2928 West 13th Street, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004 (440)964-3396 Contact Us
2928 West 13th Street, Ashtabula, Ohio
44004 (440)964-3396
Contact
Us
The Visual Arts
Department features the work of local, regional and national artists. Many school programs
are scheduled in conjunction with the exhibits. |
“Home Grown" Drawings by Jo Ann Blair
On display March 4 - 30
Opening Reception: Friday, March 12 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Our March exhibit will feature a collection of works by self-taught, local artist, Jo Ann Blair. Jo Ann begins with a graphite drawing and uses cross hatching to shade and give her drawings texture. Colored pencil is layered over the graphite to finish the work. Most of the drawings are composed to completely cover the page. There are several groups of drawings designed around related subject matter which are meant to be displayed as a series. These include the “Jazz” series and a group titled “Art Gallery.” Jo Ann’s other hobbies include cooking, sewing and crafts. She has written short stories for some of her pictures and also makes greeting cards from some of the art work she has done. “I have found that my participation in a quilting guild has provided me an opportunity to be introduced to a wide variety of artisans,” she says. “The quilters use of vibrant colors and bold prints have greatly influenced my technique.“ We hope you’ll stop in to visit this interesting exhibit by one of Ashtabula’s talented hometown artists! Admission is free.