JULY 24, 2017  demo by JEAN CROW-HUMPHREY
 At 5 years of age, Jean Crow-Humphrey enjoyed her first artistic inspiration as she watched her father sketch mallard ducks flying over the rice fields of Fannett, Texas. This youthful inspiration turned to a life-long passion as Jean grew older, especially when she discovered the rewards of adding color to her drawings. Over time, her mother's oil paintings of deer among the pine forests and red clay dirt of western Louisiana inspired her to try oils.   At age 16, Jean began to explore the joy and challenges of portraiture. Practicing first on herself, family members, or anyone else who would sit still long enough, she began honing her skills in oils, watercolors, and pastels. Eventually, her love for children led her to specialize in child portraiture.
 
    Jean's favorite medium is pastels, whose opaque qualities allow her to achieve more intense and vivid color when working with overlays. Pastels also serve as a "quicker" medium, with completion of commissioned work in 2-4 weeks rather than 3-4 months required with oils. When properly framed, pastels achieve an archival quality equal to most other mediums. However, upon request, she will gladly render excellent work in oils, watercolors, or acrylics.   Jean commands great skill in rendering landscapes, still life, animals, or any other subject that stirs her creative imagination.  Wheather she walks the forests of East Texas, the beaches of California, or rides the roads of America, her camera is never far away. Jean's collection of photo references is diverse and on- going, offering fresh energy for each of her artistic endeavors.   Jean Crow-Humphrey's unique ability to capture the magic of ordinary, everyday subjects and recreate them as compelling imagery on canvass makes her work highly collectible and sought after throughout the state and nation.
 
    Jean shares a studio with her husband Tommy. With designated areas for different media, she enjoys exceptional productivity. At any given time, visitors will find a new pastel, oil, an acrylic, and a watercolor developing in each area. This strategy allows Jean to better utilize time and space, while keeping a "fresh eye", abundant energy and enthusiastic inspiration for each project.

                   CALL 936-327-6049 FOR MORE INFORMATION

2017 LIVINGSTON ART LEAGUE LSAG CONVENTION WINNERS
Val McCutchen-Dorothy Hargroves Memorial Ribbon-BEST FLORAL
Patricia Blaikie- Honorable Mention
Allen Borchers- Honorable Mention
Janet Hutcheson- Honorable Mention
Celeste Williamson- Honorable Mention

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Livingston Art League is a member of the Lone Star Art Guild and adheres to the LSAG guidelines pertaining to artist divisions and art categories.  LAL has at least one judged art show and one workshop a year.  Our membership's skill levels vary from beginner through professional and represent a wide range of artistic interests.  If you are an Artist, used to be an Artist, or would like to be an Artist come and join us as we encourage each other to improve our skills and develop our creativity.
If you are interested in Livingston Art League or if LAL can help you with an art related issue please call Anita Holse at 936-327-6049.

Livingston Art League meets at:
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
836 W. Jones Road
Livingston, TX 77351

Monthly meetings are mostly on the 4th Mondays with refreshments at Noon, business at 12:30pm, and a demonstration at 1:00 pm.  This year we will hold four Saturday meetings noted by an *.  The times will be the same as for other meetings.
Meeting dates:
June 26, 2017              demo by Tommy Humphrey
July 24, 2017               demo by Jean Humphrey
August 28, 2017          demo TBA
September 23, 2017 *demo TBA
October 23, 2017         demo TBA
November 4, 2017    LAL- Fall Art Show-First UMC
December 2, 2017*    demo TBA
January 22, 2018       demo TBA
*On Saturday!