Editor’s Note: The following information was received from UW-Whitewater, Roberta’s Art Gallery.
[Whitewater, Wis., March 31, 2022] – Consisting of breathtaking scenes crafted mainly from watercolor paint and ink pen, “Letting Go,” by artist Ann Thomas will be at Roberta’s Art Gallery from April 4-29. Thomas creates illustrations through attention to detail in the layering of pen and ink, colored pencil, watercolor, and pastels to create art tiles, children’s books illustrations, Christmas cards, home/architectural work, and prints. Her pieces in “Letting Go” feature calm scenes and landscapes from the outside, often featuring buildings and architectural scenes.
Thomas has had a passion for art since she was young, and attended Milwaukee Area Technical College for her associates degree in graphic arts. Since, Thomas has completed freelance graphic design work for clients, taught college courses, and facilitated multiple art workshops. Thomas expresses admiration in getting to see her student’s faces “light up as they explore the medium and are surprised at their own undiscovered abilities.” To read more about Thomas’ artistic journey, check out her website.
“Letting Go” consists mainly of paintings of different locations and renderings of buildings and architectural structures due to Thomas’ love for them. She explains that in the same way that each piece of the exhibit tends to consist of their own unique location, each image takes her back in time to the moments and feelings she experienced there. Some locations of pieces in “Letting Go” consist of architectural structures from Italy, Hungary, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
Roberta’s Art Gallery will be holding an exhibit reception featuring Thomas speaking on her work and her unique experiences as an artist on Wednesday, April 13, at 6 p.m. in person at the gallery. Any guests are strongly encouraged, and have the opportunity to meet the artist, chat, and enjoy light refreshments.
Roberta’s Art Gallery is located on the first floor of the James R. Connor University Center (UC) at UW- Whitewater. The gallery hosts multiple exhibits each semester by collaborating with the artists–both locally and regionally. Many of our events will be held in person this semester, with the option of a virtual exhibit. Our hours are Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Roberta’s Art Gallery prides itself on all their exhibits being free and open to the public. This means anyone: whether you’re a student, a Whitewater community member, or someone wanting to support the artist, please stop by. For questions or further information, contact Roberta’s Art Gallery at (262) 472-3193 or ucart@uww.edu or visit our website.
