Loretta Armstrong will be the demonstrator for the Wednesday, October 14 meeting of the Amador County Artists Association (ACAA), painting a fall scene. All Armstrong ever wanted to be was an artist. She has tried many different styles over the years, finally developing one of her own.
One of her primary influences was Anita Wolff. Not only was Wolf her teacher, they became lifelong friends, traveling together to France in the 1980s to study the Impressionists. A later influence from the ‘90s was New Orleans artist James Michalopoulos, known for his vivid colors, skewed perspective and freedom from convention. His work forever changed how Armstrong viewed art, making her realize that this style could be utilized to depict the beautiful Amador County buildings. Thereafter she decided to follow her heart and paint the way she wanted to.
Finding inspiration in local sites, many of Armstrong’s paintings depict homes, schools, churches and vistas familiar to local residents, some rendered in her whimsical style and others in a more traditional manner. Her paintings have a vitality resulting from her vibrant color choices and a sense of movement. The spooky houses and harvest scenes are especially appealing at this time of year. Her work is featured in numerous venues throughout Amador County including the Sutter Creek Gallery.
The ACAA meets each month on the second Wednesday at 7PM at the Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson. The public is invited and new members are encouraged. For more information about the ACAA, visit amadorcountyartists.org.
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