Lakes Area Arts League presents the Ellen Cogswell Art Exhibition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CENTER, Texas – Oct. 21, 2009 – The Lakes Area Arts League announces the Ellen Cogswell Art Exhibition at the LAAL Art Center, located at 305 Nacogdoches Street, on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 with an opening reception from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend the reception and meet the artist, Ellen Cogswell. The exhibit will remain on display through Saturday, Nov. 21, 2008.

Ellen Cogswell, professional artist, Lakes Area Arts League founding member, Nacogdoches Art League charter member and member with the Attoyac Writers’ Guild, will showcase original oil paintings and watercolors at the November exhibit as well as other pieces depicting her unique techniques and creative artwork expressions in landscapes, floral and abstracts themes. Selected artwork items will be available for purchase.

“I am excited about having the opportunity of sharing my past year’s work with art league and the public. I have enjoyed working in art for the past 40 years, both as a hobby and at a professional level,” says Cogswell. “For the past year, I have been recalling techniques I learned from many qualified artists in workshops, classes and things I tried on my own. Without the chance to show this to others is like talking to yourself.”

Cogswell adds, “I wish to dedicate this show in memory of one who urged me on when I had very little time to pursue it, Fleta Thomason. If I can encourage one person to carry on the struggle, they will be well rewarded in many ways.”

Ellen’s repertoire includes attending numerous workshops and receiving instruction through the years from various artists, such as Reese Kennedy, Doug Walton, Edgar Whitney, illustrator for MGM, Mark Weber with the Kansas City Museum and Louis G. Sicard, famed Shreveport and nationally recognized artist and fellow of the Royal Society of Art, Great Britain, and Elected Artist of the Year by the Shreveport Journal Cultural Awards (www.askart.com).

Over the years, Ellen’s art work has earned various awards from entries in juried art exhibitions, such as the Nacogdoches Art League, Lakes Area Arts League Membership Art Exhibitions and the annual Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Poultry Festival Art Show competitions. Ellen has given numerous art demonstrations and has volunteered in the past with the Center Independent School District’s ACE program where she instructed students in various art techniques. In addition, Ellen has completed several commissions for paintings of East Texas homesteads preserving the history of the old homes for her clients through her interpretive artwork.

Formerly a South Dakota native, Ellen resides in Joaquin with her husband, Nolen. Ellen continues to create original masterpieces at her art studio located at 10696 US Hwy 84 East, in Joaquin.

Gallery hours for the Cogswell exhibition include

Sat., Nov., 7 - 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 8 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thurs., Nov. 12 - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Fri., Nov 13 - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 14 - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 15 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thurs., Nov. 19 - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Fri., Nov. 20 - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 21 - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Exhibition details can be obtained by contacting LAAL Exhibits Karen Thompson 936.590.0070 or Carolyn Lamb 936.590.2421.

The Lakes Area Art League is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to promote interest and knowledge of all areas of the visual and performing fine arts through education and appreciation while enhancing the culture and tourism of the community and surrounding areas.

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Contact:
Andi Foster, LAAL Publicity
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