In 2021, Lynn Sweat, Lamar alumn and early supporter and collaborator of The Art Studio, Inc. has gifted dozens of works to help Raise the Roof at TASI. Lynn Sweat, fine art painter and commercial artist, is most widely known for his illustrations of the children’s book series, Amelia Bedelia, for over 30 years. Sweat
by Executive Director of The Art Studio Inc. Greg Busceme The strength of an organization can be measured by the breath of its volunteers. When people are engaged in projects, fund drives and programs that are attractive to the public the benefits work both ways as the Studio and participants all have a positive experience.
Simply put, perceptions are our sensations interpreted in the light of experience. One could say that all art is based on perception, but the term is even more relevant when the art is created from the perspective of an “outsider.” Vera was born during the demise of the Soviet Union, in Leningrad, now St. Petersburg.
by Greg Busceme, Sr. Our good friend and supporter, D.J. Kava, who passed in 2019 has sent us one more departing gift. His estate sent The Art Studio, Inc. a bequeath in excess of $36,000! This will put us over the top for the challenge grant from EDAREN foundation to repair both metal roofs of
Dr. Rebecca Ard BooneRalph and Edna Wooster Professor of HistoryChair of HistoryChair of University StudiesLamar University Did you know that the city of Florence at the height of the Renaissance was no bigger than the size of Beaumont? In the 1400’s that city redefined its values and established art, creativity, and freedom as the foundations
Follow the event links for more details on our upcoming workshop opportunities! Underwriting in the new year will be provided in part by The Richard Spinney Artists & Educators’ Sponsorship. Event link: https://fb.me/e/lmsqFFeOO Event Link: https://fb.me/e/20BNs1vLw Event Link: https://fb.me/e/2DtTLYmCX
Creative couple to fill TASI Main Gallery in November 2021 Artist David Silvernail is a mechanically minded genius who has worked on everything from cash registers to Xerox machines through his professional career. Jane, his wife, has a teaching degree from McNeese. These two amazing people have been married for 52 years and raised a
Artists Sam Daleo, Jr. and Laura Lee Scott are exhibiting in the Art Studio, Inc.’s Pop-Up Gallery in November. They are Lamar University educated artists with a shared appreciation for beauty often found in nature or architecture. In their show, “Seeking Beauty; Portal to the Transcendent,” Daleo’s explorations are in pastel and colored pencil, while
Hear Ye, Hear Ye! The theme for Beaux Art Ball 2022 is… the European Renaissance aka “The Rebirth” of TASI in Party form. Please SAVE THE DATE! January 22nd, 2022. Tickets are now on presale at $50 and can be purchased here: https://tasirebirth.bpt.me/ To help us promote the event and to stay up to date
By Eleanor Skelton Woodcarving has been Richard Spinney’s hobby for half a century. He creates both abstract and more realistic pieces with all types of wood. He carves and his wife paints some of his finished pieces. “I just finished a couple of seagulls, and they’re about half life-size,” he said. “We’re doing a flying
