A Forest

Painting by Kelly Pankey
Acrylic on Canvas
11" x 14"

Contributor's Note: I have recently graduated from Cerro Coso and will be majoring in English at CSUB in the fall of 2010.

Untitled

Painting by Kelly Pankey
Oil Crayon on Paper
24" x 30"

Contributor's Note: I have recently graduated from Cerro Coso and will be majoring in English at CSUB in the fall of 2010.

The Strangeness

Painting by Kelly Pankey
Pastel on pastel paper
9" x 11"

Contributor’s Note: I am currently a student with a few semesters behind me. I am hoping to receive a degree from Cerro Coso and then transfer to a university. I love to read and write, but I have also discovered, since attending college, that I enjoy just about every other subject I pursue in my studies.

Nostalgic Tea Time

Digital Art by Randa Henderson
12.8" x 8"

Contributor's Note: I grew up in Ridgecrest and am pursuing a degree in Graphic Design. So far I've only had one class in digital art, and I am excited to improve and learn more about this profession and art form.

Tree of Life

Painting by Kelly Pankey
Acrylic on canvas
4'x 2'6"

Contributor’s Note: I am currently a student with a few semesters behind me. I am hoping to receive a degree from Cerro Coso and then transfer to a university. I love to read and write, but I have also discovered, since attending college, that I enjoy just about every other subject I pursue in my studies.

Creative Expressions Art Show

This weekend the Creative Expressions art show comes to Ridgecrest. Creative Expressions is a community of local artists that was formed nearly twenty years ago by artists Kathi Moe, Lois Hinman, Donnie Woods, and other locals. The Creative Expressions show, offered twice a year, features the work of member and guest artists from the local community. Participating artists have an opportunity not only to share, but also to sell their work. The range of art is wide, from pottery to paintings to jewelry, crafts, rock art, and more. For anyone interested in art and the crafts of local artisans, this is a wonderful opportunity to partake of the talent in the Indian Wells Valley.

The Creative Expressions is showing from 9am to 5pm Friday and Saturday, November 3rd and 4th at the Kerr McGee Center in Ridgecrest, California. Admission is free.

Look for a follow-up article featuring my visit to the Creative Expressions art show, and my review of the work of local artist Paula Caudill.