Tag: Artist
Piecing Together The History Of Derby
Long before the first Saturday in May, the public receives a preview of the upcoming Derby with a highly-anticipated feature depicting the Run for the Roses.
An Homage To Horse Racing
With the Kentucky Derby almost here, I knew the timing was perfect for me to catch up with artist Kathy Sullivan, whose paintings adorn the walls of Churchill Downs.
Quizzing Quesenberry
Change is good. You’ve heard that over and over, and I firmly believe in those words.
Welcoming a French friend
Francis Bellouguet of Toulouse was in town to visit Jack Roby. They met years ago at the Toulouse International Organ Festival and have been friends since then. Francis is a native of Rolez, France.
Frank Weisberg’s art show
Louisville artist Frank Weisberg is holding a show of his paintings at the Huff Gallery in the library at Spalding University.
Marita Walizer, Early Times Mint Julep artist
When it launched its first Mint Julep artist contest, Early Times wanted someone who could capture the true spirit of all things Derby. After receiving dozens of entries from across the country, Early Times found Marita Walizer.
A picture lasts a lifetime
Life can change in an instant, for better or worse, and typically with little warning. This past weekend as many of us laid to rest one of our dearest friends, Stephen Irwin, hundreds gathered to listen to the most beautiful eulogys I’ve heard and to watch a video montage that depicted the artist’s life.
Artist Stephen Irwin gone much too soon
When Stephen Irwin spoke to The Voice-Tribune nearly three years ago, the artist said he preferred to work in his Market Street studio surrounded by mixed-media pieces he’d already finished because they compelled him to experiment with new techniques and mediums, even if he wasn’t always pleased with the results.
