Art in the Plaza │ Wednesday, October 2

Throughout the month of October, Art Saint Louis will showcase the creative talents of St. Louis regional artists through Art in the Plaza, a weekly series of live art demonstrations in the Old Post Office Plaza at 8th and Locust Streets in downtown St. Louis. The first installment in the series features five gifted artists working in chalk, watercolor and oil painting. We invite you to join us on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, from noon to 2:00 p.m. and enjoy these fine artists at work!
 

M I C H A E L   A N D E R S O N   │   michaelandersonstudio.com
Creative Focus, Wednesday, October 2  -  Watercolor Painting

Michael Anderson  has been an artist, illustrator & designer for over 35 years. Prior to establishing Michael Anderson Studio in 1983 he was employed as a display designer and a graphic artist. Collaboration with designers, architects and planners to develop their ideas for interior environments and urban design concepts in sketches, drawings and digital illustrations is a specialty.
 

A N G É L I C A   A V E N D A Ñ O   │   angelicarosso.com
Creative Focus, Wenesday, October 2  -  Latin-Inspired Painting

"I am originally from Bogotá – Colombia. I started drawing when I was 10 years old-mostly Manga (Japanese style), but I always added my own personal twist. I love to experiment with different materials and forms; so far, my favorite has been acrylics on canvas. There is nothing better than to have an idea in your mind and then to be able to see it with your own eyes. I love to travel and experience different cultures so my memories and experiences mix with creativity into my paintings. You will always find a mixture of Latin culture in it since I really enjoy adding several colors to my art work."
 

R U S S E L L   C O N K L I N   │   theartfuldodgerstl.com
Creative Focus, Wenesday, October 2  -  Chalk Art

"I am an independent artist from New York City living here in St. Louis; going on 13 years and loving it. I wear many hats-I am an Interior Designer, muralist, performance artist, carpenter, theatrical set designer, antique dealer, painter, chalk artist, crafter, and makeup artist. I have worked for many amazing clients and my job just keeps getting better every year. My claim to fame is a painting on the ceiling of the entry foyer of The National Arts Club in Gramercy Park in New York City. I am a creator of visions and when I run out of canvas I am the medium!" 

M U R I E L   E U L I C H   │  murielwatercolor.com
Creative Focus, Wenesday, October 2  -  Chalk Art 

As a trained art therapist, Muriel spent many years working in prisons, community centers, hospitals, and in private practice, and also taught at the college level. In recent years she has renewed her commitment to her own watercolor painting; as she works in her studio each day, she feels gratitude and joy for the chance to explore more deeply the beauty and mystery of the world around her, and the world within. In her watercolors Muriel wants to capture the essence of the human spirit. From rugged cowboys, to indigenous peoples, to mothers and their children, Muriel seeks out the poignant beauty of faces, glances, moods. She has a special love of color, and is fascinated by the tension between colors. Characterized by an intensity of pigment unusual in watercolor, Muriel's work shimmers with vibrancy and vitality.
 

 A M E L I A   F A W C E T T   │   be.net/ameliafawcett
Creative Focus, Wenesday, October 2  -  Chalk Art

  Special thanks to Downtown Now!, The Private Client Reserve of U.S. Bank, and U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corporation for their support of Art in the Plaza 

 
Art in the Plaza grapic design by Emily Amberger