Dear Friends of New Window Gallery VALDESE NC! Here is info on our next artist and art show at New Window Gallery, OCT 01-31 2021 Thanks Again For Your Help To Support Local Arts! Your Pal David Mench Artist: Colette Shomaker Artwork: Acrylic & Oil Paintings On Canvas, Watercolors, Drawings, Functional Art On Display OCT 01-31 24 Hours Display! About The Artist C. Colette Shomaker C. Colette Shomaker is a native of Lenoir, NC. She studied at Western Piedmont Community College and Lenoir-Rhyne. Her degree is in History with an emphasis on Art History. She has also attended Watercolor Classes with Joe Miller. Her mediums include oil, watercolor, acrylic, alcohol ink, drawing, photography, jewelry and foremost, trout flies. Colette draws her inspirations from nature. Her artwork often reflects the bright colors, beautiful scenery, flora and fauna that the natural world has to offer. One of Colette's favorite activities while being outdoors is trout fishing. Tying trout flies, therefore, becomes a natural choice for her. Artist Statement My artwork is a reflection of who I am. I am the happiest when I am out experiencing nature. My artwork is my way of bringing nature into my home. Art also provides a means of preserving the previous memories of my travels across the country. Tying trout flies is a prime example of functional art. It is by far what I am best at artistically speaking. I work part time at the Arts Council with Cathy, my phone number is 838-496-7099 Colette New Window Gallery is located at 150 W Main St. Valdese NC. It is part of the Play It Again Records Building. The two large gallery windows are lit 24 hrs. a day and can be seen from the curb! The gallery is looking for more interesting artists to participate in future events! Please call 828 874-1800 and ask for (Mark or David) NWG New Window Gallery (Play It Again Records Building) 150 West Main St. Valdese, NC 28690 828 874-1800 RECORD STORE HOURS: 11-5 Tues- Sat (Gallery is 24 hr. 7 days a week, lit window display)