Outstanding artwork was submitted and recognized Sunday, July 12 at the Lakeland Art Association reception at the gallery located at 302 Winona, Warsaw.

We learned last week that Han Van Meegeren achieved his goal of proving himself an artist that could create masterpieces. 

By Darla McCammon InkFreeNews Columnist Before we start this week, I want to thank Senior Master Sergeant Lehman for his call about the recent “nose art” column. He correctly identified our nose art aircraft as an A26 (also called a B26 after World War II) instead of a P38. I am embarrassed because my husband …read more.

Thanks to instructor Don Swartzentruber, I interviewed Advanced Placement art student and Warsaw Community High School senior Chloe Romack. One of the first questions I asked her was “How has the coronavirus pandemic affected you?”

By Darla McCammon I have heard many sources call this Pandemic a “war.” Our country has always responded well when under attack and this virus is no exception.  It has become the enemy.  It is uplifting to see the different ways we are coping and helping.  Similarities exist in things like food concerns and deliveries …read more.

By Darla McCammon Now that gas is finally affordable—you find out from Gov. Holcomb that you can’t go anywhere!  Frustrating, right?  So let’s check out some places where you can go. Remember, how the old yellow pages ad used to say, “Let your fingers do the walking?” You have, at your fingertips, access to some of …read more.

By Darla McCammon Are you housebound with a cranky spouse and three bored kids? Or are you the only one home and going stir-crazy? Want to throttle those people who hoarded all the toilet paper? This week you can relax, get a break, imagine you are about to go on to Jeopardy and show the …read more.

By Darla McCammon Are you gaining an unwanted education in Pandemics, viruses, restricted travel, school closings, how to wash your hands and empty supermarket shelves? Have you seen some of the incredibly beautiful illustrations of the deadly Coronavirus? Seeing those drawings began a curiosity to search for the artists who created those illustrations. I came …read more.

By Dee Anna Muraski Guest Author Georgia O’Keeffe held tremendous influence on Modern Art during her 60-year career in art. Today her work is displayed prominently in The Museum of Modern Art and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, both in New York and the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia – to name just a …read more.

By Dee Anna Muraski This week and next, with the help of Dee Anna Muraski, we will explore a new direction in art with you. Here is an excellent two-week series on modern art offered to us by Muraski. If we take a broad-brush stroke to the 1900s, it is interesting what appears. America was …read more.

By Darla McCammon In my 11 years as executive director of the Animal Welfare League, I encountered many different personalities. Some of them were our clients and staff members, while others were generous donors and volunteers. I enjoy meeting people and many in this group were also quite entertaining to know. One of those unique …read more.

By Darla McCammon The artist we featured last week, Kathy Stutzman, has been creating encaustic artwork. This lovely aqua creation is one of her pieces. Encaustic painting, also known as hot wax painting, uses beeswax that is heated and mixed with various color pigments that are usually in powder form. Once heated and fused with …read more.

By Darla McCammon It was my daughter Dee Anna, involved in helping with literacy, who helped me make the acquaintance of Kathy Stutzman when she worked at Warsaw Community Public Library. Stutzman was always doing creative and inventive things to attract people to her literary world. I remember one of those times when she cleverly …read more.

By Darla McCammon Today, we will discuss more intriguing facts about one of America’s favorite table games to enjoy this winter. The first jigsaw puzzles were made in 1760 by Berkshire mapmaker John Spilsbury. He called them “dissected maps” and they were not known as jigsaw puzzles until 1909 due to the type of saw …read more.

By Darla McCammon In the last two weeks, I have taken you to the island of Kauai to occupy your time and escape this dreary January weather. This week, we’re going to talk about something else that people use to occupy their time in the often gloomy winter weather: jigsaw puzzles. Jigsaw puzzles were first …read more.

By DeeAnna Muraski Aloha! Last week I promised you a free trip to Kauai…via this article. So, close your eyes and imagine (albeit it might take a lot of imagination) warm tropical breezes, the smell of the salty ocean, tall, softly swaying palm trees, the sun warming your face and a cool tropical drink in …read more.

By Darla McCammon Now that our days are growing longer again how about escaping these cold dark days to take a magical trip with me to a warm place? That warm place is a State in our Union, one of the most beautiful islands in the world. We will also visit Kyoko Ishigami, the artist …read more.

By Darla McCammon A farm near Atwood was the foundation for the current exhibition at Warsaw City Hall Art Gallery. Susan Ring is an artist who can capture just about anything with her paints and make it better than the reality. That farm is where Ring grew up and it provides much of the inspiration for her …read more.

  By Darla McCammon When John and I visited the Louvre in France, we walked through a magical assortment of some of the world’s most famous paintings, including The Mona Lisa. This famous art gallery was once a castle, thus it had high ceilings and ornate rooms with elaborate designs and scrollwork on the ceilings …read more.

By Darla McCammon Our second famous masterpiece about the Christmas story is a beautiful, dramatic work by Rembrandt. It is titled “The Dream of St. Joseph” and it is in the Baroque style. We have not talked about the Baroque style of painting before. The definition of this style of painting can be found at …read more.

By Darla McCammon History tells us that few people in the days before and during the Renaissance could read or write. In order to convey the Christmas story to their citizenry, the church would often pay a commission to the best artists of the day in order to offer the narrative and an understanding of …read more.

By Darla McCammon With very little time between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, you might want to get a head start on holiday baking. Did you ever think about the art in making those Christmas cookies we leave out, along with a cold glass of milk, for Santa to enjoy? The history of those cookies …read more.

By Darla McCammon We have discussed art surrounding the Thanksgiving holiday for many years now as the season approaches. One artist we have not introduced to you is Jean Leon Gerome Ferris. There was another artist in those days with the name Jean Leon Gerome for whom our subject today was named. Gerome was greatly …read more.

By Darla McCammon Many different things spring to mind right away with a title like “The Saturday Evening Girls.” From 1899 to 1969 this organization, sometimes called a “club”, came upon the scene. It began when a young woman named Edith Guerrier took a letter of introduction penned by her uncle, William Garrison, in order …read more.

By Darla McCammon Last week, we invited you to visit the new Warsaw City Hall art exhibit featuring Steve Creighton. If you recall, I compared Creighton’s style of work to that of the Dutch Golden Age artists such as that wrought by one of the most famous artists of all time: Rembrandt Harmenszoon Van Rijn, …read more.

By Darla McCammon If you have ever seen a work of art by the great Dutch artists, especially those done by Rembrandt, then you will appreciate the paintings wrought carefully and imaginatively by an artist who grew up in Warsaw: Steve Creighton. I have long admired his expertise and the excruciating detail Creighton puts into …read more.

By Darla McCammon A few weeks ago, we learned about the fabulous carousels located in western New York. We also learned about the challenge in creating the animals that offer all ages a ride on the merry-go-rounds all set to wonderful music. We discussed the artistry and engineering that goes into these now rare and …read more.

By Darla McCammon An area gallery you would enjoy is the Winona Lake Mount Memorial Hall. This beautifully refurbished building houses the art department where Dave Mitchell earned his art credentials. Mitchell’s drawings and photographs will be featured through Dec. 7. Mitchell is a 1965 graduate of Grace College’s art program. His work will be …read more.

By Darla McCammon Dean Jansen has taught himself well. He developed an interest in photography that has led him all over the world in his travels, often accompanied by his wife and three children. His talent has allowed him to capture images that have gained him entry into juried and competitive events. He entered such …read more.

By Darla McCammon Courtesy of Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, N.Y., we were able to see this lovely floral glass bowl in person. Corning artist Chris Rochelle was the creator of this work of art. It was made during one of their daily glass-blowing demonstrations. It is one of the more dangerous adventures in …read more.

By Darla McCammon Last week, we introduced you to an artist who has led a very interesting life. Robert Hudson had big dreams as a boy. He eventually followed that “itch” and left his home in Indiana and moved out west, where he became a rodeo fan, cowboy and rancher for 20 years. His artistic …read more.

By Darla McCammon I first met Robert Hudson when he had his wonderful gallery in Winona Lake. He had recently returned from 20 years spent in Idaho on a ranch. From his rodeo days until now, Hudson has built on his experiences to create meaningful and beautiful artwork. I have watched his career and talent …read more.

By Darla McCammon KOSCIUSKO — Not many artists can claim their work to be in the collection of a President of the United States. Diane Overmyer had this distinction when her work was added to the collection of President Barack and Michelle Obama.  Overmyer’s other achievements take up over three pages of listings that include …read more.

By Darla McCammon The first time I saw work by Terry Redlin, it took my breath away. We were on our way to our favorite fishing haunt in Ontario, Canada, when we stopped at the border crossing at International Falls. We usually made a pit stop at a local shop because of their monetary exchange …read more.

By Darla McCammon Most of us have heard of John James Audubon, the famous wildlife bird artist. Another artist, lesser known but rivaling and often surpassing Audubon in talent, was Roger Tory Peterson. Peterson wrote over 20 books with his “Field Guide to The Birds” becoming one of the most popular and authoritative books ever …read more.

By Darla McCammon Many of the artists we discuss in this column had work that was not considered outstanding or valuable until after their death. Thus, the term “starving artist” loomed large as a great number of them lived in poverty. John Martin, a prolific painter from London, was unusual in that he was probably …read more.

By Darla McCammon I started this column looking for a way to help my readers engage their children in art. Instead, I found adults who create art from children’s play toys. Is it possible that LEGO toys can be considered art? Did you know the LEGO Company estimates there are over 50 LEGO bricks for …read more.

By Darla McCammon This month, an artist new to the area will exhibit at Lakeland Art Association. Marcy Mitchell grew up in both rural settings as well as cosmopolitan areas in Michigan. Her work is done in acrylics and pastels. This exhibit focuses on her love of pastels. When asked about her favorite style, Mitchell …read more.

By Darla McCammon Studying art leads us down so many fascinating paths. Have you every thought about how the creation of jewelry down through history has also meant the involvement of great art skills? Take cameos for instance. If you have ever owned an old cameo you will see a distinctly raised image in which …read more.

By Darla McCammon If it is too good to be true, it probably is not a good idea to invest in it. For the most part, you will not get rich quickly by investing in art or becoming a collector of art. You can, however, make a modest income with patience and thorough research into …read more.

By Darla McCammon We wrote about places to go this summer. Venice was not on our list.  Let’s make another stop. Try the Kosciusko County Fair. Be sure you walk through the first building on your right as you enter. This is where you will see the open competition and a great deal of creativity …read more.

By Darla McCammon The Oakwood Hotel sponsors a wonderful event every year. You should consider attending. On our way to Oakwood, my daughter and I visited the newly opened gift shop in Syracuse owned by her friend Adora. It’s a darling place with collectible art, gift items and an amazing engraving machine so you can …read more.

By Darla McCammon Have you added any of our adventures to your family calendar yet? Here are a few more summer fairs and events, most including fine art and free admission, for you to enjoy. Remember, learning things can be a lot of fun and what is better than getting entertained and educated for free. …read more.

By Darla McCammon Collect your family and go on some adventures this summer. Many events, displays, fairs, exhibits and more await you. Just because school is out does not mean there has to be an end to learning. New things can be fun and educational. We will share a few of these opportunities with you. …read more.

By Darla McCammon Avon Waters will join Tana Bondar by collaborating this summer with both an exciting exhibit as well as free in-person demonstrations in which you can visit and meet both artists. The exhibit started Monday, June 3, at the wonderful Warsaw City Hall Art Gallery and will continue through August. Waters is known …read more.

By Darla McCammon Two artists are collaborating with a delightful exhibit at Warsaw City Hall Art Gallery. This week we will share information about Tana Bondar, the first of the two; and next week we will share information with you about Avon Watters, the second artist. Both will have work on display from now until …read more.

By Darla McCammon Construction can be an art form and certainly uses many principles of art when the creation of a new structure happens. Notre-Dame de Paris is a prime example of French Gothic architecture along with a hodge-podge of styles added over the centuries. Gothic style incorporates innumerable aspects of art in the resulting …read more.

By Darla McCammon There exist several summaries on the construction and changes over the years that affected the size, shape and overall appearance of Notre Dame Cathedral. Other things than construction had an impact on the number of visitors, however. In 1831 a book was published that increased the fascination of the world in this …read more.

By Darla McCammon Among the treasures to be found in Notre Dame Cathedral were the “Great Mays.” These are works of art, large paintings, averaging 10 by 13 feet in size. To give you an idea about the scale of this Cathedral, at one time there were 76 of these “Great Mays” paintings in the …read more.

By Darla McCammon In the country of France, the island in the Seine that was to eventually house Notre Dame Cathedral had a long history including a lengthy time of rule by the Roman Empire. It would also hold many royal residences including the King of the Franks until Philippe Auguste in the 12th century …read more.

By Darla McCammon A few years ago, John and I stood in awe at the massive Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, France. We were so fortunate to see it in all its majesty and glory before the painful event happened. The iconic building gained worldwide attention and grief this past week when a blaze …read more.

By Darla McCammon We’ve been covering spring, especially by a group of artists called the impressionists. Edouard Manet is thought to have been the main proponent of the techniques of this often beleaguered and criticized group of artists. He visited Monet in Argenteuil in the Paris suburb of Ile-de-France with his friend Renoir. All three …read more.

By Darla McCammon The impressionists by and large came out of France. Auguste Renoir is recognized as one of those artists who ushered in this mode of painting. See his “Spring Bouquet” to instantly recognize his talent. Renoir was born in 1841 to parents of modest income. The family moved to increase their financial opportunities …read more.

By Darla McCammon The tortuous life of Vincent van Gogh is generally well-known, including his life in the Netherlands, where he remained in poverty and sold zero of his paintings during his lifetime. He was born in 1853 and his work in the post-impressionist era has a tremendous influence and is still notable today, garnering …read more.

By Darla McCammon This week we will delve into the life of a woman who left behind a collection of work that included many wonderful paintings. One magnificent piece, “Lydia assise dans le jardin,” signifies spring to almost every viewer. Mary Stevenson Cassatt, the creator of this artwork, was born in the spring of 1844 …read more.

By Darla McCammon This week brings hope to the heart. Why? The first day of spring arrives. The ice is off and our marsh is teeming once again with mallards, wood ducks, buffleheads, robins, red-winged blackbirds and even sandhill cranes. The herons have not returned to us as of yet, but we note and remark …read more.

By Darla McCammon This week we will catch up with the series we began on Camille Pissarro. If you recall, the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71) drove Pissarro and his family to move from their home in Louveciennes, France, to a small village across the channel to a home near London. This location, 77A Westow Hill in …read more.

By Darla McCammon You may not know him, but you certainly have seen him. He’s the guy who is all over the community. Big events and small, he covers them all. He can be seen with his trusty camera, tripod and bag, and sometimes in the past he even took his cat on his adventures. …read more.

By Darla McCammon We will return to our series on Camille Pissarro but first let’s find an interlude to introduce two exhibits you may wish to visit. Beginning March 5, you can enjoy the very capable artistry of Leo Dean Jansen at the Warsaw City Hall Art Gallery. His photography has bounded onto the scene …read more.

By Darla McCammon The road to the famous palace of Marie Antoinette and King Louis became a favorite subject of a number of Pissarro paintings after he moved to Louveciennes in 1869. He also struck up new acquaintances with other artists at the Académie Suisee free school. Cézanne, Monet, and Guillaumin became close friends as …read more.

By Darla McCammon Continuing our series about the artist Camille Pissarro, we find he is labeled today as an Impressionist. Art critics also consider his contributions to the history of art as Neo-Impressionistic. Both of these terms simply mean the artists who favor this type of painting are generally giving us a fresh and brief …read more.

By Darla McCammon Are you frozen? This last week for most of us gave credence to the Disney movie “Frozen.” Winter, when not brutal, gives artists an opportunity for new scenery without ever traveling to a new location. Many artists have painted the four seasons and then produce amazingly different works of art from the …read more.

By Darla McCammon Do you want your home permanently memorialized with a pen and ink home portrait? You are at the right place! Brenda Ramseier has piled up many credits to her artistic collection and this includes over 200 pen and ink works of art depicting homes of her clients. Ramseier has won awards and …read more.

By Darla McCammon Elizabeth Wamsley is a member of Lakeland Art Association and recently accepted the position of vice-president for the organization. Her specialty in the art world is working with clay to create very unusual sculptured pieces. She has won numerous awards and was president of The American Ceramic Society of Southern California until …read more.

By Darla McCammon This week we are going to learn about a Scottish artist who painted many subjects, including snowy winter scenes. He was able to brilliantly portray the effects of light during winter. This time of year causes me to feel optimistic because I know the short, gloomy days of the winter solstice are …read more.

By Darla McCammon Mary Alice Estep Tillman was born in Atwood in 1920. She made an impression with her art in many ways and there remains a lively interest in her work. Fortunately, many in the community have collected her work and are now sharing it in the current exhibit at Warsaw City Hall. Estep …read more.

By Darla McCammon The clock is universally recognized when we think of the New Year. Have you made your resolutions yet? The clock painting reminds us of passing time and our wish to stretch it. Do you recognize the work of the artist who painted it? Most Americans will recognize the work of artist Norman …read more.

By Darla McCammon Paul Gauguin was, and remains after death, a controversial artist. His work was largely unappreciated until he died. His biography is fascinating and very long. I encourage you to read it. He and the artist from last week’s article, Henry Bacon, were both influenced by Brittany and visits to Pont-Aven. But each …read more.

By Darla McCammon We continue our search for Christmas artists with a lovely piece by Henry A. Bacon titled “Christmas Prayer,” dated 1872. In 1839, Bacon was born in Haverhill, Mass. We know little about his art training and background in his youth and teen years, but we do know it was sufficient for him …read more.

By Darla McCammon Sandro Botticelli was a master Renaissance artist from Italy. He created the painting “The Mystical Nativity” around 1500. This work can be viewed at the National Gallery in London. Botticelli normally painted in oil on wood panels, but this painting was done on canvas. Historians claim the message within this work of …read more.

By Darla McCammon We finished our “Goblins to Gobbler” series and ate those turkeys; now we will move right into Christmas themes. We are going to explore some of the more amazing and unique art that has been done for this very special season. This week we are going to get a peek at a …read more.

By Darla McCammon As I was researching another topic, my daughter happened to find something about the movie “Gone with the Wind” that led me down several rabbit trails, but ultimately, I was able to find some fascinating history. Margaret Mitchell wrote the book, but David O. Selznick made it into an epic film that …read more.

By Darla McCammon This has been an incredible journey as we discovered many aspects played by the turkey on our nation and our lives. From learning that Ben Franklin wanted the turkey to be our national bird rather than the eagle, to our journey with America’s bird artist Audubon showing us a wild turkey, to …read more.

By Darla McCammon Taking us ever closer to the wonderful national holiday of Thanksgiving this week, and another work of art about that holiday, we will visit a painting done by a woman who did not seriously take up painting until she reached the age of 78. Anna Mary Robertson was born on Sept. 7, …read more.

By Darla McCammon Moving beyond Halloween and its goblins, we will concentrate on another American tradition: Thanksgiving and its gobblers. We recently looked at a famous painting of a turkey done by John James Audubon that was included in his “The Birds of America” book and sold for over $8 million back in 2000. This …read more.

By Darla McCammon It’s down with goblins and up with gobblers as we head into the popular traditional holiday of Thanksgiving. We are going to take a look at some famous turkey and Thanksgiving paintings you will enjoy. This week we will learn about one of America’s most famous bird artists: John James Audubon. A …read more.

By Darla McCammon We have talked before about the great Dutch artists such as Vermeer (1632-1675) who created the famous “Girl with a Pearl Earring,” and the incredible Italian artist of Mona Lisa fame, Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519). Controversy continues to this day about whether either of these artists and others of that period utilized …read more.

By Darla McCammon The highly anticipated Lakeland Art Association Holiday Boutique will open Nov. 3 and will be held at the Baker Youth Club, located at 1401 Smith St., Warsaw. The time for the event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You and your family are going to enjoy the myriad of talent …read more.

By Darla McCammon Two artists share the limelight at Lakeland Art Association this month along with a special program at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, by Ann Shive from Crestwoods Frame Shop and Gallery. The first artist is John Wade III, an interesting folk artist who is self-taught, having studied art as he progressed through …read more.

By Darla McCammon Enthusiasm continues to grow for Florida photographer Darlene Romano’s work, and the community is privileged to have a one-woman exhibit by this extraordinary artist. Coming from Orlando, the work will be on display at the Warsaw City Hall Art Gallery from October through December and contains excellent artistic work that will captivate …read more.

By Darla McCammon Have you visited downtown Warsaw on one of its popular First Friday events? Oct. 5 is the First Friday of the month and Paula Bowman, who manages these events, has an especially memorable First Friday planned for your enjoyment this year. She is calling all artists and crafts people to help with …read more.

By Darla McCammon We talked last week about two local watercolorists on exhibit at the Lakeland Art Association gallery, located at 302 E. Winona Ave. in Warsaw. I took a walk through the gallery this week when I dropped off some work from another exhibit and I found the work by Jeff Klinefelter and Cheryl …read more.

By Darla McCammon When most of us were children we likely received a long thin metal tin with bright colors on the outside design. Upon opening the tin, we found about eight or so hard, but colorful, pigments and a rather pathetic paint brush. The teacher, or our parent, would provide a small container of …read more.

By Darla McCammon There are a number of art organizations in the area. The longest lived group would most likely be the Lakeland Art Association. I am a member of this group and it is going strong. I also am responsible for the Warsaw City Hall Art Gallery displays for people to enjoy, so I …read more.

By Darla McCammon Fred Olds met his wife Flo in New York. He worked in Long Island after graduating from Columbia University. It wasn’t long before he and Flo decided they would like to raise their family in a better place than New York, so they packed up and moved to a farm they called …read more.

By Darla McCammon Fred Olds was well-known and loved here in Warsaw, but he had a national exposure for his art and a wide audience loved his work. We are fortunate today that Wes Olds and his wife, Gail, live in our community and have generously allowed us to borrow their collection of Fred Olds’ …read more.

By Darla McCammon I first met John Streeter a few years ago when he donated two fabulous works of art for our Animal Welfare League to use for the cover of our cookbook fundraiser. They were delightful depictions of both a dog and a cat and helped a great deal in the raising of funds …read more.

By Darla McCammon We took a trip recently that sated some of my craving for art. It began with the Creation Museum, located just south of Cincinnati across the Ohio River and into Petersburg, Ky. It was about a four hour drive from Warsaw. Not only is this large facility educational and entertaining with scientific …read more.

By Darla McCammon We have covered quite a nice number of art related museums and galleries for you to visit this summer. I hope you have enjoyed the trips. Here are the last two we will discuss for now, but we will want to be back and visit two of the ones we mentioned that …read more.

By Darla McCammon Indianapolis, just a stone’s throw away for most of my readers, is a mecca for art exhibits. We will cover some easy trips you can take to enjoy a variety of four to five museums and galleries in Indianapolis that are specifically geared to exhibit and collect art for your enjoyment. Some …read more.

By Darla McCammon My hometown is Terre Haute, where my art experience truly began with a four-year National Merit Scholarship to Indiana State University. Also located there, near the banks of the Wabash River, is the Sheldon Swope Art Museum. This museum was donated by Michael Sheldon Swope, who was a jeweler in Terre Haute …read more.

By Darla McCammon Hope you have considered some of the short road trips we suggested last week. All are in a day’s drive and an excellent opportunity for you and your family to learn something new this summer. Do you remember when we wrote about Louis Comfort Tiffany? And also advised you to read the …read more.

By Darla McCammon Galleries, museums, and more interesting places literally surround us. Indiana has a fantastic surplus of excellent art museums you are free to visit and enjoy while the weather is not an impediment. First is the Haan Mansion in Lafayette. This beautiful building was moved from the 1904 World’s Fair. It now houses …read more.

By Darla McCammon Lakeland Art Association is an organization that greatly benefits northern Indiana. On a quest to produce a fine art museum and gallery for the citizens of the area, they continue to provide many services and helpful cultural opportunities to help enrich the community. One of the services they provide in addition to …read more.

By Darla McCammon The Warsaw City Hall art gallery has had many notable exhibits for people’s enjoyment. Here comes another one! Don Sheline is a Korean War veteran. Recently, he completed his “Honor Flight” to Washington D.C. and he tells me he felt extremely honored to have the opportunity. I was privileged to view the …read more.

By Darla McCammon The oil painting titled “The Maas at Dordrecht” was painted in 1650 by Aelbert Cuyp. Maas is not what one thinks. The word means “river” in the Dutch language. This river wound through the Netherlands as we have been studying the fascinating Dutch artists of the Golden Age of Painting. This painting …read more.

By Darla McCammon We are taking a short break from our wonderful exploration of the Golden Age of Painting to give you an opportunity to participate and compete in one of the most anticipated art shows of the year. If you are not an artist, you will want to visit the Lakeland Art Gallery after the judging …read more.

By Darla McCammon Lakeland Art Association How many of you, like me, would be astonished to learn that a world famous Russian sculptor named Zurab Tseretelli had donated a magnificent sculpture memorial to our country as a “Struggle Against World Terrorism” after the events of 9/11? This donation was on behalf of the people of …read more.

By DARLA MCCAMMON Lakeland Art Association WARSAW — Norman Rockwell did over 4,000 paintings in his life.  Most of us know him because of his work for the Saturday Evening Post and the Coca-Cola Company.  His work was also commissioned for illustrating many books such as Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn and 38 others.  His portraits …read more.

By DARLA MCCAMMON Lakeland Art Association WARSAW — Norman Rockwell did 30 paintings of Santa, and he is largely held responsible for our cheery red-cheeked chubby version of Santa that we all enjoy today. Older paintings of Saint Nick were often a bit more forbidding, but our current classic Santa is an avuncular figure we …read more.