit the part-time job and began his studio.
“It’s not really paying, but I’m happy, man,” Nash said. “If you have the capacity to do it, you should do it. I’d much rather be broke and doing what I enjoy.”
Connie Pruitt
Gallery Night, March 7
“CREATIVITY TAKES COURAGE”
The above quote is by Henri Matisse. I have admired his art since I was a young girl. His use of shapes, color and negative space have always intrigued me. My art is a reflection of that courage. I hope you enjoy looking at my paintings as much as I enjoy creating them.
Connie
www.conniepruittart
Gallery Night, March 7
“CREATIVITY TAKES COURAGE”
The above quote is by Henri Matisse. I have admired his art since I was a young girl. His use of shapes, color and negative space have always intrigued me. My art is a reflection of that courage. I hope you enjoy looking at my paintings as much as I enjoy creating them.
Connie
www.conniepruittart
Featured Artist Schedule for 2019
Cellar
April - Gin Lammert
May - Weavers and Spinners Guild
June -
July - Ryan Koning
August - Iowa Watercolor Society
September - Iowa Watercolor Society
October
November - James Navarro
December - James Navarro
Main Gallery
January - Poste Print Exhibition
February - Cindy Gordon
March - Katie Jensen, painter / Emma Davis, potter
Cellar
April - Gin Lammert
May - Weavers and Spinners Guild
June -
July - Ryan Koning
August - Iowa Watercolor Society
September - Iowa Watercolor Society
October
November - James Navarro
December - James Navarro
Main Gallery
January - Poste Print Exhibition
February - Cindy Gordon
March - Katie Jensen, painter / Emma Davis, potter