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Keith Linwood Stover - Curator
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The Cyber Art Show
"Bringing the Museum to You"
Gallery #554B
August 26, 2017
Twelve Pieces by Contemporary Artist
Willis Miller (Born 1938)
 Willis Miller - Going Home |  Willis Miller - Still Strong |  Willis Miller - The Shape of Things |
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 Willis Miller - Peace and Joy |  Willis Miller - White River Peace |  Willis Miller - The Narrow Path |
 Willis Miller - Life |  Willis Miller - A Creative Place |  Willis Miller - Retreat (oil) 2 |
 Willis Miller - Each Side of the River |  Willis Miller - Treasures |  Willis Miller - Peace On The Square (oil) |
- Image of the Day -
"Going Home"
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Feature Artist Bio
By permission of the artist, The Cyber Art Show is pleased to feature the second of two 12-piece exhibitions of works by American
landscape painter Willis Miller (born 1938 in Jackson, Mississippi).
Willis Miller was reared in Oklahoma City and graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Forestry. At the age of 40 he was led to begin painting. His first teacher, Janice Clark, was very instrumental in guiding him into the world of art. Although he did not know her at the time, she observed some of his work in a frame shop. She told the storeowner, “If he does not think he knows it all, I would like to teach him.” From that point on she began instructing him without charge. Around that time Janice was featured in a book entitled, “A Fine Age – Creativity As A Key To Successful Aging.”
Others whose artistic guidance he is thankful for are Jeff Legg, Todd Williams, Irving Shapiro, Margaret Ellerman, Stephan Kramar and Douglas Walton.
Willis is an Associate Member of Oil Painters of America, a Signature Member of Artists of NW Arkansas, a member of the Plein Air Painters of the Ozarks and Heart of America Artists Association.
Select Exhibitions and Awards
2017
- Art Show Bank of Fayettevile Fayetteville, AR Month of June, 2017
2016
- Illinois River Salon September 30th thru December 3, 2016
- IRWP Watershed Learning Center 221 S. Main St. Cave Springs, AR. Painting titled: So Many Blessings won a Sponsor award
2015
- Illinois River Salon October 7-November 28, 2015
IRWP Watershed Learning Center 221 S. Main St. Cave Springs, AR. Public Reception and Show Closing November 28th, 2015 2pm-4pm. Jury process conducted by Todd A. Williams & John P. Lasater IV - Judge of Awards: Chad Alligood - Curator @ Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
- Artists of NW Arkansas Regional Competition Oct. 1st - Oct 31st Reception & awards; Saturday, Oct. 17th from 5-8 PM Fayetteville Underground Fayetteville, AR. Plein Air on the White River
April 29 - May 2 Cotter, Arkansas Plein Air Paint-Out and Competition
2014
- Illinois River Salon Exhibition Illinois River Watershed Partnership’s “Watershed Learning Center” Public reception and silent Auction October 24th Cave Springs, AR. October 3rd through November 15th.
- Peoples Choice Exhibition by ANA members Sept. 4th to Sept. 29th, 2014 Reception Friday September 4th, 2014. 5:30 to 7:30 PM Fayetteville Town Center.
- Lobby Gallery whitelinedesigns Art show Miller-Gardner-Miller April 17th, 2014 5:30-9 PM Fayetteville, AR A
- Artists of Northwest Arkansas Landscape Critique Art Center of the Ozarks March 20th, 2014 6:30 PM
2013
- Inside Out Music and Arts Studio Farmington, AR. Displaying artwork Nov.-Dec., 2013 http://www.insideoutnwa.com/
- Peoples Choice Exhibition by ANA members Nov. 1st to Nov. 29th. Reception Friday Nov. 8th, 2013. 2:00 to 5:00 PM Fayetteville Town Center. Lobby Gallery
- Illinois River Salon Compton Gardens September 30th - October 2, 2013
-18th annual RICHARD SCHMID FINE ART AUCTION September 1st, 2013 Rist Canyon west of Fort Collins, Colorado
- ANA 19th Annual Regional Art Exhibition August 1st-August 30th, 2013 Arts Center of the Ozarks
- Patrons Night August 8th, 2013 Reception & Awards Presentation August 10th, 2013
- Judge for: The Rogers Art Guild Spring Exhibit and Juried Show.
April 29th - May 12th, 2013. Reception May 12th, 2013
- 51st, St. Avips Ball and silent art auction (invitational) with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the George A. Spiva Center for the Arts. Joplin, Missouri May 3rd, 2013, Joplin, Mo.
ARTIST'S OFFICIAL BIO http://www.willismillerfineart.com/artist/about-the-artist/
Willis Miller's
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
http://www.willismillerfineart.com/
ARTIST'S STATEMENT
“I feel so blessed to have been an artist for over 39 years. Early in my training I was told to paint shapes and not things, and that is true to a point. Artists are also taught to paint warm against cool, dark against light, rough against smooth and so many, many other things concerning principles and elements of design. With so many thoughts and tools, I feel driven to express different things in different ways. Therefore, for me, my work must be to create with feeling and thought rather than developing style.
Our God is an awesome Creator. To express joy in His gift is enough. A friend to whom I taught art many years ago wrote me once and said, “KEEP PAINTING!!! Willis, I firmly believe God is pleased when we create something beautiful for the enjoyment of others as well as ourselves.” I want that to be true!”
