Vic Mastis finds inspiration in the beautiful landscapes, florals and destinations throughout America.
From the serenity of a hidden trail with dappled rays of golden sunshine to the sparkle of the tropical palms, her work transports the viewer to luminous places. The result? Ethereal creations that excite the senses and give the viewer a "total effect painting." Her new series, Where Realism Collides with Abstract, will further elaborate on this exploration of light.
As a workshop and class teacher, Mastis has delighted in helping students take on their first painting with either oils or pastels and helping them advance their skills.
She founded the Gateway Pastel Society in St. Louis in 1998 after attending the International Association of Pastel Societies in Kansas City, Missouri, and is a member of numerous organizations.
Mastis' work has also been seen in the Edward Hopper House in Nyack, New York, as well as in Florida's Fort Walton Museum. Her work also can be found in various private collections, including Anheuser-Busch, The Cancer Center at St. John's Hospital, Dr. Hartmann's office and Instrument Music Store.
She lives and paints in her studio in St. Louis and is represented at Green Door Art Gallery, in historic Webster Groves, Missouri, and the Art House in Fulton. Her painting,"Good News Coming," was just juried into the Missouri Valley Impressionist Society's exhibit at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art in St. Joseph, Missouri. The reception will be held 4-7 p.m. Sept. 13. The exhibit will run Sept. 13 through Nov. 3.
Find out more about Mastis and her work at victmastisart.com or by emailing [email protected].
Mid-Missouri art happenings
The Capital Arts Gallery is hosting the "Tell a Story" exhibit through Sept. 17. The Capital Arts Gallery is located at 1203 Missouri Blvd. For more information, visit capitalarts.org.
The Mid-Missouri Art Alliance of Ashland is hosting a Summer Art Show Series beginning with "Two To Tango." The gallery is located at 115 E. Broadway in Ashland. For more information, call 573-657-0711 or email [email protected].
The Village Art Studio is accepting registration for a Kids Art Workshop on Sept. 7 for those ages 6 and older. Each class will make three art projects. The workshop is $35 per class and will be from 8:30-11:30 a.m. or 1-4 p.m. The studio also offers birthday parties for all ages, as well as private art events at 1502 E. High St., Suites 40 and 60. Call 573-230-1414 for more information or to register.
Stop in and visit The Presser Art Center during your next visit to Mexico. The Presser offers art classes of all kinds for all skill levels. The gallery and art school are located at 900 S. Jefferson St., Mexico. For more information, call 573-581-5592 or email [email protected].
The Jefferson City Art Club has a new temporary meeting place in the Hawthorn Bank Community Room on Amazonia Drive in Jefferson City. JCAC meetings are every third Monday from September through May, with social time at 5:30 p.m., a speaker at 6 p.m., break at 7-7:15 p.m., and concluding with a business meeting at 7:15 p.m. The next meeting is set for Sept. 16. For more information, visit jeffersoncityartclub-missouri.com. At the Oct. 21 meeting, the speaker will be artist Phil Jones, clay sculptor of famous people and animals.
The JCAC Featured Artist through Sept. 19 is Brandi Rackers. You may view a collection of Rackers' artwork, including paintings and ceramic relief sculptures, at the Department of Motor Vehicles, 1617 Southridge Drive. Also, find her as featured artist at the JCAC website, jeffersoncityartclub-missouri.com. Starting Sept. 20, the featured artist will be Essex Garner.
Tune in to JCTV to see Rick Jey, also known as JCAC member Jerry Ricker, host of "Spotlight On The Arts," a 30-minute interview of one artist, and "Mid-Missouri Art News," which features two guests in 15-minute interviews. Jey also hosts "Quilting Inside and Out." Find JCTV on CenturyLink and Mediacom, as well as on YouTube.
The Lake Arts Council and "Arts at the Lake" will begin its fourth annual Art for the Seasons Show on Aug. 31 at the Porto Cima Yacht Club at Sunrise Beach. Setup will begin at 8:30 a.m., and the show will be open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. Each artist will be assigned an 8-by-10 space where they can display pamphlets, printed materials and other items. For more information about registration, contact the Lake Arts Council at 573-374-9297 or email [email protected].
The Sedalia Visual Arts Association always has an exhibit at Sedalia City Hall, 200 S. Osage, that features two artists. This rotating show changes every two months. For more information on the association, visit sedaliavisualartassociation.org or email [email protected] or President Linda Hoover at [email protected].
Columbia Palette (Plein Air Painting) meets each week to paint in different places, benefiting from the sharing of ideas, techniques and materials. These artists are plein-air painters, and the group paints outdoors as often as possible. Find out more at columbiapalettepainting.weebly.com.
Photographer David Lancaster will be debuting a photo exhibit on Israel from 6-9 p.m. Sept. 6 at Orr Street Studios, 106 Orr St. in Columbia. The exhibit will juxtapose Israel's antiquity as a backdrop to modern life in the Holy Land, exploring concepts of truth and reality through landscape and street photographs. Find out more at DavidLancasterPhotography.com or find Lancaster on Instagram and Facebook at DavidLancPhotos.
Jimmy Mustion is a professional artist who is involved in area organizations and galleries.