2016 Rain on Main Barrels
Art Competition - First Place
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When Life Hands You Lemons...
Artist(s): Jeanne Shirley, Allison Kegley, Julie Young & Miranda Thomas www.PaintingwithaTwist.com/Carmel Artist Background: Our Carmel painting studio has been open for a year and a half and we love bringing the joy of painting to the general public. We have (9) local Artists that lead public and private painting classes in a fun class setting. Our Artists have a vast range of experience ranging from being area school teachers to life long Artists. What was your inspiration for your barrel art? We wanted to use the shape of the rain barrel to transform it into a big pitcher of lemonade. This brings the wonderful memories of summertime to us all while giving us all a positive message of, "When Life Hands You Lemons..." What was your favorite part of painting your barrel? Doing it as a team project! Jeanne created the concept and Allison, Julie and Miranda painted the Pitcher of Lemonade with all it's detail. This was such a fun project and we love the positive message it conveys. We love showing the public that everyone can paint! |
Art Competition- Runner Up
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Peaceful waters
Artist(s): Dawn Richardson Artist Background: I love being out of doors. Born in Minnesota, water appears in a lot of my art projects. My daughter and I have been a part of the nickel plates art district in Noblesville for several years. Participating in individually art challenges. I'm thankful to have been chosen to display my art in the community that I call home. What was your inspiration for your barrel art? I wanted to incorporate the illusion of flowing water in th his project. I painted another rain barrel a few years back that is displayed at the cool creek nature center. I enjoyed the unconventional shape of the canvas. It's a fun project and I would definitely do it again. What was your favorite part of painting your barrel? I just put paint brush to barrel. No planning or drawings. It was fun to use color and experiment. I like the whole concept of what the rain barrel represents. A change to conserve water. |
People's Choice Winner
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Sun Models
Artist(s): Jenna Mishelow Prizmofcolors, jennamishelow.com Artist Background: Jenna Mishelow went to Herron School of Art and Design majoring in painting and art education with a minor in art history. She works and resides in Indianapolis and has been here her whole life. Mishelow is active within her community, as a member of the Arts Council of Indianapolis and has exhibited throughout the city in the Visual Fringe, City Market, Broad Ripple Art Center Student Show, Artists as Educators Show, Herron painting show, and Clowes Hall. She currently creates and teaches adult painting classes. She looks for inspiration in everyday objects, trying to find a correlation between the found object and the art concept. A series of work is ideal, to strive for a unity of all the pieces at all times. Her paintings involve things from her everyday life, and the city of Indianapolis. Thank you for your interest and support local art! Feel free to contact me at [email protected] What was your inspiration for your barrel art? the shape of the barrel, overall idea of the competition, and a song titled Sun Models What was your favorite part of painting your barrel? The overall size of the barrel and creating it all under the sun en plein air |
People's Choice- Runner Up
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Pockets Full of Poppies
Artist(s): Alyssa Lewandowksi - Guerin High School Barrel Artist Background: I'm going to be a senior at Guerin Catholic High School and art has been a passion of mine from a young age. In grade school, I fell in love with art due to my teacher Mr. M-Z. As my art career continued on in high school, I feel even more in love with the help of my current teacher, Beth Wagoner. With her help and constant advice, I have been able to become the artist that I am today. I hope to further my passion for art as I move on to college. |
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Blissful Meadows
Artist(s): Jennifer Bubp - Carmel High School Barrel Artist Background: The Carmel High School Art Department is constantly seeking opportunities for our students to use their artistic skills to serve bigger communities. This project was a collaboration between CHS art students and teachers. What was your inspiration for your barrel art? Nature seemed to be the perfect theme for a project such as this one. What was your favorite part of painting your barrel? We enjoyed watching the project come to life with the variety of brushstrokes and blending of colors by various students. |
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Up, up and away
Artist(s): Melissa Kay Purcell Artist Background: I have always enjoyed painting, but do it just for fun. I like to paint things for others just to make them smile. What was your inspiration for your barrel art? When my kids were young, we would go to Cool Creek and watch the balloons take off. One of my favorite pictures has my two oldest sitting on the ground watching one go up. What was your favorite part of painting your barrel? I just like seeing the layers of color go on and the picture come alive. |
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Old Oaken Bucket
Artist(s): Kaylee Purcell Artist Background: I decorate cakes, that is the only thing I really call myself an artist about. What was your inspiration for your barrel art? I go to Indiana University and my sister goes to Purdue so we have the house divided rivals. I wanted to represent the Oak N Bucket for her. What was your favorite part of painting your barrel? My favorite part about painting the barrel was getting to paint beside my mom who painted the barrel with hot air balloons. It was a great time to spend together when I was home from school for the summer |
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Hens and chicks
Artist(s): Tyson Rickert Artist Background: I've been drawing since I could hold a pencil. All through my child hold I learned about different mediums of art. After high school I went to International Business College in Ft. Wayne, where I got a diploma in graphic design. There I was exposed to many different aspects of digital art as well as fine arts. After that I decided to pursue digital art, and went to IUPUI. There I majored in video game design, animation, and 3D modeling. I will graduate at the end of the year with a Bachelor's in New Media. I currently am working as a freelance graphic designer. What was your inspiration for your barrel art? My grandmother has always grown different kinds of flowers. One day while taking flowers to the cemetery she saw some hens and chicks growing. She took some of the small starts off of the plant and started trying to grow some of her own. To say she was successful is an understatement. The first ones she gave me was came in a Tera cotta pot with little hens and chicks growing out of the holes. That was the first thing I thought of when I looked at the rain barrel and it just went from there. What was your favorite part of painting your barrel? My favorite part had to be when I finished each of the hens and chicks. It was so satisfying seeing each one come to life with all there intricate little shapes and shadows. I surprised myself with how well they turned out and it's got me inspired to get started on my next project. |
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Slosh!
Artist(s): Kerry Ruschhaupt www.facebook.com/kerrysart, www.kerrysartconnection.blogspot.com Artist Background: I was born in beautiful downtown Burbank, California but I have lived in and around the Indianapolis area for most of my life, so I do consider myself a Hoosier. I majored in fine arts at Marian University and also spent 2 semesters at John Herron. I have taken classes at the Indianapolis Art Center, as well as numerous art workshops around the city. Early work included pen & ink illustrations of homes for builders and realtors and botanical illustrations in colored pencil. I work in acrylic, collage, and oils. Currently, I live in Noblesville with my husband of 34 years and am lucky enough to have a studio in my home where I paint or sketch almost daily. I have 2 wonderful grown sons and a beautiful daughter-in-law. Locally I often sell work through Gallery 116 in Fishers and Horton's of Tipton as well as participating in many of the wonderful shows at Nickel Plate Arts in hipstoric downtown Noblesville! What was your inspiration for your barrel art? Looking at a photo of some fish in a bowl was the beginning of my inspiration for this project. After playing around with some sketches and thinking about bowls, vases, and lots of other water vessels I wanted to illustrate the connection and beauty that we enjoy from a good rain and abundant water supplies. What was your favorite part of painting your barrel? I really enjoyed the whole process from sketching to the finishing touches but if I had to choose one part it would be painting the fish because I like the whimsy and movement that they add to the piece. |
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Mizu no yorokobi
Artist(s): Doug Arnholter Doug Arnholter Fine Art & Design, www.DougArnholter.com Artist Background: Doug is a recovering Fortune 500 executive and award winning artist/designer who creates contemporary frescos, canvases, sculptures, interactive public projects, and corporate training seminars, with the mantra of “Fine art for passionate living.” In his home state of Indiana his works can be found at Community Hospitals, Eli Lilly, SEP Corporation, Wellpoint, Schrott Center for the Arts at Butler University, the law offices of Krieg Devault LLP, and Kightlinger & Gray LLP, and many more commercial and residential locations. National and international commissions and projects include the Government Center of Barbados (Bridgetown, Barbados), Novartis (New York, NY), Macpherson Art (Richmond, CA), Johnson & Johnson, (Princeton, NJ), and Shire Pharmaceuticals (Philadelphia, PA). Museum collections and showings include the Adolph Coors Museum (Golden, CO), Indianapolis Museum of Art, and the Indiana State Museum. Originally from Denver, Doug hosts and assists in fundraisers and donates art and his creative energy for Best Buddy’s, Joy’s House, Noble of Indiana, Out of the Box, Gleaner Food Kitchen, Habitat for Humanity, Make a Wish, and Second Helpings. His national project “Mural of the World” donates 100% of all net proceeds to charity. His studio is located in downtown Noblesville, Indiana. What was your inspiration for your barrel art? The joy of water What was your favorite part of painting your barrel? The kids who threw the black paint |
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Water in all forms
Artist(s): Katie Carpenter Artist Background: Shaping young minds and creating in Indianapolis. What was your inspiration for your barrel art? Diverse backgrounds and love languages. What was your favorite part of painting your barrel? Creating with inspiration from young children. |
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Mermaid
Artist(s): Tamara Scott Wine and Canvas, www.wineandcanvas.com Artist Background: Tamara Scott is an Indianapolis based artist. Her passion for painting began at a young age with her first commissioned work at age 21. Most of her work has been acrylic on canvas, but is well versed in faux finishes and murals. In recent years she has expanded to various mediums, which has allowed her to explore new styles. Tamara loves to travel with sketchbook in tow, always watching for the next inspiration. She is the co-founder of Wine and Canvas where she shares her love of painting with others by instructing step-by step classes. Tamara hopes that everyone finds joy in artwork and a relaxation that in this busy world we all need What was your inspiration for your barrel art? Under water theme What was your favorite part of painting your barrel? The idea or design being sketched |
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The Aquarium
Artist(s): Cathy Kravitz Creative Arts by Cathy, creativeartsbycathy.com, creativeartsbycathy.tumblr.com Artist Background: I have been an artist for as long as I can remember. I cannot imagine a world without art and cannot imagine not being able to create. I have written and illustrated children's books and I teach art. Two of my favorite lessons are: THERE ARE NO MISTAKES IN ART and HAVE FUN. What was your inspiration for your barrel art? This sounds funny, but spaces talk to me and I try to stick to the theme of the work and then listen to the space. What was your favorite part of painting your barrel? I think the diver. I love her flowing hair and wish I could see all that she sees. |
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Whoo cares about clean water? Give a hoot!
Artist(s): Linda Gilmore Artist Background: I began to pursue painting at the age of 50. Though not formally trained, I have taken classes locally to improve my expression. I usually focus on my love for nature through art. What was your inspiration for your barrel art? I immediately saw an owl in the shape of the barrel. What was your favorite part of painting your barrel? Mr. Owl took on a bigger than life personality. I painted him outdoors during the afternoons . Family and neighbors seemed to really enjoy seeing him come alive. |
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Circle Birch
Artist(s): Erin Goodman Caravan Classes, https://squareup.com/store/caravan-classes Artist Background: I have taught art at Zionsville Middle School since 2002. In addition to teaching art, I enjoy making arts and crafts to sell on the side. I have had a business called Color Is My Middle Name since 2009, making jewelry and accessories. Recently, I joined up with a fellow artist and good friend, Deanna Leonard. We are teaching art classes and workshops out of our vintage Shasta trailers. We travel to homes for art parties, boutiques for art workshops, and events like art fairs to offer make and take activities. You will always see lots of bright and whimsical color in my work. Deanna and I just completed a painting on one of the "Bison-tennial" fiberglass forms for Hamilton County. It will be on display at the Indiana State Fair before it finds its permanent home somewhere in Hamilton County. What was your inspiration for your barrel art? I drew inspiration from my 1969 Shasta Loflyte trailer. In hopes that it would look great in any garden, I added the natural element of the tree and blossoms. Our "Art on Wheels" mobile art studio is white with three stripes of turquoise, showing value. It also has a colorful row of polka dots. The birch tree is my favorite part of winter, as these trees really contrast with the other dark trees that surround them. I hope that this rain barrel will add a pop of color to any yard, all year long! What was your favorite part of painting your barrel? I most enjoyed painting the circles. I love color and color combinations. Each one is different in size and color and was custom mixed from the primaries. I also enjoyed outlining everything in black. I used my favorite "liner" brush and showed variation in line width for a little whimsy and interest. |
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Shifty, Wavy, Winded
Artist(s): Will Crayton Artist Background: Well I've had an active passion for the arts since I was two years old, starting with small drawings and doodles for playtime. It's always been an ideal pursuit for my life and I've always striven to get better at it. Branching out into mediums like digital design, music composition and poetic writing, song and presentation, I'm just hoping one day to be able to share my pieces with the world as best to my ability. What was your inspiration for your barrel art? My inspiration for this piece depicted on the barrel was a combination of zodiac imagery and personification of dualized thoughts and perceptions between one person and another. What was your favorite part of painting your barrel? My favorite part would have to be experimenting with 3-D, 2-D style perspectives on the oblong cylindrical barrel. |
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Garden Whimsy
Artist(s): Catherine Weaver CCAGallery, Carmel Indiana - Facebook.com/ CatWeaverCreates Artist Background: After much encouragement from my husband of 4 years, I have been a part-time professional artist for 3 years as a gallery owner-artist with the CCAGallery & Gifts on Main Street in Carmel, Indiana. As a self-taught artist, I paint with acrylics and my art is always: Fun, Bright, and Happy Art! What was your inspiration for your barrel art? Staying true to my art's natural tendency, I brought fun, bright, and happy art to this rain barrel. I chose a pallet that would cheer any garden even on a rainy day. The floral patterns were inspired by the barrels built-in design, and the embellishments added brightness, contrast, and a whimsical touch to this garden piece. What was your favorite part of painting your barrel? Such a large 3D 'canvas' was very fun to work on. Knowing the design would be viewed from any angle and should enhance it's future home's garden space made this a good creative challenge. |
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Beach Beauty
Artist(s): MaryKaye Wells marykayewells.com (Under Construction) Artist Background: I began life as an artist in 2013. I began the year-long course, LifeBook 2013, and have been forever changed by it. Part-way through that year was when I acknowledged myself as an artist. When I look back at my life, the evidence was always there. I love color. I'm an intuitive painter. What was your inspiration for your barrel art? I love the beach. It calls to me. I feel most peaceful at the beach. What was your favorite part of painting your barrel? Watching it transform and become the beauty it is. |
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Go Greyhounds!
Artist(s): Jacquie Green, Gail Wiener Libelle Jewelry Studio, ccaartgallery.com Artist Background: (Jacquie Green) I was born in Grand Rapids, MI. but have lived in Indiana since I was 10 years old and have always been interested in art. After attending North Central High School & I.U.P.U.I. , I studied silversmithing at The Indianapolis Art Center beginning in 1994. I soon discovered that silversmithing satisfied my love of form & aesthetics as well as my desire to work in 3D art. Many of my pieces incorporate elements of the natural world around us; semi-precious stones, fossils, feathers, etc. What was your inspiration for your barrel art? The CCA Gallery in the heart of Carmel has a chalkboard sign out front that welcoming customers which I enjoy designing and decorating. I think that the chalkboard designs convey messages with a fun, artistic and familiar look. Gail and I decided to use the Greyhound to show off the pride of the Carmel school system and it's athletic programs. We used gold and blue which are the school colors for Carmel high school. What was your favorite part of painting your barrel? I enjoyed painting the lettering the most and Gail takes the credit for painting the greyhound. It was a combined effort and we enjoyed the time together. |
