"Artists, by nature, are creatures of solitude; happy to isolate from others to better hone their craft.
I imagine the Covid-19 pandemic has done little to disrupt their rhythms; if anything, it has given them more time in their studios to paint, to draw, to model life from wood, leather and clay.
I wondered if I might honor their work and the patrons that support and encourage them, with photography. I began my pandemic project and named it Sheltering in Place. Practicing safe distancing, I recorded a few moments of their world and the creative processes they use to produce Art."
- Dennis Shekinah
I imagine the Covid-19 pandemic has done little to disrupt their rhythms; if anything, it has given them more time in their studios to paint, to draw, to model life from wood, leather and clay.
I wondered if I might honor their work and the patrons that support and encourage them, with photography. I began my pandemic project and named it Sheltering in Place. Practicing safe distancing, I recorded a few moments of their world and the creative processes they use to produce Art."
- Dennis Shekinah
Deklan Thomas. Following in his mother's footsteps as a photographer, he fashions stories out of miniatures.
.Tia Snyder Thomas. Tia is learning the art of product photography.
Webb Griffith. A master wood worker who has focused his art to furniture and cutting boards.
Judith Preston Burnham. JP produced her first portrait this month in Cristy Dunn's online painting class.
Lyn Walker. Lyn is a master woodworker who specializes in bowls.
Evelyn Cook. Beloved Matriarch of our Art Community.
Michael Floyd. Whimsical and colorful, his pressings are all from native flowers.
Michael and Colette de Ribert Floyd. An artsy couple right at home.
Colette de Ribert Floyd. Makes jewelry in her outdoor studio from metals, gems and other natural elements.
Jeana Chapman. Her folk art miniatures hang in many homes.
Lewis Chapman. His whimsical portraits of animals and musical instruments will serve the Doggy Do fundraiser.
Kathy Dawson. Her scratchboard works are intricate and realistic.
Susan Kopacka & Mona Alderson. Both artists wearing their homemade masks at the farmers market,
Jen Keller Skarsaune. Jen's mosiac work is a slow and tedious process.
Chuck Skarsaune. Known primarily as a musician and performer, few know Chuck makes the guitars he plays and has an extensive knowledge of woodworking; he has even made several of the power tools he uses to make instruments.
Chuck Skarsaune. Known primarily as a musician and performer, few know Chuck makes the guitars he plays and has an extensive knowledge of woodworking; he has even made several of the power tools he uses to make instruments.
Mona Alderson. Shown here sheltering in place with Black Daisy in her truck, Mona is a master quilter and ardent art supporter.
Temple Reece. A strong advocate for arts in Johnson County. She is shown here putting the finishing touches on her Portrait of a Young Lady.
John Jackson. J practices a discipline of photography that is rarely followed in this age of digital cameras.
Jean Ann Savery. Jean Ann shows a piece of fellow potter, Tim Browon.
Jason Hughes. Jason shows a custom sheath he made for me.
Cristy Dunn. Renowned artist and educator, has continued leading art classes online and enjoys painting outside.
Andrew. Andrew is known and loved by everyone in the Art Community. He benefits from living in an artistic family.
Lois Dunn. An accomplished businesswoman and musician. Lois loves passing on the her music to the next generation.
Ed and Betty Farnworth, Devoted Patrons of the Arts.
Dottie & Lew Grimes. Supporter and patron of the Arts Center.
Jim & Lorainne Darocha. Lorainne is a master quilter.
Denise de Ribert. Supporter and patron of the Arts Center
Me & Andrew. (Photo credit Cristy Dunn)
-Dennis Shekinah
-Dennis Shekinah