Category: Artist Spotlight
Artist Spotlight – Wes Kolkmeier
As I headed out to meet with Best of Missouri Hands member Wes Kolkmeier, I was surprised to see that I could hardly recognize my surroundings. As I traveled down Hwy. 94 in St. Charles towards my destination off of Caulks Hill Road, I would get an occasional glimpse of things once remembered. The area […]
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Mary McClain
When Life Gives You Lemons by Kim Carr I first met Mary McClain of “thru His eyes photography” a couple years ago at an art show in St. Charles. She drew folks in with her beautiful photography and kept them with her sunny, warm disposition. As winter still has its grip on us, I was […]
Artist Spotlight: Alma Owen
Photos by Kim Carr Standing the Test of Time We met at the 63 Diner in Columbia, Missouri just north of town. Old fashioned burgers, onion rings and milkshakes are a staple here. The diner is decorated with photos of Elvis, Lucy and Marilyn Monroe. It takes you back to a time when 57 Chevys […]
Artist Spotlight: Joey Los – Metal Sculpture
Story and Photos by Kim Carr When I first met juried member Joey Los four years ago, I immediately thought of a free-spirited, tree- hugging, hippie-type artist. My first impression probably isn’t far off the mark. For those who know Joey, they know she is high energy, enthusiastic, down to earth, motivated, and she doesn’t […]
Artist Spotlight: Edwina Prinster, Fiber
Photos and story by Kim Carr It came as no surprise. When I sat down with Edwina Prinster, she told me her start in the world of art was as a fashion model…. tall, poised, strikingly good looks. It’s not hard to imagine her days on the runway at Famous Barr and Niemen Marcus. […]
Artist Spotlight: John Preus, Clay
Photos and story by Kim Carr As you enter the small town of Rocheport, population 243, you pass hillsides of grape vines and charming views. Rustic signs point the way to small shops which draw visitors from all over Missouri and beyond. The first thing I noticed when I arrived at the home and […]
Artist Spotlight: Cynthia Morris
Photos and Article by Kim Carr It’s not often that you hear of a career in banking inspiring an artist to create. However, this is exactly what happened for juried member Cynthia Morris who has worked for the 3rd National Bank in Sedalia, MO for the past 36 years. You see, back in 1996, Cynthia purchased […]
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