Winesburg paints an art show to remember

  • By Melissa Herrera
  • August 24, 2010
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The sky was blue and the air was hot in Winesburg, on the morning of Saturday, August 21. A festive atmosphere was present on sides of the streets. The third annual Winesburg Art Show was in full swing. White tents lined the sidewalks and were filled to the brim with lovely local color. Joanne M. Murray was one of the artists with a tent for her display. Beautiful landscapes are her specialty, and she had a full array of beauties. Having lived out West, Murray was struck by the devastatingly beautiful scenery and her detailed canvasses reflected this. Next to Murray was local artist Rob VanNatta. He is well-known in the area as an extraordinary artist. His tent was filled with lovely, framed artwork. The detail in his art is exquisite, and he does present his work at art shows in the area. “I like to do smaller local shows. I’ve done quite a few around the area, including the rib fest in Berlin. That’s in September. In October, I’ll be set up at an art show in Ashland. It will be the first time they have had one, so I’m not sure what to expect,” VanNatta said. Beth Miller said she only sets up her artwork on display once or twice a year, but finds it a fun and interesting thing to do. Her art was beautiful, especially the picture of the rusty wheel. Found objects and all their interesting angles speak volumes when framed and set up for view. Robert Moyer, an illustrator, had wonderful drawings of the Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area. He did these for the Nature & Science Conservatory of Bay Village. Monetta Miller was set up next to Moyer. A Wooster resident, Miller does collages and paintings done from images. Her work was spectacular and featured bold colors and lots of originality. Local artists often strive in obscurity, toiling over their work with no recognition. The Winesburg Art Show showcased all the hard work that these talented people put into their art. The town of Winesburg and its historical society gave the artists an opportunity to share their talents and works of art. Artwork wasn’t the only thing on display Saturday in Winesburg. Along the street, tucked in and around porches and gardens, were old bicycles, refinished to their gleaming original glory. A few vintage old cars, trucks, and hot rods were parked in yards, their hoods open for inspection. Inside the Winesburg Historical Museum, the original woodwork in the home was stunning, and looked so ornate and well-kept. Rich in tradition, and it’s nice to know Winesburg residents are preserving what’s been left to them, and honoring today’s artists at the same time.


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