This week's featured artist is clothing and pattern designer Shana Klein.
The 63-year-old was married for 25 years, now single again for the past 14 years. She served 10 years in the U.S. Army from 1977-87.
"The Army took me all over the world and eventually and landed closer to my daughter and her children," Klein said, sharing she has two daughters, two sons, seven granddaughters and three grandsons.
Klein makes many, many things - aprons from men's shirts and pants, redesigned jeans into matching shorts and halter top sets and leotards for my granddaughter's dance team, to name a few.
"The red cape is a spinoff of the masked rider for Texas Tech," Klein said of a piece she shared for the article. "One of my favorite things to make is quilts made from old T-shirts. The memories for the recipient is fun to do. I like to use old things and repurpose them."
Klein also said her house is a safe zone.
"Coffee can be on in minutes. My kitchen table is non-judgmental. Any friend or family who need to chat are welcome. We can talk, share a laugh, a cry or I can just listen," she said. "I will love you, just as you are. If you're hungry, I will feed you. I will always do my best to be available you are always welcome!"
Jefferson City Art Club and Capital Arts
It's Jefferson City Art Club's 115th active year fostering art appreciation. The club meets from 5:30-7:30 p.m. every third Monday each month from September through May at 409 Ellis Blvd. in the community room. The next meeting is Monday and will feature a presentation by professional artist and painter Rodney Burlingame titled "An Ad Man's Journey to Fine Arts." Anyone interested in art is invited to attend. Artist Ann DeRosier will give a presentation at the Dec. 17 meeting. For more information, visit www.jeffersoncityartclub-missouri.com.
Rick Jey, AKA art club member Jerry Ricker, hosts videos on CenturyLink and Mediacom. In his two documentary series, he presents regional, national and international artisans relating to all aspects of the arts. In "Spot Light On The Arts," Rick gives viewers a 30-minute, in-depth interview with an artist. In "Mid-Missouri Art News," Rick highlights two guests in 15-minute interviews. These documentaries are taped at JCTV on Lincoln University campus and shown on CenturyLink and MediaCom; check your provider for dates and times. Also see episodes on YouTube.
Artist Jennifer Slouha is Jefferson City Art Club's current featured artist through Nov. 25, and a collection of her work at www.jeffersoncityartclub-missouri.com. Jennifer's colored pencil artwork has been published in magazines nationwide. She has created a colored pencil tutorial of her "Classic Chrome" drawing and for Ann Kullberg's COLOR magazine, which is now in print. Jennifer is a self-taught artist who began collecting and painting rocks. The assortment of rocks eventually leading to the creation of her husband's business Shane Slouha Lapidary. Jennifer and Shane will be featured in a future article.
Kathleen Dake, Jefferson City Art Club member and artist, will have an exhibit of work through Nov. 25 at the Department of Motor Vehicles, 1617 Southridge Drive. The exhibit is open from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. Dake has a beautiful rich color style using bright, lively images. For information, call 573-632-0006.
The next Jefferson City Art Club featured artist is Dianna Fowler from Nov. 26 through Jan. 7, and a collection of her work will be available at the club's website at www.jeffersoncityartclub-missouri.com and the Department of Motor Vehicles during this time.
The "Give the Gift of Art" exhibition is open now through Dec. 30 at Capital Arts gallery, 1203 Missouri Blvd. Capital Arts Executive Director Leann Porrello invites the community to find affordable pieces of artwork, which make perfect gifts this holiday season. For more information, call 573-635-8355.
Other Mid-Missouri art happenings
The Art Bazaar, 1502 E. High St., will feature prizes and holiday specials from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. during Small Business Saturday.
Gary Cadwallader has put together a video for anyone interested in learning to paint with watercolor, which are available on YouTube.
Santa's Workshops at The Village Art Studio have begun, with sessions planned from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. Nov. 24, Dec. 1 and Dec. 15 at The Village Art Studio, 1502 E. High St., Suites 40 and 60. These three-hour workshops invite children ages 6 and older to create three art gifts perfect for the holidays. Cost is $35, which includes supplies. To enroll or for more information, call Ann DeRosier at 573-230-1414 or visit thevillageartstudio.com or their Facebook page.
Debbie and Sarah Smith of The Silver Smith's Sisters in Tipton specialize in making personalized jewelry. Debbie also designs, redesigns and repurposes handmade clothing. They will not be open for the holiday season until their "Annual Christmas Open House," from noon-3 p.m. today. They will also be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for Small Business Saturday, then from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday through Dec. 22 at their business located at 11272 Missouri 50 in Tipton. For more information, call 660-473-1750.
Larry Carver has made videos of two of this columnist's paintings, "Luna Landing" and "Tribute to Frazetta." View them on Jefferson City Art Club's Facebook page.
Professional artist Jimmy Mustion does club promotions and publicity for Jefferson City Art Club and Capital Arts. Mustion would like to remind readers that this article is gift, and he is a disabled senior citizen write these articles as a volunteer. He thanks the entire News Tribune staff that works on the "Style" section, and HER Magazine. A wise poet once said of earthly riches, "give as much as you think you should be given. Then you may, find satisfaction."