"My reason for being a painter comes down to a few basics: my love of nature, the positive beautiful glimpses of life which surround us, and wanting to share these personal perceptions and joy with the viewer."
Julie Mayser, an Arkansas resident, is an award-winning painter whose works have been displayed in galleries across Northwest Arkansas, as well as in collections around the world. She works in watercolor, pastel, acrylics and oil mediums, but is perhaps most well-known in Arkansas for her pastels and oil landscapes.
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‘Countryside Vistas’
by Julie Mayser
WHEN — On display through Aug. 31; artist reception at 5 p.m. July 27
WHERE — Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center at UAFS
COST — Free
INFO — 788-7300
Through the end of August, Mayser will have a solo exhibition titled "Countryside Vistas" on display at the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center on the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. The exhibit is a collection of 30 paintings and will feature some of her most tranquil landscapes.
"My work is ever-evolving, leaning toward representational painting with hints of impressionism," she says in an artist statement. "My paintings are truly serene, whether depicting the solitude of the countryside, a quiet still life, or a portrait of animal or person, they are visual meditations that beckon viewers to discover their own inner calm."
Mayser's work often includes still lifes, landscapes, cityscapes and portraits, but all with her recognizable style of bright colors, strong contrasts and rich textures.
-- JOCELYN MURPHY
NAN What's Up on 07/15/2016