Art Show & Sale:
February 2nd through March 23rd
"People, Places and Promises"
Featured Artist: Denise Granger Kerbs
"Owens River" byDenise Granger Kerbs
"Ounyanpi Lakota for Way of Life" by Denise Granger Kerbs
"Sweet William's Love" by Denise Granger Kerbs
In Her Own Words
Denise Granger Kerbs
"From a young age, I was compelled to do two things: draw and help. Being part of a large family provided opportunities for both. Drawing was innate for me and helping quickly turned into teaching, even if my first classroom was my front yard and my students were a little brother and the neighborhood children.
During my childhood, I witnessed many emotions brought on by neglect, war, alcoholism and the healing power of family and love. That's why I delve into the smallest detail of the subjects I create. The technique I use is determined by the message or story I hope to convey.
I'm in awe of all God has created and, for me, a blade of grass, the celestial colors in an eye, the flow of a river or the landscape of a mountain or a face holds a secret from God that I must try to learn.
When I teach, I help my students see and learn more. When I am alone in my creative space, I am prepared to work. I'm free and at peace, awaiting every line, value, color and layer to humbly reveal what others may miss. At times, I am the teacher, but forever, I am the student."
Meet and visit with the artists at the Orland Art Center Gallery.
Artists Reception: Friday, February 2nd, from 3 to 7 p.m. This exhibit runs from February 2nd through March 23rd