PRINTAnimals roam local artists' works
August 2, 2007 | 12:00 a.m. CST
Nature of the beast
Art of gold: Nancy Brown’s animals often symbolize human interaction. For example, a portrait of two angry goats fused together symbolizes the month Brown and her sister lived together. “The goats show the ‘push me, pull me,’ in life,” Brown says. “It’s just more fun to say it this way.”
"Pirate Frog" by Nancy Brown
"Mutts Unlimited" by Jill Flinn
A painting by Doug Ross
- Leaving lasting paw prints
- From cuddles to capitalism
- Gross anatomy’s masterpieces
- Creating lasting impressions
- Dreamscapes and fantasies
- Domestic bliss
- Art pulls in
- Off the hook street art
- Carol LeBaron's "Endangered Species" exhibition
- Featured Artistans of Bluestem
- Featured Artisans of Bluestem
- A Kid’s Tale: An Evening of Shakespeare
- "Figuratively Speaking"
Displaying prowess: Her work is currently showing at Main Squeeze and Cherry Street Artisan. An opening will be held at the Artisan starting Aug. 2.
Wild kingdom
Art of gold: Running a dog shelter in a rural area helps Jill Flinn connect with nature. To create depth in her artwork, she creates a canvas using clay. “Most wall paintings are two-dimensional, so I always like to add texture because it creates more interest and more shadows,” Flinn says. “I think people find it more intriguing.”
Displaying prowess: Flinn’s animal art is on display at Bluestem Missouri Crafts until Aug. 30.
Animal instinct
Art of gold: Doug Ross specializes in capturing details and scenery in nature. He spends hours looking at birds and animals on his 25-acre country lot. “Animals add an element of life to a painting,” he says. “We know a lot about animals, but still they are such fascinating creatures.”
Displaying prowess: One of Ross’s pieces is currently showing at The Missouri Art Gallery, 9 N. Tenth St.
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