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Painting from Idaho Life
by John Killmaster & Tricia May
Plein Air Painters of Idaho
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Join two local Plein Air Painters, John Killmaster and Tricia May, and learn about their experiences painting on location using different types of paint, acrylic and oil. They will discuss the history of plein air as an art form, the background of earlier artists, and how the Plein Air Painters of Idaho originated. Professor of Art, John Killmaster, taught painting for 29 years in Michigan and at Boise State University. He holds a MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art, and has exhibited at the Smithsonian and internationally. He received the Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts in 1978. Tricia May is a member of the Oil Painters of America and her work is represented by several galleries in the Northwest. “I have always felt more comfortable in the presence of mother nature. It’s no wonder that it shows up in my artwork continuously. The natural light and energy outdoors renews my spirit,” states May. She was instrumental in forming the Plein Air Painters of Idaho and has been a member of the group since 1999.
Are you wondering what some old attic treasures of yours might be worth? If so, join the Friends of the Museum and local Treasure Valley antiques evaluators for the fourth annual “What’s It Worth?” event . Our antiques experts will help you discover the value of art, books, clocks, coins, dolls, smalle furniture, guns/firearms, Indian/frontier items, stamps, and vinyl records. Coffee and pastries will be available to enhance your experience while walking between appraisal stations.
The Silver Teapot ~ $4,000
When Henrietta’s Grandmother passed away the family’s silver items were divided between the siblings – most of which still sit in a closet waiting to be burnished back to life. Most pieces that Henrietta presented were not solid sterling silver, but in fact merely silver-plated. This unassuming teapot was different. Purchased by a great aunt, gifted to Henrietta’s mother in law, and passed on from a sister in law that doesn’t like to polish silver, Henrietta lucked into a teapot and its matching set forged by artist Tango Aceves of Taxco Mexico. Evaluator Vanessa Lyon fell instantly in love with the piece and valued the entire set between $4,000 and $5,000.
