For artist Daniel Fishback, Plein Air painting is his favorite way to paint.
He enjoys being outdoors and seeing the beauty of nature first hand, and painting outdoors gives him dramatic light and shadow patterns, rich true colors, and the wonder only nature can provide.
During the month of September 2016, he was the Steelville Art Council's "Artist in Residence." During that month, he painted a series of waterscape paintings, did two demonstrations for high school art classes and taught a Plein Air workshop. The art council held an exhibition and sale at the end of the residency.
While primarily self-taught, he began taking workshops in 2014 from nationally acclaimed artists like Phil Starke, Roger Dale Brown, Scott Christenson, Shawn Cornell, John Lasater and CW Mundy.
His paintings are in corporate and private collections in the United States, and he has earned numerous awards and have had several solo shows. Commission requests are considered. He is a member of Art Saint Louis, Heartland Art Club, Missouri Valley Impressionist Society, Oil Painters of America and Outdoor Painters Society.
For more information, contact Fishback at [email protected].
Mid-Missouri art happenings
Capital Arts Gallery "Creative Collaboration" Exhibit, which is on tap June 21-Aug. 6, will have art made by groups of artists, not just one artist. This collaboration of multiple artists opens new perspectives on the same themes. A reception will be 1-4 p.m. July 14. CAG is located at 1203 Missouri Blvd.; it is open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. To contact, call 573-635-8355 or email [email protected]
Capital Arts Gallery is now hosting its "Celebration of Missouri" exhibit through June 26. It is art celebrating history, culture and nature here in Missouri.
The Columbia Art League "Members Summer Open" will be Tuesday through Aug. 9. The exhibit will feature the artwork of the many members of CAL. Art League Headquarters and Gallery is located at 207 Ninth St. in Columbia; it is open from 11:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Call 573-443-8838 for more information. For a sampling of the members' work, go to columbiaartleague.org.
Congratulations to artist Larry Carver; his "The Game of Their Lives" has been published in the hardbound North Light Book. Larry has instructional videos that walk you through his most requested paintings one element at a time. By pausing on each element, you will be able to produce your own versions of these painting. Acrylic paint is used (a water soluble paint which dries quickly) on canvas. Access videos at the Facebook page of Cindy Powell Carver. There are many to choose from. "Hobo" and "Back in the Day" are two recent additions to be viewed. Originals and/or prints are available for purchase.
The Sedalia Visual Arts Association maintains a rotating art exhibit at the Sedalia City Hall, 200 S. Osage St., Sedalia. It features two new artists every two months. The hours are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The club meets on the first Thursday each month at 6 p.m. at the annex to the Central Bank building, 403 W. Broadway Blvd. An exhibit will be at Goddard Gallery of Daum Museum of Contemporary Art, State Fair College in Sedalia through Aug. 18.
The Village Art Studio's Summer Art Camps for 2019 are for seven weeks and are geared toward ages 6 and up. Each camp is $125 per session. They will be held 8:30-11:30 a.m. or 1-4 p.m. July 8-12, The theme will be African Animal Safari. For July 15-19, the theme will be Lakeside Summer. For June 17-21 and July 22-26, the theme will be Ole' Mexico. For June 24-28, the focus will be on CreaTeen for middle school and high school. Two sessions are available daily from 8:30-11:30 a.m. or 1-4 p.m. Both studios offer birthday parties for all ages and are located at 1502 E. High St., Suites 40 and 60. Call Ann for more information at 573-230-1414
The Silver Smith's Design Company specializes in personalized jewelry made of silver and precious stones. They make fork and spoon rings, which may be made from your own antique silver or choose from their selection. Debbie Smith designs and redesigns, handmade clothes, which may be made from your own clothes. The shop is located off U.S. 50 between Tipton and Syracuse at 11272 U.S. 50, Tipton.
The JCAC featured artist for June 25-Aug. 7 will be artist Kathleen Dake. You may view a collection of Dake's artwork at the Department of Motor Vehicles, 1617 Southridge Drive. It is open from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday.
Jimmy Mustion is a professional artist who is involved in area arts organizations and galleries.