Feature image: James Winn, FULL MOON LOTUS NO. 16, Acrylic on canvas, 32 x 32 inches.
Submitted
True to Life: Contemporary Realism
February 21 – March 28, 2026
Artists’ Reception: Saturday, February 28th, 1 – 3 pm
Featured Artists:Craig Blietz, Mark Forth, Ben Gosnell, Doug Hatch, Kathy Hofmann, Cathy Martin, William Nichols, Jeffrey Ripple, Mary Alice Wimmer, and James Winn
Cathy Martin, WISCONSIN OCTOBER, Oil on Masonite, 17.5 x 14 inches.
True to Life: Contemporary Realism is a timeless exhibition presenting realist works through a contemporary lens. The featured artists blend traditional painting styles with modern subjects and themes, revealing the beauty within the everyday. This exhibition celebrates the refined skill and technique of each artist as they transform the familiar into thoughtful imagery through careful observation.
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