Q&A with Ruth Owens FOCUS Spotlight Series Artist
The painting, Be Kind to Yourself, by Ruth Owens was recently on view at Ogden Museum of Southern Art as part of FOCUS. FOCUS is a new spotlight series featuring the work of both established and rising regional artists making an impact with their artistry. This series serves as a platform for artists to share their… Read More about Q&A with Ruth Owens FOCUS Spotlight Series Artist
O-riginal Art Activities: Model Boat Drawing Inspired by James "J.P." Scott
Draw a model boat inspired by the steamboats and fishing boats of Louisiana. James “J.P.” Scott was a Louisiana folk artist who built model boats made from found objects. Throughout most of his life, Scott worked on construction sites and fishing boats. Scott combined his craftsmanship with folk art to create models of boats that… Read More about O-riginal Art Activities: Model Boat Drawing Inspired by James "J.P." Scott
Q & A with John Parfait Recent Spotlight Artist
Woodcarver John Parfait was recently featured in a Center for Southern Craft & Design Spotlight at Ogden Museum of Southern Art. We got the chance to ask him a few questions to learn more about him and his artistic practice. Parfait’s work is available for purchase in the Museum Store. Q: How did you get… Read More about Q & A with John Parfait Recent Spotlight Artist
Movement Mondays: Drawing Home Inspired by Clementine Hunter
Español abajo In this Movement Monday, draw elements from your life that makes home special to you. Clementine Hunter was from the Cane River region of Louisiana and taught herself how to paint while living and working on Melrose Plantation. While she did not start painting until later in her life, she took inspiration from… Read More about Movement Mondays: Drawing Home Inspired by Clementine Hunter
O-riginal Art Activities: Rural Landscape Drawing Inspired by Cecil Casebier
Español abajo Create a landscape inspired by rural highway scenes like Cecil Casebier. Cecil Casebier was born in Fort Stockton, Texas on March 22, 1922. He completed his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California and also completed graduate work at the University of Texas. Casebier is best known for his mod portraits, landscapes… Read More about O-riginal Art Activities: Rural Landscape Drawing Inspired by Cecil Casebier
Movement Mondays: Spring Cleaning Repurposed Found Objects
Español abajo Celebrate spring in this Movement Monday Activity and help find a new life for found objects. With the start of the spring season, people participate in spring-cleaning: the act of tidying up and refreshing one’s household. Spring is the season of new beginnings when the earth starts to come alive again. In our… Read More about Movement Mondays: Spring Cleaning Repurposed Found Objects
