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'When I paint, it takes me into another world. I enjoy painting with acrylics because of the rich texture that I can achieve.,
Many of subjects inspire me to paint. I like colorful vistas from the Southwest, Native American designs, florals, dogs, cats and fancy fish.
Native American designs are my FAVORITE to paint. Whimsical subjects appeal to me, such as 'Kokopelli,' the mythical flute player of Native American folklore.
After visiting Sedona, Arizona, I came back with a new buddy in my mind Kokopelli, and have been painting him ever since.
My dad, Edgar L. Turner, who was an accomplished portrait and landscape painter, encouraged me to paint after I retired on disability from teaching second grade. He also wanted me to learn to paint portraits in oils, as he did.
I have another website: www.echolakeart.com. On my other site, various gift items can be ordered. Please look.
Smithfield is an artsy town with many cultural opportunities. I belong to the Isle of Wight Arts League (Smithfield is in Isle of Wight County). The central location for this is in housed in one of the picturesesque two-story Victorian homes, on Main St. in Smithfield, Virginia. Artists have studios and teach classes for adults as well as children. They have a magnificent gift shop and the constantly renewing exhibits are popular with tourists as well as the local followers.
As a member of the following associations I have expanded my circle of friends as well as learned to appreciate many genres of art..
Along with the Isle of Wight Arts League, I have current membership with the Hampton Arts League, Cultural Alliance Association, Piedmont Arts, Peninsula Fine Arts Ctr., Tidewater Arts Alliance and the Suffok Arts League.
When some people think of Smithfield, Virginia, the Smithfield Ham comes to mind.
