Opening August 1 for the entire month is Wilberta Moulthrop’s acrylic & oil pastel paintings at Kirk-Bear Canyon Library, 8959 E. Tanque Verde Rd.. A reception will be held on Saturday August 4, 1 to 3 p.m. in the large meeting room.

“The Spirit of the Three Amigos” by Wilberta Moulthrop

Artist’s Statement:

This is a show in acrylic and oil pastels about Horses, their Passion, Courage, Beauty, Strength, and Pure Magic. Horses have been my unrelenting muse and a challenge on every level to living my best life.

Horses inspire, calm, motivate and raise our spirits. Art is a powerful way to reach our fellow human beings, and share the inate beauty of our spirits. The creation and sharing of one’s art is a gift and a source of joy and comfort to mankind.

My passion for horses started with my first reading of “Black Beauty”, and is continuing into my golden years. I own a Paso Fino mare and ride frequently. I still feel those magic endorphins when I am even near a horse.

As someone once said “the outside of a horse is good for the insides of a man”. I am happy to share with you what is inside of me.

You can reach the artist at riderberta@gmail.com or 520-616-7505.

“No Doldrums Here”

July 1-31, 2012 at Kirk-Bear Canyon public libary, 8959 E. Tanque Verde, NE corner of Bear Canyon Rd.

Tucson artist Pamela D. Howe shakes up the ‘dog days of summer’ with her eclectic display of images in watercolor and oil. She moves between 3 areas in her studio as she paints oils on canvas, works in watercolor on paper, or composes 3-dimensional shadow boxes, sculptures, and necklaces.

“I especially like animal images, but am also drawn to southwestern, Native American, and fantasy themes. My style ranges from realistic, touches on impressionistic, and expands to a bit of what I call ‘essence abstract’.”

Meet the Artist Saturday afternoon July 14th, 2pm-4pm. Extra items will be available including cards and jewelry. Refreshments will be served.

"Comic Relief" by Pamela D. Howe

Pamela D. Howe, Artist Statement:

Pamela was born and raised in New Jersey. Always interested in art, she received a National Scholastic Gold Key Award for a painting while a senior in high school. After college in Ohio, Pamela taught school for several years in Pittsburgh, PA, where she took art classes at Carnegie Mellon and Pitt. Over the years she has been a florist, gallery assistant, and a working artist.

"Girl in a red skirt" by Pamela D. Howe

Pamela has lived in Tucson since 1980 and is an award-winning, Signature Member of the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild. She shows her watercolors, oil paintings, necklaces, and sculptures at the oldest artist cooperative in Tucson, Desert Artisans’ Gallery at 6536 Tanque Verde Road.

Her work is also on display at her Upstairs Studio and she welcomes guests; call 520-822-6144 for an appointment.