Art Department to host painting exhibit

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The Northeast Texas Community College Art Department will host its first art exhibit of the year February 8-25 in the foyer of the Whatley Center†for the Performing Arts. It will feature abstract impressions in nature oil paintings by East Texas native, Judy Wilder Dalton.





The exhibit is open for viewing during regular gallery hours Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be a reception with the artist Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 2:30 p.m. in the Whatley Center foyer. The event is free and the public is invited.





?Judy has an amazing body of work and we are very pleased to feature her paintings in our gallery. She has a very distinct style that features vibrant colors and a unique take on nature,? Debbie Strong, NTCC Art Instructor, said.†





Dalton resides in the beautiful and peaceful setting of Holly Lake Ranch, Texas. Growing up admist the natural and colorful settings of East Texas is reflected in her colorful abstract oil landscapes. She began painting in her early 20?s while raising a family of three, taking every opportunity to study art through classes and workshops. Her studies have included private ateliers with master artists. †Her work has been exhibited in many national and international exhibitions and one woman shows. Dalton has won numerous awards for her paintings, and her work can be found in private and public collections throughout the United States.





To learn more about her work, visit judywilderdalton.com.†